Drought Relief Plan Promises Aid To Firely Stricken
A public meeting at Booyal Hall discussed NSW drought relief measures and a proposed Queensland adoption. Resolutions urged state coverage for primary producers suffering from drought and fire losses, including early assistance, zero to seven year loan terms, and coordinated support by state and federal governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Coburn
New South Wales
Queensland
Booyal Hall
Arddiumaey
Neusland
Schell Slater
Am Yi
Pekuirse Industries
Bowen oil refinery plans in Australia touted by editors
A missive to the General Manager of Caltex Oil Company Sydney notes reports that several oil firms plan to erect refineries across Australian states to refinery imported crude. It cites a Courier-Mail editorial claiming Anglo-Underwriters surveyed Western Australia and Geelong Victoria is eyed for a new refinery, with Caltex considering Bowen. The writer offers further assistance and urges rapid consideration of Bowen for industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltex Ol Company
Sydney
Tate
Australia
Quarter-Mail
Anglotruian Company
Aalte
Agathlia
Kiel Company
Geelong
Victoria
Caltex
Tx Ptt
A. Coburn
Mda
Anstralia
Courier-Mail
Qatenstand
Extra Costs Include Imported Wire and Netting Requirements
Applicants who could meet after ford to meet the ext cost of imported wire and netting ordered through normal trade channels. 44 Martin Price, Sydney. Local committee recommendations required for restert ion of dwellings. No priority for bolting materials for wool sheds. Inquiries at nearest branch or write to bank head office Box 27 Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Nermal
Department of
Ondary Industrion
Martin Price
Rydney
Rint Bank
U.P
Hydney
Water use report notes heavy demand and supply controls
The Overseer reports high water use for the period with peaks and dips. A reservoir was continuously monitored and a curtailment measure remained in place. A memorandum was prepared directing state officials to ensure continued supply and efficiency at the Fort facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
Alo
Ach Murteuwen
State Coke Works
Am Wielpater
Perth couple completes voyage around Australia
Mr and Mrs Trevor Tuckfield from Perth arrived in Cooktown after a long voyage around Australia aboard their 60 foot auxiliary vessel. They visited nine coastal mission stations, paused in Broome for six months during the wet season, and faced shortages before reaching Cooktown. Mrs Tuckfield is described as a bright eyed little lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevor Tuckfield
Perth
Western Australia
Cooktown
Australia
TuckField
Broome
Browme
Darwin
Tal
Gulf of Marpentoria
Growers marooned by timber shortage and bridge delay
A rumor recounts nine farmers on the Lower Centre River stranded as flood season nears due to bridge delays and timber shortages. Government officials debate permits for Carter & Douglas to supply deck timber while forestry approvals linger, risking crop loss and isolated farms. Local council seeks district action and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davidson
Wingaratht
Inez
Dravidsous Travela Lnd
Tim
Messrs. Carter & Dough
Uw Simul
Proserpine
Morestry
Getober
Alivkoy
Livialus
Connell
Carter & Douglas
Csurter
Hs Department
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Carse
Gillett's Delicatessen
Windsor
Benson & Hedges Cigarettes
Albany & Gold Flake Cigarettes
B. J. Magee Pty. Ltd
Consult
E.W &V Hansen
Boat Builders
Houseshoh Bay
Bowen
René Heron
Pisa
N.S
Tultwlog
SSW
Dernett Dbelles
Umluater
MSW
Grixiers Association
Ranke
Nevessi
Nike
Wuen Af Arent
Spakeswilli
Vibe Anommitten World
Choechmaearen
James Whiger
MR. A. Coburn
Waroo
Mr. Thekfiell
West
Phoe
Thawte
Ple Heral Pereh Yaeht Chol
Wales
Bank OF New South
First Bank
IM Australia
Verpoon
Kaui Park
CVT
Oslo
Flowers Bros
Ordon Street, Bowen
Phon
Linmany
Cual
Chesty Bond
Corton
Bowen Evans & CO
The
House of Honest Values
Herbert Street
R. Miller &Co
George St. Bowen
Grand View Hotel
Hayter & Buckey
Ezecook
Plane
R. A. Bull Harbery Street, Bowen
Brazil
Qld
A. 1
Gordon
Edward Street
Brisbane
Bowen Independent
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