We Need Stronger Loyalty to Queensland Products
A 1940 report by a State Government committer warns that Queensland has relied too much on bread and butter industries. It urges greater consumer loyalty to local products, better advertising of high quality woods, and active retail promotion to counter southern dumping. The piece notes Queensland’s manufacturing share is small, questions prospects for inter-State markets, and highlights rising labour costs and falling productivity unless scientific management adapts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Queenslane
Australia
Britain
Wich
Isseen
Ipswich
Maryborough
Brisbane
Cairns
Secondary Industries Commission
Queansland
Mani
Turere
Melbourne Foundries Meeting Hears Trade Union Decision
A Melbourne Chamber of Manufactures session heard unions and local trades discuss a decisive move. Leaders listed expectations and timelines, with speakers outlining the impact on production and wages. The meeting concluded with a plan to wait for further guidance from union executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sietropuniae
Uae
Netyne
New Threat Develops Selbourne
A fragmented report outlines a developing threat in Selbourne with references to governance, areas, and security concerns. The text mentions Meena servicer events, a Vets or top notices, and regional names suggesting an impending alert.
Incomplete text about Machans Beach closure fund
Fragmentary OCR describes a Machans Beach closure fund with scattered references to events, dates, and names. The readable portions hint at a community effort and an event on a Sunday involving a draw or collection, but key details remain unclear.
Queensland State Board Extends Boundaries Amid War-Time Change
The executive council approved a note of intention to extend the present boundaries of the Queensland Growers Board under wartime control. The minister indicated areas under the proposal would cover the whole region under wartime control, including Shires of Mund, Monto, and Mednard. Notices were issued to affected producers, with submissions due by November, as the department reviews the order in council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
St Hevold
Monto
Rye
Department of Agr* Otis
National Anthem dispute sparks court hearing in Sydney
An Australian court heard a complex dispute involving Stewart Dawson and Mary Veapeor over a national anthem incident. Witnesses from Dawson’s circle testified about threats, alleged coercion, and a confrontation at a Point Piper flat. The hearing adjourned without a resolution.
Local water schemes and weather updates dominate Brisbane brief
The report covers a cascade of local matters from water schemes in Mareeba, Brisbane and the Northern Pig Road, to an Order-in-Council affecting supply boards and survey costs. It notes injuries from cane knife incidents, forecasts frosts and SE winds for coastal regions, and upcoming final appraisals in Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oebra-Adulaen Ve Water Supply Board
Torrow
Plana
Bihsna Creek
Chirne-Mulgreee Wier Supply Board Propery
Brisbane
Brown admits break in fashion shop and thefts in city
The case details Brown’s alleged burglary of Fasnlons Fashions, theft of jewellery including a fur coat, rings, and a gold mesh bracelet from Courtney and Bradley, and the recovery of items at the Central Tote. Witnesses describe the break in, the suitcase with fur, and Brown’s statements claiming ownership of the loot. The evidence includes police testimony, the sale of a cold chisel, and Mayers’ loss of fur and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Shislarstest
Pelwhen Gebert
Setober
Mary
Courtney and
Bradley
L.jorgensen
Oltnensee
Willian George Mason
Cental Tote
Smith
Sais
Brow
Shore
Jenny Martoe
H Im
Fragmentary obituary notice and plea for contact
A damaged OCR message shows a bereavement notice and plea for contact. It mentions mourning relatives and requests acknowledgment or response, with incomplete names and places obscured by errors. The fragment remains unclear but signals a personal bereavement and hoped connections.
In Memoriam for Frank Hollins and Neill Peter Wells
In memoriam notices inserted by the Ollsom family honor Frank Hollins who died on the date and Nei Peter Wells. The note expresses loving memory and reflects on life and absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hollins
Shuy
Ecco Wellsen
Peter Fen
Cairne Geio
Ollsom
Watersiders hold up thousands of tons of cargo
Sydney reports 57 ships idle as waterside workers strike. About 60 tons remain in holds awaiting discharge, with 20 000 tons overseas and 15 000 tons for other states plus 20 000 tons for overseas awaiting loading. No talks today. a conference is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Supply and Shipping
W. P. Ashley
Ventilation of Grievances Amid Ports Strike
Discussion on presenting preposed ventilation at conference as Waterside Workers Federation Sydney branch strikes enter day four. Fifteen ships blocked, 628 men off work over 325 suspensions for missing Saturday picket. 10,000 tons of overseas cargo awaiting include machinery and food parcels. Overseas shipments delayed. risk of Christmas mail disruption. Shipping line diversions possible. large consignments of wool and food non discharged. Monterey from San Francisco delayed, affecting travel to states. possible next sailing October 25 with limited cargo space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benator Astley
