Communists Call For Peace Talks Amid Korea Crisis
Fragmented dispatch describes Communist parties in the United States and elsewhere urging early peace talks over Korea. It notes statements from The Daily Worker and foreign press reflecting anxieties about U S policy, with emphasis on a call for action over rhetoric and concerns about Sino Soviet influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Cormmunist
New York
Dailey Worker
Hissien
Provita
Sime Nine
Pressriads
Sini
Wea
Pavitie Hutihe Hee Guimeon
Peking
Korea
Fragmented World Motor Conference Notes and Attendee Mix
Fragmented OCR notes detail an international motor event with attendees including Helen Wagram, Chartier and others. The garbled text references officials, speakers, and potential country ties with mentions of France, Canada, and the United States.
Parade for Ladies at Ine Teerption Event
Announced as a festive gathering featuring entertainment and speeches. Delegates and guests from various organizations attended the event at a notable venue, with emphasis on public publicity and community engagement.
Death notices from Townsville record Baineigh WU and Herbert Redpeit
The Townsville deaths report Baineigh Wu san aged 50 and Herbert Henry Redpeit aged about 60. Wu san left a widow and several children, with details noting Cairns ties and service at Mato fee Cena. Redpeit had long service as a mechanic and is remembered in local lists. the notices mention family, siblings, and residence in Townsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eersttord
Baieimegh
Cairns
Bert
Redpata
Townvellle
Herbert Henry
Bet
Mstreba
bovMimisker
Evesiah
Pauls
Mz Peiparh
Ceveral Brothers
Townsville
Death of George Preece Smith in Atherton area
An obit notes the death of George Preece Smith a resident of Macorba who died in an accident near Atherton. It records his arrival in Australia, family ties including a Cairns heritage and church associations, and mentions his marriage and surviving relatives. It references local officials and the Shale tea commune in the Marrete area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Macorba
George Predeee
Atherton Steers
Lee Frei
Iheeheas
Sao
Tor
Fie Shale Teal
Mr Heratity
Cairns
Beerges Churen
Ngland
Funeral service for Renate Lewis held at local church
An obituary notes the funeral of Renate Lewis, a widow, with survivors including family members. The service occurred at Stathodiet Church with a memorial gathering following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uheyion Duthie Hospital
Wea
Jomo Marin
Renate Lewis
Imber
Mehmer
Cairne
Aed Pike
Brisbane
Funeral notices and listed obituaries in local paper
A fragmentary local column lists funeral notices and obituaries for Atherton and nearby areas. Names include Turner, Gerry, and Frederick Mish, with references to church services, hospital, and routine burial details. Partial addresses and street names appear amid scattered dates and locations.
Fragmented War Hour By Hour Narrative From Local Page
A pensive, garbled account recalls September war events with scattered figures and places. Names like Tom Salt country Carpentaria and Ket Deve appear amid broken phrases about measurements, temperatures, and a hospital scene. The text suggests a chaotic reportage fragment from a local page with disparate details and partial names.
Whose Tactics By Soap and Boot Makers Alleged
In a state parliament debate on October 2 in Brisbane, allegations emerged that soap and boot manufacturers inflated prices through covert cost items to justify increases. Minister Neen led a veiled probe into price practices, naming figures such as Mr Power and Mr C D Jesson as involved in concealing costs behind price hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Veetic Neen Steelers
Power
C. D. Jesson
Labour
Hinchinbrook
Teci
Boi
Abe
Samme Co
Umiers
Gomminicner
Mt Power Contimare
Coxierence Ilha
Rho St
Soap Reduction Forecast From Government Price Talks
A garbled report describes a state price reduction forecast tied to soap manufacturers and the state price commission. It notes discussions of lower prices for certain lines, negotiations by the commission, and anticipated shifts in retail margins, with references to manufacturers and law tasks.
New West Pacific Capital and Central Roles in Guadalcanal
The text discusses New West Pacific Capital and centrality to Suva and Guadalcanal. It notes cultural and colonial context, refers to Tule marching and control efforts, and mentions leaders seeking influence over local culture and taxation, with vague references to nearness to Wellington and Kaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronuara
Guadalcanal
Elena
Levu
Asin
Mupane
Wellington
Japanese Vessel at Townsville Crew Unable to Aboard
An Orient Maru crew remains ashore in Townsville after docking from Manila. Captain Wakabayashi says Japan aims to resume Australia services and improve ties. Ship carries 3000 tons of cargo. crew not yet readied for sea return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Inpaniery
Austeasia
A. ‘Wakabayashi
Japan
Manila
Wetabayashi
Prohibition Case Involving Clarke and Jackson
A damaged report details alcohol and prohibition allegations against Clarke and Jackson. Witnesses say beer was found and consumed at a billiard room while police and witnesses discuss enforcement and a planned prosecution. The narrative mentions a prohibition order and a tavern context, with the scene in London dated October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Hattie
Jackson NI
Clarke Clarke
Tn Clarke
paVilens Pale Clare
Berm
Vakeea
Jackson
Itneus
Clarke Sant
Jackass
Sammee
Population figures for state and western islands report
Brisbane reports the latest native population figures with 9640 individuals, 0875 bloods and 5150 Torres Strait islanders. The Director of Native Affairs tabled the normal report in Parliament noting aborigines and half breeds, to the extent of 46 percent, live on government settlements and church missions, with the remainder on country reserves, camps, and cattle-station camps including nomads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Theos Cotimatis
Labour Unit Glow Amid Straited Yewp Industry Details
A fragmented report discusses labour, wages, and production in a colonial era industry. It notes European cooks and stockmen, drovers in Adarge, and payments for various roles. Marine produce values and a potential record price for a Troms shell are cited, with calls to maintain the gurpant of Austritia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sariginiere
Ielied
Indusery
Wade Iberaise
Wienewty
Stockman
Stockiman
Resis
Troms Shell
Presentation to Shell Oil employees honors long service
An employee gathering at Shell Oil marked service milestones with a ceremony led by Board recreation manager Willon Hughes. Selections celebrated loyalty and reliability, with emblems symbolizing company values granted to staff members for 10 to 25 years of service, including a ruby pin and shell emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assim Dhe Board
Sheil Oil Company
Iar
Willon Hughes
J. A. Taylor Depot
Raedoes
Smn
Hugtes
Bae
Emi
Rowourtna
Wham
Br. Hughes
Fetieany
PSAP
Cimmand Mse
Cairns prosecutions for radio listeners licences
Seven people faced fines in Cairns Court of Petty Sessions for offences related to radio listener licences. Individual defendants including Clarence John Willis and Robert Rierenson were fined amounts from £3 to £4 with costs. sentences included fines and short imprisonment for default. Several cases dated August 7 and August 4 involved laborers and workers from Main Street and Marest Street.
