Atherton Shire Electricity Charges After Reforms
Atherton Shire area gains lower electricity charges after Barron Falls Hydro Board takeover. The 1940s reform cut lighting and power rates, with domestic charges reduced, a public investment in extensions justified, and calls to develop local electrical manufacturing. The Electricity Commission proposes interconnection talks, while a voltage regulator is planned for the Gordonvale transmission line to stabilize supply.
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Barron Falls
Atherton
Athertom
Ptendar
Electricity Commission
Jouns Heang
Private Supplier Letter Reaches Mulgrave Shire Demand
A damaged notice reports a private supplier letter to Mrs B Saw of Wehams Beach. It notes orders to supply electricity to nine houses at Machem’s Beast, declares the installations unsafe, and mentions the War Organisation Industry. It also records a resignation and staff changes at the board with partial quotes and figures.
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B. Saw
Weham's
Machem
Shire of
Mulgrave
Brisbane Produce Market Report
Brisbane market notes three lots of lucerne chaff sold as pumpkins moved from July to September. Trade details are incomplete with entries peunctuated and unclear.
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Brisbane
Ambulance Brigade reach praised service across Queensland
Mr Victor Drury and Mr E R P Pike spoke at Cairns High School about the ambulance brigade’s long history in Queensland. They noted 52 years ago ambulance centres began in the north with Nye Step, and later spread to Mackay, Townsville, Cloncurry and Blackall. The brigade rose from 780 calls in its first year to 59 6235 office and 146 6M accident cases while travelling 1 578 173 motor miles, though some regions still lack local hospital, doctor or nurse within 100 miles.
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Cairns High School
Victor Drury
E. R. B Pike
Drury
Nye
Bees
Mackay
Winton
Cloncurry
Ise
Blackall
Siate
Queensland
Public support for ambulance services praised in war effort
Mr Drury cited the QATHB as receiving over £80,000 annually from public income, with no drop during the war. He credited the staff and long-serving superintendents who trained personnel and ran home nursing classes, saying their dedication sustained ambulance work despite appeals for Red Cross funds.
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Drury
Red Cross
QATHB
Cairns Centre Hosts St John Ambulance Speakers
Mr Drury thanked George Cominos for financial support to the Cairns centre and for supplying northern centres with the tiona Geographic Magnetic. He noted he has signed over 30 000 first aid and hygiene certificates since the war began and urged Cairns pupils to form first aid classes with staff assistance. Mr Beary praised progress at southern centres despite adverse conditions.
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Drury
Cairns
George Cominos
Northern
Beary
North Queensland
St. John Ambulance Association of London
Queensland
F. Cafferky
Pike
Northern Streams Linking Far North Water Power Schemes
At yesterday’s Barron Falls Hydro Electricity Board meeting Mr W A Collins said engineering experts must decide which rivers can be diverted to connect for water and power. The investigation committee, with W H Nimmo, A F Sharpe and H F Exebere, toured Cairns to gather data on future water and electricity needs. The maps and documents form the most important North Queensland electricity plan so far, with evidence from the engineer-manager P A W Anthony. The work reflects strong government, public works, and military input and offers hopeful prospects for the region.
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E. Pawsey
Barron Falls Hydro Electricity Board
Far
North
W. A. Collins
Colling
W. H
Queensland
Collina
P. A W. Anthony
North Queensland
Cairns Patriotic Fund Donations Report
A list of donations received for the Cairns Patriotic Fund shows amounts from Staff of Penneys Hes 3 Hi Mess and Fleadrick Pty Ltd plus staff totaling 16549 30 pounds to date. Expenditure dated £ 10 185 3 10 is recorded, contributing to the overall balance.
