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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1935
Page
9
In Cooktown a fire at a butcher shop Saturday night is suspected to be arson. Dona Brown of Gonktown, Maine, is named in reports as a person of interest amid efforts by authorities to extinguish the blaze and secure the scene.
Kandanga report of a small cottage burned on January 14, details partial due to damaged text. Names appear as D. Bowze and Wart, with unclear ownership and circumstances of the blaze. Further confirmation needed for full identities and impacts.
Fragmentary OCR describes Cardwell development efforts with two survey parties planned to locate a new road route. One party from Beistann Perand Heattee and the other from the Davidser River area aim to establish a more suitable road location along Lin road, with arrival timing outlined in the dispatch.
A confused report notes a Barcaldine gathering of about 48 workers with Charlovne of Ovor Hinenen and the A W U War officials. The text mentions revolutionary sentiment, fear of danger, calls to cut utilities, and a plebs elects a candidate for Barooo amid unclear details.
An Australian report details Major Simmonds of the Beivatian Army urging immediate national action against grasshoppers. Campaigns include poisoning, spraying, and plane dusting from Portuguese Bouts, Aspica to South Africa, with huge sums spent and governments coordinating to curb widespread devastation.
Scattered rain and storms affected western districts with patchy coverage from Townsville to Aramac. Reports noted strong winds and a fall of about an inch in places while several areas in the Richmond and Morse districts recorded heavy rain and rising river levels. Agricultural impact included rain benefiting the dairy industry as temperatures soared earlier in the week before the storms.
Stock inspector warnsJanuary 4 reports hoppers returning in 19 winged stage with heavier outbreak than before. Parasites attack egg beds but breeding remains so dense that overall belt impact on the grasshoppers should be hardly noticeable.
Fragmentary 19th century note describes cattle and sheep movements, quarantines, and stock routes in Australia. Mentions Mr Sparkes, Charleville, and the Royal Society connections, with references to Sydney, Melbourne, and American trade interest.
A garbled early 20th century report from Melbourne claims Australians drink less tea due to a host of miswritten lines. The fragmentary text mentions popu lation, tea origins, and nonsensical references to places and figures, with no clear dates or verifiable events.
A damaged OCR snippet discusses export of certain goods and references prices. The readable text mentions central west and north regions, and a note about prohibitions or restrictions on specific items. Names and complete details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Heavy rain fell in the southwest this afternoon, lasting three hours, and was accompanied by a thunderstorm. About twenty seven millimeters of rain were recorded at Yeiburbon. The event disrupted local activity but no damage reports are available.
A detailed report from the Shop Assistants Union meeting discusses overtime pay, attendance penalties, and possible strikes. The Deputy Director of Labour replies to complaints, and a special executive meeting is planned to consider recommendations. Baker unions consider a five day week contingent on employer concessions and protection against dismissal for nonattendance. Also notes a birth in the Barker family and social notices.
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