Encouraging Tin Mining Amid Price and Tax Pressures
A Melbourne reader urges renewed official support for tin mining in Australia’s Far North as price optimism clashes with production hindrances. The piece cites shortages in tin and nit plate, notes high taxation throttling output, and urges both state and federal action to boost known producers while developing new resources for national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runingields
Brownville
Jie
Australia
Canne
Wan
Herm
Haweras
Wits
Malaya
Acral
Garnet
Paterson's Move Fails on Tax Reduction Amendment
The article reports Mr Paterson's bid to cut interest on advances and a government response. It details debate over reducing the rate by a quarter of one percent versus proposed turns, with Works Minister Me Bruce opposing Paterson's amendment and justifying a two percent reduction as preferable to one percent.
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Paterson
Larett Bil
Alkent
Tne
GFP
Lasdar
Giltey
Caittin
Palwrasa
Me. H. A. Bruce
Bowen
Local fragment hints at names and event details
Fragmentary OCR notes mention names and a date, with unclear context. Several garbled terms refer to people, a location, and an associated event but specifics remain unreadable.
Water supply cut for Knowle street area by council action
Local council restricts water to Knowle street area, cutting supply from 9:40 pm Thursday until Friday morning. Man near Humbug Point reports reception of slaughtering license renewal for Frederick Jarmes Mynard of Calves and Pie, Humbug Pont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowle-atreet
Mulgrace Shire
Hannafall Lianes
Je H Mansell
Frederick Jarmes Mynard
Probate Granted in Stiatain Will Case at Townsville
The Supreme Court granted probate on the will of Maes Ellen Alley of Gordonvale widow, naming Kenneth Alley and Francis Alley as executors. The case records her January 3, 1943 death and the distribution under the will within the townsville jurisdiction.
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Provale
Supreme Court
Mr. Stiatain
Towssine
Maes
Ellen Alley
Gordonvale
Trenrge
Kenneth Alley
Francis Alley
Fragmentary Crime Notice From Ottoman Era Ledger
A garbled OCR fragment references a male subject and prices, petitions, and court lines. The legible elements include a center at high Fidding Tao lines and a doorway of unclear purpose. Details are too incomplete to identify event, people, or place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shishane
Textile mill notes and unclear October events
Fragmentary OCR text references a textile mill and dates in October, with scattered names and items. The legible elements point to production, materials, and possible notices, but concrete actions, figures, or locations remain unreadable.
New Guineas Need WR TinEd By Bey Rodger
New Guineas selection by Bey Rodger of Bane highlights a rugged training camp. The report notes intense drills and strategic play aimed at boosting the team’s performance in coming fixtures and showcases a disciplined approach to practice and conditioning.
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Bey
Rodger
Shipping Movements and Cargo Updates at Sea and Ports
Shipping reports list cargo for Labuan and Arrivals Gulf via Daes in Beira on October 3. Vessel berthing late October to November includes Anto and Cairns routes with expected berths and war impacts delaying schedules.
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Wrattla
Labuan
Rinrrsada
Trovr
Arriuen Gulf
Daein
Beirra
Maines
Arsane
Newsanie
Shane Ie
Catrae
Tristan Toy Cairns
Ana Dyaney
State Insurance Office Brisbane Claims and Rates Change
State Government notes total life policy sums and claims paid, with 1946 rate reductions for local authorities and bodies. It reports amounts paid for death and medical claims, and outlines a July 7 1946 implementation date for reduced interest rates and commissions.
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Brisbane
Dr Parment
Toe Funeshow
rlWinis Aritog
Anne Cerwunteds
Armia Teporl
Pyrlianinnit
Amedien
Hananal
Minden
Australasian Canada Trade Warnings Cited by Minister
Sydney and Brisbane reports show Minister for Commerce warns farmers against delaying deliveries to chase higher prewar prices. Statement notes potential impact on Canadian imports, calls for adherence to agreed supply terms and cautions against speculative buying that could disrupt available rock phosphate shipments and grain supplies to Australia.
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Sydney
Hoapitate Trist
Comenence
Australia
Olita
Scully Aris
Museren
IUMER
Canara
Cairns Rotary Club Meeting Speech Recap
The Cairns Rotary Club's last Thursday meeting featured Mr Frain Pergusiti as speaker, with notes of the proceedings and discussion. Misa Povdn Rage from Quer Spiversity was announced as the next speaker, slated to speak on the topic at the upcoming session.
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Australian Red Crom Society
Ieve
Funite
Detectives Body Cremated in Australian Funeral
Perth officials report the cremation of Detective Carl Boe aged 33 after a sudden death while pursuing a suspect. The rite drew attendance from Australian police chiefs and two Scotland Yard members, marking a historic joint service. Local officers and dignitaries observed the ceremony at the police funeral chapel.