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Cairns
Penneys Hes 3 Hi
Fleadrick Pty. Ltd
Board Faces Difficulty Amid Concerns and Personnel Listed
The note lists President W A Collins and six others including R T McManus G D Gummow J P Tully W C Grits A McKenzie EK Gelling E Pawser Boldcroft RH Watson and deputy chef engineer Mr E van plus a clerk Mr a as part of the board during a period of concern and difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Collins
R. T. McManus
W. A. Maraesos
G. D. Gummow
J.P. Tully
W. C. Grits
A. McKenzie
EK. Gelling
E. Pawser
Boldcroft
RH. Watson
E.van
Memorial notices for fallen service members from Hanover and New Guinea
In memory of Pilot Officer Harry W. G. Cockrem killed over Hanover on September 27, IMJ, aged years, buried in a hero's grave abroad. inserted by his mother and father, alters and brothers. Also remembered is Tom Russell, who died of wounds received in action in New Guinea on September MM, inserted by his loving brother-in-law, sister-in-law and nieces.
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Harry W. G. Cockrem
Hanover
Germany
IMJ
Russell
Tom
Wood
New Guinga
Syd
Esinag
Eine
Edna
Bereavement notice from George family expresses thanks
The sisters and brothers of George express their sincere thanks for messages of sympathy, tributes, calls, and kindness after the loss. They acknowledge the support from friends and the community during their bereavement.
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George
Musbend
Gebove
Ane
In Memoriam Cedric Clive Drowned at Kuranda
Cedric Clive, beloved brother, died suddenly at Kuranda on September 30, 1343. His family laments the tragedy with the lines so brief and sorrowful. Inserted by his loving brother Bull Alf and sister-in-law Laabel.
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James
Cedric Clive
Kuranda
Bull Alf
Laabel
When Nations Co-operate in World War II
The Cairns Post reports on co operation between Australia New Zealand and the United States during World War II. It recalls the Tanaka Memorial and Japan's aggression pattern from Manchuria and French Indo China to the Pacific. It notes lend lease military aid and mutual support, highlighting food and supplies for American troops and shared war effort.
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Japan
China
Asia
India
South Seas
East Asia
Manchuria
Australia
New Zealand
Indo-China
Burma
Philippines
James M. Mead
New York
United States
South
South-west Pacific
United Kingdom
Australis
Unity of Australia New Zealand and United States in war effort
The passage extols the Allied lend lease role and joint effort among Australia New Zealand and the United States. It stresses the ten percent food supply supported by U S lend lease to the United Kingdom and the broader common enterprise. It highlights unity as the basis for postwar enduring relations and shared victory.
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United States
United Kingdom
U.S
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Ambulance Transfer After Incident in Cairns District Hospital
Dungtone a resident of Scott Street was taken to Cairns District Hospital after an early morning incident. Police and emergency services attended the scene with reports noting ambulance involvement and medical assessment.
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Dungtone
Scott Street
Cairns District Hospital
North Queensland Hydro Board Meeting Held
The Barron Falls Hydro Electricity Board president chaired a Martin event where all eligible directors planned to attend a forthcoming session on war projects for North Queensland.
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North
Queensland
Th Barron Falla Hydro Electricity Board
Martin
Board notes on W. A. Collins and Mr P Tully visit
At yesterday’s meeting of the Iarren Falls Hydro Electrics Board Mr W A Collins welcomed Mr P Tully and other members. Mr Tully expressed thanks to the president and board and said he was much improved and glad to resume his place on the board.
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Esters
Iarren Falls Hydro Electrics Board
W. A. Collins
P. Tully
Enoug
Tully
Journeying Pastoral Paths on the Bridle Track
Our Mossman correspondent recalls days when a bullock team roamed freely while modern travel relies on an imported jeep. Mr. W. McDowall and a local man traversed the bridle route from Mossman, a road long used by foot and horse where the traveller still leads his mount.
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Mantlera
W. McDowall
Mosaman
Mossman
Queensland Land Army Superintendent Visits Cairns Next Week
The Queensland State Superintendent of the Women's Land Army, Mrs B. Pender, will visit Cairns next week. She plans to meet with Land Army members in Cairns before returning to visit girls at Cape Tribulation and farms in the Paintree areas.
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Land Army
Winitworth
Queensland
Women's Land Army
Mra B. Pender
Cairns
Care Army Ee
Cape Tribulation
Paintree Ares
Labour Office Adds Extra Telephone Line
National Service Officer Mr R J Campbell announced the Labour Office now has two new numbers 2197 and 2198 replacing old 2037. He noted Cairns area needs for hospital nursing staff and domestic workers remain acute for the district.