Tisig Federation
Sydney
Ince
Beleair
Ervin
Ahipownere
San Francisco
Bers
Uhere
Monterey
Blone
Ce Faral Cargo
Cairns District Hospital Board Meeting Discusses Beds and Plans
At a monthly Cairns District Hospital board meeting the deputy chairman referred to hospital bed allocations for private practitioners and the Department of Public Works for hospital renovations. A temporary new arrangement is approved until a suitable accommodation is found, and funding of £2000 for heap installation is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calne Nespitale Beardian
le Repay
Cairee Dis
Tie
Department of Pulte Works
Tr Crawley
MF Creedy
Treasury
Lana
Clin
Murphy
Creedy
Bowrd
Crawley
McDonnel
Agricultural survey Brisbane plan to study Gulf Country
Premier Z M Hanlon announced in Parliament that a survey will map the Gulf Country from Gregory River to Gilbert River to select a site for an agricultural experiment stallion. Dr F W Whitehouse of Queensland University and Lands Department officer Mr Henton join the committee to assess summer crops under reliable rainfall for pastoral development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Gregoryiver
Gilbert River
Deier
Z. M. Hanlon
F W. Whitehouse
Queensland University
Department of Agriculure and Stock
Lands Department
Henton
Gulf
Southport Tragedy Train Drivers Evidence
Evidence was given in Coronel Court before Mr EL Moore about the death of Annie Elizabeth Grey on the railway near Ummers Siding between Southport and Corumbin on July 2 1940. Engine driver Alexander Hendry reported seeing a woman walking on the line about 140 yards ahead, the locomotive struck, emergency brakes were applied but the woman remained on the track. Fireman Jones and guard Marlow gave testimony as the case continued in Southport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronel Court
EL Moore
Weeting
Alexander Hendry
Cairns
Forerly
Southport
Iavest Mia
Annie Elizabeth Grey
Corumbin
Hensry
Unik
Jones
Neve
Lecraned
Marlow
Moore
Proposed naval base near Iuyiteuk Nimul opens pastoral lease
Fragmented OCR text shows references to a proposed naval base, pastoral lease, elimination move, and scattered names and places like Canberra and Brisbane. The readable portions suggest a controversial development project with limited coherent facts available.
Railway Ambulation Cup Awarded in Ambience Event
The Railway Ambulance Corps committee hosted a challenge in Toowoomba, Rockhampton, and surrounding towns. Winners received gold medals, runners up silver, with a trophy donated by the committee. Noted attendees included Mr. PMT Wilk and Mr. J. Huds, recognizing work for the Ambulance movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMT
Wilk
Mayneseum
Railway’ Ambulance Corps Committee
Roskhampton
CE. King
Townsville
Mallway Ambulance Committee
Musinger
J. Huds
Amblaney Movement
Mayne
Toowoomba
Buete
Rockhampton
Nughenden
Heavy Stock Drop Shocks Markets Across Sectors
A broad market slide trades heavy stock losses across multiple sectors with major indexes down as investors weigh economic data. Notable firms report sharp declines in shares while analysts cite inflation risks and potential policy shifts as fault lines.
Means test criticised by state premier Abanlutes Deworal
SEIUBANE October 11 The premier described a means test as immoral and said the government would not justify increasing or relaxing public service superannuation contributions. He noted total government input to the public service superannuation scheme runs about £60,000 yearly and discussed a future federal social service fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seiubane
Exenem Teak Wes
EM. Maen
Hanlon
MG. F Nicklin
Public Service
A. Foley
Ennalest
Commonwealth
Fontrioyions
Tug Grounds at Clarence River Entrance
RAN tug runs aground at the entrance of the Clarence River Mearton region as heavy seas pound the vessel. Crew reach shore largely naked after clothing torn by waves as officers order abandonment. Rescue efforts and plans to tow or salvage are discussed amid fears the ship will break up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence River
Sean
Low
Bondi
Sydney
Abangton
Melbourne
Adelaide
Adelaide Steemshy Company
Murehiyon
Macquarie
Ciarence
Cattle Complaints Pericillg Of One Canberra
October 17 officials disclosed penicillin is now available for veterinary use in dairy cattle. Some cases show efficacy in treating infections, with caution over possible resistance. A global drug shortage remains, requiring strict control and approved authority for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Melbourne Cuts Back on Commodities Amid Shortage Concerns
An official report outlines a global shortage of key goods, with Australia facing export limits and consumer prices rising. Early estimates of 60,000 tons of shipments and large stock adjustments reflect ongoing shipping constraints and policy responses shaping national supplies.
