Indirect taxes spark ministerial clash over tax policy
The article cites Transport Minister Mr E J Ward criticizing indirect taxation while Prime Minister Chifley holds a cautious line. It notes Ward’s bold stance ahead of party policy, urging removal or reduction of burdens on items like luxury sales, matches, and clothing, with concern over overall tax fairness and the taxpayer's burden.
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Nie
Brybane
Federal Transport Minster
E J. Ward
Chifley
Ward
Hue
Volere
Commonwealth
Mr. Ward
Labour
Australian goods credit talks lift trade hopes
A fragmented report from Adelaide notes the Commonwealth Government reviewing credits for European goods amid calls to speed grants. Officials indicate the government aims to satisfy lenders while acknowledging trade ties with the United States and other nations. Widely cited are textile and heavy merchandise sectors as core items in discussions.
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Adelaide
Commonwealth
Snl
Central Queensland Miners Court Ruling Sparks Labor Union Tension
September 18 saw a Brisbane report on a state court decision affecting the Central Queensland miners union. The ruling upheld a prior action, with industry leaders urging unity as tensions rise across Lakes Creek and Desert Seal districts.
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Brisbane
Seeirabon
Queensland
Uninn
Leven Turdox
Hus
Uncertain mood and political tensions amid civic discourse
Fragmentary text shows mood shifts and fear around Sep 15 with Liberal atts and civic debate. Mentions money, prices, and public concerns, with scattered references to figures and locations suggesting a locally tense atmosphere and discussion of economic issues.
Syrian Rebels Clash in Damascus Skirmish Amid Charges
In Damascus a battle between rebel factions erupted near the Alusum authority seat. Sleimane Mourched, cited as a key local leader, faces rebellion and authority charges. Two canaries were reported killed amid the fighting and a tense exchange of gunfire and arrests followed the clash.
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Damasci
Ates
Sleimane
Alusum
Teneke
Commercial Brisbane Pumping Sale Yields Few Bids
Commercial Brisbane reports limited demand with only one Roma street offering out of Wraw as six was refused. Several lines of pumpkins sold at 15 Rin Li while other lots were passed, reflecting a subdued auction.
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Brisbane
Fom Pumping
Wraw
IS Rin Li
Imal
Mulgrave Shire votes borrowing for park improvements
Gordonvale park funds to be borrowed up to 100 for improvements as Banana or qbsin E100 Regulations set maximum removalist charges under Prices Regulation Order No 2604. Fire outbreaks on farms cause damage. two serious injuries reported from cane cutting incident. Three mills list crushing totals with season ending early due to limited cane.
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Sager Mill Higsres
Hambledon
Townsville Wharf Dispute and Rubbish Prohibition
Townsville reports a clash over wharf work with over 230 workers failing to resume, amid a council crackdown on dumping rubbish. Notices warn prosecutions for waste, blocking roads, and footpaths, with only certain sites approved for rubbish disposal. Local housing and camp plans, and the RAF occupancy at Camp Muckley, are noted alongside industrial tensions and waterfront labour actions.
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Stree
Caine Cty
Cortral
Counett
Cannon and
Cormack Streets
Andersonvatreet
Relatives of the late Verran thank mourners
The family of FW Verran express sincere thanks to relatives friends and the community for sympathy shown in person cards telegraphs and other gestures during bereavement. They note the loss of their son and brother and remember him with affection.
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FW. Verran
Mhg
Carda
Telgerame
Citys Automatic Phone Network Struggles to Meet Demand
Public official Mr Catchpool warns the city’s telephone system is strained despite wartime upgrades. Peak hours from 3 pm to 6 pm see congestion as subscribers are urged to prepare numbers in advance and avoid nonurgent calls to free lines for emergency use. Additional equipment is promised as Cairns weighs demand against metropolitan centers.
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Calchpoo
Catchpool
Weme
Burt
Cairns
Caurin
Death of Alfred Sinks in Tiger Moth crash at French Forest
Sydney pilots death story reports Coroner Stewart finding Alfred Sinks died in a Tiger Moth crash near French Forest on August 20. The inquest cites unauthorized retraction of the plane and notes deputy coroner and Australian Air League officials involved.
