UNRRA Faces Large Cargo Push As Relief Strains Persist
UNRRA officials say vast stocks of relief and rehabilitation goods remain to be shipped to recipient nations. Although over 1 million tons valued near 2 billion dollars have already moved, allocations for remaining funds and industrial materials are being rapidly tapped, with shipments to China Poland and Greece among the largest so far.
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Washington
A.P
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation
U.m.ilr.r
International Relief Agency
UNRRA
Europe
Far East
UNRAA
American Arid
Ching
Weil
Poland
China
Tor Chink
Czechslovakis
Greece
Russia
United States
Canada
Britain
UNRBA
New Textile Rayon Fibres Distinct From Wool and Silk
A British textile report highlights a new synthetic fibre named Terylene, distinct from wool and silk, with potential applications across fabrics and films. The Rayon industry shows strong postwar expansion, with output surpassing 80 percent of prewar levels, and a British Rayon Research Association to advance development alongside the Shirley Institute.
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Rogen
Trygner
Selentiata
Calls Primers’ Association
Manchester
England
Imperial Indusber
Great Britain
Shirley Institute
Britain
United Kingdom
Cape
Australian Foreign Minister Fyatt to Visit Japan on Mission
October 19 reports the Minister for External Affairs Dr H V Evatt is likely to travel to Japan on a government mission to discuss Allied Council talks. Prime Minister Chifley and Dr Evatt may address the issues once parliamentary business allows. Relations with General MacArthur are noted as previously cordial.
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Canberra
Minster For
H. V. Fyatt
Japan
Conta Council
Easec
Brian Minster
JB. Chifley
Evatt
Nis
Chifley
Australia
America
Takio
Douglas MacArthur
Commonwealth
Leprosy Rears Its Head in Queensland Care Programs
Director-General of Health Doctor Coffey cites failure to recognise early cases and treat them before the infectious stage as a cause of ongoing leprosy prevalence. Peel Island houses 98 patients and 70 at Faptome Island, with an urgent need for rebuilding and more medical attention. Reports include two leprous cases from Rockhampton and one from Brisbane during the year.
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Brisbane
Doctor Coffey
Peel Island
Faptome Island
Rockhampton
Mareeba Fire Brigade Board notes and Rotary Club update
Mareeba notes report a grass fire at the rear of Odd Fellow's Hill and a destroyed outhouse with firemen keeping the main building safe. The board approves a State Government Insurance policy for seven members and discusses ladders, standpipes, and fire farm price inquiries. Rotary Club meeting features guest speaker Reverend W Bindley on lawfulness, with committees formed for the year and congratulations to members on milestones.
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Mareeba
Mareeba Fire Brigade Board
G. ¥. Smith
C. J. Davies
W. G. O'Donnell
P. Killoran
CJ. Gould
Li Cato
J. Meehan
D. J. Lawson
JA. N.boitan
Constance-street
Department of Health and Home
Mareeba Fire Brigade
Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board
Mareebaigade Ie
Gould
Heatheire
G. Smith
Therigade
Australia
Rotary Clus
Rey
W Bindley
Norman Keeway
L. Holland
Arthur Hitch
Yungaburra Notes and Local Events Highlight Weekend
Mr N Williams of the RAAF returns from overseas on leave before discharge in Brisbane. Families stay with relatives in Cairns as local children travel to Cairns for studies. tennis club dance at Tivoli Theatre features the Mock Wedding finale, Andrew Sisters numbers, and novelty dances. Mr Lee Hone wins the new trophy at the event.
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Wungaburra
N. Willams
RAAF
Brisbane
A. Twine
Shelton
N. Devis
I Cairne
Cairns
Tableland Vy. Cairne
Joan
Ken Lawrence
Dorothy
George Yardley
Estelle
Maureen
Tivoli Theatre
Tenis
Focal Inde
T Fransen
Soplaudes
Andrew Sisters
Trom Kairl
F. Callaghan
M.t
Lee Hone
Queensland Year Book 1945 Highlights and Data
The Government Statistician unveils the sixth Year Book issued after delays due to war conditions. It restores familiar tables and new material on births marriages population schooling health livestock production employment taxation and trade. Key figures cover Queensland population 1845 435 and Brisbane share 25.9 percent. divorce rates and marriage duration. hospital maternity payments. net values in primary and secondary industry. vehicle registrations and traffic accidents. imports exports and public debt.
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Cnet
Queensland
Brisbane
Tasmania
Australi Social Services
Iig
Clctims
Queenland
Gordonvale Progress Hears Local Progress Plans
The Gordonvale and District Progress Association held its October meeting in the Une Theatre Gordonvale on October 8. Mr. Fattis chaired. Mr. Harris elected chairman with Randall Thomas and Dawe as vice presidents. secretary position awarded to Mr. Bien and treasurer to Mr. J. Giffin. A delegate will report on the Northern Frit Samers Committee matter. Bruce discussed Gillies Highway and Range Road repairs. plans to address roadway danger and funding were noted.
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Gordonvale
Gordonvale and ‘Etrict Progress Association
Une
Dueedayight
ME. C. Starrs
Fattis
Birch
Thomas
Harris
Pranidenta
Randall
Dawe
Han
Bien
J. Giffin
Par Northern
Frit ‘Saimers
Progress Association
Currell
Bruce
Gillies Highway
Rushword
Lend
Brice
Tram Calibe Ees
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UARRA
Jugenlavia
ASPRO
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Lewis Gander
Nicholas Product
Minister For External Affairs
Wire Brigade Board
Grace Chromins
Towneville
Niga Rosairs
Kim Kefly
Mall
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A. Manin
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Rankin Tx
Marie Love
Copelent Wars
M. Lies
Rosale
Matt
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Cairne
Yungaburra
Wuremland
Ei Ibahn
Savings Sanat
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Warden
Fred Nac
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Edward G, Robinson
Susan
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George Brent
Mark OF
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