Greece under pressure as Russia seeks Balkan sway
The Cairns Post argues Russia aims to extend influence in the Balkans and Greece, tracing moves from Romania and Bulgaria to Albania and Yugoslavia. It cites Greek resistance in World War II, Allied supervision of postwar elections, and warns Moscow seeks to use Greece to bottle up the Adriatic, while British troops aid stability and Greek government pursues stern anti-Communist measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russia
Mediterranean
Rumania
Bulgaria
Montreux
Dardanelles
Jugoslavia
Albania
Greece
Australia
Adriatic
Ukraine
Secuity Council
Moscow
Balkan
Britain
Security Council
Control of Prices From Your Special Representative
Brisbane discussions with government and business leaders outline proposals to unwind price controls gradually. Mr M E McCarthy notes continued necessity for some economic restrictions, while decontrol may begin with vegetables and selective sectors as supply meets demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberea
Associatent
Chambers of Commerce
Brisbane
Jupe
Algo
Prieas Crmumniswener
M E McCarthy
cMeers
Canberra
Mee McCarthy
Neresse
Scoep
Exerice
Provision for Variety Is Sizes and Fashions in Cloth Trade
The Prices Commissioner notes a sharp rise in cloth prices due to higher production costs and stricter controls. He argues that extending freedom is not desirable now and highlights the need for tighter price stabilization with subsidy to cover unabsorbable costs, despite anomalies between importers and small traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incres Costa
Market Report From Roma Street Brisbane
Commercial Brisbane reports very poor offerings at Roma Street. One line of pumpkins valued at 134 was refused, a lot of cane chaff valued at 26 was declined, one lot of stock potatoes cleared at 56, and another lot passed in at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Roma Street
Stipendiary Magistrate Samuel Mossom Dies in Mundubbera
Brisbane September 20 Stipendiary Magistrate Samuel Cuthbert Mossom died today at Mundubbera after a career as clerk of petty sessions and appointments as Stipendiary Magistrate. He served at Charleville, In taff Bowen, Kingaroy, and Maryborough, where he had resided four months. He leaves a widow four daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Samuel Cuthbert Mossom
Mundubbera
Ipswich
Charleville
Inntafail Bowen
Kingaroy
Maryborough
Golden Casket Brishane Result Sep 20
Golden Casket No. 1066 drawn with first prize No. 30428 Went Little Nice care R Bing ham Box 12 GPO Sydney second No. 14073 GBL Jackson B Irwin D Lane M Morse care G Nolan Brisbane third No 95764 Friday The 13th Syndicate care Tony Xuerelt Kenworth fourth No 74855 Saving 20 Per Cent care Campbell Ethel street Bulimba Brisbane fifth No 17964 B H Springall E Ferguson de Travis G Cobban care G Nolan Brisbane street Ipswich
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brishane
Golden Casket
R. Bingham
Box
GPO
Sydney
Gbl
Jackson
B. Irwin
D. Lane
M. «Morse
G. Nolan
Brisbane
Syndicate
Tony Xuerelt
Kenworth
Care Campbell
Ethel-street
Bulimba
H. Springall
E. Ferguson
de Travis
G Cobban
Care G. Nolan
Brisbane-street
Ipswich
Shipping Movements at Fort Capat and Nearby Ports
Fort Capat River vessel movements show loading sugar on tonnage completion and planned loads of logs sawn timber and molasses for Melbourne. Nopman from Japan loaded logs sawn timber and sugar for Sydney. Empire Prospect from Brisbane arrived to discharge general cargo and sail to Townsville then Cairns for Sydney. Burwah from Townsville arrived at Cairns with general cargo and coal and will load mixed cargo including plywood. Taiping due Monday for water only en route Hong Kong to Sydney. Fiona en route Melbourne to Cairns due Monday to load 582 tons general cargo and return to Lucinda to load sugar and molasses for Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Capat
Melbourne
Nopman
Japan
Sydney
Empire Prospect
Brisbane
Townsville
Cairns
Taiping
Hong Kong
Lucinda
Government subsidy dilemma over trading profits
The speaker argues that subsidising trader B would breach price stabilisation aims and inflate profits already high. Paying government subsidies to a trader with elevated sets would create a larger anomaly, and bases against using public funds to swell those profits.
