Premier Gives His Reply Immediate On Toll Removal
A Queensland deputation from the Royal Automobile Club urged Premier Forgan Smith to abolish the Logan toll, arguing drivers face a major tax while roads and development rely on motorists. The Premier signaled the toll could be reconsidered in next year’s Budget after hearing the RACQ case.
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Extension Was Never Considered on the Pacific Highway
A Queensland deputation from the Royal Automobile Club pressed for an extension of the Wall on the Pacific Highway. Mr Godfrey Moran relayed that the Moore Government never considered extending the road. Councils sought extra funds, but the Cabinet never revisited the proposal and no formal action followed.
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Godfrey Moran
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Thorby Seen Likely to Keep Works and Civil Aviation Portfolio
Melbourne report says Prime Minister Lyons believes Minister for Works and Civil Aviation Mr. Thorby may resume duties soon after illness. Colleagues anticipate possible early resignation as malaria and health issues prompted hospital stays and a return to work discussions. Debate centers on government stability and budget provisions affecting the Pacific Highway toll and departmental arrangements.
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Melbourne
Lyons
Thorby
Heat Wave Sweeps Southern Cities Across Region
Readable fragments describe a persistent heat wave in southern cities with high humidity and temperatures near record levels. The text notes consecutive days of extreme heat, limited relief at night, and a shift in weather bringing some relief as winds change.
Mayne workshop outlines council spending plan
The city council began a meeting outlining a 25 000 pound workshop project and related building expenses aimed at modernization. Officials discussed budget items, timelines, and approvals while addressing oversight of the projected costs.
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Mayne
Permanent Tomb For King George V
The king’s body will be moved from St. George’s Chapel Windsor to a sarcophagus in the nave. Sir Edwin Lutyens planned the tomb with Sir William Reid Dick creating the recumbent figure for the permanent royal tomb.
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George V
St. George's Chapel
Windsor
Sir Edwin Lutyens
William Reid Dick
Ithaca Decision Reasons and Election Highlights
The report outlines a judicial decision and related election results. Justice Hartive dissented from the ruling while Mr G Webb, leader of the Pro Vitany Labour Party, won both seats in Melbourne. The Quinlan case and references to the last State election are noted on pages 9 and 4 respectively.
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Wace Ort
Justine Hartive
Big Ten
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Hhe Provitany Labour Party
Thare
Melbourne
Quinlan Case
Lower Retiring Age For Army
Melbourne reports on a royal commission style redaction discussing the Inspector-General of Australian Military Forces Lieutenant-General Squires findings. A broad pension reform is linked to lowering the army retirement age, with cabinet debate and potential exemptions for senior officers amid diverging ministerial views.
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Lawate
Squires
Minisken
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Japan siege of Hainan alarms trade routes and fleets
London reports say dispatches to the Foreign Office show Japan may establish a naval base on Hainan Island after occupying Isinan. If so it could threaten routes from Singapore to the Far East, prompting British and Australian protests and calls for action as Japan reportedly seizes ports and tests defenses.
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Maina
Lenaws
Jose
Tne Prench
Four Players Picked for Davis Cup Team Australia
Davis Cup selection for 1880 lists Bromwich from NSW and Quint from SA with Crawford from NSW and Hopman as captain and manager. Plans discussed include possible reserves and management, amid broader tennis circles and international military and political tensions influencing sports events.
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Lawn Tranix Association of
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Australia
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Second driver dead in Bundamba crash aftermath
A fatal Bundamba train crash leaves a second driver dead and a third seriously injured. The passenger train’s crew, including Peter Ambrose Skehey, faced critical injuries as the disaster disrupted service. the incident also claimed a wife and a family of four. Details remain unclear.
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Ara Mie
Udon
Palanaer
Ske
Inquiry Board Mulls Railways Accident Representation
The Australian Railways Union pressed for employee representatives on the departmental board of inquiry into an accident. The inquiry panel will decide if employers’ representatives may attend, with a decision due soon. The board under the Railway Act will review the roles of officers and employer representatives in the investigation.
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Australian Railways Union
Whitett
Mansport
Miso
Marlon
Parimental
Pohathy
le Marte
Dveldn
Port
Sugar Crop Sets New Production Record in Queensland
The Austin Journal reports sugar production reaching 776,000 tons in Queensland for the season, surpassing prior highs. Favorable weather with dry periods aided growth in southern districts, though some fields were left to stand over from the previous season.
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Austin Agar Journal
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Abe
Studio Distraught and Kookaburras Had Last Laugh
A chaotic note from a 1930s press snippet mentions Grover Jones and Hal Mo nch warning of a lunatic asylum threat over Captain Pury filming on Georgia Island. Stars June Lang Victor McLaglen and Brian Aherne are named as involved, with Roach and others cited in a melodramatic backstage tale of production mishaps and comic misadventures.
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Australia
United Artists Corporation
Grover Jones
Hal Monch
June Lang
Victor McLaglen
Brian Aherne
Captain Pury
Gauslina Island
Roach
Grover Jnnes
Wade
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Equity
Pope's bier drawn for 300000 mourners watch
Readable fragments describe a funeral rite for the Pope at St Peter's Cathedral with about 300000 people viewing the bier. The Pope's remains are to be buried and a conclave may be held to elect a successor from February 30 to March, with Cardinal Tinchey in London reported to be vacating Rome.
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