Address on Communism and the Public Will in National Politics
A speaker warns that granting government power to combat Communism risks tyranny and urges voters to exercise their rights. The piece argues Communist influence seeks to destabilize industry and masses the public into accepting totalitarian control, urging vigilance by Labour and Liberal supporters and a return to democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communista
Labour
Ant
Liberal Party
Reange
Unclear fragment hints at public works and loan funding
Fragmentary text references construction materials and a government decision on funding or loans for public projects. Several garbled terms obscure specifics, but indicate a discussion of infrastructure and financial support by authorities.
Solidarity Lacked by Labour, Wight Claims
Federal Member Bruce Wight told a Gordonvale audience that Labour solidarity for Doctor Evatt's leadership was weak as many MPs across federal and state parliaments refused to back him in the No campaign. He urged support for Mr Menzies' referendum proposals due September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordenvale
Bruce Wight
Lilley
Labour Party
Doctor Evatt
Labour
Wight
Communist Party
Menzies
Tom Chimore
W. C. Griffin
Gordonville
Gold Recovery Mill Reopens at Wau New Guinea
Townsville reports the re establishment of the Golden Ridges mill at Wau in the New Guinea Goldfields with an estimated cost of 400000 pounds. Chairman Mr J Krutitschmitt says initial output will be 100 tons of ore daily and gold yield about a pennyweight per ton. He notes plans to save on smelting costs and retain a portion of remaining profits as the mill completes construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Golden Ridges
Wau
New Guinea
J. Krutichmitt
New Guineas
X. Murray
Kruttsrhinitt
Double collision near Mareeba injures man
Mareeba September 12 Francis Waller Minnage 63 a resident of Springmount Tobacum was badly injured when his utility stopped for repairs on the Mareeba Dimbulah road and another utility driven by Lougin Preds collided sending Minnage to Mareeba Hospital with probable fractures of the right lower leg and upper leg and a lacerated wound to the left forearm. The ambulance conveyed him for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Francis Waller Minnage
Springmount
Tobacum
Muareeba-Dimbulah
Minnaege Waa
Mintsae
Luegin Preds
Minnage
St. Minnage
Mareeba Hospital
Baby Barry John Born at Cairns Maternity Hospital
A son named Barry John was born on September 10 at Cairns Maternity Hospital to Jack and Gwas, with a brother named Caelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Cairns Maternity Hospital
Jack
Gwas
Barry John
Caelly
Personal thanks from Bemly and families for support
Bemly and Mr. and Mrs. J K Richardson and George Zargus with daughters thank friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy messages, letters and kindness after a recent loss or event, expressing personal gratitude for support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemly
J. K. Hichardson
Fenny
George Zargus
In Memoriam Kallman and Sheapinalt Obituaries
In loving memory of Pat Ferdinand Kallman who died September 18. He is remembered by his wife and children. Also Elien Theresa Sheapinaith passed away September 13, mourned by her husband Bumland family and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kallman
Pat Ferdinand Kallman
Sheapinath
Elien Theresa
Mer
Bumland
Northern rainfall figures and cane crushing update from Tully
The Brisbane Weather Bureau records 24 hour rainfall in Batunda Cairns Malanila Millay Mik lan Mossman Port Douglas Innisfail Tully and Tully Mill Crushing with 176 41 24 58 31 36 47 77. Tully mill crushed 26534 tons of cane last week at 15.08 cost per ton. Sixteen hours crushing time interrupted by No 1 mill breakdown. Total to date 1528034 tons at 14.13 cost per ton.
