Australia charts national development plan post war
The article describes Australia's postwar push for national development with the Minster for National Development and Mr Casey outlining plans. It emphasizes building infrastructure like dams and power plants, expanding mines and transport, and coordinating Commonwealth state and private investment to grow the economy and population. It notes reliance on Britain and the United States for capital and technology and frames the effort as a true national project to set a foundation for long term growth.
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Omnia
Sebruck
Homer
Railwerk
Casey
Australia
Aly
Westment
Great Britai
United States
Severe storms sweep parts of South Downs and Queensland coast
Weather reports describe a warm front and a cold front causing scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain across the southern state regions and adjacent New South Wales. Damaging gusts and squalls were reported along the trough line from Roma to Woleebee, with a likely continuation of unsettled conditions toward the central coast and western areas.
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Maranca
New South
Western Downs
Gatton
Seerecet
Walwe
Ema Vale
Ciememailg
Woleebee
St Belce
Australien
Acto Central
Cecea Amd
Edieceet Central Coast
Erther
Shipping Move Ments and October Tees for Certificates
A garbled dispatch outlines shipping movements and departures for Townette and other locations. It references certificates from Northwestern and Ananene Due Cases, with dates around October including October 1 to October 16. Specific names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the core notes involve shipments, certificates, and scheduled dates in October.
Manunda Ships Tourists Arrive in Cairns for Sunshine Cruise
The Manunda berthed in Cairns at 7 15 yesterday morning bringing a full complement of about 400 tourists from Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane on its sixth Sunshine Cruise of the 1950 season. Tourists dispersed to tours with four coaches departing for the Tableland Kuranda and Mossman while Green Island boat trips and Port Douglas excursions were popular. The ship charges 30 for the Friday leg.
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Cairns
Ene
Meingurne
Sydney
Brisbane
Subsidy Granted to Cairns Harbour Board for Dredging Plan
Governor in Council approved a 40 year subsidy of 20 percent of instalments on a £75,000 debenture loan to the Cairns Harbour Board for dredging the port channel. The board aims to deepen and widen the channel to 200 feet at low water, costing about £70,000, with £43,000 more sought via future dredge operations.
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Cairns
Cairns Horteur Board
Jo Wyer
Cairns City Council Warns on Watering Restrictions
Cairns city council warns suburban residents to curb garden watering during certain hours as water mains are strained. Pumping limits from Freshwater Creek have reduced pressure. authorities urge all consumers to cooperate or face severe restrictions. The Cairns Post lists permitted watering times.
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Cairns
Wecoy
Walter
Ory
Maine
Cairns Post
Funeral for infant daughter Marret Anne Petrie at Cairns Cemetery
Relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs J D Petrie Dalgety Straiton Stratford attend the funeral of their infant daughter Marret Anne. The service is at 9 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Funeral Parlour Lake Street and proceeds to Cairns Cemetery. Swendsen Pit Limited Funeral Directors and Embalmers handle arrangements.
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Oval Mere
J. D Petrie Dalgety
Stratford
Ted
Marret Anne
Lakeveel Cairns
Ute
Cairns
Waro-streat Svendsen Pit Limited
Memoriam Quire Loss Remembered by Family
In loving memory of dear father Quire who died in October 1967 memory treasured by Alp loving daughter Mrs Syd Marnock and family Atherton Usher in memory of brother James who passed October 18 18 inserted by sister brother in law nieces and nephews Min Mich Kelly Isabel Lil Kevioj and others
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Syd Marnock
Atherton
James
Iim
Jamely
Min
Mich Kelly
Isabel
Lil Kevioj
Peninsula and Carpentaria Weather Forecast Issued
The Brisbane Weather Bureau telegram reported district forecasts for the Peninsula and Carpentaria with fire risk and isolated afternoon thunder in Carpentaria. North east to north west winds. North Coast and Tablelands expect south east to easterly winds with slight seas.
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Brisbane Weather Bureau
Peninsula
Carpenta
Carpentaria
Tablelanes
Accident injures girl chopping wood
Patricia Cacuto aged 14 of 3 Lumiley Street suffered a lacerated wound to the left temple and shock when a piece of wood she was chopping flew up and struck her yesterday afternoon. She received first aid from an ambulance and was taken to Cairns Base Hospital.
