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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
11
The Praston Chamber of Commerce asks Wondai Shire Council to include in the 1938-39 budget funding for an aeroplane landing ground at Praston. A new life-saving pavilion at Byron Bay, costing £997, is nearing completion.
Multiple vessels arrive or near arrival at Moreton Bay and Brisbane ports. The Anton arrives from New York and will berth at Newstead Wharf while the Mirrobooks sails from Port Pirie to load wool and general cargo for various European ports. Other ships like the Buranda and Leine move through the river, with diversions for passengers and cargo. The Montreal Australis and Nieuwe Zeeland lines are noted with departures or expected calls.
Progress of Kingaroy shows total value of new buildings erected in the past 12 months at 463,805. Major works include peanut silos 35,382 pounds, Club Hall 4,000 pounds, and shire chambers 3,860 pounds. Other buildings including AV houses valued at 46,812. Figures reflect actual toludin g rate and exclude machinery or fittings.
The report outlines Royal Navy navigation guidance and a bar record related to a navigation commission. It mentions England, Africa routes via Java, and a possibly ceremonial award connected to maritime operations.
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