Teas A New Spirit Is Needed
An excerpt from The Cairns Post calls for a new spirit to restore wartime unity amid suspicion and friction in domestic and national life. It notes absence of material clashes but warns without moral development and universal religious leadership peace cannot be won, urging the Church to speak with a united voice on current affairs.
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Condit Tona
Stoute
Newcastle
Hile
Smuts
Ollie Times
Fan
Marshal Smute
Himary
Church
Turbulent Brisbane market survey shows mixed cattle demand
A garbled Oct 1 Brisbane market report records varied cattle sale outcomes. It notes many lots crossing the auction block with prices and lots incomplete, referencing 480 cattle and multiple consignors.
Harvest Slate and Wheat Harvest Relotion Clues
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a weathered item about harvests with unclear phrases. The readable parts indicate mentions of wheat harvest and a related slate or status. The content is damaged but centers on agricultural activity and timing in a historical newspaper fragment.
Shipping Movements Near Myngenp and Sydney Port
The report details cargo movements and vessel calls in Myngenp near Sydney with references to leasing plans, timber and coal shipments, and scheduled arrivals and departures from October to November. It names locations such as Newrartle Cairng Port Merahla and ports like Brisbane and Port Merahla.
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Arama
Newrartle
Dye
Cojeny
Trutane
Vinélaw
Cairne
SyGey
Brisbane
Torspiile
Rarao
Port Merahla
Specialists' Service Brisbane Health Appointments Noted
In Brisbane on October 1 the specialist service list shows orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ley working part time at two hospitals in Townsville and Cairns. Minister Foley addressed the students noting further specialist appointments as availability permits and referencing past hospital funding and wartime contributions to State hospitals.
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Brisbane
Townville
Cairns
Finaith
TU Ley
Sneciahata
Foley
Cairns Market Report Highlights Tight Supplies and Varied Prices
The Cairns market shows very light supplies with scarce goods and rising demand. Sales ranged from 2d to 12 6 a cane, with beet and chocolate items fetching higher prices. late-week output remained limited as deliveries stayed tight and quality varied.
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Tyan Markel
Ld Tb Chence Shoei
Catia
Carrere
Corumbers Liehl
Ate
Celwry
Bailey
U'Pungiin
Destruction of Mines Inwardly Inquiries Made
The report notes a special destruction technique used on mines placed near bird habitats. The mines were not explored but disassembled and the explosive burned to prevent harm to wildlife. No official confirmation had been received by Michaelmas Day. A courtship tale mentions destruction gear and experts arriving to remove the devices.
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Fium
Vester
Yeater
Coart
Cohen
Memory of Forester and Kin in Wartime Remembrance
Fragments recall Forester and family members, wartime loss, and living memory across towns and farms. A nostalgic tribute mentions Brealey and Prather, with lingering grief and a promise to remember those who served and fell.
In Memoriam Fring Loved Memory Of Mother And Grandmother
A memorial notice remembering a mother and grandmother with lines of family devotion. Readers note names appear garbled. readable fragments honor a deceased figure on October 10 and thank relatives for support.
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Mothe
Mattle
Edward
Nisie
Mia Pein
Clive
Wally
Gar Aga
Agierton
Rroving Aalighters
Fairns Municipal Band plans parade amid weather updates
The Fairns Municipal Band will unite a milled performance in Ap tomorrow at 1:30. Thunderstorms threaten with light rain recorded in recent days while a street collision on Spence Street injures cyclist W H Deanett IV of Sherlanncetrvc. Authorities report damper soil conditions impact crops across Gordonvale and the Herberine Shire seeks support for Britain appeal notices.
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Spence Street
Westenday
Imjed
Cairne
W.H. Deanett IV
Sherlanncetrvc
Sediakom
TULLY MARRIAGE Mystery Fires Strike City Amid Chaos
A series of fires broke out across the city causing multiple calls to the fire brigade. Fire crews battled blazes near Sea and Lyons, at Upward and Sunn tien, and near Peast street, restoring control by late evening. In Brisbane, Eilan Uren of Redelife was jailed for theft and a divorce decree was granted for desertion, while martial news and local court actions fill the day’s final notes.
