Scientists Warn On Food In Australia Rising Demand
Scientists at a conference warn that Australia’s population growth of about three percent yearly outpaces food production at roughly one percent. Without drastic actions, Australia risks importing food or facing shortages within eight years. Experts urge a national program to expand food output by farming efficiently and using currently underutilized lands, with higher capital and manpower, and profit incentives for farmers.
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Australia
New Zealand
Shipping moves and departures from Cairns region
Fragmented shipping notes list vessels including Mazends Berés and Briteh Eesewn arriving or departing Cairns with sugar, fuel, or molasses bound for Sydney Melbourne or Hong Kong. Entries show due dates September 1 to September 18 and voyages to Mourilyan Harbour, Towperiire, and Melbourne.
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Mazends
Townsville
Changto
Hong Kong
Cairns
United Dor
King Ritver
Melbourne
Fiona
Sydney
Malbourne
Leeding Si
Aumullar Man Hit By Steel Pier Near Head
Mr. H. Norman of Aumullar was struck on the head by a steel pier. He received first aid and was taken to hospital but not detained.
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H. Norman
Aumullar
Amble Mod
Fell Over Form at Spence Street School
Brian Cottess, scholar on Spence street, fell while at a form at school, received first aid from an ambulance, and was taken to a doctor's surgery for treatment. Northern rainfalls for 43 hours ending Monday at 9 am are listed for Cape York, Thursday Island, Babinda, Cairns, Millaa Millaa, Mossman, Port Douglas, Cardwell, Ingham, and Innisfail.
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Brian Cottess
Spence Street
Cape York
Thursday Island
Babindsa
Cairns
Millan Milles
Mossman
Port Doy
Cardwell
Ingham and Innisfail & Points
Brisbane
Cairns Visit Signals Sugar Station Inspections
Director of Experiment Y Viedt of the Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations will arrive in Cairns on September 22 to inspect the Meringa Experiment Station and district farms. He will stay one week, then depart for Mackay in late September to observe district operations. Sub. or G. L. Jaques presided over a local beach scene as proceedings continued. Royal Interocean Lines and Holland Australia Line chief A. van Bochove and family toured from Sydney to Townsville, visiting Cairns and considering future sugar vessels for the United Kingdom. Efforts by Italian Consular Agent C. Trucane to bring back the Flotta Lauro liner Roma or both 14,000-ton ships to Cairns were announced for a repeat visit by early date.
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Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations
J. King
Cairos
Meringa
Mackay
Holland
Australia
A. van Bochove
Royal Interocean Lines
Holland-Australia Line
Cairns
United Kingdom
Gaasterkerk
Townsville
Sydney
Roma
Far North Queensland
Mr. C. Trucene
Flotta Lauro
Trucane
Far North
Roll of Honour: Private Charles Lesnar In Action
Roll of honour notice lists Private Charles Lesnar who fell in action on September 1, 194%. The message, inserted by his sorrowing mother, sisters and brother, wishes him rest in peace.
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Lelina
Charles “Lesnar
In Memoriam Bradford and Porter's Family Notices
In loving memory of dear mothers grandmothers and mothers in law with dates of passing September 1942 1943 1949. Poems speak of memories warmth and eternal rest. Inserted by George Maggie Lily Ernie Amy Nell Elsie Will Wright and families.
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Silber
Atherton
Bradford
Jane
Ana
Sal
George
Maggie
Remen
Lily
Jane Fradford
Ernie
Amy
Fundry
Porter
Gome
Nell
Elsie
Will Wright
Mr Wordsworth to hold Cairns interviews then return to Brisbane
Local MLA Mr F Wordsworth will be interviewable at his Cairns home 2 Smith street from dawn to 10 am tomorrow and Wednesday, then at the Country Party Office 75 Abbott street from 10 am to 11 am Saturday. He sails back to Brisbane next Monday.
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Wordsworth
Cairns
F. Wordsworth
M.L.A
Smith-street
Country Party
Abbott-street
Brisbane
District Weather Foreessta Seaboard Forecasts
Peninsula and Carpentaria expect fine weather with scattered showers on the eastern peninsula and light to moderate southeast to east winds. North Coast inland remains mainly fine with coastal showers and southeast winds. Bess shows a moderate southeast swell. Eacham Shire: The Treasury advised the Member for Mulgrave that a £4000 debenture loan for road, street and bridge works is eligible for partial repayment and subsidy payments.