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Perth
Carl Boe
Police Hiory
Australia
Avatralle
Iis
Scotland Yard
Tondon
Pearl shell trade sparks policy debate on Thursday Island
A Thursday Island discussion centers on pearl shell belting and ordinances allowing or restricting rally use and industry workers. The debate echoes Labour protection views with Minister Parer noted, while shell prices hover near 2140 per ton and prewar levels around 800 per ton. Parer and his sister Joe departed for the voyage, planning a return in about six weeks.
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Pte
Allrvinciog Wae
Pete Airvicio
Labour
Parer Aid
Thursday Island
Mares
Chuip
Ordinacy Luager
Bay
Parer
Joe
Sugar mills in Townsville to aid mill crush delay
Brisbane reports sugar mills loading through Townsville may ease low mugpond crushing as River Murrumbidgee diverted from a sugar carrier to timber at Cairns. Timber stock at Cairns tops 2.5 million feet with Tully Invicta Pioneer and Kalamia ships awaiting, risking ship diversions to the North. Townsville hopes to avert sugar backlog. River Murrumbidgee expected to carry 300,000 feet of timber and 2000 tons of logs to Cairns, delaying loading by about a month.
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Brisbane
Townsville
Murrumbidgee
Cairne
Cairne i
Anilla
Tully
Invicta
Pioneer
Kalamnia
Gfieiets
Neerm Rmills
Semron
Storks
Kalamta
Pioneer Odm
Sydney
Japan
Towneside
Murrumbidgeere
Cairns
Diesel Engine Sedan Cars Mentioned in Rumored Review
A fragmented note mentions a diesel powered sedan and figures like Mr J OCannor and B Bristene in a Townsville setting. Vague references describe durability and testing, with rusted or damaged phrases about engines and costs, likely from an old column or ad snippet.
Closure of foundries will create chaos in Victoria
Melbourne, October 23. Even if the transport strike is settled soon, industrial thaws will ensue because of the iron workers action and the moulders’ claims. The foundries stoppage will affect transport, building and engineering across industries. The Ironworkers’ action is forcing foundry closures despite arbitration court refusals on higher wages and better conditions.
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Melbourne
Copape
Wadinet Ara
Ironwarkare
Arbitration Court
Protracted strike action eyed amid Melbourne talks
Canberra reports a planned extended strike with union pressures over wage and working time. Prime Minister Chifley may travel to Melbourne to meet with senior officials, while Queensland and Victoria coordinate on transport shutdowns and arbitration pathways.
Two OKed to appear in court for unlicensed manufactured goods
Two Townsville residents, Edward John Gole and Albert Henry Plants, were brought before the police court on October 2 for possessing and manufacturing unissued tobacco goods without authority. They were remanded until October 20 with sureties set at £108. The magistrate noted penalties under the act, with doubt about the value of the goods.
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Brisbane
Townsville
Edward John Golé- Moe
Camphot
Albert Menry
Shearer
Mur Vax
Achall
Millor
Gomes Saliehor
McLaughlin
Ravi
Petrol Tax Reduction Brisbane
Report on government plans to cut petrol tax from 214 patos to 190 per cent with a 0 per cent rise. Delegates discuss using revenue to ease living costs and state aid roads funding under the Federal Aid Roads Act. Commentators note prewar tax levels and wartime suspensions while outlining potential political support and conditions.
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Brisbane
Orage Ki
Wr. W.arnold
Teoma
H. Norrin
The
Nationad Inc
MO. Chifley
Australie
Aubardy
Exclusion of Females in Wardens Appointments Sparks Debate
A dispute at a Service Union meeting in country towns discussed barring women from Wardens and Party Session posts. Proponents argued work should be done by men, while critics noted talent from female clerks. Speakers included GB Kehoe of Gympie and KP Spunfiler, with broad objections to changing longstanding gender roles.
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Brisbane
Ioway
Service Union
Tore
GB Kehoe
Gympie
Thei II Country Cps
Wardens cMies
Bennett
KP. Spunfiler
Rema
Terence
Wally
Chuistren
Senator Cooper Elected in Queensland Labour Victory
Melbourne reports show Senator Cooper elected amid Labour push for a new 40 hour work week. Arbitration Court actions loom as unions push for reduced hours and improved labour supply, with discussion of 2 40 hour weeks and regional employment impacts.