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Brisbane Weather Bureau
Batunda
Cairns
Malanila
Millay Miklan
Mossman
Port Douglas
Innisfail
Tully
Tully Mill
Tully Mul
No. 1
Seaside Harbour Board Worker Severes Finger Tip
Severed the tip of the third finger of his left hand while working on the pre driver yesterday. He received first aid and was taken to a doctor. Keith Simpson of Mt Mulligan fractured his left forearm while playing at school and was treated by the Mt Mulligan Hospital matron then moved to Mareeba Hospital. Mareeba rainfall figures show 1.22 inches this week, 240 points for the month, 41.68 inches for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Horton
Cairns
Keith Simpson
Mt. Mulligan
Mt. Mulligan Hospital
Mareeba
Mareeba Hospital
Cairns Harbour Board Receives Log Storage Figures
Log storage data logged at Cairns wharves in August 1941 detailed by wharfinger R. Gyton show totals of 3042 tons for elevator shed 85 tons, 1116 tons for No 2 shed, 1709 tons for No 4 shed and 247 tons in the log paddock with 43 stumps and crotches and 75 funches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Wharfesst
Cairns
R. Gyton
Weather Office Reports Mixed Readings And District Forecast
The Weather Office recorded temperatures from 38 to 69.5 degrees with humidity from 65 to 94 percent and rainfall of 16 points in the 24 hours ending 9 am. Official district forecasts call for fine to moderate winds from the east to southeast, with tropical seas and possible showers along the Nerlin Coast and North Coast regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Peninsua
Corpen Jtaria
Morth-caserly
Carpentaria
North Coast
Tablelands
Nerlin
Barron
Vehicle Light Testing Resumes at Parramatta Park
The RAC resumed the vehicle light testing campaign at Parramatta Park last night. Despite rain, over 30 vehicles had their lights tested. Testing will continue tonight from 7:30 pm. Enter from Severin Street between the secretary's office and Pogarty Hall. Public and RAC members may use the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A.C.Q
Parramatta Park
RAC
Severin Street
Harbour Board equipment and accidents report Cairns area
August figures show mobile equipment total 740 revenue hours amounting to £8087 1 The board noted Harbour Board work 2544 hours with total 895 hours Chief Mechanical Engineer Mr P Landy also said Commonwealth handling equipment pool forkaft operations logged 14 revenue hours £167 15 11 Innisfail report lists two injuries with hospital treatment Goendi Wo Duncan suffered fractures and laceration from a falling bag of sugar while W Jo Ashton received a head wound from a struck spanner Ambulance provided care and hospital transfer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbour Board
Cairns Harbour Board
P. Landy
Commonwealth Handling
Tanisfail
Areca
Goendi
Wo Duncan
Lily-street
Hosyitel
W. Jo Ashton
Cairne Regions Board
Danelle-street
Innisfil
Innisfail
Man on Vagrancy Charge in Cairns Court
James McConachie, 61, a Scot and local cook and baker, appeared before Mr. FE D. Smart in Cairns Court of Petty Sessions. He pleaded guilty to vagrancy under the Vagrants Gambling and Other Offences Act for September 11 and was convicted and sentenced to one month in Stuart Gaol. Detective Senior Constable Freeman and plain-clothes officers Witt prosecuted. McConachie had prior convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McConachie
Cook
Scotland
FE. D. Smart
S.M
Cairns Court of Petty Seasions Veterday
Stuart
Consachie
R. A M. Freeman
FE. A. Witt
G. Jaques
Smart
McConachie
Calvary Hospital set to open in Cairns notes global order expansion
A Catholic nursing order will inaugurate a temporary Calvary Hospital building in Cairns on Sunday with plans for a four story site at Mulgrave Road. The order, founded in England in 1877 by Mother Mary Potter, now operates worldwide with training in Lewisham Sydney and Adelaide. The opening will feature the Cairns Municipal Band as the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott-street
Mulgrave Road
Order
England
Mary Potter
Rome
da Calvary Hospital
San Stefano
Australia
Cardinal Moran
Australasia
Lewisham
Ryde
Sydney
Wagge
Adelaide
Melbourne
Hobart
Wallington
Christchurch
New Zealand
Calvary
New South Wales College of Nursing
New Calvary Hospital
Cairns
Fiscole
Italy
Florence
Malta
Rhodesia
Port Elisabeth
Chicago
Buenos Aires
San Antonio
Scotland
Ireland
E Cairne Municipal Band
Brisbane's Lord Mayor faces possible second term
