City to keep general rate at 1/13 amid £80,000 deficit hint
In a council meeting Alderman Tait signaled an £80,000 deficit for the year ending June 30 with final figures due July 10. The mayor and other officials discussed maintaining the 1d rate and the impact of past cuts on the city finances.
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Tfl
Chandler
Contre
Met
Citzens Cuniciom Organisation
Coasse
PB Ducker
Alderman Couts
Seagate
Lin Idee
Uae
RM Roberts
LW. Green
Tait
Cornell
Maine
Lola Arneval
Lhe Himnelal
Erisie Ist Sear
Ine Lanour Benichor 'Ald
Sinan Wien
Taure
Lanam
Cornells
Symarom
Sn Apne
Hue
Tiewnsant
Adrian
Eam
Couitort
Enemnnes
Addiette
Emilee
Lari
Jane Ly
Moyen
Budget Straits Force Alderman Response In Littdale
Alderman Tait outlined county and town budget strains with 60,000 pounds in low revenue and 30,000 for Pikeno sewer repairs while coal reserve and other costs push finances. Councillors debated rate changes and emergency needs, with references to previous collections, town fund provisions, and potential rate rises to cover debt and services.
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Tait
Littdale
Holier
Irom
Idusis
Wien
Nnn
Ould Enideavoure
Defrauded Bank Of £945 Two Officers Gaoled
Maryborough reports two former Queensland National Bank officers at Proston were jailed for conspiracy to defraud £945. John Edwin Macdonald, 38, and Frederick William Charles Dargatz, 71, pleaded guilty. The court heard forged guarantees and a bank deficiency. both men had good records before.
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Maryborough
Queensland National Bank
Proston
John Edwin Macdonad
Ht Odthegi
BunrAter
Gt Ems
Hing Fleutiour
Freda
Datpair
Macdonald
O'Drischl
Wat
Hag
Iveendeen
Weir
Adi
Australian War Inventions Sent To London
Thousands of inventions were submitted to the War Office in Britain as Australia sends its war inventions to London for review. Officials say some may be vital to military efforts and urged rapid appraisal, noting improving quality and a large number entered recently.
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London
Cagnon
Hele
Telwue
Ts Criflen Phigne
Petrol cutting plan set to limit weekly miles
The semi official statement says petrol rationing will allow private motorists a minimum of 80 to 100 miles per week irrespective of car power. Sir Fo Stewart Melbourne notes the plan will not be drastic.
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FO Stewart
Melbourne
Wellon
Wien
Queenyland
Wesley
Hayes
Sydney
Brisbane
Jumaea
Mater
Vehlirtes
Seton
Eatirdtay
Vebine
Bouuht
Cambooya Stich Aasiioy
Teergamiatre
Move To Retain Concessions On Trams Fails
A city council debate over retaining tram concessions ended with the proposal failing. Alderman Hit, Steve, and others argued the budget implications while noting prior commitments and department statements. The decision to suspend the concession staff and reallocate funds was upheld, impacting tramway operations and city finances.
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Conte
Murshoyy
Vieosmayor Valeermill
Faonport
Leminiites
Nigerman
Montene
Rome
Tay
Aldermait Cheedie
Counter move to reduce rac fixtures
Stanthorpe militia trains civilians. council agrees to hold an in man day to discuss civil defense and voluntary instruction. Mayor Alderman Moathouse and Captain Mackay highlight the militia’s service as instructors. plan to hold sessions on alternate Sundays with local authorities and subscribers to civic safety.
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Sapnee
Inbinel
Oman
Mrtin Oy
Tie Fk Une
Ccanigrene Eeny
Ryan
Ite
Pumak
Evvilane
Counecl
Alner
Ander
Moathouse
Cahille
Dingern
Aitendal
Junction
Stafford Kedrol
Hauunett
Tie
Brantorpe
Ri Mackay
Adistaaithe Yama
Miliing Co'n
Theatre Guide fragment evokes a distant cinema mood
A garbled OCR page hints at theatre listings and film names such as Malice and Waller. The unreadable text includes scattered words like cinema, valley, oak, and comments, suggesting a local entertainment guide with incomplete lineups and venue notes.
Ship Stranded On Recl Receives Low Bid Under Fire
A fragmented report notes a stranded vessel described as a ship on a reef receiving bids around £120. The piece mentions entities like Potter, Uther, and Co. Pry. Ltd and references petroleum products and a firm possibly tied to Romstead. The garbled OCR leaves unclear full details but indicates auction-like action and involved parties.
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Weuel
First RAAF base at Amberley near Ipswich
The entry notes the RAAF moved into Amberley near Ipswich on 1 Monday, serving as a nucleus for station staff and forming key units, with facilities and accommodation under preparation for air service operations and future expansion.
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Amberley
Commonwealth
Ipswich
RAAF
Munday
Aid
Greer Whey
Victoria
Aig
Savetion Wet
Lekmand
Nsw
Npestaily
Horrable Hangass
Sita Sranaport
Ulin
Beerea
Atari
58 000 In A.LF But More Officers And Men Needed
The Minister of the Army in Melbourne reported Commonwealth wide figures showing 58,072 AGF men medically examined and about to enter camp. The plan requires more officers and formations, with over 100 percent of officer appointments still unfilled. Urgent measures include recruitment and processing at specific centers and locations, with applications open in several districts.
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A.lf
Mr. Street
Melbourne
Ieveetdition
Ion
Grmadons
Machine Fey
GSAT
Aoe
Ayuda
Janna
Kelyit_ Grove
They Hoi
Wale Street
Ipsw
Lestie
Rive Desenant
Nt Patrick Leste
Wedding dress theft tale reaches Darwin in transit
Fragmentary notice reports a wedding dress taken by plane en route to Darwin. The garb allegedly linked to a bride named Mia Mary Came now based in Darwin. Unclear details and names appear garbled. no definitive action or court date confirmed.
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Darwin
Mia Mary
Therene
Emporian
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