Shipping: Tonnage On Coast Brisbane June 11
Shipping officials in Brisbane report record Australian tonnage failing to ease coastal trade strain. Townsville Chamber cites deteriorating tonnage shares and rising cargo backlogs, urging faster vessel redeployments and possible sugar crop movements to maintain services.
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Brisbane
Steamship Owners’ Trafic Committee
W. Firth
Townsville
McConons
Dallagh
Firth
Queensland
Gemic
British and Fortugese endure release of captives by Chinese
A dispatch reports Chinese Communists freed four Britons and two Portuguese women, held in gaol for three months after voyage disruptions near Hong Kong. The group, including W. J. C. Josling, had been captured during a dash from Bong Keng to Macau aboard the Hong Kong yacht Kern. They arrived in the Portuguese colony after crowded conditions and constant interrogation by Chinese authorities.
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Henry Clay
Revalued pound debate shapes Britain’s economic path
A discussion of whether Britain should revalue the pound or devalue amid inflation, export demand, and a strong balance of payments. Analysts differ on timing, warning that premature revaluation could spark higher prices, while devaluation supports exports but risks currency instability. The piece weighs impact on war mobilization, global prices, and American competition.
Swab of Daasrae Beats Gay Craft at Eagle Farm
June 11 Brisbane racing reports the Too Woomba mare Daasrae swabbed after a heavy defeat by Gay Craft in the Winter Handicap at EsGLE Farm. J J Lynch ordered the test amid betting turmoil as Dansrae, a previous Ipswich Cup winner, aimed at a short-priced favourite status but faded in the straight under Amby Atkins. Gay Craft led from barrier rise and held on by space, with Dolandry and Dark Warrior among notable challengers in the lengthy report.
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Cleward
J. J. Lynch
Toowoomba
Daasrae
Gay Craft
Esgle Farm
Wat
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Jengike
Atkins
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Rho Mage
Opus
Molandry
Dark Warrior
Daly
Venice
Krie
Major Government and Private Projects Dominate North Queensland
Brisbane June 11 Major government and private projects valued over £50,000,000 are advanced or under investigation for Central and North Queensland. The program includes bridges, irrigation works, dams, power schemes, and railway structures. Major sites include North Australian Cement works near Swari, Bunkinkin dam, Hookhampla power project 14 miles from Maryborough, and Mareeba irrigation efforts.
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Queensland
Burdekin
Teausntissaen
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Sluari
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Hookhampla
Abe Mlndie
Howard
Maryborough
Abrer Meorntis
Filaroy Bridge
Tobour
Mareeb
Walsh River
Mareeba
Tim Yulsh
Edo
Lacono
Mergin
Must Stimulate Co operative Relations
An early 20th century note stressing cooperative relations between employers and employees. It argues for democratic participation in production, urging managers and workers to align interests, mobilize labor, and serve the community through private industry to achieve social and economic aims.
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Betmern
Eengiloyer
Draclaane
Juan
Arden
Close Union Game in Brisbane Postponed
A fragmentary report from June notes a New South Wales Rugby match between rival sides with unclear scoring. The text lacks complete names and details, but mentions teams, a venue in Brisbane, and postgame remarks about updates and possible online status.
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Brisbane
New South Wales
Ariam
Normanby
To-Dar
Onlin
Frenchmen Upset Australia 26 15 In Rugby Test
In Sydney on June 11 France shocked Australia 26 to 15 in the first Rugby League test day. France dominated, winning scrums and penalties while Aubert kicked seven goals. Australia suffered through strong French pressure and defensive errors as the visitors clinched a historic victory.
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Sydney
France
Australia
Schubert
Priceless Relic Stolen from Museum During Break-In
Intruders shattered a museum display late at night, taking a valuable diamond and 206 other stones believed insured for about £30,000. Police arrived as officers reported no sign of the thieves, while the missing pieces included a Nyemon and Nile-related artifacts worth up to £2,000 in estimates.
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Grevninins
Dees Akler Jasvicky
Bat Loken
Sewli
Mery
Musee Suse
Tomato Grades Standards Describe Size and Color Checks
The text outlines tomato grade standards focusing on uniformity and paleness checks, with requirements for well-formed fruit free from defects such as sunburn and cracks. It mentions color, maturity, and packing criteria, referencing locations like Sunbury and Miniscantano and buyers at the Gle e.
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Ehean
Fred
Ealhace
Pues Sunbury
Ripe Senate
Fragmented OCR Note With Missing Details
A damaged OCR text fragment mentions scattered phrases and names but lacks coherent facts. The readable bits hint at a report or notice involving people and events, but essential context is missing, leaving no clear action, date, or location to summarize into a full news item.
Marshall Visits the Korean Front Amid Frontline Briefing
United States Defense Secretary General Marshall toured the Korean front, confirming plans on commitments, replacements, and rotations with UN personnel. He noted ongoing discussions with leaders about strategy, defenses, and expected troop moves as fighting intensified near Chorwon and Kumyang.
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United States
Defence
General Marshall
United Nations
Marshall
Latie Hight
Arma
Hybrid cattle in North
Fragmented overheard notes describe introduction of new cattle blood to British stock in North Queen Island and surrounding regions. The report mentions infusion of fresh blood into cool weather stock, with debate over impacts on vigor and adaptability. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Queenisland
Muettirionatsen
Ieee
Lib. Party Appeals in Murder Trial Ruling
The Liberal party prepares an appeal over a high court ruling on a murder trial. Justice Mayfield’s decision, reported in garbled text, centers on whether procedural errors affected the verdict and potential remedies. The party’s spokesman contends the ruling could shield officials from responsibility and limit redress, prompting plans to seek Full Court review.
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Misawe
Dilerat
Marty
Stude Csecultur
Derdsimi al Fie Eteetions
Kribainal
Juntice Maywield
Saletol Party
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Manefield
Che Ay
Eomorley
Ipturneel
Amy Bunner
Anise
Pioneer Politician Dies at 89 in Melbourne
Melbourne obituary notes the death of a veteran politician aged 89. The report mentions several Federal Parliament members dying recently and references the approaching opening of the 6th Parliament. It lists names tied to the era and cites lingering health and parliamentary continuity concerns.
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Melbourne
Wiliam Guy Wisex
Kentteday
Vale
Henry
Mouser
O'Meelay
Lurmerty
George Pearce
Manning
NSA
Mr. Hinge
Champion Wins Only One Race at Townsville carnival
A garbled report from the Austration track meet shows Champion My teagal winning a single race amid a chaotic program. Names and details are unclear, with references to Townsville, Maer, and several riders or teams.
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Teagal
Chay Tiethks
Tvandleap Serateh Rove
Nive
Wba Rui Wu
Af Townsville
Night Search For Stranded Man In Glastonbury Scrub
A large search party combed thick scrub near Glastonbury about 4 39 pm for a man missing since Sunday. Alfred Mar 1202 of Millora Avenue Ascot was among three youths in Gympit claimed to be involved. The missing person was found at 5 am uninjured but exhausted from exposure after spending the night in cold conditions awaiting rescue.
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Myung Teishane Mien
Glastonbury
Alfred Mar
Millora
Ascot
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Ward Rine
Duck Hia
Neil Lord
Gordon le
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W. J. Willams
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Cotta Do
Coling Durlan
Food minister warns on higher meat prices in Yorkshire
In Yorkshire the food minister Mr Wetb warned that higher costs would be charged for meat and Argentan products. He noted the impact of price rises and questioned how much beer had been taken in the process.
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Amorisey
Pitts
Wetb
Yorkshire
Argenta
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