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National Service Officer
R. J. Campbell
Campbell
Cairns
P.O.W Air Mail Service Ending For Prisoners
Red Cross announces air mail service to Far East prisoners of war will be cut to four weeks when letters stay in Allied or neutral territory. Final processing will shift to Japanese controlled camps. next of kin should note changes and continue using Red Cross channels.
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P.O.W
Red Cross
Far East
Aange Af Red Cross
Troughout Triumphs Narrow Victory in Local Meet
A brief local sports note records a tight margin victory by Troughout over a rival team, with W.A.A. finishing next and AW.AS edging AALLWS for third place. The report notes a good attendant of spectators and the overall close competition.
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W.A.A
Catalina raid sinks tanker and shells target in Pacific
Allied forces report a Catalina aircraft attack against Japanese shipping, sinking a 3000-ton tanker near Bendari and damaging a 3000-ton freighter. Bombs struck the stern and fuel lists, igniting a blaze as escorts attacked. Subsequent operations across the region included strikes on Halmahera airfields, Vogelkop, and other targets with multiple ships damaged or sunk and air activity continuing amid adverse weather.
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Catalina
Bendari
Philippines
Aroand
Omarion
Fland
Naor
Halmahera
Sidate
Angel
el Aide
RAAF
Vogelkop
General Headquarters
South-west Pacific
Atrol
Davao Gulf
Moluccas
Davoe
Nave
Galela
North Ace
Ceram
Boerce
Liang
Tong
Celebes
Kendsri
Menada
Hivouse
Timor
Banda Sen
Dutch New Guinea
Moemi
British New Guinea
Wewak
New Ireland
Kavieng
New Britain
Rabaul
Vulcan Crater
Bougainville
Buke
Kahill
Redlvnch Girl Hurt In Tricycle Fall
Jane Blakley seven of Redlvnch suffered a lacerated wound to the hip abrasions to chin and left bane after a tricycle fall yesterday evening. Ambulance gave first aid and advised further care.
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Tyieyds
Jane Blakley
Redlvnch
Diasigues Gains for 4CA Women’s Club Amid Vast Growth
The popular 4CA Women's Club, five years old, has recruited over 3000 members. Community organizers highlight rapid expansion and broad appeal across local groups and activities.
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Diasigues
4CA
Relaxation of Weather Restrictions in Canberra Area
The Minister for Aviation announces eased weather information rules for Canberra and Western Australia, permitting more detailed broadcasts on river heights floods frost and bush fire warnings while other weather reports remain restricted.
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Talafalia
Alp
A. A. Drakeford
Brisbane Notes on new parliament members and debate tone
The piece praises incoming Brisbane MPs Paterson Hilley Wanstall Enogeer and others as capable, with sharp debate skills and resolve to keep ministers on their toes. It laments past low standards in George Street and predicts the new members will elevate parliamentary discourse and accountability.
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Paris
Mesris
Paterson
Asa
Hilley
Wanstall
Toowong
Hare
F Enogeer
George Street
On Point Duty Among Traffic Policemen
A reader compares six traffic policemen on duty. One signals slowly causing delays. another spots far cars and wastes time. the third is skilled and friendly. the fourth is aggressive. the fifth is calm and clever, earning drivers’ thanks. the sixth appears cranky and punishes motorists with delays.
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Bey
Cara
BELPING THE DAIRYMEN TARGETED FOR CARBURETTOR LIMITS
A Brisbane-bound dairy farmer from the Lower Burnett area recounts a clash with federal policy as carburettor restrictions block his need for a replacement. He sought a permit and then a second appeal, both denied, prompting him to seek a secondhand unit while criticizing Minister Scully’s prioritization and urging action.
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Mrr. Scully
Brisbane
Burnett
Scully
Te Do It Research Note
A garbled line asks about doing research or a task and mentions Ketwale. The readable fragment hints at a directive or title but lacks clear action, date, or place. No concrete entities beyond a possible personal name.
