Australia should build and own oil tanker fleet
The article argues postwar Australia must secure liquid fuel by expanding tanker capacity. It cites prewar imports of petrol, kerosene, oil and fuel, plus wartime losses, to justify a Commonwealth fleet of up to date tankers. It links fuel security to employment, industry continuity, and national development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Putere
Great Britain
U.S.A
Norway
Commonwealth
Australia Faces Postwar Rubber Shortage Transition
A slow transition from wartime to prewar production in Australia hinges on rubber supply. Synthetic rubber plans face restrictions as natural rubber from plantations remains prioritized, threatening tyre and industrial goods output. Industry faces manpower limits, equipment upgrades, and the shift to synthetic methods, with government easing only gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Australie
Wiscountry
Para- Town
Suettifa
Enalie
Oeal & Moment
Australia
Ny Spey Rubber
America
Purmp kite sales and price bids at Brisbane market
At Homa street on September 17 purmp kites sold from 75 to 6 shillings while some were passed in at 6/10 to 8. Offers from 10 to 76 shillings were refused for lucerne hay and 3 to 2 was declined for Swede turnip crop.
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Brisbane
Homa Street
Lucerne Hey
Vurnipe
Price of oats fixed in Canberra markets
September 17 Canberra reports wholesale prices fixed for Brisbane delivered oats. Feed quality 4 a bushel, raising 4/8, and seed 3. Prices align with a guaranteed growers price of 2-5 per bush for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Brisbane
Retail price list for fruits and vegetables
Prices quoted for bananas pineapples oranges mandarins apples tomatoes beans peas cabbage cucumbers lettuce beetroot and cabbage. Rates range from 4d to 9d per pound with some items shown per item. The list is compiled by the local prices committee and published for wholesale to retail parity.
Golden Casket No 971 Major Prize Winners
Golden Casket No 971 drawn in Brisbane on September 17 with first prize to ticket 4664 held by W Hill of Aan street Brisbane. Second prize to several holders including H J Usher and S Higgins. Third prize to 12M On My Own in care of M J McGrane Water street. Fourth prize to 5.034 to multiple holders including W Ses Hedrick and H Crisford. Fifth prize to 81 571 E Neuwmann at Gladstone street Paddington.
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Brisbane
W. Hill
Aan-street
H. J. Usher
S. Higgins
E. Goldsworthy
A. Keller
H. AY
Gray Albert Street
M. J. McGrane
M. J. McGrane Water-street, Meee: Fourth, 5.034, W Ses J. Hedrick
H. Crisford
M R. Creeley
Reeks Ceri
E Neuwmann
Gladstone-street
Paddington
Dr Soong in London Arrival of Chinese Premier
The Chinese Premier Dr. T. V. Soong arrived by air in London from America for a stay of several days. The visit follows U.S. talks and accompanies his diplomatic duties with the British government.
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DR. Soong
London
Dr. T. V
America
Tyre Shortage Tests Industry Staffing Timeline
The piece notes that progress depends on rapid access to qualified manpower and warns the tyre shortage will extend for many months even if raw materials are secured. It urges continued effort without slackening as the industry seeks recovery.
In Memoriam Bicketts and Family
In loving memory of Cheriabed Bicketts who died aged 3 years 2 months. Also Fay Bruce Bicketts aged 3 years 3 months who passed away in September. Bruce Ricketts remembered by his mummy and relatives. Announced by Nanna, Granddad, Aunt Pat and Jim.
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Ricketts
Satan
Panes
Bruce
Nanna
Pat
Jim
Australian Associated Press Overseas News Note
Overseas dispatches supplied by the Australian Associated Press for the issue cover late developments in international affairs. Details include political shifts, diplomatic talks, and economic trends shaping regional and global markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
Local Hospitals Board gains government representative
The Cairns Hospitals Board welcomed Mr T M Crowley as a government representative on the newly formed board. Crowley had not served on the previous board for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csirns Hospitals Board
C. R. Noyes
T M. Crowley
Crowley
Mechanical Cane Harvester Public Demonstrations Planned
The Cairns District Cane Growers Executive invites cane growers to a public demonstration of the Tri cane cut and loading machines. Demonstrations are set at D. Davis's Mirriwinni farm on Friday September 21, at D. Stiff's Grees Hillroad Gordonvale on Monday September 24, and L F Roberts's Queerah North Edmonton on Tuesday September 75.
