Florrie Foresees Bombs in a War Worried Letter
A long, disjointed wartime letter from Florrie describes fear of atomic bombs and Mosow via radio broadcasts. Emily fears Russia and fainted at a sunny bread misread as a bomb. Local dinner talk at Britain’s political future panel features a Whist Club chairman nearly lynched amid Conservative Socialist debates.
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Petce
Emily
Fred
Home Guard
Ironmonger
Althoush
Betty
Russia
I Florrie Cyne
Ang Tel
Britain
Socialist Party
Playground Plans Association Efforts in Brisbane
The secretary of the Combined Progress Association discussed how playgrounds would be funded and maintained. A deputation from welfare societies sought sites and support from the Minister for Lancs, leading to land trusteeship by Brisbane City Council, grounds prepared with fixed equipment, and the association supplying movable gear and libraries. Upkeep relies on voluntary contributions and grants, with a yearly City Council allowance of £500 and new subsidies up to £100 for special projects.
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Cxirat
Aimayti
Cairnead
Iedie Wan
Wevodel
Brisbane
Sydney
Dairy Industry Profit at Hamilton
Queensland Butter Board annual report for year to June 90 shows farmers received 21,535.1 in Queensland, with notes on wartime shortages and shift to civilian marketing. The board reports improved butter concentrate production, plant upgrades, and quality control efforts at Hamilton lab.
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Queensland Butter Board
Hamilton
Queensland
Raporta
Philippines
Department of
ABE Culture and
Reqalia
Queensand
trehoKeoMeers
Department of Agriculture
Meecs
Lee
Byron Bay
DAL Yeas Credite
Howe
Swedish farmers buy British cattle to improve herds
A Swedish delegation recently completed a visit to Britain and ordered cattle worth around £50,000 for breeding purposes. The shipment from Aberdeen included Shorthorns and Galloways, with aim to enhance dairy stock and beef herds. Other nations also seek British live stock as they rebuild herds, while a New South Wales government study group plans a stud stock buying tour to the UK. Sheep from Hampshire Downs were sent to Prague to support Czech breeders.
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Britain
Aberdeen
Piberdsea
Galloway
New South Wales
Sydney
United Kingdom
Hampshire Downs
Waa
Csi Hinsley
Bresdert
Prague
Innisfail School Trench E lomination Request
September notice from the Ladies' Committee of the Innisfail State Rural School asks the John Howe Shire Council to supply a pulldoser to fill slit trenches on school grounds. The Local Authority has referred the matter to Shire Engineer Mr W S Bettridge for action when machinery is available.
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Thnisfail
Innisfail State
John Howe
Strepsthete
W. S. Bettridge
Britadt's Farm Research Grants and Dairy Board Work
Britadts Farm Research receives £700,000 annually in grants. The Dairy Board, set up in 1933, sells to Britain's Ministry of Food and conducts tasks from national milk schemes to cattle records, artificial insemination, and advisory services. Planned visits include Cambridge, Reading, and agricultural stations as part of dairy research expansion.
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Milk Marketing Boards
Thames Ditton
Surrey
Ita
Britain
Ministry of Food
Te Board
School of Agriculture
Cambridge
Kavariotn
Reading
Colwsey Agricultural Bahoot Veraty
Schenfeld
Ube National Institute For Research
Stitute
Haz
Bureau of Dairy Science
Brillatt
Commonwealth and Empire
Trooping Nearly Over for Royal Navy Carriers
British aircraft carriers have sailed one million miles since VE Day, performing troop and personnel transport duties. They moved thousands of service members across the Far East to the United Kingdom, evacuated civilians, and hosted shuttle runs between regions. Ships Victorious Formidable Indomitable carried Australian brides and hosted dormitories cafeterias libraries and cinemas aboard, with ships operating four daily shows.
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Suez Canal
Far East
United Kingdom
Prac
Navy
Formidable
Australis
Anor
Victorious
Scotland Yard Men Arrive in Perth to Probe Fraud
Detective Inspector W. Dawa and Detective Sergeant W. Mills of Scotland Yard arrived in Stirling Castle to continue investigations into an alleged fraud in Britain. They expect to work for about a month and may visit another state besides West Australia, promising close cooperation with Australian police.
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Perth
W. Dawa
W. Mills
Yard
Stirling Castle
Britain
West Australia
Guard Posts Sought on Boogan Road In Innisfail
The Johnstone Shire Council received a letter from the Progress Association complaining about missing guard posts on the Boogan roads from the station to Maresby and toward Mourilvas. It requests erection of signposts noting the school and asks the council to have the matter reviewed by the engineer.
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Innisfail
Johnstone Shire
In Progress Association
Boogan
Maresby
Mourilvas
Schol
Laptena
Jeter
Darwin Prison Row Reveals Local Aborigines Abuse and Inquiry
In Darwin a prison disturbance leads to a government inquiry after reports of aboriginal inmates being taunted and given improper food and drink. A native man dies during an escape attempt while guards face threats from islanders, and a publican’s alleged leniency toward prisoners prompts official scrutiny. The incident prompts defense of warders and a broader probe into prison management and discipline.
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Cairne Port
Darwin
Attecks
Aso
Thurs Sishe
Chaning
Tucker
Fred C. Hodel
Wharf Labour Shortage Cited by Returned Waterside Worker
A Cairns Post letter from a returned waterside worker argues that army demobilisation did not ease waterfront labour shortages. He notes repeated failed job attempts and criticizes employers for not making good use of available labor, highlighting ongoing troubles on the Cairns waterfront.
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Raitor
Cairns Post
Cairns
New Defence Minister Sought In Attlee Cabinet Shuffle
London reports that Prime Minister Attlee plans to separate Defence from the prime minister's duties. Mr A W Alexander is asked to assume the defence duties while retaining chairmanship of the Defence Committee as Mr Attlee focuses on domestic and foreign affairs.
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London
Ember 2
APY
C OR Attler
Defence
Khersph
Attlee
A .W. Alexander
Defence Committee
Drought-Stricken Innisfail Seeks Water as Bird Shot
A drought torments Innisfail causing streams to vanish and forces wildlife into open country. State Health official J. M. Kennedy notes a native bird found near the district roads, later discovered shot after wandering into scrub, highlighting harsh conditions and survival struggles.
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Innisfail
Ember
Aviving
J.M Kennedy
State Health & Spector
Syentrees
Ee Tod Bobinds
U S Ambassador Arrives in Australia Sydney
The first U S ambassador to Australia Mr Robert Butler arrived in Sydney by plane with his family. He will present credentials to the Governor General tomorrow.
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Sydney
Australis
Robert Butler
Butl
Water Demand Strains Innisrail Supply Amid Drought
The town relies on the Johnstone north branch for water. Demand has risen, prompting the council to enforce by laws and inspectors to curb waste. Last month used gallons, with August totaling 216000 more than July. Affected pumps operated near full capacity as supply strains persisted.
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Innisrail
Iunistall
North
Johnstone Wer
Ing
Johnstone
Birisbane
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