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Bydkeyber
French’s
Luni
Stewart
Alfred ‘Sinks
Marc. Cowen
Ipr Nucor
Temaworth
Ewer’ Perma
Wiliam McComas
Australian Air Leemie
Bicless
Russian Found Dead at Minds Creek After 1916 Arrival
A 91 y.old farmer named Beden, who came to Australia in 1916 and settled near Inn Falls, was found dead at Minds Creek on Sunday evening. Police attended the scene and the body was removed for postmortem and burial. Local notes also report rail staff changes, weather forecasts from the Brisbane bureau, and a business profit-sharing plan proposed by a Cairns snail business owner to ease labor troubles.
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Egil Malka
Younhy
Minds Creek
Beden
Markowske Rises
Australia
Brie Rane
Inn
Bowen Shooting Case Remanded After Murder Charge
Ernest Ditton, a farmer from Longford Creek near Bowen, faced a Police Court murder charge for Jab Ollinien of Delle Siding, dated September 4. After evidence of arrest details were presented, Ditton was remanded for the next court day.
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Bowen
Ernest Ditton
Longford Creek
Jab
Ollinien
Ditton
Obituary of Stra Elisabeth Smit in Mareeba
Stra Elisabeth Smit wife of Mr Me cos fe of Borkenle died yesterday morning in Mareeba Hospital after a brief illness during a visit to her mother Mrs Robins of Wall Street Mareeba. She was well on Sunday night and passed away a few hours later. She leaves a husband and one daughter in Sydney. Her father and Mrs Robins were with her. the funeral will move from St George Church of England.
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Stra Elisabeth Smit
Mecos Fe
Borkenle
Mecba
Robins
Wall-street
Mareeba
St ‘Ectland
Sydnee
Smith
Shipping movements and loading notices at sea ports
Shipping movements report several vessels preparing to load cargoes including sugar timber molasses wine and general cargo. Routes include Melbourse to Cairns and Sydney route with plans for logs sewn timber and water supplies. Another vessel Taiping to Hong Kong to Sydney schedules water only.
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Tellowun
Munesmair
Taiping
Hong Kong
Sydnex
Wool sales in Brisbane rise on opening bidding surge
Brisbane wool sales opened with prices higher than Sydney close as continental buyers led demand. About 15,907 bales offered with strong clearance. grease wool at 4s to 4s 6d aided by 200 percent support from English, American, and Australian buyers. Higher values noted versus prior season.
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Brisbane
Veta Tan Pe
Sydne
Archduke Albrecht of Habsburg Escapes in Paris
A Daily Express report from Paris says Archduke Albrecht of Habsburg, a leading figure among war criminals, escaped from a French zone in Austria and is under international inquiry. Intelligence officers from both nations seek details on his whereabouts and status.
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Ametria
America
London
Archduke Albrecht
Hapsburg
Europe
Sone
Austria
Paris
Ot Atey
Ausra
Australians in Japan Water Rumour Causes Alarm
Reports claim impure water endangers occupation forces in Japan. Officials in Brisbane press ministers to substantiate the rumours as officers cite water contamination risks amid Allied deployments and regional tensions.
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Japan
Brisbane
Cairns Maternity Hospital Training Showdown Emerges
Fragmented report indicates Cairns Maternity Hospital faced training shortages and staffing debates. Medical Superintendent cites board efforts to recruit trainees while noting limited positions amid policy shifts. An upcoming board meeting was scheduled for Thursday night to decide on trainees and hospital continuity.
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TF. Firma
Enat
Flynm
Sia
Cairne Hospitals Board
Wil
Complaints About Mulgrave Shire Council Employees Deferred
A string of complaints about Mulgrave Shire Council employees was raised at the council meeting. Because no written submissions were made, the matter was deferred for a month while complainants prepare formal documents for signature and referral to the finance committee.