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Brisbane
Uber
Cauver
Gueenatania
Sdtay
Tousie Eyrtnye
leDorihe
Tegardines
Melbourne
Nuvrimg
Cooter
Bolan
Labour
Darrqet
Wright
Cooper
Mick Rankin Ang
A. Day
O'Sullivan
Jim
Weight
Queensland
Certsin Jaste
Rage speaks for Women’s College appeal at Brisbane
Miss Rage outlines fundraising drive to build a new Women’s College and the necessary public support. Brisbane authorities and local firms pledge help while government funding remains uncertain. The plan seeks 70 to 100 student places, with total aims capped near £30,000 and major gifts from Mackay and others.
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Mise Hage
Badrving
Womme’s College
Women's College
Univerty
Mia Bagw
Labour Resquire Media
Commonwealth
Fess
Missing fishermen return home safely
Brisbane reports Ian Campbell and Stanley Murray, two Caloundra fishermen, arrived home aboard a 20 foot launch after setting sail for Bribie Passage. They encountered rough weather warned by the boat captain, stayed in smooth waters near Caloundra, and anchored offshore for the night before reaching home safely.
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Brisbane
Ian Campbell
Stanley Murray
Caloundra
Tisaing
Meri
SiMeul
Childhood illnesses surge in wake of epidemics report
October dispatch from Canberra notes rising employment figures and a health focus as school children suffer mumps and other ailments. The report cites state health services, mentions figures for July and January, and highlights meals and attendance amid infectious disease concerns.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Wilson
Brisbury
Mandrede
Sapterbar
Aberdare Mine Inquest Details Fatal Air Shaft Disaster
An inquest into a Aberdare mine fatality reports Thomas B. Lehman and others guiding rescue efforts after a fire and smoke trapped miners Dowd Robinson and others. Witnesses discuss air flow failures, gas buildup, and suspected long-term dangers in the Aberdare Collieries.
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Thomas B. Lehman
Aberdare
Déwda
Ein
Emake
Tad
Waterside strike threatens Saturday pickup at Sydney wharf
Sydney observers report a wave of dockers strikes after a conference with the Waterside Workers Federation and the Stevedoring Industry Commission. Workers debate resuming or intensifying demands as a shipyard standstill looms, with a decision set for 10 tomorrow.
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Sydney
Fide
Ted Typ
Stevedoring Industry Commission
Wharf
Innes
Spdner
Waterside Workers Federation
Federation
W. Coughlan
Janes
Ielae
Ria Wishustey
Morrison
Chon
Simpatheth
Saurdas Ysern
Com Tis
Sydney Shipmieg
Paralysis Victim Suffers Improper Incident
A paralysis victim endured an improper incident described in garbled text. The report mentions distress, unclear names, and referenced medical observers, with emphasis on the victim and surrounding persons and notes a wrongful act related to care or conduct.
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Brisbane Weather Bureau
Norder Highlands
Mackay
Carpentaria
Peninsula
Council
SM. E
Catenay City
Wattist
Buel Ferrari
Colert
Vitoria-street
Moore
Cale City
S/H Blackburn
Comnell Health
Mtr
Moor
Sence
Far Northern Tourist Development ‘League
Par Nortern
Carter City Connell
Tay
SE McKewen
Howman
GB Gumman
Shce
J. Tennant
Treacher Ikwae
Teneed
Emlimitine
Keen
Gummow
Crilins
TG Daim
Iris
Tincal
Seoxus
Orseoneiand Tourist Bureau
Comercial
Arisbane Produce Market
Lutweche
Arirrata
Deere
Ely Gees
Bert Fateh
Ine
Lerlay
Bane Gale
Pogura
Crete
Tsung Aeeete
Pemersny
Aron
Sveney
Rapleje
Herbie
London
Canada
New Zeeland
Chifley
Inreeky
Ely
America
Srisind Austewla
Ameri
Oliver Soleresivd
State Insurance Office
Cairns Rotary Club
Port OF Cairns
BP Rac
J. Ocannor
Sieaert
Bristene
Sieber
Cot Springs
Nitoar Hutiweh
Victoria
Chifky
Tarry
J. Cain
Chikey
Canterra
Canonivg
Cain
Piremen
Ya Soure
Atrtioen
Biate
Attaccane
Whart
Cos
Chtley
J B. Chifen
ACT
Chiffey
Chifey
Automobile Association
C.ps
Yrino
Miss Rage
Cairos
Ming
Casa
Ald
W. A. Collins
Collins
Maitley
Ing
Ralm
Naw
Wien
Siireealand
Ciufagmuu
Mudy
Mia Baye
Bris
Burie
Lundee
Paveli
Imula
Een Fryn
Jas
Hewes
Dains
Mise Baye
With & Co Donation
Aptag
Draper's Pty Ltd
Mas
Ewe
Het
Smronr
Witwer
Dowd
Robinson
Laishman
Letunsnar
Pires
Leith
Erickane
Thomas E Johns
Abe
Waterside
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