Opposition party seeks withdrawal amid council dispute
Fragmented report shows the opposition party attempting to withdraw from a contentious council meeting. Names and places are garbled but indicate a political clash and pressure over proceedings.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1943
Page
4
Untitled fragment from Cairns Post with garbled notes
A torn Sydney era clipping shows a jumble of words and names about a Canberre resale, tenement, and travel details. The text includes scattered mentions of Skeece Coleres Har lane and a dog, with no clear event, date, or coherent narrative to identify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Cairne
Local sports recap fragment hints at games and players
Fragmentary OCR notes reference AV and Mawensie Tefumed in a sports context. Mentions 1/3 shares, challenge timing at 12, and acid start at st 05 as scattered details. Names and places are garbled with partial phrases unclear in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawensie
Developing Colonial Partnership Policy and Welfare Plans
The article outlines a shift toward trusteeship and partnership in administering British colonies, tracing the evolution of the dual mandate and colonial development. It notes wartime social welfare spending, long-term plans for economic and social development, and Prime Ministerial statements emphasizing practical progress and reconstruction within the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloniay
Britain
Lord Liarne
Enlonies
Malaya
Ures
Muniestay
Kurhee
West Africa
West Indies
Phil Hinga
Alemand
Sali Tit Vader
British Empire
Mr Chorehill
Shipping Space Debate with Cairns Chamber to Premier
Cairns Chamber of Commerce representative L Barnes MILA urged the Premier to secure shipping space in southern ports for essential commodities to meet population needs in Queensland. Cowper said every effort is being made to obtain local space and improve sea transport north of Brisbane. The Prime Minister noted ongoing discussions with the Shipping Board and officials to clear bottlenecks and ensure rail and sea links support timely movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Minicior
Fagard
Brisbane
Alles Sas
Vicant Eet
Arte Garston
Senators Brown and Courtice Take Senate Roles
The article notes the elevation of Senators Brown and Courtice to senior Senate positions following the late President Cunningham’s death. It covers reactions in the Senate, mentions Keane of Victoria, and reports on the broader political context, including party support and anticipated battles with opposition. It also includes local notes about cane growers, donations, and a cane knife incident requiring ambulance aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Ogee
Geren Brown
Seos
Ceranee Carpant Co Res
Fed Slane
PolAballari
Yeext
Courtice
Dees Cunningham
Aue
Welle
Brown
Keane
Victoria
Abe Partons
Eaems
Palerptsh
Sonar
Benate
Bors
Chestertivid
Derby
Inglane
Grama
Ipacrn
Erie Newt Bundsbeye
Juan Ter Sena
Crowe
Mare
Mua Jones
Gumimmow
Lake-etree
Anihary
Conference Aims Unity in Election Arrangements
The Toowoombe meeting discussed arrangements for the elections with members of the County Party and the Australian Party. Emphasis was on unity and proper representation, with a tentative plan to reconvene to finalize the CRO formation and seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoombe
Serve
Pary
Australie Party
Talline
CRO
Found Employment for Discharged Service Members in Canberra
In Canberra on September 28 the Government announced in the House of Representatives that over 7000 discharged service members have found employment, bringing the total paid to sustain and support those discharged to about 30,000. The issue affects former owners of various businesses now needing new occupations as they adapt post discharge.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Frost
Mr. White
Law Lewes
Barron Riewy
Bature
Caine
Cairne
Mareean Valley Siege Report and Pacific Air Campaign
Fragmented war dispatch describes Mareean Valley defense pressure against Japanese positions near Fmurhhater and Kaia. It notes Allied air raids from Bat and Dague in the Wewak area, Liberators with Lightning escort pounding runways, and heavy bomber activity. Several Japanese fighters engaged. Allies claim losses and successes in air operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fmurhhater
Marsan Valley
Kaia
Yale
Iupavete Ar
Bat
Dague i
Wewak
Agai
Coal consumption exceeds production in wartime note
Canberra reports another conference of industry and government representatives aiming to boost coal output amid enemy disruptions. Rations and reconnaissance actions are described, with Allied air and naval activity around New Britain and areas near Wewak and Madang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Curtim
Cal Industry
Tate
Hanus Bey Attacn
Wewak
Madangathe
Meee Ee Beasley
BE Holting Mu
Stotes
Kavierg
New Britain
Arid
Cape Fas
Garove
Guinea
Bemus
Amd
Botan
Ptmchbaie
Gut Aroud
Cara Dresure
Markham
Greumo
Eve
Thane
Cairns News Briefs and Local Council Notes
Various Cairns items including ministerial visits to Cairns for a civic reception on October 11, and a proposed Cairns West name for the Bangalow post. The Premier discussed public works and relocation of homes, plus praise for the Barra Pumps board. A court report covers a wine sale conviction, while river levels and power plant operations affect Cairns generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick Te Cairn
Ald WA Gillin
Evervest
FA Cosger
Ceirne
J Comrie
TG Hope
BW Lone Iland
Couneil
Supplies of Wood and Electricity Board Tender Details
A local council meeting discussed supplying six or more boards and ice for the Beech timber mill. Tenders were invited for wood supply with delivery within a year, including carting costs. Officials noted space constraints and the need to secure wood reserves, referencing firewood parcels and electricity implications for the mill. The deputy chief engineer and chairman urged bids reflecting transport distance and costs, with several local leaders present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tevem Savings
Rundy
Mersentine
Yenter
Dkae
Eputy
Ae” Baca
Behalder
W. Grifin
Opitin
Taraibe
Wales
Paweer
Eine Command Tea Hom
Minera
Tully
Temeer
Beiter Outlook on Material Supply and Quality Decline
Canberra reports a wage near parity and a shift in output amid material shortages. Officials note rationing aims and consumer cloth imports while Australian industry seeks fresh fabric and stricter controls as Federation bodies coordinate shortages and price signals.