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Patricia Cacuto
Lumiley Street
Cairns
Rkpital
Changed Bus Routes In Cairns Announced
The Cairns police inspector W Peters stated that the State Transport Commission altered routes to suburban areas. New terminals opposite the Tropeal building and in Abbott Street are operating satisfactorily.
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Ofrive
Cairns
W Peters
State Transport Commission
Abbott Street
Temperature Readings From Celine Weather Office
The Celine Weather Office reported yesterday temperatures at multiple times. At 1am the reading was 8 degrees with 83 percent humidity, 1pm 70.3 degrees and 60 percent, noon 37 degrees and 54 percent, 3pm 32 degrees and 58 percent. The daily high was 87 degrees and the low 68.4 degrees.
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Celine Weather Office
Mortgage Debenture Approved for Babinda District Hospital
The Treasury advised Mr. R. H. Watson that a debenture loan of £900 for the Mulgarve Babinda District Hospital has been approved for a new operating theatre block as well as alterations to the out patients department dispensary offices new wards and related works. The loan carries a maximum effective rate of interest £3 10s per year and a term not exceeding 15 years.
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Treasury
R. H. Watson
Mulgarve
Babinda District
Price Referendum Urged by Labour Committee
The Federal Labour Advisory Committee unanimously endorsed the party action to introduce a bill for a referendum on prices. Chair Senator N E McKenna announced the meeting, with J B Chifley H V Evatt and WP Ashley in attendance, as they discussed Australia’s inflation crisis and price controls. The ALP endorsed Chifley’s stance against the governments recruiting campaign and directed members to oppose conscription.
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Canberra
Federal
Labour Advisory
Labour Party
N. E. McKenna
Australia
J. B. Chifley
H. V Evatt
WP. Ashley
Parliamentary Labour Party
J. B Chifley
ALP
Fourteen Coastal Ships Held Up in Melbourne Strike
Fourteen coastal ships were immobilised across five ports as crews walked off, supply disruptions due to seamen demanding higher manning. Deputy chairman A A Coutts said ships had been idle since September 26, though ready to sail with coal steel or general cargo. Despite available seamen at pick up centres, crews did not offer service, prompting owners to seek extra manpower from different states.
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Melbourne
Hent
Austalasian Steamship Owners Federation
A. A Coutts
Record Australian wool price at Melbourne sales
Oct 4 report notes a record semsom price for Australian wool opening sales reaching 205d per lb in Melbourne. Merino bids were mostly above 130d with few under that level while top lots of fine merino fleece sold strongly. Other merino grades realized around 302d and 201d per unit.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Death of State Speaker Brisbane and funeral plans
The State Parliament mourns Speaker J Brassington who died today in a private hospital. A state funeral will leave St Stephens Cathedral for Toowong Cemetery Friday afternoon. Pallbearers include Premier Hanlon Deputy Premier Guir and others as the Parliament adjourns until next Thursday.
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Brisbane
J. Brassington
St Stephn's Cathedral
Toowong
E M Hanlon
WV C Guir
Labour
Jhir A. Jones
Education
G H Devrins
G P F. Nicklin
J Ho Mann
Turscay
Labour Party
Brassington
Hanlon
Brasngton
Debilitated career of a longtime speaker Brassington
The obituary outlines Brassington born in Augatvella who rose from drover and shearer to A.W. district organiser and W south western division secretary with seven thousand members. He became Charleville's youngest mayor and twice pursued federal and state seats, serving Fortitude Valley since the seat was created.
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Brassington
Augatvella
A.W
Maranoa
J. A. J Hunter
E. M. Land
Loss to Labour movement as Brasington dies
The Premier E M Hanlon said Brasington would be a distinct loss to the Labour movement and Parliament praising his impartial Speaker role. The Opposition Leader G F Nicklin said he upheld traditions of his office and Parliament would be poorer for his passing.
