Price Of Government Works And Labour Policy Debate
The article discusses Labour's plans to fund major projects, including railway unification, costing about £200 million, and Queensland opposition. It critiques public works as a means to full employment, urging increased production and efficient use of labor and materials. It contrasts Labour and Menzies viewpoints, stressing productivity over priming the economy with spending.
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Tuyjedt
Treasury
Depches
EJ Ward
Australia
Queensland
Premere
Public Works
A. Hoy
Publi Works
Silvert on Tramway Employees in City Strike Threat
Fragmented report details a potential conflict between Silvert on tramway workers and management. Readable lines indicate imminent action, with references to threats, negotiation hints, and possible labor souring effects on the city. No clear names or dates are fully legible.
Roll of Honour shows Labor Labour split and senate risk
The report outlines opposition demands to form a non Labour government and recalls memory of tests and votes in a fragmented scene. It notes Labour's dwindling senate chances, calls for duty, and mentions key figures and dates amid a tense political landscape.
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Son-Labour
Weibe Boas Deena
Anid Yang
Oiher Ese
CB Denne
Wisin
Hla
Chamber
Prime Minister J Bobiney to broadcast policy pledge
A late 1940s era transcript notes Prime Minister J Bobiney planning a nationwide broadcast at 7 18 pm to unveil Labour party policy ahead of the federal election. The speech emphasizes tax reform and adjustments to direct taxation while avoiding a formal tax package.
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J.bobiney
Jayig
Hus
Chitley
Loving Manor
Carl Haye
Eames
Leds Cairns
Chifley
Chiney
A W. Faddens
Turstas
Country Party
Pedera
Aimpater
Labour
Chitien Wy
Freshwater Creek budgets and civic adjustments debated
Local discussions centered on budget framing and policies to preserve ecumenic and social welfare goals amid planned public works. In a related report, two Brisbane men suffered a spill on the Cook Highway, with RACQ assistance and hospital care following the accident.
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Terry McSwan
Ancy
Induet Texstion
Wales
Micke
Ennisfail Chamber approves jay-walking curb near post office
At a recent Ennisfail Chamber of Commerce meeting, a licence was granted to restrict jay-walking in town, especially near the post office to the Court House. Two slow speeds have been laid down for the Bistrot leading from the post office to the Court House, with police monitoring the position. Our Industrial correspondent Mourilyan reports a heavy shower at Mourilyan Lawn cooled air and rejuvenated the district. The Tain stayed in the inn of South Johnstone after visiting Mena Creek, while Trinrail did not join. Two workers, RK Bliss and J Wordsworth, suffered scalds from a faulty pump packing during a joint on a feed pump pipe. both received first aid and were hospitalised at Innisfail. Fires were reported at various locations along the Cook Highway, with losses including a farmhouse and other property. Reg Kerany of the Regional Electricity Board at Kuranda sustained a compound fracture of the left arm during a cricket match. he was treated and transported to Cairns Hospital. Grand Master Freemasonry MW Bra Eustace Adimer and MW Jones of the Grand Lodge toured Far Northern Queensland, with plans to visit Atherton, Innisfail, and Townsville, promoting industrial development and investment in Australia.
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Ennisbil “Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Mourilyan
Inniefail
Svuken
South Johnstone
Mena Creek
Trnisfail
Muystail
RK Bliss
J Wordsworth
Csoonill Mall
Wordsworth
Innasfail
Qur Inmetail
Kuranda
Reg Kerany
Regional Electricity Board Hydro Works
Guuther
Kerane
Beeke
Cairns
Freemssonary
Eustace Adimer
Pacteputy
Leslie
Carpentarie
Atherton
Innisfail
Townsville
Brisbane
M_ W
World trade threat halts ships as global talks fail
The report notes threats and counter threats over radar guided air tracking and ship emissions involving Waterside and Overseas Ship Association. It mentions Australia New Zealand and Britain in London meetings, with tentative agreements to fit certain gear, while labor and federation actions loom.
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Fame
Toney
Watersite
Sotale
Carowehil
Experimenta Wits
Bint
Donatos Ray
NEW York Sugar 2
Soreiros Binie
United Wetions
Cairne Pon Pty Ltd
Abbott
Australia
New Zealand
London
D. Muideeton
Mal
Betoner
Pate Lati
Yaasab
Thanking Family and Hospital for Kind Support
A message expresses gratitude from the family of Malands to the Matron and Nursing Sister at the Athenian Hospital for their care of a husband and father. They thank relatives and friends for messages of sympathy and request privacy for personal mourning.
