Atomic threat and divergent aims govern postwar control debate
The Cairns Post discusses how Britain and the United States clash with Russia over handling the atomic bomb. It notes Britain pushes for energy development with safeguards while the US resists limits, and Russia seeks total outlawing. International inspections face political barriers though technical feasibility exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
United Nations
Ayverica
International Santist
Rusia
Willy
Commission Trade Gromykas
St Paurer
Death notices: Charters and Tomrede in Irrinzbanis Ss
Fragmentary obituary notice reports the death of Charters and Mr Tomrede, previously of Irrinzbanis Ss, with details obscured by OCR. Additional context is unreadable, but the items mark local death notices in the period.
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Tomrede
Irrinzbanis
In Memory of Gear a Tater, Jonn Colina
Obituary fragment honors Gear a Tater, Jonn Colina who died recently. Confused text mentions family members Connie Ahern and Betty Sinn, with references to a BerIoe dana and 1940, plus memorial lines from a daughter and siblings.
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Jonn
Colina
Beryl
John
Connie Ahern
Sona
Eitzal Margaret
Betty
Sinn Barcos
BerIoe
Dana
Obscene Language Charge in Cairns Court
In Cairns Police Court yesterday Andrew Turner and Raymond the Ryan faced charges for using obscene language in a public place. The case involved legal action against both soldiers for separate incidents.
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Andrew Turner
Raymond the Ryan
Water shortage complaint in Stratford area sparks investigations
In Stratford area residents voice concerns over water shortages and rising bills. Officials cited supply constraints and weather impact as investigators gather data from local agencies and households to address service interruptions.
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Stratford
Shipping Movements and Trade Notes Across Regions
Shipping movements and trade notes reference various locations and entities such as Sumter, Shelbourne, Calais, and Mewloan Bemaur. The text mentions scheduling, deliveries, and upcoming deadlines in late autumn across multiple ports and firms, with references to logs, timber, and cargo handling.
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Ares Sererier Wivisee
Cryerneum of
Aripy
Shelbourne
Baerasus Potate Starvammade
Beyiape Munem
Catan
Commercial Brishane Oct 1 Auction of Produce
A single line report notes pumpkins valued at 239 kroner sold and refused at two lines of lucern chaff brought 14 shillings and peday hireips reeured for foue ine porate.
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Brishane
Twente
False Customs Declaration Alleged by Sydney Man
An Australian note reports that Dawson, charged with making a false customs declaration to defraud the Commonwealth, suppressed items in his shipment including a gramophone, two pairs of chuckings, and a wire, with adjournment set to November 1916.
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Sydney
Tasimar Bayid Shewart
Dawson
Gell
Evmoral
Tay
Custis
Peter
Roadworks Update From Mularave Shire Council Meeting
Mularave Shire Council reports substantial road improvements as dry weather enables reconditioning and grading across divisions. Work includes gravel and surface improvements on Galdeborough and Little Mulerave roads, drainage upgrades near Babinda Creek, pipe installations to Librolata, and repairs to the Freshwater sports reserve.
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Mulegrave
RH. Rudge
Freshwaler
Mularave
RH Rudge
Munthy
Monary
Coarty
Wil Swale
Gordons S
Ruste Wurthis
Airain
Galdeborough
Mulerave
Dorephine Creek
Babinda Creek
Dickaoa Road
Machan
Freshwater
Brisbane Wool Sales syeoNG con obituary
Mes. Tom Brodie of Brisbane, aged 84, longtime resident and notable figure in the wool trade, died after a brief illness. Survived by three children, funeral arrangements to be announced by the family.
Trial in Cairns over clothing theft and break-ins
In Cairns a youth faced court on theft and breaking charges linked to a spree that included taking shirts, trousers, and tools from Murlic's Pty Ltd. Police described a sequence of events from dancing at Troesdyre to a Baxter-like entry via a window and escape with a box of clothes. Witnesses identified items and described the break-in at the firm’s packing room and the central hotel arrival.
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Conway Stewart
le Witness
Cighes
Mason
Ketth Brown
Central Hotel
Macon
Brown
Titan
Cairns
Tao
Wites
Holly Rand
Denver Brand
Wittss
Troesdyre
Sepia
Witnesa
Courtney
Brad
Wits Tesa
Ret
Stanner
Mazlin
Hwldar‘os Pty Ltd
Kathleen Mary MiZl- Qiipey
Premi
Ught Groken
Daniel Grogan
F Gore
Tamel Charles Growan
Usc
Snd
Magis
HK Mazlin
Edwin Oldie
Mealins
Water supply scheme report to Mulve Shire Council
At the Mulve Shire Council monthly meeting engineer Mr. Rudgr reported progress on the Rabinds water supply scheme. Six loom piper from Brisbane are arriving at a satisfactory rate while excavation on Christian Street and Edmonds to the main inlet progressed. Proposals included extending lines beyond the hospital to improve connections and ensure a continuous main, plus extensive work on the Redlyach scheme to maintain water supply amid weather.
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Mulve Shire
Couneil
Rabinds
Brisbane
Parry-streri
Edmonds
Pollard
Nike
Counell
Agineer
Nak Fe Ang Sud
US Air Pilots Washington Seeks Fair Wages
A fragmented Washington air pilots report discusses wage concerns and salary fairness amid European aviation ties. Officials note ongoing negotiations and the need for equitable compensation for crews.