In Sydney, Alderman J. B. Chandler said he feels fit after a four months tour of Britain and the United States. A deputation from Brisbane's leading citizens may urge him to reverse his decision not to run again, though he will announce his stance to the C.M.L.O. council if approached. He weighs health and Mrs Chapuler concerns in the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Brisbane
Ald
J. B. Chandler
Great Britain
United States
C.mlo. Council
Chapuler
Decline Observed At Sydney Wool Sales On Sept 12
A drop from par to five percent marked the Sydney wool sales with broader fleece and skirt descriptions slipping while comebacks and crossbreds held yesterday's lower level. The Continent and Great Britain supplied main competition with Japan and local mills offering support. greasy merino fleece stood at 113d per lb, slightly above the prior two days, and total clearance reached 14 047 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Continent
Great Britain
Japan
Mareeba Soccer Challenge Chooses Brisbane Trip
Mareeba Soccer Club informs the Queensland Bar Football Association it will pay Brisbane travel costs to a proposed match with the premiers. The Mareeba side lists New Australians among its players as it awaits a decision on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Eam
Evsts
Mareeba
Queensland Barrer Football Association
Brisbane de Easta
Marecom
Murder charge after 12 years in Australian case
Melbourne report states fingerprint analysis links a bottle found at a hut near Wycheproof to a murder suspect. Henry Richard, a Northcorp contractor, is charged with murdering Murray Herbert Ling on or about March 19, 193%. Authorities allege Ling was killed in the Wy court area, with the case dated back over a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Dumosa
Wycheproof
Bto Cene
Henry Richard
Northcorps
Murray Herbert Ling
Repatriation Committee Supervisor Visits Cairns
Mr J D Just local Repatriation Committee supervisor will visit Cairns on Monday September 17. He will be available for interviews on repatriation matters by ex service personnel at the Commonwealth Employment Service. Appointments may be made with Mr H C ONeill on that day through the Commonwealth Employment Service in Spencestreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Just
Cairns
Commonwealth Employment Service
H. C. O'Neill
Aintments May
Spencestreal
Cairns Station Gets New Pumping System Speeds Work
Work on the Cairns railway station proceeds with a novel Wellpoint pumping system from England installed by T. J. Watkins Pty. Ltd. The dry foundations allow continuous carpentry as spear beds reach 12 feet. Two self priming pumps remove large water volumes, enabling rapid progress on foundations, bridge, and upcoming steel erection for a modern 40 foot long building costing £232,788/6/1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Wellpoint
Australia
T. J. Watkins Pty. Ltd
Railways Department
Irot
Red Cross Sister to visit Cairns on blood donor drive
Cairns branch secretary Mrs. M. O. Walmsley announced Sister Jean England of the Brisbane mobile blood donor team will visit Cairns for two weeks starting Saturday to expand the local donor panel, focusing on rare Rh positive groups. The effort, funded by the Federal Government, aims to test groups and recruit donors aged 16 to 60, noting lifesaving impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
M. O. Walmsley
Jean England
Sister England
Brisbane
Firme End
Walmsley
Wacol Trainees Ready To Fight After Tough Assault Course
Brisbane reports the first 20 national trainees at Wacol completed the assault course described as the toughest in Australia. Commanding officer Lieut Colonel J Kelly praised their readiness and noted two refresher courses will further prepare them for global battlefields. Trainees wore 35 lb packs plus 25 lb gear while tackling rope crossings and minefield simulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
J. Kelly
Wacol
Australia
Cattle Stealing Trial Opens in Roma Court
The Roma court hears the cattle theft case against George James Stanley and Noel Dewy, both 54, accused of stealing seven Hereford cattle from Moongool. A large crowd attended as jury selection took about 40 minutes. evidence included altered brands and carcasses found on the outskirts. The defence objects to film evidence and the hearing adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma
Howe
George James Stanley
Noel Dewy
Statley
Wilderpess
Hereford
Mounges
Ranald Frederick Ede
Michwel
John Siapirton
Jetie Toymiey
Dodds
Whoternesse
Rain On Tropical Coast Brings Varied Falls
Sept 12 reports show rain on the tropical coast with isolated falls elsewhere. Cairns and Mossman recorded the highest totals while winds ease and temperatures rise, suggesting a gradual drying trend but continued fire hazards along the coast.