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Suberben
Sea
Lyons
Peast-street
Wateriog
Wiley
Rome
Brisbane
Eilan Uren
Redelife
Philp
Supreme Court
Justice Philp
Alterte
Cairns
Witum
Mr BP
State Elections QPP and Country Party State Elections
In a wartime style report the QPP and Country Party outline plans for state elections. Candidates will be chosen by party leaders with regional allocations for districts like Southern QPP and Northern QPP. Some seats will require renomination with no new candidates in limited regions.
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QPP
AND
Country Party
Calne Ambulance Committee Meeting Report
The monthly Calne Ambulance committee discussed government plans to fund Cairns Aerial Ambulance as the service basis amid a measured donation approach. A fundraising advisory committee was formed to assist finance and review opening a bank account for Fame GORDONVALE CENTRE reported a forthcoming conference near time fixed for the Forthern event at Tnisfail. Attendance urged for members and staff, with agenda items requested. Benefits since the last meeting included Edmonton concerts and dances totaling several pounds, plus donations from Edmonton Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Club and ice ball committee for a grand total of £206. Edmonton run events yielded £38 8d, and further donations from the ice ball committee brought the total. Cases totalled 1285 for September with miles traveled 5880, contributing to the year’s totals. G. Oweny chaired the meeting with T. Crowley, W. Pittard, G. Mann, T. Pendrigh, G. W. Davison, and L. Clark secretary present.
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Gorsdonvale
Rew Cenlre
Forthern
Tnnisfail
Edmonton
End
Bem
Ice Ball
Gts
Eamonton
Suds
Teptenber Cases
B. Clarks
Miles
G. Oweny
Messrs. T. Crowley
WH Pittard
Mann T
Pendrigh
G. W. Davison
tNtics Cotterill
Butter Concentrate May Be Sent Abroad in Food Parcels
Brisbane reports that the British and Australian authorities approve sending Queensland Butter Board butter concentrate to Britain via post for foreign markets with proper packing. Mr. G Coombes states ordinary butter remains rationed. concentrate will be the rationed item for coupons. Wholesale price noted, retail price listed with two shillings nine pence. Freight costs in country areas to be lower, concentrate to keep for a year in hot climates, public sale expected in about a month.
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Brisbane
Qusiey of
Department of Commerce
Postel Department
Queensland Butter Board
Britain
G. Coombes
Butter Board
Tor Butler
Coombes
Carur
Queensland
Butter Board schemes dairy refrigeration units in Queensland
Brisbane October 18 Three types of refrigerators for dairy farms were described by G Coombs works manager of the Queensland Butter Board who said the board is ready to begin manufacture. Factory managers conference in June asked the Dairy Companies Association to study cost price manufacture for dairy farms across the State. The proposed machines cost about a quarter of a household unit. Arrangements with the Commonwealth Bank provide very generous financing terms.
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Brisbane
G. Coombs
Queensland Butter Board
Dairy Companies’ Association
Commonwealth Bank
Choice cream scheme aims to boost Queensland dairy quality
The Dairy Companies Association and Butter Board discuss a farm refrigeration program to lift cream quality from both Port Curtis and Roma districts. Systems would use cold water immersion, various cabinet sizes, and credit through Commonwealth Bank with a five year repayment plan.
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Port Curis
Roma
Gveril
Gordon's
Hamilton
Raft Hamilton
New Prices Order at Canberra Targets English Rayon Imports
The Prices Commissioner Mr. McCarthy announced a new pricing order affecting English rayon imports and fabrics from Britain and Northern Ireland. The measure aims to set equitable prices for Australian consumers, with mandatory materials supply and a fixed handling margin. The board must decide on adoption, with a potential early implementation next year after final board terms.