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Peninsula
Carpentaria
North
Bess
Eacham
Treasury
Mulgrave
R. H Watson
Weather Report From Cairns Aerodrome Summary
In the 24 hours to 9 am yesterday Cairns aerodrome recorded 24 points of rain with 1 point between 9 am and 3 pm. The post office noted 20 points. Seven points fell in the 24 hours to 9 am Sunday, bringing the year to date total to 6 inches. Maximum temperature yesterday was 72.7 degrees and the minimum 66.7. Readings: 6 am 60.1 with 75% humidity. 9 am 60.9 with 75%. noon 75.6 at 66%. 3 pm 74.6 with 66%.
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Baiefalls
Tamperalires
Cairns
Hawes Heads New Zealand Ship Visit in Cairns
Commander G R Davis Goff and HMNZS officers were hosted to morning tea yesterday by Cairns Mayor Alderman W J Felton and were given a water tour of the city with the Harbors Board chairman Mr T G Dillon aboard. The event followed the HMNZS frigate's visit and included reception remarks by local officials.
Visitor impressed By Northern Sugar Cane Industry
Indian Government representative Mr B R Raisingham visiting Cairns praised the Far North sugar sector under the Colombo Plan aiming at Asiatic self sufficiency. He studied Australian cane farming methods and noted local progress during the visit.
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Cairns
B. R. Raisingham
Far North
Mechanisation in India could boost food production and exports
Mr Rawingham notes India with 360 million people feeds 330 million while importing 8 percent of total food. He advocates rapid mechanisation and intensified sugar production, citing Australian methods and trials at Meringa and Mount Sophia. He urges importing International cutter planters and Parry harvester to cut production costs and stabilize prices.
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India
Rawingham
Raisinghame
Far W
International Harvester Company
W. M. Sefjack
Meringa
J. Hesp’s
Mount Sophia
J. H. Buzacott
Sugar Research Bureau
Sefjack
Mr. Hesp
Parry Harvester
Buncaberg
India's cane yield and farming contrast shared at Cairns
Mr Raisinghani praised India's manual planting and irrigation that yield 60 tons per acre versus Australian 30 and 2 tons, noting cheaper labor and crop rotation. He linked Colombo Plan mechanisation to development, cited caste and religious progress, and said he will return to Australia after leaving Cairns for Melbourne.
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Rasinghani
India
Australia
Carriel
Ncia
Mr. Baisinghan
Australia’s economy seen stronger than a year ago
Sydney reports Australia’s economic position is more sound and stable than a year prior. Senator W H Spooner told NSW Liberal gathering there is no lack of confidence in the future, noting overseas investment and large UK and US projects announced since June 1951. He predicted ongoing attraction of industrial organisations.
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Sydney
Australia
W. H. Spooner
Spooner
N.S.W
Liberal Party
U.K
Driver soaked in wine in roadside crash near Gosford
Sydney Victor Gorring, 37, was severely injured when his truck overturned near Gosford while carrying wine and liquor from Sydney to Newcastle. Wine bottles and spirits spilled over him as the vehicle crashed after leaving the road. He was treated at the scene and hospitalized.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Sydney Victor Gorring
Gosford
Gorring
Seamen Idle as Coast Freighter Delays Persist
Brisbane report notes coastal freighter Bidelia held up for 10th day. John Burke Lid, spokesman for the owners, says a labor call produced no crew. Seamen seek an extra £86 monthly for hard lying as owners plan talks with the union over terms.
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Brisbane
Mt Brebane
John Burke Lid
Lord Mayor of Melbourne Emerges in Stormy City Hall Debates
Melbourne’s lord mayor faces tense council meetings as debate over policy direction intensifies. Officials, including the lord mayor, push for rapid reform while opposition calls for caution amid rising costs and public scrutiny.
Large sugar shipments quoted with names and tonnages
Large shipments of sugar are detailed with consignments and tonnages. Plans show vessels like Surrey and Frenchito arriving to load thousands of tons for the United Kingdom and Australia. Other ships listed include Bel tana, Bulkurra, Bun daleer, Borda, and River Mitts with ports and dates.