Remembrance Notices for James and May Hughes
A memorial entry recalls James, husband and father, and Leo Vivian with family notes, mentioning a death on September etc. The second notice honors May Hughes, tragically killed in Brisbane on September 2, with sign off by close friends Molly and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daar
James
Gedfoms
Mn Ehldren
Leo Vivian
Hughes
May Hughes
Brisbane
Molly
Amecided Prem Provides The Overseer Saws
The fragmentary note mentions an oversee role and tools but lacks clear context or names. It reads as an unfinished summary about a decision process and equipment handling without identifiable people, organizations, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
Cairns Band to Play in Anzac Park and Collect Funds
The Cairns Municipal Band under Mr H White will perform in Anzac Park Sunday night at 6 20. Selections include Lorelei two tone poem overture La Militaire and The Emperor with soloist Mr Jon. Proceeds go to The Collin Fund and public support is hoped for to establish a high order band in Cairns. Weather: variable thunderstorms southeast quarter then fine. northeasterly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
From Darling Downs to Cairns On The Tablelands
Time: they perform and left for me. The parties traveled from the Darling Downs to en pi armant on the Tablelands but arrangements failed and they returned to Cairns last weekend and camped at Abe Railway. They found work for the man at Babinda. His family left Cairns last Wednesday. City Thefts: about £50 worth of jewellery stolen from Court ney and Bradley in Spence street after the front door was forced between 5 pm Wednesday and 4 am Thursday. Police began inquiries. items included rings fountain pens cigarette holders cases and lighters. A second theft was reported yesterday: twenty five shillings taken from H. S. Williams Estate garage in Shields street with rear entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling Downs
Enpiarmant
Tablelands
Cairns
Abe Railway
Babinda
Courtney and Bradley
Spence-street
H. S. Williams
Shields-street
Hospital Site Vacated After Prolonged Demolition
The Jungara military hospital site has been vacated by army guards after months of gradual demolition. Only the mess hut remains of what was once a vast network of wards and quarters. Cement floors were laid in 1942 for a now unused American hospital foundation. The hospital closed earlier this year and patients moved to District Hospital ward 1 before the relocation of the military medical establishment from Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jungara Military Hospital
Army Ward
Cairns
Cairns Rotary raises funds for Bush Children’s Health Scheme
The Cairns Rotary Club has raised £150 for the Bush Children’s Health Scheme fund, says scheme director Mr John Devine. He praised Cairns Rotary as highly active and noted the club still seeks subscriptions beyond its £250 target while aiming to establish a home for bush children in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Children's Health
Rotary Club
Cairns
John Devine
Devine
Rotary
Seaman Evens Is Sentenced For Vagrancy In Cairns
Richard Evens a 25 year old deck hand from the River Norman berthed in Cairns from Japan was sentenced to one month in Townsville prison after pleading guilty to vagrancy. Constable O Sullivan observed him loitering at a house opposite the Masonic Club then entering a verandah and peering into two bedrooms. He claimed a blackout and intent to search for his belongings. Magistrate McKenns commended the constable for vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Evens
Norman
Cairns
Japan
Townsville
W CE McKenns
Evans
M. Elford
Cy Sullivan
Abbott-street
Masonic Club
O’sulligan
O'Sullivan
Ejectment Granted in Gordonvale Court Action
Mir W E McKenna granted an ejectment order in Gordonvale Parish Court. Herbert Klarwein, owner of premises on Riverstone Road, won after notices to quit served to John Rawlins. Rawlins offered tenancy if owner would not raise rent. he has a wife and children abroad and in Cairns. Court awarded costs and a warrant for possession to be enforced no earlier than seven days after May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
W. E. McKenna
Court of Petty Sessions
Herbert Klarwein
Gordonvale
John Rawlins
Ruiverstone Road
Rawlins
Klarwein
Gardenvale
Cairns
Canberra Labour faces key seats in looming federal vote
The piece surveys 19 contested seats across New South Wales and Victoria, listing candidates such as J. P. Burke and A. D. Fraser alongside towns like Eden Monaro and Wannon. It notes Labour risks a depleted majority and cites Chifley’s campaign as heightening speculation. Industrial shifts and referendums are framed as influencing electors toward Labour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Northern Territory
