Infrastructure appeal for northern land settlement and canneries
WF Jonsson urges government aid to settle 24,000 acres between the Daintree and Bloomfield rivers with irrigation ready land. He proposes £500 credit to soldiers, predicting future cannery work and north coast development tied to a Bailey's Creek road. He notes road plans and potential connections through Brownsville scrub to Bloomfield River. August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Tee
Daintree
Bloomfield
Tageeeion
Takin
Nto
Bailey's Creek
Bloomfield Rivers
Bloomfield River
Biows- Ville
Ditmeult
Jonsson
Cairns Visit Notes Local Activities and Reef Appeal
A visitor from Brisbane praises Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, noting improved reception and local pride in tourism. The letter mentions press clippings, recent conferences, and fishing attractions, while warning of reef safety concerns and a need for mine clearance near reefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauns
Cairns
New Education
Brisbane
Queensland
Great Barrier Reef
Wallara
Whettier Eal
Sve
Anak
German coal production still low amid rationed crisis
German coal output in February rose to about 180000 tons daily, but officials warn the rise may not last. Food shortages, low housing, and scarce mining gear hinder production gains as miners receive reduced rations and meager pay, dampening incentive to work full shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemner
Oder
Fssen
Mane
Manila Revolt Strains Roxas as Hukbalahap Turmoil Grows
In central Luzon the Hukbalahap, USAFE guerrillas, and Philippine forces clash amid rising rice shortfalls and terror. Roxas calls for surrender of unlicensed guns and vows to restore order as refugees flee Belloan and Pampanga towns, with Taruc denying Communist aims.
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Manilasiap
Luson
Philippines
Pew
Manuel A. Roxas
Pampanga
Tarlac
Bulacan
Nueva Ecija
Roxas
USA
MPC Usaefe
Usaffe
Japan
People's Army
Yamnat Janam
Bataan
Luis Tarre
PCM
Peasants’ Union
Luzon
Chu Tet
Yank McLevy
Lincoln Brigade
Teruc
Philippine Houe of Representatives
Pampange
Manila
Sergio Osmena
Boat purchase tale from Innisfail reveals war losses
Innisfail report recounts AR Powell describing how he bought a 33ft four berth cruiser at Thursday Island after the war, only to find it sunken and damaged beyond repair. He faced an expensive loss and notes other Australians faced similar misfortune with boats seized or deteriorated by authorities during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innispail
Naval
Brisbane
Naval Board
Melbourne
Thursday Island
Usnistail
AR. Powell
Horne Island
Higginsfield
Cape York
Innisfail
Powell
Mr. Powell
Sinding
Sydney
Enrane
Apperiea
Merel
Adead
Rvallabie
New Village for Jewish Ex-Servicemen in Palestine
Kfar Monash rises on the Sharon plain to house about 100 veterans and families from Europe and Africa. The settlement, funded by the Jewish National Fund and aid groups, will farm 313 acres and host the first modern offset press in Palestine. It honors General Sir John Monash, WWI hero and Zionist leader.
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Kfar Monash
Palestine
Sharon
Palestine Coastal Plain
Russia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Germany
Europe
Jewish National Fund
524Th
Palestine Field Survey Company
British Imperial Forces
Ise
John Monash
Australia
Port Douglas Progress Association Meeting Notes
A Port Douglas Progress Association meeting at Mrs. Frost’s Sept 1 urged fresh efforts for a water supply due to dry weather. September 3 at Mrs. Blake’s saw a win for Mrs. L McAuliffe and M. Achford in a club event. Visitors to local hotels included Cairns guests and residents, with multiple notes on travel and social visits.
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Port Douglas
Mra. Frost
Pegret
Progress Association
Central Hotel
Doble
R. and
F Bradford
L. Price
P. Moule
Dick Spencer
Cairns
8. Heyer
Ces
Court Hilise Hotel
W. Mason
Bailey's Creer
J. Boyd
Brishaye
A. W. Neil
Atherton
Court House
G Iggulden
Mareeba
N Cummins Jeffer
Peter McAuliffe
W_anford
Peter
Dick Braithwaithe
St Augustine's College
Bahr
Roberts
Gregory
Cuirne
Valley Farmink Comany
Wharf
Bailey's Creek
Junnre- Hon
R. Richardson
Carr
Melbourne
Richardson
German scarecrows in Germany reflect postwar harvest strain
In Nuremberg Germany scarecrows fill fields as families harvest with limited farm tools. Scarecrows, made from bare sticks and metal strips, fail to wear traditional rags due to clothing shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuremberg
Germany
Drunkards Win Test Bout at Stockholm Gaol
An AP report notes a bell match held in a Stockholm jail to test stamina of chronic drunkards. The drunken contestants won the contest with a score of four to three against other convicts.
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Stockholm
Not Feeling Up to the Mark
Advertisement urges relief of low mood from constipation using Pinkettes laxative and liver pills. Claims toxins cause malaise and suggests regular use with reduced dosing once regular. Mentions chemists and stores as outlets for purchase.
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Sule
Riles
Emurig Viowent
Nygert Brace
Ywcents
ABC
Tuat
Masonite Corporation (Aust) Ltd
ALS. Exe & Cs. Pry. Ltd
Maredem's, Timber & Joiners Merchants
Dolgety 2 Company Ltd
Williams Pry. Lad
NG Factory
Pe Malcolm ‘Ford Cairns
Exide Vannery Service
Adelaide St
Northern Rivers
Nsw
Hexas
Shen Congrom
Inton
Taruc
The
Ofanila
Frost
H. Won
McAullfe
Advanxture & Motor Service
CAIRN
Eda Dewtem and
Kodak Asle} Pty. Ltd
Abbett Steeat, Caines
Zant
Rnario Realer
Ford
Howards Ltd
Adzicus Bettie
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