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Canberra
Oether
Frices
McCarthy
Britein
Northern Ireland
From a Lawyer's Diary and Christmas Gone By
In a diary style reminiscence a lawyer recalls office life and ethics around gifts, charity, and taxation. Personal anecdotes describe shop queues, a Christmas Eve plea, parish offerings, and debates over legal principles of gifts under office.
Melbourne strikes loom amid union dispute calls
Melbourne manufacturers warn of widespread industrial action if Ironworkers and moulders press Sunday meeting decisions. Disputes Committee plans consult with Federal unions to outline demands for wage rises and better conditions. Rail overtime and passenger traffic could suffer next week if a strike proceeds.
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Melbourne
Comet
Toxtay
Stoppage Threat in Tramways Amid Labor Tensions
Fragments describe tramway stoppage threats and a union meeting schedule. The Railway Commissioners deny immediate livelihood changes while unions consider general sympathy actions and solidarity measures. A Trades Hall gathering is planned to decide federal union actions ahead of an interstate executive meeting in Sydney.
Maize Decline Triggers Rationing After Cyclone Hit Tableland
At a October 15 meeting of the Atherton District Televised Mates board chaired by Mr P G Martin, manager Mr W J Brett announced 12 364 tons and said about 3000 bays had been processed with strong farmer support. Rationing will be introduced to safeguard maize stocks through June, with possible relief if rains reduce demand. 17 350 tons of crop now reported, labor costly for picking, and plans to reallocate board equipment and purchase land near the maize board office.
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P. G. Martin
L' Came
Arpoiin LA Toste
Vic W. A. Straughan
Geniersit
WJ Brett
McGeehan
Straughen
Angie
Ann
Maize Board
Public Service Claim For Reduced Hours Challenged
A claim by the Public Service Union seeks reductions in hours across service sections. Commissioner Mereckon opposed the move before the Industrial Court, noting hours in place since 1921 and past reductions refused. The current weekly hours are 37 hours, with any court-approved cut likely to yield overtime. Court reserve decision.
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Aisbane
Ie Service Union
Mereckon
Industral Court
Maranoa poll results reveal swing in Dalby race
October 15 report from Dalby shows the Starnees rally, with a federal election result declared today. WB Adergan of the CP leads Labour candidate Mr. Dulles by a record majority of 10,141 votes.
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Dalby
Wena
WB Adergan
Dhe
Dulles
Trans Australian Airlines to carry mail between Brisbane and Melbourne
The Trans Australian Airlines announced it would carry mails between Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne next month. Chairman of the Airliner Commission, A Culessata, said the service would use 16 Dae Dla aircraft and four Skymasters by end of January, with seven planes now in use and two more Skymasters due this month.
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Traneia Airlines
Airliner Commission
A. Culessata
Prue
Chit Aviation
Drakelord
W. C Taylor
Sain Iniexion
Trans-Australia Airlines
Brisbane
Sisney
Melbourne
Coles
Tram Australia Airlines
Belore
Dam Construction Plan Faces Opposition in Parliament
A fragmented report outlines a proposed dam project Briebante spanning New South Wales and Queensland with 12 weirs and an estimated cost near 1.14 million. Key officials include Mr Jones and Mr Nicklin. debates focus on irrigation, land use, and cross-state administration amid concerns over cost and feasibility.
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Mew
Rales
Queensland
New South Wales
Sans Solamente
Jones
Queenalan
Lothyer Valley
Pumpin Plata
Conan
Sparke
Beef prices slip as OPA ceilings tighten supply
The report notes beef values dip following a shift in OPA price controls during the mid Western market, with live cattle and other staples like eggs and poultry showing declines. Despite modest gains elsewhere, ceilings leave supply tight and volumes constrained as agencies adjust caps to balance markets.
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TY Orr
OPA
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