Mines and coastal defenses near Queensland coast 1847 notes
Fragmentary report describes submarine mines and coastal defenses off Queensland in 1847. It mentions public cleaner to-day, mines near the Barrier Reef, and Royal Australian Navy plans to render them safe or remove them. Mines reportedly not exploded unless tampered with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Morreby
Anere Ang Rotilla
Matt Wirre
RAN
Will Tee Hommmry
Seth Craft
Ari
Quernsland
Railway revenue deficit frowns Brisbane details
October 16 report shows Queensland railway operations fell short of a forecast by about 13.0 million pounds, versus a projected 14.9 million. The Auditor General notes a broad deficit across the network with revised earnings and expenses, marking a downturn from the prior year’s totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensand
Yalus
Dead Infant Found at Brisbane Water Intake
A fragmentary Brisbane report states an infant was found dead near New Farm power station intake. An autopsy or inquest noted probable drowning as the cause. Details are incomplete due to OCR quality, but the incident involves a newborn or infant found near the water intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Netubey
New Farm Power Matien Cerly
Australian Labour Government sees unions clash over postwar policy
The piece traces Clarey and Holloway as dominant Labour figures shaping postwar Australian policy. It notes unions’ influence via the ACTU, tensions with the Liberal opposition, and debates on wage regulation, strikes, and government direction. It mentions Holloway’s political career and cabinet role during wartime and postwar reevaluations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aap
Conbara
Gove
Clarey
Labour G
Clercy
Australegian Council of Trade Unions
Labour
E. Jack Hollows
ACTU
Charlie Crofts
United
Holloway
Bree
Aroitrat
Gaul
Besos
Miniter
Bruce
Wey
London
Wer
Wember For Canberra ne Young Men Menales Ned to sae
In Pranklina Tasers tas achieved what meme palliiciony he Iared was. Falkunder turned in fest o y bie aineews vigorous well-re ducted abiy-adativwred Ory 4 yore of sae. he will 'he baby fon Perliament ie Brought 14 the Teechon auth wills a aguits! ined ald age. À fenilar oe wit secured on the tide of the party dine Leonore Sear raat caterer Pa cS Sos in several me Fuikinder bu muon toto we AA ee Sea r, won ton Sebsetiae bh cana ar md was among the Scheme trainess to arcive in While he was the Minder toree over ble attractive . by the iiem ea met ee Cink Go Aurion paso So 3S Seas ps ea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fallunder
Falkunder
Leonore Sear
Trainess
Arcive
Toree
Iiem
Ee Cink
Time's Political Ravenger in Australia Conflicts and Policies
Fragmented OCR text references Bruce in Australia, pre conferences, and remarks on Russian policy. Mentions United States activities, Communist actions in Eastern Europe, Holloway backing Unieite influences, and discussions on International Court relevance and armament issues amid a demoralized council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalur
Deck Holloway
Tim
Fragmented OCR Note on Warping and Wage Adjustment
A garbled historical OCR passage references Povey Tatls, Jack ie, Percy Carey, and warp ing labor adjustments. The text appears to discuss wage issues and a reat res or Wing, with unclear names and actions. This item represents incomplete readable fragments from a larger report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Carey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ro Coreoe
Foundries
Selbourne
Percmt
Stiany
Torrey Pee Mercia
Stal
Olla Westen Bates
Hrarrine
Alimeinen
Tele
Machans Beach En” Closure Fund
Jose Wee Teen Moe
Cure OF
Wouesoe
Aree
Stewart Dawson
Biny
Mary Veapeoraul
Anthony
Molay
McRoy
Yin
Joureny
Anny
Mummusson
Wis Harglert Stewart
Dawson
Meurtien
Tne
Garre
McKay
Haute
Finilly
Stebeard
Eior
Trairvan
Ehoditie
David Darvson
Point Piper
MeKan
George
Mikey
Sonny Water
Reginald Hubbard
Wheolboy
Ani Robbard
Ube ‘Ambulance
Paket
Caley Dietrit Rapitel
Tolga
Shire of Athertin
Warveys Eli
Foharee
Tobecen
Tubween
Inet
Nivember
al Mareeba
Woothalkata
Latrombe
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Knast
Carpentaria
Peninsula
Orthern Pig Board
Extomian
Iiation and Marketing Ack Glvlog
Enon
Jans Mary
EL Collins
Tully Aveldenta
Damine
Alu
I. Belkhart
P. Harris
Pane Faggo
Gene Brite
SB Ment
Caert
Mary Brown Mayers
Vale Locks
Mayers
Cold Court
William Sylvester Oliver
Secant
Mite Mayert
John We
S B
Jewallers
Meddeee
Soran
Raete
Ana
Tome
Abe Rire
Conway Siewert
Aix Manta
Withem
Bruwy
Martjn
Avais
Mentioed Ag
Courtney
Counell
Gil
Gificoe
Albert Edward Wird
Tay
Ploin Clines
Clifford
John Smith
Catherine | Preealace
Flynn
L. Jordren
Renteret Vern
Cape
Eutnerihee Te Amon
United Mindennchuge
Buarangand Bergedon
St Pata
Fu Tome Marana
Syanes
Newari
Monterey Impart
Cairns District Hospital
Crowley
Mestery
S Barnes
Gregg
Knott
McDonnell
Sinior Medical Effecr
Ws Wen
Greedy
Department of Health and Home Affairs
Billiten
Calerx Hospital
Celene
Gordonvale
Babinda
Cr’ L. Bro‘ehyt
Athern
Messy TM Crosley
EB Greedy
BL McDonnell
J Murphy
Td Ftp
Weretary
Munro
Agricultural Survey
Commercul
Frouuck Markit
Uiteuk
Numil Downs
Aganberra
Greer
Lowdon
Orteser
Ora
Sinats
Railway Challenge
Mearton
Petcance Ty
Carenes
Midair
Sda
Melagurne Cutten
Dan
Ofc
Stora
Rumer
UV See
Cmp
Bert Pul Din Ai
I Austral
Alaina
Queensland Coast
Mansies
Drpontin
Lander
Reall
Elton
Aj 4
Rob Oui
Wember
Time
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!