Queensland Rail Traffic Union Opposes Strike Action
The Queensland Rail Way Traffic Employees Union reported to the State Industrial Court that 2500 members voted in a secret ballot against strike action to win a wage increase at least equal to that granted to railway salaried officers. Union leader E O Brien said the majority opposed striking and the vote record was not disclosed. The result will be considered by a Brisbane convention in September. A similar ballot by the AFULE closes Wednesday.
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Queensland Railway Trafic Employees
Phe
Landisway
E. O Brien
Brisbane
AFU
L.E
Sydney to band firms stolen on Sept 1
A Sydney report states firms will be banded on September 1 in response to a series of thefts. Local authorities coordinate with businesses to implement the new security measure and deter further losses.
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Sydney
Northern Pastoralists Meet in Cairns Conference
Peninsular branch leader Mr. C King said the United Graziers will chair a Cairns meeting of northern pastoralists. The conference will tackle immediate issues for northern cattlemen including stock routes and related concerns.
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Worthern
Cairns
Peninsnts
C. King
Northern cattle men to meet at all day graziers conference
The conference will include Messia, Walter Lawrence, Stan Collins, Ken Akineon, Roo Solomons, M le Tournouer, Jim Gordon and others from the north. Director of Animal Husbandry W Webster and inspector N C Copeman will join, touring Cape York Peninsula to assess cable production issues and possible development around Princess Charlotte Bay. The round trip passes Mareeba and Laure, with potential expansion near Princess Charlotte Bay discussed at the gathering.
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Messia
Walter Lawrence
Wrothem
Stan Collins
Spring Creek
Rose'la Plains
Ken A‘kineon
Waluna
Roo Solomons
Yarracen
M. le Tournouer
Westbury
Jim Gordon
Department of Agriculure and Stock
Mr. W. Webster
Webster
Graziers’ Conference
King
Refused To Load Truck Halts Brisbane Meat Hall
Brisbane dispatch reports a strike over labor at the meat hall where 9 hampers were refused loading into a Thos. Borthwick truck. Jumpers were dismissed for lack of business, prompting union opposition to carter work. Conciliation Commissioner Kelly may be sent to resolve the dispute to prevent disruption of domestic supplies.
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Brisbane
R. G. Mensies
Kelly
Brishere
Shatteir
Thos. Borthwick
Borthwick’s
Carter
Meat Industry Employees Union
Retail Traders Conference Brisbane Faces Reform Demands
The Queensland Grocers and Traders Association will hold its annual conference on September 15 with Attorney General Power. They plan to seek deregulation of drapery and hardware and urge quicker relief on overhead costs. President K. W. Raymont says the conference could be vital if reforms are promised for future grocery service.
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Brisbane. Sr
Queensland Grocers
Traders’ Association
Foe
Power
K. W. Raymont
Cardboard Mill Memoir Baffles Local Papermill
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cardboard mill production issue with a country town angle. The text mentions a paper as a bacterial ingredient in manufacture and hints at production problems or mock piling at the mill. Strong entities and dates are unreadable. the item remains a terse, uncertain brief.
Melbourne Abattoirs Supply Sparks Labor Union Warning
In Melbourne on September 1 concerns are raised by the Federal president of the Ment enerey Eeployees' Unies Mr D Rowntree about abattoir output. He warns that city families would be affected if the unions strike or fail to reach terms.
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Melbourne
Nerio
Ment Enerey Eeployees’ Unies
D. Rowntree
Develop Country or Perish Rotary Talk in Australia
Sir William warns the 3rd District of Rotary International that half of Australia was unpopulated and undeveloped and that 39 million new mouths must be fed yearly. He asks how Australia can reconcile its UN duties to aid the world in food with national development and urges a greater focus on global obligations rather than self.
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Rotary International
Australia
Sir William
United Nations
Sir William Mid
Death sentence to stand for Katherine shooting case
The Governor-General advised clemency for the prisoner, with the execution set to take place in Darwin and the inmate will be informed of the date. Condon was shot in Katherine’s main street on June 9, wounding Sergeant James Manion in a separate incident.