Bookmaker Fined at Beaudesert Races
Brisbane bookmaker Tom Daly was fined for concession betting at Beaudesert races. He called odds on horses in the first race and offered to fund a backer’s money if a horse won. he ceased after stewards advised the rule breach. Daly claimed it was a joke and did not know concession betting was illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Tom Daly
QTC
E. Prentice
Daly
Prentice
Fisherman badly burned after launch explosion at Gladstone
Thomas Ahern a 15 year old married fisherman was seriously burned when his launch exploded at Auck land Creek and blew ashore in darkness. The vessel burned to the waterline and sank after a large explosion. he suffered burns to hands and face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Thomas Ahern
Auckland Creek
Wife and daughter found dead in Innisfail
In Innisfail on September 13 Peter Frecchia returned home to find his wife Besedelia and his daughter Vilma dead in their bed. Police and coroner ordered post mortem as investigation continues with a 12 year old son at school at the time. Vilma had been treated for some time for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Peter Frecchia
Muedea
L[uniafail
Besedelia
Vilma
E. J. Pearce
Pelle
Vegtiga Om
Questions raised on Maguire trial in Parliament
Brisbane reports show Attorney-General J. Larcombe deeming Mr. Aikens questions offensive. Aikens asked about jury list removals and venue changes in Maguire cases. Larcombe noted initial trials in Townsville before a Brisbane verdict, and that judges could change venue but did not in these cases. He also said Maguire made no request for defense cost contribution and the government had no plan to provide one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
J. Larcombe
T. Aikens
Mundingburra
Aikens
Mr. Aikens
Maguire
Larcombe
Closing hours of mixed shops in Brisbane
The Industrial Court dismissed the Queensland Shopkeepers Association claim to extend trading hours for mixed shops. It ruled it would be unfair to grant longer hours for some tradespeople selling the same goods and retained current exemptions with limited late hours for non exempt lines and Sunday closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Industial Courtas
Queensland Shopkeepers’ Association
Tug Alert Reaches Port After Towline Near-Miss Incident
Harbour master in Townsville reports repeated near misses when the tug Alert, while towing, positions itself awkwardly, risking a collision with a tanker and forcing towlines to be cut. Captain Hudnestone warns of potential disaster if the issue is not corrected. the board decides to recommission the tug later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Huratiswinnet
Whemthiy Rewie
Hartour
Tony
All Om
Eno Ogereg
Wisling
Hudnestone
Sacred Bloodwood Tree Holds Sacred Place in Paddock
Sept 12 Bundaberg a bloodwood tree in a paddock survived a recent fire with grass within a wide radius spared. The tree, once a sacred burial site for Aboriginal people, had bodies of prominent tribesmen suspended in its hollow and later carried away in dilly bags by women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundaberg
Jack Flynn
Coal Tribunals Refusal Delays Queensland Miners Pay Rise
In Brisbane the Coal Industry Tribunal refused to back the Queensland Colliery Union for higher rates. The stand halted a wage increase as miners faced possible delays while the Miners' Federation and Coal Reference Board considered resuming work at Willeroo colliery. The union demanded a suspension of awards and warned of further stoppages unless an undertaking was given, with ongoing disagreement over restoration of wages and uniform classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Gepl
Queensland Colliery Union
Gallagher
Queensland
Miners’ Federation General
J. Williama
Focal Coal Reference Board
Willerao Colliery
J. A. Murray
Williams
Queensland Master Builders tackle construction blackmarket
The Queensland Master Builders Association delegates urged action against racketeers in building materials. They proposed a complete list of reputable builders for price controls, stressed non black market channels, and discussed statewide rackets moving timber and cement at inflated prices. A Brisbane delegate urged collectors of marked notes to trap blackmarket participants, while the state president acknowledged the problem and calls for prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cernsland
Oimers
Queensland
Branco
Blackmarket
Guesusien
Queenslland Brickenarkel