de Ender
Calare
J. P. Breen
Eden Monaro
A. D. Fraser
Hume
A. N. Fuller
Martin
F. M. Daly
Paras
Earlen
Reid
J. T. Langtry
Robertson
F. Williams
Iharat
R. T. Pellard
Wannon
D McLeod
Brisbane
G. Lawson
Lilley Ki Smith
Forrest
N. Lanmen
Perth
J. P. Burke
Swan
A. Mountjoy
Hass
H. C. Barnard
Denken
Gaha
Chifley
Labour
Queen-street
Royal Navy deserter remanded to custody after escort arrives
In a Police Court hearing Sub-Inspector M Elford stated that Preston the deserter from the Royal Navy Marine had been remanded until today as his escort arrived to take custody. The proceedings occurred before the Magistrate in the presence of the ALN Sailer and McKenna 3M. before the 122 docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALN
Sailer
Antes
Tefore
McKenna
Royal Navy Marine
M. Elford
Preston
Beach Patrol Plans For Weekend Surf Safety
The Cairns Surf Live Saving Club announces weekend patrols due to high tides and good swimming conditions. Reel teams will be at Machan's/Busch and Trinity Beach tomorrow, with a dark patrol at Yorker's Knob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Surf Live Saving Club
Machan’s Busch
Trinity Beach
Yorker's Knob
Fraser Seaman Denied Bail Over Suspected Stolen Cigarette Holder
Thomas Fraser a 24 year old seaman appeared in Cairns Police Court charged with possessing a cigarette holder suspected stolen. He was remanded until Friday September 27. Sub Inspector Elford said another charge could be pending and requested to withhold bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Possessan Co
Thomas Fraser
W. E. McKenne
Cairns
M. Elford
Fraser
Greens supply steady despite drought in Cairns region
Cairns marketers report greens from Mareeba-Dimbulah area remain plentiful with cabbage tomatoes and cucumbers in good supply. Beans and peas are declining while the fresh fruit market faces banana shortages and Tasmanian apple stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
The
of Direction of Fruit and Vegetable Marketing
H. Armstrong
Tregson
Ae — Irvine
Armstra
Lylo
Postal Inspector Seeks Erie Postmaster Position
A postal inspector has announced a job opening for the postmaster at Erie. The Progress Association made a request to the Post Office head regarding the appointment, with efforts described as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 2
Erie
the Progress Association Oe
AEU Wages Demand Case In Arbitration Court
Papers before Judge O Mara in the Arbitration Court discuss the overtime ban by AEU members amid industrial regulations. The dispute centers on tanker operations by Shell Australia Ltd and Vacuum Oil Co as part of the wage alteration demand and alleged conspiracy under National Security Regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Company of Australis Ltd
Vacuum Oil Company
Japanese trial chief recalls Tokyo war crimes era
Major D M Campbell former Chief Prosecutor for the War Crimes Commission in Tokyo arrived in Cairns after finishing his term. He spoke on Japan’s postwar conditions, labour, and rebuilding, noting few incidents under Allied occupation and the Sumitomo trial as a landmark case with long, fair proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Campbell
Brisbane
Cairns
War Crimes Commission
Tokio
Japan
Europe
Campbell
Yokohama
America
Bumitomo Company
F.O.W
Sen
International Military Commission
Sumitomo
Court Asked To Make Order On Overtime By Union
Court asked to compel Sydney union members to work overtime on tanker discharge and bunkering. Judge O Mara noted the union had resolved not to work overtime without higher wages. Judge O Meara said certain workers may be affected but refused to base on national security act, granting permission to reconsider the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mara
Sydney
Unlon
Craos
Malanda Show Cattle and Horses Impress Judges
Malanda September shows feature cattle and horse classes with strong entries. Judge Mr. Mally Sullivan praised cattle quality amid feed scarcity while Mr. Atherton noted high horse standards, highlighting Perupsula Cape York and Amiration. Poultry and swine displays drew praise. an accident occurred but caused no serious harm. Overall, prize winners included Glenmore Silver Mine, Merravale Gentle man, Posey, Sunnyview Spearvale, and Jersey accolades with notable bloodstock and farm horse awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mally Sullivan
Perupsula
Cape York
Larrekin
BlancheTuee
Prat
R. Steckman
Merphy
Mareeba
A.L
P. J. Donaghy
Glenmore Silver Mine
W. Soley
Merravale
A&ls
W. Saley
Long Merravale
Posey
P. J. B Donaghy
J. Evans
Sunnyview Spearvale
J. Donaghy
Wan Sons
J. Sigley
P. J. Neal
H. Sigley
W. A. White
Archbishop Stepinac Indicted Amid Trials Begun