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Darwin
Condon
Katherine
James Manion
Cairca Harbour Board to Review Finances and Charges
The Cairca Harbour Board finance committee will present a special report by secretary J Wyer covering annual revenue and expenditure. It notes possible increases in port charges to meet rising costs and fund dredging programmes and progressive works. Recommendations from Friday's meeting will be discussed by the Board on September 8.
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Cairca Harbour Board
J. Wyer
Wyer
Pridey
Mr. Wyer
United Reunion After Mrs La Cava Arrival
Mrs Nancy La Cava arrives aboard the passenger ship amid a scene of reunion. The modest ceremony reflects community ties and gratitude for safe passage home.
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Nancy la Cava
Cane trial progress at Queensland field tests
Mr King reported today that about 380 test cane plants would be cultivated with roughly 130 out at Gardenvall. Early data appear encouraging, though several years remain to confirm results. Domes must prove under Queensland field conditions. The cane was...
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I. Far. Fd
Bureau
Pew
King
Queensland
Health scheme and lotteries debate national wellness plan
From Our Special mantative discusses a national health scheme funded by lotteries and voluntary contributions. It compares potential annual sums, hospital benefits, and tobacco costs while noting administrative expenses and the role of public finance in medical welfare.
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Hospital Vidal
Hia Perecta
Waterside War Court Reserved Judgment Mention
A court session discussed reserved judgment relating to the Waterside War. The dialogue touched on pay terms, currency value, and the Stevedore Tee Commission, with references to a federation request for revision of pay in terms of four hours and a rum equivalent.
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Fasderathlon
Raymond
J. B Gi
Tee
Treasury
Federation
Golden Casket Drawn in Brisbane Sept 1 Prize Winners Named
Golden Casket No 1803 drawn today lists top prizes with winners including F Bells at 2 Orey Street South Brisbane and the Jet Pat syndicate in Melbourne care L Hup at Gara Gands Hotel Brunowik. Other prizes awarded to A Sturia of Briehion road West End Brisbane and Spilstury at 307 Queen Street Brisbane.
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Brisbane
F . Bells
Orey-Street
South
Jet Pat
Care L. Hup
Gara Gands
Brunowik Melbourne
A. Sturia
Briehion-road
West
Elan
Keen-street
Lismore
Pirth
Spilstury
Queen-street
Taxation Claim Adjourned in Supreme Court
In the Supreme Court Mr Justice BR J Douglas adjourned the taxation claim noting £1597 3 3 as the amount, with the new tax and additional tribution. Mr R Pirani for the Crown stated Lang had died in tests and his estate is not yet in order.
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Tings
The
Supreme Court
BR J. Douglas Day
R. Pirani
D. D. Beil
Lang
British tanker Brit Caution to berth in Cairns
One of the Qrat A Tranian GH vessels will arrive in Cairns the tanker Brit Caution. It will discharge a full cargo of oil for the Australian Navy. Owned by the British Tanker Co a subsidiary of Anglo-Irish concerns. Berth at 10 wharf and depart Cairns September 7.
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Qrat A Tranian Gh] Co
Cairns
Brit Caution
Britich Tanker Co
Anglo-Ireca
Carns Reptember
Launch wrecked at Innisfail in weekend squall
Bertie Clark and his son escaped in launch Ann after a squall forced their boat ashore. The voyage ended with Seas rising and the vessel taking damage. The account preserves names and the perilous voyage yet offers limited clear details.
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Innisfail
Bertie Clark
Hed & Herrow
Mr. Clark
Ann
Clark
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G. L. Jaques
E. D. Smart
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Keith
Cairms Base Hospital
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Ina
Eko Deva Saravapta
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Razinghani
Raisinghams
Babinda
Bidelia
Crisbane
Unite
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Tony
Lees
Tome of Suger
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Culcsi
Wong
Burney
la Estancia
Surrey
Australian
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Fremantle
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Brisbane Abattoir Diseuts
Retail Traders’ Conference
Governor
Special Finance Report
Caiens Harbour Board
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Athee
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Cairne Post
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Pafua
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FEO
Supeeee
Angloiranian Tanker
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