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Mulgrave Shire
Eete
Progress Association
Muljira
Ee Ceria
J. Tulfratford
Besman
Stratford
C. Harris
Gordonvale
Protection of Council Employees and River Health Hearings
Council discussed guarding staff after a verbal attack by a Jordanvale resident and planned steps to protect workers. A Land Administration Board inquiry proposed setting aside 16 acres between the Gordonvale showground and racecourse as recreation land, with fencing and drainage work. Health reports on Mulgrave River water showed pollution concerns near the mill, calls for samples during mill operation, and proposals to investigate pipe and well connections to curb odors and contamination.
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Jordonvale
Leth
Counetfe
Nea
the Land Administration Board
Gordenvale
Department of Heaith
Anulual
Mulgrave
Campbell
Murphy
Metaie
Wilcia
Deeral
Cr. Campbell
Mason
Australian court hear wartime coerced confession claims
Fragmented testimony describes a Canadian-Australian defendant Cousens and alleged Japanese wartime coercion linked to coal production disputes. Witnesses discuss prisoner treatment, Sato’s influence in Sydney, and MacArthur HQ denials while mining figures and wage debates surface.
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Couns
Dovey
Shand
Fnd
MacArthur
Adtaal Smitz
Mac-Arthur
de Bret
RMN
Queensland Coltery
Millar
West
Baskton
Collinsville Mines
Australia
Collinsville
Emerthian Imm
Westurown
Collins
Bigamy Case Hears AIF Veteran’s Turbulent Marriages
The court heard Chandler’s repeated marriages to Norah Mary Srzan and others across New South Wales and Sydney. Prosecutors noted prior bigamy while he served in the AIF, with fears of further alliances. A long statement from Chandler described nervous wrecks and Crete experiences as the judge weighed mitigating circumstances.
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Chandler
Norah Mary Srzan
Sheehy
Péilier
Unnce
AIF
Middle Fort
Crewe Fs
New South Wales
Cowra
Anim
Tree
He Lnen
Mu Hickey
Sydney
New South, Wales
Miss Cryan
Towneville
Crete
Substantial Plunge in Sydney on Metropolitan Betting
Sydney reports a major wagering event linked to Arthur Browsing owner of Good Idea and others. Bets totaling thousands appear on duals including Pull bam Good Idea and Blue Sage Good Idea, with figures around 40000 and 300000 noted. Browning backs Shannon and Blue Legend, cites certainty fears and race plans, while Cousens and Prentice deny statements and warn of propaganda.
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Sydney
Ept
Arthur
Good Wes
Epsom-Metropollizey
Metropolitan
Epsom
Bowaime
Absom
Browning
Shannon
Efoeirce
Fires On Richmond Onsen Arrest Report Amid Confusion
Fragmentary despatches detail arrests in Yokohama during the week of fall, with references to statements by Dovey and pressure over occupation beliefs. Reports note a fresh outbreak near Goraki grazing lands and notes on bushfire danger, alongside horse racing items and trainer commentary.
Boxing Sydney Sept 18 Crowded Arena Headlines
Boxing notes from Sydney recounts discussants on title plans and fighters Vic Patrick and Morrie Dover. War and occupation rhetoric surface amid match talk, with Hexed comments from Stadiums Ltd manager Harry Cousin and promoter Jack Solomons.
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Sydney
Empire
Morriers
Dover
James
Meland
Vic
Patrick
Bynes
Stadiums Ltd
Harry Cousin
Miller Sawa
Jamies
Japan
Mickey Francie
Jack Solomons
England
Francis
Aleamer
Wwtece- Regio Tokio
Antwerp
Coumen
ALF
Golf stars weigh in on eight condemned men in Wales
The article reports a Sydney scene where Dovey and Cousens discuss controversial intervention for eight men sentenced to death in Wales. It covers timing around June executions, debates in New South Wales and Queensland, and a forthcoming session on June 13.
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Jumi
Sydney
He Royal
Sidney
Unaa
Bri Jer Varley
Lakes
Tavoy
Mr. Dovey
New Law
Wales
Queenan
New South Wales
Cousens
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Giovanni Giseric
Kamma
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Joe Goor
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Townsville
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Waterside Employment Committee
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Gartonvale Pro Frees Association
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