Port Douglas Notes from a Busy Weekend
In Port Douglas the weekend brought welcome rains easing weeks of dry weather. Mowbray recorded the season’s first storm, with rain up to three inches in places. A Port Douglas Shire entertainment club meeting planned a Christmas tree fundraiser, aided by £22 donated by the Port Douglas and Mowbray Amateur Fishing Club. Social notes cover numerous residents’ visits, dinners, and local club activities including fishing results and upcoming events.
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Port Douglas
Mowbray
W. Ashford
Ashford
P Briskey
Scullett
Appleyard
D. McAudaitfe
T Rogers
Sid Ashford
Appierad
Frost
Zane Greys
Cestral
Port Douglas and Mowday
Mis C. Prests
C. Frost
Mra. Prost
R Cummings
Boo Cummings
Ms. J. Appleyard
Mock Air War Over Britain In RAF Exercise
London and Birmingham faced a raid by giant American bombers claimed capable of carrying atom bombs. Royal Air Force jet fighters said they mauled the enemy as bombs targeted London docks and the Yorkshire coast. Interceptions were described as pretty good by a senior staff officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birmingham
Britain
Roya Air Force
London Dock
Yorkshire
Ravite
Ine of
Wight
Government to Give Cars to Canberra Veterans
The Minister for Repatriation announced Government cars for incapacitated ex servicemen unable to travel unaided. Vehicles include running costs and a maintenance allowance of £120. Senator Cooper described the scheme as generous, ensuring access for those with severe injuries, though some would remain unable to obtain drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
We Pe Spopee
Hiliman Gina
Puransport
Exmervicemen
Lint Cooper
Butter production rise improves October output in Brisbane
Octobers butter production in Brisbane is forecast to be the best since 1930 due to rains in dairying districts. The Butter Marketing Board estimates October output around 180000 boxes, with September at 140000. An official noted rain would have limited gains to about 159000 boxes without it, contrasting with 11222 last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Butter Marketing Board
Innisfail Land Court Grants Deed Certificates
Acting Deputy Land Commissioner Keith Hall presided at Innisfail for the land court month’s sitting. Certificates for deeds were granted to Robert John Dore and Edward Basil Dore in Tyson parish, 204 acres. Giuseppe Bormaito and Elisabeth Borsatti in Hull parish, 48 acres. Jean Baptiste Bisbal in Maurillyan parish, 71 acres 22 perches. Percy Claude Benn in Hull parish, 52 acres. selectees Mullins in Johnstone parish, 173 acres 2 roods 9 perches. Other notes reference material quantities and wood volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Keith Hall
Land Commissoners Court
Robert John Dore
Edward Basil Dore
Tyson
Giuseppe Bormaito
Elabeth Borsatti
Hull
Jeaauin Bisbal
Maurilyan
Percy Claude Benn
Patrick Mullins
Michael ‘Mulling
Johnstone
Truth About Frankfurt Tour Aims Truth About Democracy
A group of American Black students and professors tour West Germany to tell Germans the full truth about America They argue that racial discrimination harms but see improved human relations in Germany The group led by Professor Clennon King says European views misjudge U S race issues and the tour seeks to counter communist propaganda with democratic truth The statement notes the U S offers opportunities for people of color and that the students are eager to tell the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
America
William Black
University of Southern Calfornia
Clennon King
Virginian Trion University
Ravial Ague
King
Europe
Bern
Nenis
Grup
United States of America
Fragmented passage on American democracy and calendar notes
A garbled excerpt discusses American democracy and the black population, mentions dialogue with German students and unionists, then shifts to a note about the Gregorian calendar counting 33 days for a year and ending with unclear references to endings and months.
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Ronalds Jewellers
Spence-Street
Athletic Sinclets
Cesarine
Eye Peertens
Ae Ees
Rior Paoputy
Entertainment Club
Felene
Cairns
Jack
Newell Mossman
Mossmah Central
Hillview
Felgate
Adels.ee Seamship Co
Robertson
Mix
E.G. Jenkins
Jack and Newel Ltd
HL Koda
Ars L Protee
O Brien
Biss G. Hendry
Innsfall
G. Tyna
Bir
H. Lund
Tully
H Lund
Miso Norri
Port
Lund
Tully Mall
RJ. O'Brien
Moeman Mill
W. Burnell
Charles Gregory Sind
O. Lawson
Mareeca
J. Gules
Melbourne
Wren
Jove
Mey
Auchet
FP Rochaid
Gordenvale
P Thurlow
Mauro
Stevenana
Moss~man
Fred Hutchings
Jesse Stewart
Iso
Mossman
Fev. Andreassen
Bray
Ering Mire
Melbournals Town
Messre
Watt
Valwere
Ager Suy
Amore
Dunea, Danisfail Ilview Om Batur
Ital
More
L Murphy
Mr. Gregory
Washington
Food and Drug
Ucc
Essful
Aig
Unine
THE
Cairns Post
W. J. Fulton
Shields Street
Ashby
Bill Fulton
Lecero Lee
Ret Alent N
Brag
Ors Tor
Ieee
Wd de Mae
Esa
Ake
Alia
Appl
Ely
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