Sugar Award Wage Details From Estate Case
A fragmentary report references the Sugar Award terms and a district inquiry into a gang paid at a rate of 1 0/- per day. It notes two workers logging hours on June 22 and 28, with total hours varying and adherence to clause 20 sub-clause 18. The magistrate party determined payouts were due under the award rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata
Tuxtod
Magingate
Malvern Garage Owner Charged in Buried Murder Case
A coroner’s inquest revealed that St Zan Malvern, a garage proprietor, and others faced charges in a murder case linked to a hidden body under a bed. The jury foundBienssurt enawy and Carpenter aided by Mate von as key individuals in the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melsourye
Hencnutt
Zan Malvern
Murdey
Dougter
Pris Mattoon
Sehool
Tie Cornus
Bienssurtenawy
Validouay
Ana
Mate von
Army Casualties Report From Brisbane Area
Confused wartime notices list dead and captured soldiers including Lieut and Lance ranks. Names tied to Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands are mentioned with reports of prisoners of war and missing personnel following air or ground incidents overseas.
Queensland housing problems spark cross state action
September 28 report from Brisbane notes Queensland housing issues prompt government action. Premier cooperates with New South Wales and South Australia to advance housing accommodation work. Commonwealth and state authorities discuss funding and public works integration and cooperation to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
Fal Cooper
New South Wales
South Australia
Win Akers
Ure
Priblic
Italian Prisoners and Rebel Movements Highlighted
Fragmented OCR text describes Italian prisoners and statements about captors, travel, and alleged prison conditions. Mentions Italian army, Avuetemllan A1gry, and individuals such as Wirt Abbott, with unclear context and numerous garbled phrases.
Opening of the Seventeenth Parliament in Canberra
Report from Canberra notes a restrained ceremony as the Seventeenth Parliament opened amid a subdued mood. Spectators in the galleries wore formal attire and foreign diplomats and spouses attended, while discussions of ongoing wartime costs and future burdens colored expectations for the new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Srl
Vtech
Splendid Record Beaungotee 2Q0 Adeok
Fragmented OCR text shows misread names and numbers with unclear events. The readable portions reference a race or performance, mentions Mr A B Wraisterd and Jeremy, and references authorities Benedektors and northern region arts, but specifics are obscured. The item reads like a brief sports or record note with insufficient clear facts.
Women enter Parliament in first time in Commonwealth history
The article notes two women win seats in elections, Dorothy Tanney of West Audraws and Enid Lyons of Temmania, marking a historic entry for women in Parliament. It discusses reactions in the Senate and House, remarks on maiden speeches, and calls for reform to elevate the Senate’s standing alongside the House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas
Sayy
Providence
Dorothy ‘Tanpney
West m
Enid Lyons
Temmania
Tormer Alta
Senate
Meluner
Howe
Araves
Bath
Noles
Alni
Tangner
Mie Gee
Fwiet Sen
Sloe Tarumey
Taneney
Brown Alinom Torgat
Alpera
World War II Allied Command Structure Referenced
The document discusses Allied leadership in the Pacific, noting Roosevelt as Commander-in-Chief, Mountbatten as Admiral and broader British and Australian roles. It mentions government approval, South-west Pacific operations, and high level coordination across Allied forces under joint command and co operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina Rey
Pete See
Cniele
Suttor
Prain
Roosevelt
Bence
Patitie
Simmel
Mountbatten
West Pacific
Waste of Funds Vegetable Campaign in Brisbane Parliament
Disjointed report in Brisbane discusses public funds waste over a vegetable campaign. Quotes critique of bureaucrats and the Bulcock era director general, with farmers suffering from mismanagement and dumped produce at Rome Street markets. Government control blamed for poor farm distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Preity
Bulcock
Roma
Mir Wald
Mr. Maher
Sugar Mills Prices and Deterioration Report
Fragmentary report from sugar mills notes price changes and deterioration figures. Mentions dates around February 24 183, August 2, and values near 18/120 and 10/1 in a 19th century cost context. Reads as arrear estimates with limited clarity on locations or entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briebane
Womgar
Asim
Cheirman of Committees Faces Opposition in United Front Race
Fragmented text shows Cheirman of Committees and party dynamics in a controversial pre-sessional period. It notes a joint action miscommunication and an aging parliamentary leader amid opposition shifts, with references to a CAP leadership and a Commonwealth era figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Couney Barty
Actian
Tmnt
Mr. Pacder
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