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Steenclan
Unsure text fragment hints at mixed topics
A scrambled OCR fragment provides few readable entities or concrete facts. no clear event, date, or proper nouns are discernible for a factual card.
Election officers pay amid wage debate in Canberra
Canberra debate centers on election officers wages and allowances with officials noting wartime controls and potential rises for the 1980 elections. The discussion covers pay scales, policing of rates, and comparisons to wartime compensation.
Sydney wool sales resume after seven year war halt
Sydney resumes wool auctions after seven years with 70,000 bales catalogued. Buyers from home and abroad will bid in Sydney tomorrow under a two floor price system agreed by Britain and Empire governments. If bids fall below floor value, the Government will buy in. The average floor price is set at a little over 1d per pound.
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Sydney
Great Britain
Dominions
Mobile Cranes Introduced by Brisbane Railway
Brisbane reports three mobile cranes now in use at the Brisbane and Rockhampton railway goods yards to speed loading and unloading. Each crane costs about £2000 and handles three to five tons. Railways Commissioner T Wills invites carriers with grievances to approach him to improve handling facilities.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Nobi
PR. T. Wills
Toenient
Ar Wis
Ners Wien
Relway
Trat
Brisbane and
Rockhampton
Wills
Difficulties Facing Shipping Firms In Transporting Cargoes
The Australian United Steam Navigation Company reports efforts to carry timber logs plywood and other commodities from Cairns in addition to sugar. However A U S N Co’s A V Logan warns that port congestion and limited tonnage prevent meeting demand at any single port. Drought worsens shipping space as ore and wheat from Melbourne and South Australia to Brisbane increase pressure on schedule.
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Cairns
Queensland
A.U.S.N. Co
A. V. Logan
Melbourne
South Australis
Brisbane
Shipping control plan aims to boost coast transport
Mr Logat, Brisbane Vale committee chair, says control is needed due to inadequate coastal tonnage. Australian ships under Government charter, British vessels used for coastal trade, and war veterans’ vessels aid civilian needs. The Shipping Board plans more trips to raise throughput while Navy releases vessels for passenger service. Ormiston and Canberra to run three weekly Melbourne to Brisbane cargo rounds. further passenger services being considered for Queensland. Logan outlined government shipbuilding and ownership plans and noted ships like Crystal and Martets were delayed by war, with several vessels resuming coastwise service. Logan departs for Australia via ASA lane.
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Logat
Brisbane Vale
The
Shipping Board
Trac
Istier
Lexansar
Logan
Silith
Caitne
Transpuria
Australian Shipping Board
Ormiston
Canberra
Melbourne
Brisbane
Worth
Australia
Uverno
Suty Batoms
Australis
al Logan
Wiese Dlw
Crystal
Martets
Macumba
Grungut
Port Philip
Mareeba
Thursday’ Island
Darwin
Binwera
Navy
Svestr
Lagan
Queensland
Melot
Eastern
P. and
O. Company
Hides Motel
ASA
Lane
Arubane
Empire champion Sydney Senterbert The Brish pire lightweight
The Brish pire lightweight champion Senterbert defends his title on Tamex against Stasioms Ltd who will defend his Alfe. Vic Patrick of Australia is named for 2500 AL Cards on Tuesday. James Williams recognized by the National Boring Association of America as the world's lightweight champion defers trip to Australia with a return within days if he wins.
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Sydney
Senterbert
Tamex
Picnic fundraiser aids lifeboat effort at Elly Ranch
Members of the Culras Bert Life Saving Association organized a beach picnic at Elly Ranch prompted by a recent tragedy at EI Beach. About 600 people attended. events included foot races, novelty contests, a bathing beauty parade, and a mock court. No serious injuries were reported. George Kootala of the Dains Boys' Band injured a knee, taken to hospital. Ice cream and fruit were distributed. crowds traveled from Mareeba and nearby towns.
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Culras Bert Life Saving Asociation
Elly Ranch
EI Beach
W Woods
Main
Cairns
RSSA
LLA
Olzen
Woods
Picnie
IHU Hin
He Rssalla
Jones
Nite R Levis
Gwen
George Kootala
Dains Boys
Ice Cream Company
Aweete
Truit
Cary Aid
Porteousiehaurmans
Woods Torganiser
Hunter Meredith
Smith
Blank
Fanning
Meramis Cummings
Alwen
Mise
Disorderly Crowd Disrupts Waterloo Funeral in Sydney
Police booked many mourners after a disorderly scene at a Waterloo funeral. Dawes aged 26 died Thursday night at Mary-at-rest Waterloo. Detectives and uniformed officers contained a crowd of over 100 as photographers photographed the coffin. Mourners pressed along the path through Waterloo attracting many onlookers and provoking tense moments.