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E M. Hanlon
Brassington
Labour
G. F. Nicklin
G F W Micklin
Nicklin
Burdekin Valley Dam Plans Move Forward
The Burdekin Valley land team reports progress on a comprehensive survey of plant and animal husbandry mineral development and dam location. Federal Development Minister Mr. Casey says results will come in about a month and confirms the Burdekin dam will serve hydroelectric power irrigation and flood control.
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Brisbane
Burdekin Valley
Federal Development Minter
G. Casey
Casey
Christian
Burdekin
Canberra
Mineral survey by instrument to scan Queensland for minerals
Brisbane October 4 The Federal Minister for Development Mr RG Casey announced an airborne magnetometer survey will map Queensland to locate promising mineral areas A contracted aircraft will carry the instrument surveying vast state regions Ecologists and geophysicists may visit sites if magnetometer indications prove fruitful A Bowen ENKE prospect report is due in two to three days and Mr Robertson idustrial development officer has been examining Bowen Bowen and Collinsville coal deposits are also under review
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Brisbane
RG Casey
Queensland
Caocer
Bowen
A Bobertson
Collinsville
New Brisbane Wharf To Open Next Week
New Brisbane will open the fourth wharf at the port, built by the Broken Hill Steel Co of Hamilton at an estimated cost of 200 thousand pounds. The wharf features two six ton cranes and is designed to handle a variety of cargoes with improved gear and facilities.
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Brisbane
Paih
Broken Hil Sty Co
Hambton
Cew
Nandhing
Ceery
Eark
Missing Youth Found Near Blue Mountains
An 11 year old boy from Fydaimere was found near Katoomba in the Blue Mountains after going missing Sunday morning. He appeared scratched and bleeding with bees, and could not recall the day. He was rescued by local volunteers after operations near a fire.
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Sydney
Katoomba
John Wiliam Puckeidee
Fvdaimere
Voles
Bank Bill Introduced to Strengthen Commonwealth Bank
Canberra reports the Treasurer Mr. A. W. Fadden introducing the Commonwealth Bank Bill in the House of Representatives. He argues urgency to strengthen the central and commercial banking system, saying the bill mirrors the version presented in March and passed in May.
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Canberra
A. W. Fadden
Commonwealth Bank
House of Representatives
Senate Repass of Banking Bill Sparks Government Stand
The bill twice referred to the Senate saw amendments first accepted then insisted upon on the second pass. Government reintroduction signals a rejection stance, aiming to repeal the 1847 Banking Act and replace one man control of the Commonwealth Bank with a Parliament accountable board. The bill also increases bank capital to meet housing and primary production finance, but the debate was adjourned.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Fadden
Australia
Commonwealth Bank
de Manda
Blood donors tested in Cairns seek more RH negative units
Red Cross mobile blood bank in Cairns reports over 100 donors tested since Tuesday morning. Tests flown to Brisbane for RH factor typing. no local blood bank exists yet. Each donor gives a pint, with about two donors weekly needed. aim to build over 200 consistent donors for emergencies. Sister England to test workers and factories today and tomorrow.
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Cairns
Sister England
Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank
School of Arte
Brisbane
England
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Captain Guilty in Careless Navigation Case near Merimbula
Sydney Oct 4 A marine inquiry court found Captain John Lennie guilty of careless navigation after the Empire Gladstone stranded on Hoyetack Rock near Merimbula on September 5 The court suspended his ticket for six months marking his final Australian voyage He had no recent mishaps and the ship was sold as a wreck for 1250 pounds with iron ore cargo loss salvaged wreckage and a verdict citing the captain sailing too close to shore near unfamiliar coast.
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Sydney
Court of Marine
John Lennie
Careles
Lennie Yameester
Empire Gladsone
Hoyetack Rock
Merimbula
Lennie
Australia
Ben Buckland
Yerimbula
Justice Simpson
Watersiders Press and Radio Pick Up System Proposed
Brisbane officials push a four speed pick up system for watersiders linking to a Melbourne model. Watersiders would be notified of allocations by Presa and radio notices to reduce shed time. Wharf congestion worsened with 18 ships and 94 men short. A meeting will be held Friday to discuss enrolling 31 new watersiders.
