Boards struggle with material delays and council representation
The board faced shortages of materials and fumes hampered progress while discussions on regional shire representation and attendance of the Capella council members continued. A meeting on December 2 set plans to arrange deposition representation and coordinate with shires for a conference to resolve the delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calliney
Nervansicas
Moerhinvn
Praia
Enehaen
Herburton
Shires
Gael
Barton Palle
Tony
Tableland
Worththals Harbarton
Fecham Shires
Rothaleats
Stelwtins
Herlerton
Cairne Wan
Fanneils
Cairns Patriotic Fund Meeting Highlights War Strain
The Cairns Patriotic Fund details appear with wartime relief efforts and local responses. Notes reference honours for Armbrust and financial aims, along with stormy weather delays and council actions affecting public works and energy supply.
Fragmentary OCR notes with unclear names and lines
Disjointed text fragment lists several unreadable items and incomplete phrases. The copy includes scattered names and terms without coherent context or identifiable events.
Greek Landing Threatens Balkan Frontline Push
Fragmentary report outlines a potential Greek landing near Epirts and surrounding coast, aiming to pierce Turkish lines. Observers caution heavy Turkish fortifications, with German military observers noting adaptation of aerial and land approaches to exploit terrain and supply routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Epirts
Areca
Ulan
Rantigmaranta Bar
Port Telermo
Fragmentary reminiscence on democracy and national merit
A garbled passage extols love of country and democracy, praising enlightenment and merit as guiding forces. It mentions lofty heights achieved through national virtues and broad democracy, though the OCR text is largely unreadable.
Struggle for Freedom Echoes Across Australia
Australians face the global war crisis with pledge of unity and sacrifice. The Treasurer urges an all in war effort, stressing shared costs, social welfare, and support for families while troops fight overseas. Australia must stand with Britain and the Empire to defend democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British
Great Britain
Europe
Australia
Aus
Commonwealth
Mr. Padden
Australis
Hitler
Federal Taxation and Treasurer's Statement Summary
A report cites Mr. Faden defending a tax policy aimed at reducing burdens on lower incomes while proposing higher rates on top earners. It notes personal incomes totaling about £745,000,000 with distribution across groups and outlines proposed tax changes including rate adjustments for undistributed profits and several court judgments related to tax matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coty Harden
Aurhian
Tee
Farrt
Faden
Rome
Taxation installment deductions under new wage law
The article outlines proposed payroll withholdings based on annual income for the year ended June 3, 1940. It details weekly instalment deductions, starting January 10, to ensure tax payments match annual liability. Calculations vary by family status and dependents, with rates and caps described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wader
Stamp Tax Deductions Outlined for Texas Employees
A historic notice explains how a new stamp tax would be collected from employees in Texas. Deductions would apply to each age segment and be handed to the employer to remit. The text details exemptions and rates tied to family status and income, with dates and denominations referenced ambiguously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gere
de Moyers
Air force to expand training as wings promise new RAF link
A wartime update announces expanded semis training linked to the Royal Air Force. The plan includes a broader administration and new pathways for joining the air service, with emphasis on completing flying training and integrating Australian forces into the defense effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fap Air
Mle
J. Mckwer
Royal Air Force
RAAF
Three Days Sickness Spreads Amid Public Health Alert
Reports describe a three day illness affecting residents in Pomona and surrounding areas. Health officials warn the outbreak is not as severe as past epidemics, urge abstinence from drugs, and note the disease is concentrated north of the river with several deaths and numerous cases.
Premier challenged in debate on Public Safety Act
In Brisbane on November 21 the Trades and Labour Council announced plans for a public challenge to Premier W Forgas Amite. Secretary T Moronve of the Australian Reform Union will join the discussion if arranged. The debate is set to anchor a campaign beginning December 3 with rallies on December 13 at 12 venues statewide.
Death in Maryborough Under Investigation
Police in Maryborough probe the death of Stanley Willis Ga 96 who suffered a fractured skull after an incident on Bovey orn. He was last seen with Callagher on Saturday. Found near a hotel with injuries and a broken dose and fencing nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryborough
Bribane
Stanley Willis
Bovey
Basic Wage Inquiry on War's Effect on Industry
Fragmentary text notes a basic wage inquiry and discussion of war impact on industry. The readable lines suggest the inquiry examined wage levels and economic effects, but details are unclear and names or dates are not provided.