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Cairns
Inaperian
Grimthreet
Eng
Rayeind
Bernard Geog Foster Shop
Weisiast
Marr Food
Stratloed
Badut
Main-rose
George Watehman
State's Road Toll Tale From Bairbaxe Odd Report
Fragmentary account from Bairbaxe on October 3 notes injuries and a toll increase amid road incidents. Text is garbled, but references a monetary adjustment and a register comparison to the previous year. Local details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Eccentric British Flat Racing Odds and Favours Listed
A fragmentary report from The Cairns Post on horse racing at Epson and the Metropolitan meetings mentions odds and fancied runners led by Opulent and Hero. It notes Neville as a jockey, stability, and race prospects with partial remarks on horses like Oversight Gromme, Munro, and J. Thompson, plus an Order of Favouritien list across a crowded field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che
Cane
Remeins
Terry Fusgerain
Sale
Queenie Conmectors
Palls
Petrot
Becker
Om Brice
Edun
Bonis
Dee
AURA
Metrowe
Harnaleap
Neville Selieed
Bees
Silwind
McCarven
Pngayerests Tor
Metropoliten Toltownig
Ussey
McCeston
Epson
Symeang
Aly
Sand Bankiorose
Snather Heey
Eodieep
Semund
Theo Marks
Henaicap
Rowtulk
Wag Lee
Bow Outriahi
Gromme
Munro
J. Thompscnn
Bricklayer Wins Wager in Canberra and Brisbane News
Fragmented copy reports a wager outcome in Canberra with mentions of Bou Haies of Parliament and Labour figures including Werrisca and Curtin Labour Government context. Brisbane dispatch references P. Laszanal, Garry, and local service promises, noting wind and salt related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Bou Haies
Mark Af
Omer Lazear
Garry
Muehen Townes
Jyerlini
Publi
Promie
Bises
Brisbane
Brabane
Tome
Elaine
Sileeta Salts
Unclear OCR fragment hints at church event and local figures
Fragmentary text mentions Doonan Fu a party, Michell fiver, Jam Bhievilly, sets at Senin, and Rev. Ghevill. references to Landen, Freeman, documentary lens, and church matters. Many names garbled, no clear event or date establishable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michell
Jam Bhievilly
Iney
Torinehi
Permonaa
Ghevill
Landen
Prem ‘Freeman
Brame de Sert
Puneet
Ege
Dulan
Mio Ricks
Piestour
Denial in Gympie case cited by officials
Fragmentary notes indicate a denial connected to a Gympie area case with mentions of Searle Pout and a Crone ety proceeding under Commonwealth law. The text references a judge or official, a trial date or event, and a decision not to convict or accusations concerning property or earnings, with no clear outcome stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gympie
Big Amr
Crone
Deraggeer
Oc Farleigh
Ps Rush
Tug Farewelled At Townsville
A muddled OCR style report describes a tug farewell at Townsville with references to towing a vessel named Neverila and nearby ships including a tanker and other craft. The account mentions fuel supply and a port completion, with vague timing and vessel names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nere
Levi
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Airtel
Bey
Hovniaiellinis
World Motor
Ifland Aneoad
Ateland
Helen Wagram
Queenie
Cansk
Wanitien
Alta
Alves
Conway
Henry
W Parade Tor Ladies
Thadie
Ywlang
Saynous Aloe
Fern
Syard
Icland
Tesh
Ruaky
Chomga
Haymes CS Onenee
Martin
Irian
Eabrana
Mra XV
Martin Ana Fan
Tae
Pike
Bristene
Victor Street
Rid
Atherton
Ealand
Moreebas
Lore
Fridar
Aden
Mtn Oo Turner
Celiky Vna Miesthes
Gerry
Om Waters
Balas
Fiat
Salt Country
Eakneer
Sith
Uaek
New West Pacific Capital
Honiara
Suva
Car Pein
Ambestes
Rangardes Pereat Vrateerstors
Londor
Aualin Defeniet Pastor
Tive
Worthern Islands
Rupert
Yesteriay
Shell Oil Company
Cairms
Law Bie Peak
Parliament
Adidcene
Gympie Chemists Denial
Magrate
SeeRa
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