Arch Bishop Stepinac faces indictment on crimes against the people with a new trial scheduled for September 29. The case, tied to alleged Croatier offenses, was adjourned from September 18 to allow charges to be investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Stepinac
Silk parachutes at Sydney sale raise wartime fashion hopes
Hundreds of women, many dressmakers and milliners, gathered at the Disposals Commission mile in Sydney on September 20 to bid on 1000 silk parachutes. They aimed to convert the fabric into underwear and blouses, with prices from £6 to £15 per item, sold individually or in lots of three to twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Disposals Commission
Indonesian Internees Evacuation Plans Reported
September 19 Batavia Indonesian Republicans agree to resume evacuation of internees within days. Reuters reports Indonesian officers accompany trains moving internees from Bekassi, with trains diverting before reaching Batavia, instead of proceeding to Batavia as originally demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
A.A.P
Reuter
Bekassi
Japanese Witness Tokio Notice in Russian Prosecution Case
A report from Tokio on September 19 states Russian prosecutors have notified American authorities about Lieutenant- in connection with an ongoing case. The brief item cites diplomatic channels and ongoing judicial cooperation between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
War gratuities delay hits World War I veterans in Melbourne
Soldiers who did not receive gratuities must apply through the Army. Wartime discharges in 1943 and 1944 left many ex servicemen from the second world war still without gratuity, while authorities handled up to a thousand applications daily amid a depleted staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Union Dues Case Goes Before Innis Court
Sept 18 in Innis of Petty senate a case arose over unpaid union dues. E J Jackson testified about amounts owed while a party claimed payment was refused on principle. Evidence showed the debt, but the defendant balked at settlement, stating the union would not be fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfail
Innis
Petty Senate
E. J. Jackson
Union van Rot
Edge Hill Theatre Approved by Commission
Brisbane reports the Picture Theatres and Film Commission granting first decisions for additional picture rights in several districts. Approvals list Edge Hill Cairns Blairmore Rakotunga along with Dawson F Marend Jambi Callide Valley Mundubie Summit and Stanthorpe amid a wave of new cinema authorisations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge Hill Theatre
Commission
Brisbane
The
Picture Theatres and Film Commission
Re Hall
Cairna
Blair
Board to investigate details of itinerary in Queensland
The board will arrive in Cairns at 12.4 pm October 1 and interview tourist development representatives the following night. They plan visits to Fitzroy Island and Quad Bay and depart Cairns October 7. Terms of reference include minimum land requirements for tourist resources, selecting localities for facilities, development of Laraington Park and Warrier Reef, and private enterprise tenure options for Barrier Reef tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cooktown
Laraington Park
Warrier Reef Islands
Queensland
The
Barrier Reef
Australia
Queensland shipbuilding industry shows new 6084-iron ships
The Elver Neeman, direct from Kure Japan, berthed at Cairns after a typhoon voyage with a crew citing sturdy handling and a loss of seven sheep from one hundred on board. Captain Patterson praised the ship as modern and robust, while plans note Cairns loading 9800 tons of sugar for Sydney on the return leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Elver Neeman
Kure
Japan
Patterson
River Norman
Deakin
Connor
Hiroshima
Cairns
Sydney
Monk
Legal diary extracts mix wills and bankruptcy notes
The entry discusses a will condition on an annuity, likely ignoreable with trustees and court input, and contrasts it with re reincarnation jokes. It moves to a sale dispute where a destroyed truck voids a contract, then to Meynell’s bankruptcy risk from gambling and possible use of the Bankruptcy Act. It ends with a weed dispute and neighbor liability question.
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Arsine
Cairns Post
Poland
M. Molotova
Collin
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Downs
Carpentaria
Peninsula
North Coast
Housin
Fate OF Eden
Monaro
Eden- Monaro
Baddeley
Eden-Monaro
Genlal
Bic
A.E.U
D. M. Campbell v. J
Boon Te Corupecea
Regarred Seriously
O'Meara
Malanda
Rao Teadrh Rela
Dairy Stock Awards
F. le Hong
W. Fredericks
P. Quinn
F. Sears
H. Lighkey
E Tanner
Wessex
F. Small
Small
Wessex Poultry
Austraime M
Darwin
Wick
Ant
Patchen
Taren
Baer Onaibar
Merynall
Sebastian
Meynell
Marchmain
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