Cairns
Brickbone Weenie
Townayne
J Harvey
L Dunstan
Brisbane
Farm leaders press for butter price to cover costs
Deputy Australian Farmers Federation leader C H Jamieson, recovering from a serious motor accident, defends a cost-based butter price. In Brisbane, dairy groups plan a September 24 meeting of factory managers to press the state to lift the 4 shillings 8 pence per pound ceiling as cost-based pricing debates continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
Australian Farmers’ Federation
Queensland Dairymen's Organization
C. H. Jamieson
St. Vincent's Hospital
Queensland Bisa
Jamieson
Queensland
Joint Dairy Advisory Committee
Mr. Jamieson
Brisbane
Commonwealth Dairy Produce Equalisation Committee
Queensland Butter Board
Cheese Board
QD O
Equalisation Committee
C. Sheehy
Commonwealth Dairying
Melbourne
Acting Premier promises action to ensure butter supplies
Brisbane reports Acting Premier W C Gairwald states the government is monitoring the butter market to prevent withholding from the public. He says measures apply to wholesalers and retailers, not factories, and declines to forecast action if shortages occur. He cites constitutional restraints on interstate trade and asserts the Butter Board relies on Parliament for its charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
W. C. Gairdwald
Gair
Yutter Board
NSW Labor to push gas price rise at caucus meeting
Rank and file Labour members say they will force the McGirr Government to lift the price of gas in New South Wales at the Wednesday caucus meeting. RB Watt will urge a further rise to align with other states, while cabinet ministers expect a defeat of any higher increase beyond the current level. Country and some city members have pledged support for the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Labour
McGirr
New South Wales
RB. Watt
Liverpool Plains
Conmlfields
Casey addresses Mt Morgan rally amid anti Communist fears
In Rockhampton area, Mr. A G Casey, Minister for External Affairs, spoke at a street meeting supporting a Yes vote in the Federal referendum. Police reinforced the crowd of about 159 as Casey warned of Communist influence seen abroad and its potential spread in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhampton
Morgan
A. G. Casey
At Lempt
Casey
Australia
Far East
Gemeral Chanson
Deficit in Brisbane police mess funds grows
Government auditors join detectives in Petrie Terrace mess funds probe. Initial £3000 shortfall now estimated around £4000 with CIB near completion of inquiries into misappropriated stores and irregularities at the Brisbane barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Petrie Terrace
CIB
Boxing Amateur Bouts Highlight Bris Brisbane Finals
In Brisbane on September 12 Amateurs contested featherweight quarter finals at Stadium toon. Mt Isa’s Al Bundoni defeated Nes Sa Newski of Ipswich through a fierce slugfest. Results list multiple divisions with outpoints and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
al Buondi
Mt Isa
Nes Sanewski
Ipewich On Paints
Toon
Briste
Sonnpande
G. Petera
McCaul
Vary
Ana
Ro Stepperneon
Maryborough
P McGuire
Kallanvur Ai
B. Gordon
Korkhampton
M. Fry
Kolgur
A Tho
Semidina
B. Morris
Kallangur
B. Molloy
Corrupt remarks on subsidy endorsement by caucus members
An unreadable fragment suggests a debate over subsidies and endorsements within a caucus. The text references a rank and file, a Ped ers subsidy, and the phrase alloued te, implying contested financing or political support without clear specifics.
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Queen Overt
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Ridd
Leason Beffle
Machin Carson
Sun
Horts
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Townsytheard
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Antmoore
London Gate
Bae New
Haverpont
Leaety
Sritans
U Lake
Iaading F
Ue United King
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Fue Cairne
TAL
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Coburn
Amooth
Cole
Eoha
Los
Netaly
ME. Wight
Gordonvale
Calvary Hospital
Cairks
Calrasie Solvary Helgel
Brisbans
Dobigom Bambay
Aipm
Mareeba Soccer Challenge
Travellers’ Aid Society
Sfields Street
RED Cross
Millas Millas
Sandy Cape
South Australian
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Farmer
Mundoo
THE
Thurs
Coal Tribunals
Cor’ Overs’ Association
Thames
Murray
Galligher
Gallacher
Crete
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MR. Casey
MT. Morgan
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