Unclear transcript on policy session shapes
Fragmentary OCR text shows disjointed phrases about enemies, neutral grips, and a reference to a person named Mir A. G Caneran with unclear context. Mentions December and Australia but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable events.
Australia’s Danger Revealed In Trade War Debates
Fragmentary remarks describe a broader peril to shipping and commerce as nations debate responses. Mentions tensions with Austria and Great Britain, warnings of economic disruption, and calls for decisive government action to counter a rising threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enone
Mrealia
Seuss
Corti
Austria
How the New Scale of Taxes Will Operate
Brisbane report outlines the new Federal taxation and combined Federal and Queensland taxation for personal exertion incomes from £200 to £2000. Calculations are shown to the nearest pound and compared with 1988-89 rates. The State tax includes the State Development Tax and allows deductions in calculating Federal tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
Survivors Told of Coastal Raider Attack and Ship Sinking
The report describes a violent engagement at sea with raiders damaging a port vessel and sinking ships near Brishvon. Survivors from the Port of Brishowe recount boarding actions, time bombs, and losses while rescue efforts and aftermath unfold amid conflicting accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faystinekee
Gary Age
Brishvon
Velder
Briebane
Canlode
Bert Pert
Brishac
Briabane
Frishowe
Epen
Ffi Era
Ren
Durat Biene
Merearne
Bris
Prison Sentences Recorded In Grovely Court
A brittle transcription notes a defendant remanded on release terms after a Grovely hearing. Details are unclear but indicate the court imposed jail time with limited bail and a surety.
Man Sentenced for Robbery After Fatal Car Incident
In a bleak confession the defendant Johnstone admitted planning and carrying out the crime. The judge noted the careful execution of the robbery and the driver’s injuries, expressing intent to appeal to the prison authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellbane
Novenvet
Douglas
Johns Robert Johntone
Labivirer
Johnstone
John Case
Axl Arteee
Escaped assassination shocks police leadership turmoil
A garbled report details a police chief exiting Ahanchat amid an attempted attack. The account references Deputy involvement and unrest as officials, including cited names and places, maneuver to secure order until further arrivals. The result hints at political bias and a stalled inquiry, with unclear timelines and names.
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Agstirabla
Cairns Patriotic Fund
X. Armurose Sovuea
Roral
Australia Air Force
Sultary Tiwan
Armbrust
Cairns
Ardetz
Caren
Rus Shire
Piaf
Nort Behnel
Dale
Sentieres
Celrua
Uronic
Shrierland
Sowian Beteseazes
Wester
Irl
Abel Anutcean
Dale Capone
Murua
Eithin
Bear
Ratnasere
Ailinas
Cm Rutherford
Jan
Ana
Best
Ruherford
Omar
Vpage
Murchison
Molion
Colin
Morehinon
Gary
Wisner
Roel
Sieely
Weerne Rey
Albawian Coast
Trafiawe
Ezan
Areveobaatron
Arat
Norder
Constant Aitecke
Rahatantin
Atbania
The
Cairns Post
Orin
Simeloy
Bairas
Goon
Bettie
Fred Mhodes
Beni Tail
Sa Nl
Gremier
Lara
Peameys
VC Byres
Platwel
Rane
Bate
Schundtester
Gt Cairea
Emir
Steinlitter
J. Benowtt
Clini
Yeparts
Bette
Uaimae
Helrman
Ict
Fee
Oren Aveldemie
Mick Strader
Peeramon
Mes Kelly
Eachard
Ming
Atherton
Ached DE Baca
Rium
Pater
Wien
Prop. ST
Mene
Fedden
roeTorricas
Tibet
Townsville
Uahom
Pomowa District
TRAD
Martboro
Ugh
Umiaus
House of
Caneran
U. P
Taaloa
Australien
Bey
Aire
Meghan
Pupty
Bristaw
FIME
Chee
Erline Yonethe
Ahanchat
Wow Ows
Bydmey
Ieee
Pune
SPR
Focker Trmerty
Wimicber
Police
Baden
Politi
Steve
Remein
Hie
Zile
Oh Se Fm Ae
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