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Cairns
D. Davis
Mirriwinni
Babinda
D. Stiff
Grees Hillroad
Gordonvale
L. FE. Roberts
Queerah
North Edmonton
Peace Day Plans Considered by Mulgrave Shire Council
Dr WC Griffin chairman urged preparations for peace day celebrations at the Mulgrave Shire Council monthly meeting. It was suggested public meetings be held in townships to decide the form of celebrations, supported by Dr A F Evans and Dr RO H Watson.
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Mulgrave Shire
WC. Griffin
A F Evans
RO H. Watson
Animals Impounded at Mulgrave Shire Council Meeting
Acting Health officer Mr F S Leavis reported 47 animals were seized for impounding during the month including two bulls. Twenty seven were released, six were taken by owners after agistment, one escaped, one was destroyed, and 12 remaining will be sold on September 22 if not released.
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Mulgrave Shire
F S Leavis
Babinda
Weather Forecast: Divisional Bureau Reports 24 Hour Outlook
Noon yesterday issued state forecast calls for fine weather with isolated afternoon thunderstorms on the southern border and southeast divisions. North to northwest winds at first in the southeast district, then colder with southwest to southerly winds advancing from the west. Dust haze mainly in the south. Carpentaria and Peninsula: fine with fresh to strong southerlies. North Coast: fine with winds turning fresh from the south. seas follow.
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Divisional Meteorological Bureau
Carpentaria
Peninsula
Visit of HLM A S Cairns Public Inspection And Dance
The Mayor has been advised the HLM A S Cairns may be opened for public inspection on Wednesday morning. A dance organized by women's groups will be held at the Aquatic Dance Palais at 7 pm. An officers reception follows at the Council Chambers at 3:30 pm, adjusted from 8 pm.
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A.mas
Cairns
Ald
W. A. Collins
Hlm.a.s. Cairns
At & Pm
W A Gibbs
Council Chambers
Sugar Agreement Deferral Recommended at Brisbane Conference
ASFA representative Mr E W Bersitski from Mossman announced at a joint Cane Growers Council meeting in Brisbane that there is unanimous support to urge the Queensland Government to defer renewing the Ligar Agreement. Both sides call for a plan to shield the industry from ceecosis and will brief rank and file at March conferences. Mr Gee, Mossman representative of the QCGA, attended.
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E W. Bersitski
ASFA
Mossman
Cane Growers Council
Cairns Post
Brisbane
Queensland
Gee
Q.cg.a
Not enough clear facts for a valid headline
A fragment about prisoners of war in Singapore and a British relief team report mentions Montgomery and the Eighth Army but lacks concrete details to form a proper summary.
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Singapore
Eighth Aay
Montgomery
South Est Asia Command
Behana Creek water scheme chosen for Cairns needs
The committee compared Behana Creek and Freshwater Creek plans detailing cost, supply, and future demand. Behana Creek offers higher immediate output, better water quality, no dam, quicker build, and lower cost, with booster pumping possible for emergencies. The council approved adopting the Behana Creek scheme and urged immediate postwar action.
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Behangs Creek
Cairns
Mulgrave
Barron River
Molerave
Reboa Creek
Behana Creek
Jess Ekitled
Millinery Prices Capped by Canberra Commission
The Prices Commission Eases cap on women's headwear and renovations with maximums set at £4 10s for hats and £1 for renovations. Exemptions possible for extreme hats using special materials like Panama. Mandatory sales dockets and memos begin November.
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Canberra
Prices Commission Ny
Amimant Prices Commissioner
Panama
Ballybuntal
Shortage of Nursing Staff at Cairns District Hospital
A serious shortage of nurses totaling 23 prompts the Cairns District Hospital board to consider closing private wards and some public wards if relief is not found. The chairman, Mr C R Noyes, says an urgent appeal to women to provide immediate help is underway.
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Cairns
Co Pi
Laue
C. R. Noyes
Department of Health and Home Affairs
Resent
VAD
CR. Noyes
Cairns Hospitals Board
Cairns Hospital
Cairne
L. Broony
Cairns Hospital Faces Nurse Shortage and Closure Risk
The Cairns Hospitals Board warns of a 23 trainee nurse shortfall threatening admissions. Urgent appeals target manpower authorities, VADs and women’s groups to avoid closing private and public wards. Equipment, furniture and an outdated kitchen and operating facilities worsen the crisis.
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Cairns
Prisoners on Hainan Island War prisoners evacuated to Singapore
British Australian and Dutch prisoners on Hainan Island described as in critical condition due to disease and malnutrition. Evacuation efforts speeded with aircraft and landing craft. hundreds more rescued to Singapore and Sumatra camps. Names of Australian POWs in Sumatra listed in Singapore release.