Native Areas Civil Administration Training Recruits
The Minister for Territories announced a three member committee to select recruits for the Board of Civil Affairs in the Territories administration. Recruits will be trained for native administration in the Angas, eligible for later appointment to territorial civil service. The committee will be chaired by L Haylen and include Halligan and Dr Cunningham. The 15 week course includes patrol officer training.
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Territories
B. J. Ward
Bchod of Civil Affairs
Territories Administration
Angas
Canberra
Ward
L. Haylen
M.elr
Kmeast of External Territories
Halligan
Australian Council For Educational Research
Bunningham
Brisbanes War Brigade Parade Celebrates New Guinea Service
Brisbane observers witnessed the 29th march of Queensland’s 2/2 Anti-Tank Regt and Pioneer Battalion, including 47th 42nd and 15th battalions, as they returned from New Guinea. Brigadier General Monaghan praised their jungle prowess while General Northcott called the show morale-boosting. Veterans and decorated officers marched, with salutes outside the General Staff office and a touching display of wartime colours and history.
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Brisbane
Junge
Queensland
New Guinea
Queen Street
Northeatt
Melbourne
Goulburn
Ns.w
Libya
Syria
Monaghan
Salamaua
Francisco River
Kafrivan
Lae
Goodenough Island
Bismarck Sea
War Office
London
Lewis Knoll
A. Lewis
M.C
Geelong
Vic
Charley
Mie
Maryborough
R. J. Domin
Gympie
R. B. Cole
Clacstone
G. V. Stevenn
Gidstone
F. &. Deal
Gerd
Mvale
H. H. Leck
Redcliffe
D. Provan
MS. Whitlam
M. Carver
M. Troughten
Mareeba
42Nd
Salamsua
Queensland minister relieved from duties after postwar effort
Brisbane September 25 Premier Mr F A Cooper announced the relief of Mr Cochran from his duties as Deputy and head of Rationing in Devenstead. A 32 member Commonwealth Secondary Industries Committee will unable him to devote more time to the work of the State Electricity Commission of which he is chairman. Cooper said postwar development makes the electricity work more important and Cochran's association with the Secondary Commission would be of immense value to Queensland.
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Brisbane
F. A. Cooper
Cochran
Devenstead
Commonwealth Secondary Industries Committee
Stats Electricity Commission
Cooper
Secondary Commission
Queensland
Formation funds drive ends with empty hope for endowment
Fragmentary text notes a drive to raise funds and endowment for a group, but no body is described as participating or providing results. The passage hints at incomplete plans and ongoing fundraising efforts without concrete outcomes or named organizations.
Australia’s Role in War Across Pacific Front
In strong, period-voiced analysis, the speaker says Allied pressure in the Pacific rests on trained Australian forces, noting over 1,100,000 Australian Army hospital patients served since fighting began, while stressing Australia’s shift from defense to frontier offensives and the hidden support to sustain front-line troops across vast distances. He argues Australia has borne heavy burden and will rejoin offensives as needed, with American efforts increasingly taking the lead.
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Middle East
Middle
Aigs
New Guineas
New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Umz
South-west Pacific
Actua
Australia
No tax relief in state budget debate
The Budget debate features Mr. G Nicklin arguing taxpayers should receive no wartime relief while supporting long term goals. He supports unemployment and workers compensation schemes but criticizes the government’s reliance on public works and broader industry development. He contends the plan neglects primary and secondary industries and offers limited immediate relief.
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E. M. Hanlon
Mr. Nicklin
Nicklin
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Atherton Shire
Avea
Hydro Board
A. McKenei
Pawsey
Murchison
McManus
Johnstone Electricite
Tt Wan
Babinds Chamber of Commerce
Babinds
Wembers
Pordonvale
Bahinga
Department of War Organisation Industry
Reative
Tt War
Victoria
Department
Peeezer
A. E Bharmasj
Miriwrinni
Mra. K. M. Mtegates
Froduce Market
Frezident's Review
Fublic
Caliens Centre
Electrcity Commission
Northid
Collins
Cairns Patriotic Fund
Sais
The
Cairns Post
Bavy Catalina
Country
Weather Data
Traci
Western
Uryour
Belping the Dairyman
Tdocal Research
Civil Administration
CITT
Pacific
Opposition
Creiticiem
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