Developing the North Stock Facilities and Rail Links
The fifth article by Minister for the Interior Mr F McReweas outlines Northern Territory development through communications and transport. It notes the North Australia Railway from Darwin to Widdom and the South Australian line from Port Augusta to Alleby, detailing impact on travel, settlement, and regional life despite ongoing questions about optimal location and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
F. McReweas
Woine
North Australia
Darwin
Wirdom
Port Anguats
Pers
Owih Australia
Holy Trent of the Country
National Insurance Queries on Sickness Benefits and Plans
Answers outline sickness benefit amounts for adults and minors under the National Health and Pensions Insurance Act, with weekly rates by gender and dependency, eligibility after 16 weeks, periods of payment until the doctor certifies fit, and continuation during sickness. It covers permanent invalidity, age pension eligibility, medical and drug benefits, insurer selection, and claim processing under Commonwealth arrangements.
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Iobararte
Amtalea
Yioir
Anil
Trnezeried
Commonwealth Naliosr
Gil
Efficient Road Train Prompts Territory Transport Debate
The Payne Commission urges development of a windmill driven road train for inland transport in the Northern Territory. The report notes costs, routes, and maintenance challenges, detailing a 15 ton capacity system with eight wheeled tractors and armored trailers. It highlights a rail linked network, telegraph lines, and commands broader transport reform for frontier growth.
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Paterwon
Wertala Pointa
Chartoti
Me. A. Paterson
Mantor
Teemaport Wall
Ark
Allee
Byringy
Wendy
Germin and
Winder
Foyding
Afrtca
Conde
Alice Springs
Mtr
Wesland
Newnaste Wolern
Anthony's
Lagos
Gutern
Dretmiere
Alise Springs
Toanent
Derek
Gourney
Bern
Tobacco Growers Call for Research Station in Mareeba
A Mareeba letter to The Cairns Post urges the creation of a tobacco research station to combat pests and diseases. The writer, addressing Mr Cannon and local officials, argues tobacco is neglected compared with other crops and calls for action from the North Queensland Tobacco Growers Association, the Shire Council, the Chamber of Commerce, and the ALP. The piece condemns inadequate government support and stresses the need for practical field work and marketing help.
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Cairne Host
Pont
Colemneaiing Howe
Cannon
Mareeba
Weitten
JJM
Peaveye
Department of Ayticulture
Frogere
Australia
Frgeye
Howell
North Queensland
Dar
Cairo
Chamber of Commerce
ALP
Bulcock
Australian proposals seek mandatory training for volunteer forces
Griffiths argues for immediate compulsory service to bolster Australia’s lean arm forces. He warns that current voluntary effort is insufficient and that employers must accommodate time off for training. He predicts the move could be the first step toward broader conscription and urges public pressure to support stronger national defense.
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Hiese
Sien
Emplu Plogetane
Australia
Australean
I Griffiths
Mortestta
Johnstone Mill seeks light and power license
At Innisfail on November 25 the Johnstone Shire Council’s electric light committee reported a Stave Electricity Commission inquiry into an Upgrading Council grant to the South Johnstone sugar mill for supplying light and power in a defined area. The council weighed temporary licences and agreed to a five year temporary licence while seeking a ministerial permit for a limited period not exceeding five years.
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Innisfail
Johnstone
Electric Light Committee
Stave Electricity Commission
Upder Itr
South Johnstone
W. Ponchend
ME. J. Atherton
Commission
South Jonstone
South Johnstown
P. Pease
Dstrict
South Johnone
Radio Manager Dies in Mt Benson Crash Near Kingston
The Advertiser network manager Alesis Les Holtze died instantly when his car overturned at Mt Benson eighteen miles from Kingston at 9:30 am. His wife Ira survived with bruises as the sole other passenger. Holtze had led Station SAC since 1930 and previously ran SPI SMU and 355. He had just returned from a Sydney radi convention. He leaves M Holtze a widowed spouse and two daughters.
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Adelaide
Broadcasting Network
Alesis Les Holtze
Mt. Benson
Kingston
Kobe
Ira
Holtze
Sydney
Bren
SAC
Segan
SPI
SMU
Betwee
Advertiser
Lane Me
M. Holtze
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Hebaw
Segpiog fund story surfaces in Seiad community notes
A fragment from Seiad highlights a popular Segpiog fund benefiting local Jews. Details are unclear, but the note points to communal support and ongoing interest in the fund within the town.
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Segpiog
Seiad
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Mickey Moore
Prifle Ant Reoney
Poe
Ray Milland
Walter Ares
Chinn Willems Gazettes
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Louis-Sumeling
Joyce
Burns, Philp & Go. Ltd
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National Insurance
National Health and Pensions Insurance Act
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Queensland
GPO
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IB. Brigden
Canhetea, Act
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Wea
Sovreland
Tobacco Matters
Caims Post
Ned
Kioath Tarkington
Fetal
Tim
Warner — Brothers
Thilly
Robbie Maueth
Frank Craven
Sorling Byington
Clarite Coleman
Jackie Merrow
GAZET
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Lew Ayres
Mary Carfiste
John Howard
Navy
Elizabeth Patterson
Benny Baker
Bow 10
FOX
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Jean Parker
Douglas Nig
Edith Fellows
Leona Maricle
Cairns Photographic
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J. L. Peake
Lake-Street
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