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London
A.A.P
Hainan Island
South Chinaa
Reuter
Singapore
Sumatra
Pekan Baros
Changi
Associated Press
A P. Napper
C D Squance
Stanton
Bdmar GA
Second party of POWs from Changyi camp arrives at Cairns
Five officers and ten other ranks from the Eight Division and the Fourth Anti-Tank Regiment landed by Catalina at Cairns at four o clock. They described Changi, Labuan, Timor, and Singapore conditions, noting shortages and hunger, with some mates meeting old comrades and recalling the Coral Sea turning point. The group included Captain W. G. Butler and Lieutenant J. R. English, who spoke of news recirculation and camp life relations with the Red Cross and ACF.
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AAS
Eighth Division
J. L. MacAlister
Timor
A. E Tinkler
W.§. Larkin
Melbourne
Australia
W. G. Butler
J. R
H R. Francis
J. Dartey
E Guinane
A. Sepherd
A Peart
D A. Miller
W. S Larkan
E J Bennett
W. G. Brock
Butler
English
Coral Sea
Singapore
Labuan
Darwin
Changi
Thailand
Burma
Japan
Dew Peart
Len Bonner
Yokohama
Peart
Bonner
Scenes IX Singapore Ailing City Scene Of Buddhist Peace Service
An RAAF officer describes Singapore as dilapidated yet busy with daily life on September 1. A Buddhist peace thanksgiving marked by a marquee service contrasted with a nearby stage show. Chinese costumes, ornate idol, and a reception group for Cairns aircrew featured among the vivid scene. Two Catalinas then carried prisoners north from Cairns.
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Singapore
T. Island
Florida hurricane damage tops 30 million in losses
Florida reports hurricane damage estimated at 30 million dollars with Richmond blimp base taking the heaviest blow. Three hangars, the largest single span wooden structures, collapsed in 120 mph winds as planes burned in the wreckage.
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New York
Associated Press
Miam
Richmond Blimp Base
Hong Kong Surrenders Japanese Forces
The formal surrender of Japanese forces in Hong Kong has been signed on September 16, marking the end of hostilities in the colony and signaling Allied occupation procedures begin. The ceremony confirms Japan's capitulation in the region.
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Hong Kong
Isolated hot water and steam systems costlier to operate
The report notes dispersed hot water and steam units raised operating costs. It reports partial waste drainage being carried in open drains, a serious health concern, and recommends replacement with an earthen drainage system. Names cited include Drat De Basie and Mr. K incomes.
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de Basie
Mr. K Incomes
Telephone Services Improvement Fromized
Mr Bradley returned from a tour in Mossman north of Cairns to assess expanding communications in the north. He praised the country climate and people and thanked GPO staff for quick work providing news communication channels to the armed forces in the north.
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Bradley
Mossman
Cairns
Bradiey
North
Queensland
GPO
War demobilisation medical training proposal in Australia
Sir Earle Page advocates immediate retraining for returning doctors to save lives and ease postwar medical gaps. He cites 4000 doctors in Australia with about 700 on active service and urges government and profession to fund post graduate study, overseas training avenues, and immediate junior doctor training schemes to rehabilitate the medical workforce.
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Canberra
Farle Page
Australia
Earle Page
Sir Earle Page
Traum
Canada
Hou Ls
New Zealand
Britain
America
Civilian Passengers to Sail from Cairns on Charon
The first civilian passenger ship since the peace treaty signings will depart Cairns this afternoon for Sydney. The Charon carries 122 RAAF personnel awaiting discharge and a mixed civilian passenger list with a cargo of sugar. The ship, previously wartime packed, is clean with intact cabins and lounges despite one dormitory being used for emergencies. Names listed include Mrs D T Mornehan, Yvonne Moynahan, M A Mackenzie, Mrs A W Stevens, M H Steck, Mrs W Sister, and B E K Sleter of Gordonvale.
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Civiliar
Cairns
Japes
Sydney
Toreoe Ince
RAAF
Sydor
Marthers
Fremantle
North-west
Yvonne Moynahan
MA. Mackenzie
A. W. Stevens
M. HL Steck
W. Sister
Bi E K. Sleter
Gordonvals
Sewytosr Gets Full Meat Biet
A garbled OCR note references Sewytosr receiving full meat but lacks clear details or context. The fragment mentions an entity labeled AAP ELAS and a partial line about an ant, but no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
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