Fadden's policy plan urged by Country Party in Australia
The Cairns Post outlines Mr. Fadden's policy emphasizing tax relief, increased support for rural producers, and broad economic reforms. It notes the Country Party's aim to expand public power in rural areas, promote enterprise, and apply lessons from the Tennessee Valley Authority to Australia with a focus on cheaper electricity and fairer returns for workers and primary producers.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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Australia
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Tenneses Valley Authority
Australie
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Murray Valley
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Bitumen Explosion Damages Nearby Premises
A blast involving bitumen caused structural damage and alarms at a nearby store. Witnesses report a nearby kitchen fire and a surge of flames spreading toward adjacent properties. Authorities cite strong winds and heated debris as factors in propagation and evacuations initiated for several buildings.
Shipping Movements and Economic Word Salad
Fragmented OCR text describes various shipping and trade terms, with scattered names and places. It mentions shipments, routes, and dates in a garbled mix of likely economic activity hints, lacking coherent events or clear entities to anchor a single news item. The passage reads as a confused ledger of movements rather than a concrete report.
Swede turnips and wheat sold at Roma street market
Auctions at Roma street featured two lots of Swede turnips sold to Fealize and Barber Jota from 1 to 2. one lot of wheat meal sold as 0' and a single hundredweight of wheat cleared, while a third lot was refused for wetness.
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Artraane
Sevrenber
Umpkina
Roma-sireet
Water conservation urged by Australian federal candidates
Canberra September 2 A federal party candidate urged stronger water conservation across Australia. He cited examples from America and India and praised Vigneaie Water conservation policy for its strong results.
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Australia
Mr & G. Casey
Canberra
America
India
Appointment Notice for New Director at Commonwealth Refinery
The prime minister announces G We Martens is appointed director of the Commonwealth Oil Refineries. J B Chitey confirms the appointment, with W J Fenton replaced by Martens. The board notes prior arrangements and confirms removal of a Federal member.
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Commonwealth Oit
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Pruteva
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Collin Fund Donations Received
Collin fund donations received are reported with several contributors listed. The notice notes financial support aiding local projects and events within the county.
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Judgments and events at Cairns court and railway awards
The Cairns news reports a May 7 1898 marriage judgment in the Supreme Court with Justice Shannoe. It also notes Cairns Police Court proceedings about a man named Arthur Jackson and a related case. Railway first aid awards are listed with names, to be presented September 9. A cargo ship incident at Cairns caused injuries. two seamen were treated and charged later. The article includes transport service updates and a weather/district forecast for the Cairns region.
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Cairn
WE Mckenns
Cairns
Criticism of Mr Chifley's Government and Rural Policy
The Country Party attacks the Labor government for inaction and policy weakness, arguing for a comprehensive development plan. It calls for the reconstitution of the National Works Council, federal aid roads and electricity schemes, and a broad development program including wheat, wool, and fodder conservation, with guaranteed prices and stabilization funds to support farmers and rural industries. It cites wartime needs, shortages, and the desire to extend federal natural resource projects across states.
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National Works Council
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Australian ‘Council
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Fadden
Australia
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Country Party Policy Aims to Restore Liberties
In Toowoomba on September 3 the Australian Country Party leader, Mr A W Farel, challenged Labour and outlined a policy to restore liberties and rights denied by the Labour Government 13 months after the war. He pledged a national executive to replace Labour policies with progressive reforms.
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Toowoomba
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Labour Party
Australian Country Party
Labour
Death of Cyclist at Abbot and Minnie Streets Inquest
Inquest heard Detective evidence on the July 27 cyclist fatality in Cairns District. Taxi driver Richard William Mathias Petersen testified about driving near Abbot and Minnie streets as the cyclist collided. Petersen claimed he did not brake and that the cyclist swerved and crossed in front of the taxi. Witnesses described the taxi’s speed and position, and police noted the driver’s inconsistent statements. After cross examination, the inquest adjourned following further testimony from McLaughlin and Connolly.
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Australia Faces Butter Subsidy Debate In Parliament
In Toowoomba on September 1 Mr Fadden criticized government policy on butter pricing and subsidies. He argued the Australian industry should not lose payments to British or Australian governments and urged a thorough review with potential refunds to farmers if misapplied funds occurred.
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Commonwealth
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Atioway
Britain
Australia
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Country Party
Census Plans in Australia Face Population Reassessment
August 30 issue from Canberra outlines upcoming Australian census themes and projections. It discusses population estimates, representation changes, and the impact of Federation on electoral divisions and the House of Representatives structure.
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Australia
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Maize Shortage Reported Across Queensland Border
Sept 3 Brisbane reports the Minister of Sea Agriculture said no Queensland maize is moving beyond the New South Wales border due to transport lifelines. Queensland cannot meet the quota. maize from New South Wales is crossing into Queensland because of Culites transport. Atherton Tablelands maize crop below average, estimated about 13 000 tons. Barret district crop fair but down, Downs sorghum yield fair with limited export potential once Border and Commonwealth rules shift.
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Three Years Goal Sydney Case Involving Byrnes and Newman
A court at the Centred Criminal Court acquitted laborer Ma wlended of a manslaughter charge linked to a poor girl, Beryl May Newman. Justice Owen noted the conduct and the evidence, while Byrnes faced pressures to marry the accused. The outcome left Byries awaiting sentencing and the case incomplete, with partial details recorded.
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Byries
Watchman Alert in Sydney Reported by Court Authorities
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Sydney incident on September 3 involving police charges and a watchman. The account mentions Sneaking, a court appearance, and a possible youth involved. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Fragmentary OCR Note Points to Population Discussion
The readable lines describe a broad population topic with mentions of past years and polling trends. Names and places are unclear, but the fragment hints at historical debates on population growth and public sentiment over decades. The piece appears to lack coherent facts or a clear event.
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