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Brisbane
Ne Stevedoring Industry Board
Mr Wall
Melbourne
Watersiders
Ball
Weessls
Soldier Settlement Resumptions Debate In Brisbane
In Brisbane on October 4, the government accepted an opposition amendment to speed up compensation for land resumptions under the soldier settlement scheme. The amendment aims to provide current value compensation for delays not caused by landholders and to validate pre March 23 1950 resumptions at 1942 values. The bill passed all stages and the third reading is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Brisbane
Minister For Lands
T. A. Foley
Wet Service Land Settlement Department
Sparkes
Country Party
Aubingy
R. H Watson
Menace of Rabbits in Queensland Brisbane
Queensland faces widespread rabbit infestations with only a small eastern pocket spared. MP W B Sparkes urges government and NSW-like rewards to back research and eradication. Minister T A Tolew notes ongoing federal and state experiments in disease methods. bill aims to boost funding and action.
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Brisbane
Queensland
W. B. Sparkes
Autleny
Spakes
New South Wales
Langs
T A Tolew
Victoria
Foley
Menzies Replies On Repatriation Act Amendments
In Canberra Oct 4 Prime Minister Mr Menzies answered questions in the House of Representatives about possible amendments to the Repatriation Act. Liberal Mr W Graham asked if the Government would extend protections for Australian servicemen wounded or engaged in action against Communist forces, including troops in Berlin airlift Malaya Korea and future actions.
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Canberra
BR O Menzies
House of Representatives
Menzies
W. Graham
Libera
New Gowth
Graham
Berlin
Malaya
Korea
Crossing of the 38th Parallel Debate in Canberra
In parliament Mr Fraser warned that UN control of the Korean war near Manchuria could trigger World War III. He argued against turning the United Nations into a non Communist military force and cautioned that Kremlin aggression demands counter measures if war looms. Libs echoed pride in Australia’s early Korea stance.
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Canberra
United Nations
Goren
A OD. Fraser
Lab
S.W
House of Representatives
Fraser
Air Freighting North Queensland Produce to Southern Markets
Growers on the Tableland show strong interest in air freight to southern markets after AN A headquarters in Melbourne official Mr. R Brand visited Cairns. He noted meetings where growers learned of high southern demand and prices, prompting potential ANA support for air service. Local manager Mr Campbell reports many telephone inquiries since Brands visit, with a survey underway for air freighting doors, windows, and timber products to southern cities.
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R. Brand
ANA
Melbourne
Cairns
Cairne
A.N.A
Campbell
Brand
Melbourne racing notes on Spellman and Cup prospects
Announcement from owner and trainer M Kenny that Spellman will target the Turnbull Stakes over the Stand Handicap at Caulfield. The piece surveys penalties for Melbourne Cup weights, mentions Achilles and Conductor, and notes travel plans of Tim Whiffler and others, with betting openness around the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup.
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Melbourne
Spellman
M. Kenny
Protesty
Fellington
Cheeent
Achilles
Tim Whiffler
Flurbey
Melborne
Fengeri
Maribyrnong
Conic Court
Oda
Dismissal of Mr Frost Dismissal of Mr Frost Canberra
Oct 4 The Prime Minister declined to talk as the Deputy Opposition Leader Dr V Byatt asked in the House of Representatives why the Government terminated the appointment of Mr OT W Frost as High Commissioner for Ceylon. Mr Mengies said there was no statement to make and that the matter would be left for discussion.
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Canberra
Mr & O
Menges
Press
Ceylon
Preat
British minister outlines Asia role and Korea commission idea
The British Minister of State Mr Kenneth Younger said Britain could seek Asia influenced roles in the United Nations Commission on Korea. He noted Britain's delegation had not fixed the commission’s makeup and suggested including mainly Small Powers.
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Lake
Stem
Kenneth Younger
Briain
Asien
United Nations
Severe storm damages Malanda houses and lines
A severe storm struck Malanda between 6 and 7 pm causing a house to lose its roof, torn shrubs and tobacco plants, and damaged electrical lines. The town went black for about 90 minutes while hail, lightning, and thunder lashed the area. Resident Kaino Kanervo reported his house unroofed and called it the worst storm he had ever seen.