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Sydney
Dawes
Mary-atrest
Waterloo
Moore
Eichvats
Wilerloo
John Cannon Mulgrave sugar mill founder dies at 89
John Cannon prominent sugar industry figure and Mulgrave sugar mill founder died aged 89. He helped build Cairns and Tableland farming ventures, led the Mulgrave mill project, served as Cairns Sugar Club president, and remained a local patron. Funeral held at Gordonvale Masoale Temple with large attendance.
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Rie
Ile
Tor- Featlul
Mulgrave
Walner Cannon
Cairns Suckey Club
Pawun Wolnaiy
Cairns
Walter Cannon
Phyllis Cannon
Hank Rigg
Worse
JE Buchanan
Ramomon
Joseph
Thomas
Huim
Sheravon
Masoale
Gordonvale
Mesac
WS Whitaker
Wntee Jackson
QN Bank
W Kirk
Thomaa
Alley
W Kirby
Rod Jameson
Inegravinlle
Rev
Richarsaid
The
Church of England
Gnritteaale
Townville Triumph In Hazy Football Tilt
Sept 1 at Townville featured Pootball in a splintered report with Townville defeating Shrne 24 to 2 in Carlton shield action. The day highlighted Mackay Pre Caines and Bob Bex as standout players while crowds and coaching were praised amid a turbulent, spellbound narrative.
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Tommy
Townville
Shrne
Townese
UNF Auclase
Mackay Pre Caines
Jinloss
Ulta Gasne
Ube
Mavikay
Ad Santagu
Proserpine
Bob Bex
Ormiston Sails Avoney Sepi
Ormiston sailed from Sydney for Brisbane with about 40 passengers aboard and about 100 booked. A dispute over crew Manning delayed sailing and many passengers cancelled trips. After a temporary settlement, the Ormiston sailed with a reduced but occupied passenger load.
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Sydney
Baturdiy
Brisbane
Ormiston
Abetrothy
Soldier Blackouts Invasion News From London Battle Report
Fragmentary wartime dispatches describe soldiers in London on August 31 reporting Blackout conditions and confusion amid frontline events. Cryptic wording hints at an incident involving a Carvin soldier and a tense exchange before 10 months of conflict, with unclear details and damaged OCR text.
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London
AAP
Queensland May to August droughts set historic lows
The report shows rainfall in Queensland for May to August this year at record lows in several districts including Benlin Western Queensland and the Maranoa. Dalby Roma and Carpentaria records are noted with historically low totals, while authorities expect fine weather to continue with warmer conditions.
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Epi
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Ciencarry
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Gueensland
Roma
Maranoa
Bley
Queensland
Dalby
Rome
South
Boilie
Stauuetica
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Frin
Bunosberg
Cairne
Mackay
Weather Bureau
Police Protest Sparks Meeting In New South Wales
A protest meeting is planned for Tuesday in New South Wales against a ban that bars a force member from duty. Aldermen and shire councillors join the public in opposing the exclusion of police from promotions under Crown Employees law.
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Taring Themeelves Ax
Ater
Anmetation
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Br Rogers
BULLI MURDER SYDNEY TRIAL UPDATE
August 91 Milne Garvie, labourer, appeared before the Bal Court charged with conspiring to murder Mavis Crompton and harming Jon a Kelly. Kelly and Crompton were injured near Bulli. Crompton remains in hospital after being found seriously injured at an embankment edge.
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Mmervyn Garvie
Lmbourer
Saga Athecy Ab Ballim
Lana May
Beore Bal
Garvie
Char Ath
Jona Kelly
Mavis Crompton
Kelly
Soll
Muse Crompton
Mise Crompton
Hisspital
Election betting odds shift in Sydney race
Sydney betting markets show sharp odds changes amid bets on leader Menzies tax reduction plan and government prospects. Opposition organizers and Liberals note reduced odds as voters weigh government and Brisbane seat chances involving figures like George Lawson and former transport minister.
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Sydney
Haley
Hae
Tan
Clube
Kiniele
Menzies
Ete Civisisen
Brisane
Neece
George Lawson
Tranport
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