Crisis in Brisbane meat supply nears breaking point
Brisbane faces a looming meat shortage as drought tightens fattening regions. Trade sources warn of acute conditions before Christmas and predict worsening breakdowns, prompting the Wholesale Meat Traders' Association to seek a conference with Premier E. M. Hanlon.
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Brisbane
Wholesale Meat Traders’ Association
E. M. Hanlon
October 14 rationing hit Brisbam meat trade and shops
On October 14 Mo Flanton warned Brisbam residents that rationing would intensify as wholesalers began enforcing limits. The meat trade faced reduced supplies and curbed deliveries on Saturdays as stores warned customers of penalties and stricter quotas over the next three months.
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Mo Flanton
Avisi
Rustomers
Penitia
Public Service Union State Conference in Brisbane
At a Brisbane conference the State Service Commissioner Mr McCracken faced criticism over control of public service appointments and the union’s stance toward the Public Service Union. The report notes ongoing friction since 1941, calls for broader cooperation, and concerns about political influence and mistiming in staffing plans.
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Brisbane
McCracken
Blaip Service Union
Union
Aleros
Unnion
Pabje Service
Counnels
Uber
Wool Clerks' Dispute Brisbane Activates New Union
In Brisbane on October 21 the Federated Clerks Union announced an initiative to form a clerical association. The plan sparked tensions with the Dalgety Brisbane branch and Dalgety firms. Woolford said only a minority of staff at Dal Beye and Golisbarnugh Mort and Go Lid had joined. Queensland Primary Producers Ltd directors met to back the new association.
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Fortinurg Thas
Gueenelang
Trades and
Katmur Council
Brisbane
Sp u-Aubtiralien Organison -Shien
Etale
Australian Labour Party
Brinene
Federated Clerks Union
RL Wool
Bff
Dalgety
IMF
Berrison
Rotary
Clerks ‘Union
Clerks
Woolford
Ealah Association
Wwe
Querer
Dal- Beye End
Golisbarnugh Mort
Go Lid
Queensland
Lid Treuntly
Tram and Bus Workers Clash With Premier in Sydney
Representatives of tram and bus employees met Premier Mr Wo J McKell on October 21 in Sydney. After a four hour meeting the conference dissolved with a joint statement from the tram and bus unions saying the terms of reference were broad enough to cover all aspects of their grievance.
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Sydney
Wo J. McKell
McKell
Plane struck by lightning in valley incident
A lunch plane was struck by lightning in the valley area causing unknown injuries. Reports indicate the aircraft may have been damaged but no official rating or status has been released. Emergency responders are assessing the scene.
Cairns YWCA Hostel Appeal Opens Community Home
The Cairns YWCA takes over a historic house once used as Captain Brown’s residence and later a government facility. It becomes a women and girls hostel with 42 beds, hot water, furniture, and dining spaces, funded by community effort and Tourist Bureau support.
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Farsaba
Brown
Navy
Cbs High
Rural council notes water, roads and picnickers issues
Local notices report Babinds water supply worries for AABN purposes with potential replacement pipes. Mulgrave residents discuss picnicking near the reserve and permit stone fireplace, awnings, and springboard at the river site. Road surface complaints mirror Main Roads Commission review and calls for bitumen upgrades amid wet-season damage.
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Jeenslande
Are
Wales
Rewan
Mulgrave
Gulcee
Strikes Cause Widespread Paralysis in Ceylon
In Colombo a state of paralysis grips Ceylon as strikes disrupt railways, telephones, and postal services. The government announces proclamations. clashes, stone throwing, and bottle attacks spike tensions. Local committees discuss safety, by laws, and securing timber and byways as councils seek coordination with authorities and the Life Saving Club.
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Ceylon
Colombo
Ste John Howard
Ceyon'e Defence Army
Ramaliyes
Pharna
Iran
Mason
Townert Ould
Chratensen
Complaints Against MPLOTEEL Prompted by Depulation
Fragmented passage notes complaints against MPLOTEEL with unclear details. Mentions a meeting decision and someone named Murphy amid garbled text. No clear dates or concrete entities other than MPLOTEEL and Murphy.
Council considers road repair and gully works amid flood fears
Mirriminal Russell Rivereis reports council attention to urgent road and drainage issues. Stratford progress notes poor road conditions and a need for maintenance. engineers hope work can occur within maintenance schedules. Water supply to Masopestree discussed. pipes awaited. safety upgrades planned as authorities coordinate with fire and health departments.
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Mirriminal
Russell Rivereis
Gia
Thie
Brompton Beech
Mauler
Si Man Reeds Commission
Martin Nkid
Gordie Star General
Pune
Ulu
Stratford Progress Association
Ferote
Masopestree
Cusack
Railway overtime ruling favors partial relief for depots
The court indicates the Commissioner should relieve some workers at major depots after night shifts when practicable, but may not fully relieve all after eight hours. It supports guaranteeing a 44 hour minimum per week for on call workers, with drafts possible from December 1, 1944, to ensure readiness and ability to perform duties.
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Pudi
Conn
Wilbour
Mayne
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