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Malanda
Matar
Kaino Kanervo
Northern Weather Forecast For Crohamhurst
The forecast notes light rains for the month unless a strong sunspot eruption alters patterns. Sunspot activity remains weak but shows a revival with two groups near the solar equator, likely to operate mid-month. Seasonal conditions are expected to stay fairly inactive until year end when the wet season may begin suddenly.
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Crohamhurst Observatory
Queensland
Pakistan High Commissioner Yusuf Haroon to Visit Cairns
The Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia Yusuf Abdoola Haroon, a Karachi native and long time political figure, will arrive in Cairns for a district tour next Wednesday night. He has held leading roles in the Sind Muslim League and the All-India National Youth Movement, served as Mayor of Karachi, and later became Premier of Sind before becoming High Commissioner. He also serves as Pro-Chancellor of Sind University and head of the Sind Olympic Association.
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Pakistan
Australia
Hia
Yusuf Abdoola Haroon
Cairns
Karachi
Sind
National Politi
Yusuf Haroon
Central Legislative Assembly of India
India
Muslim League
Sind Univerity
Coal Washing Equipment Impacts Brissy Coal Costs
Brisbane observers note installing coal washing gear could raise coal prices by up to 50 percent depending on ore type. Costs vary from 20 000 pounds for small plants to half a million to one million for district facilities. Output losses and transport waste add to economics, with decisions resting on mine size and bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Coatowners’ Association
W. L. Haenke
Bowen coke ovens expansion eyed for Australian supply
A full report on Bowen coke ovens development will be sent to Minister for Development Mr A O Casey after a departmental inquiry into Bowen's potential to boost Australia’s coke production. Casey said current coke shortages hinder industry and stressed Bowen and Port Kemble as key future centers in industrial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Bowen
AO Gasey
Australia
Casey
Industrie
Bowen Works
Rice on Sale Again Limited Quantities Brisbaneb
The Federal Cabinet allowed limited sale of rice in Brisbane today after eight years of wartime controls. Prices were about a penny per pound lower than prewar. Public stocks remain extremely tight and rationing will constrain storekeepers from supplying more than small amounts to individual customers. The Agriculture Minister noted plans to study swamp rice farming once irrigation water is available and four farmers applied for seed from the Department.
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Brisbaune
Queensland Grocers” Assoclation
W. Rayment
Brisbane
Odly
Burdekin
H. J. Collins
Mgr. B. Taylor
Clayfield
Taylor
Department of Agriculture
No Rice Stock in Cairns As Demand Surges
The acting Minister for Commerce and Agriculture announced new supplies but Cairns currently has no stock. Wholesale suppliers say demand rose sharply after press and radio notices, with shipments from Brisbane delayed and a return to normal supply expected in about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce and Agriculture
G. McLeay
Cairns
Brisbane
Cuca
Queensland growers face firm cotton prices for two years
Brisbane reports a Washington cable says U S cotton output this year falls short of expectations and all government planting restrictions are removed. Queensland aims for 2000 bales of raw cotton with seed at least 1 shilling per pound if reached, needing more acres and timely rains to lift production.
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Brisbane
Washingtem
United States
Queensland Cotton Marketing Board
G. H. Johnson
Queensland Crower
Queensland Cotton Board
Queensland
Kir Johnson
Grover
Boards of Fees
Rockhoumopten
Mr. Johnson
Divorce Granted After Desertion Allegations
Avril Marian Tonakie of Peaccliffe sought divorce from Anthony John Tonakie a ce prac tivener formerly of Brisbane now Port Moresby. Mr Justice Philp found desertion proved and granted nisi dissolution ordering Tonakie to pay costs. The couple married at Charleville on January 13 1843 and had no children. Tonakie served in the RAAF and later lived in Gympie Brisbane and Toowoon during the period cited. The petition claimed a 111 Avenue incident in which Tonakie deserted his wife.
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Brisbane
Avril Marian Tonnakie
Peacliffe
Anthony John Tonakie
Charle- Wille
Tonakie
RAAF
Gympie
Tomakie
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