Council Ponders Lower and Longer Gravel Supply Contract
Brisbane City Council debated prices for river sand and gravel for foundations. Committee urged reducing costs by selecting only approved materials and eliminating inferior quarries. A three year contract covering all civil works was proposed, with security and government cooperation to secure supplies and rates. The city engineer was tasked to study riverfront quarry options and cost impacts.
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Subola
Cownell
Couneil
Aarade
Sersrare
Hiv
Bank Eiaran
Ihe
Coursas
Nena Pounty
Wie
Home Away From Home in Montrose Recount
A damaged report recalls a Queensland society for crippled children and a Rotary Club event. It mentions neglect of a child, delayed post operative care, and a plan labeled under a Nut program. The piece touches on financial and organizational aspects of care for the vulnerable, with references to Montrose and broader relief efforts.
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Enuaren
Hartson
Uae
Queensland
lEnildreny
Femever
Cnn
Mother's Day Post Office Telegraph Gift Service Details
Brief notes describe a Mother's Day commemoration at a motel post office with nat granges arranging telegraph greetings to be delivered May 3 to May 8. The service is free of charge, with messages on standard telegraph forms. Also mentions car theft, a theft from a boat shed, a Spanish dancer Madame La Mer tour, and various Australian events and arrivals in Fremantle and Cowes.
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Nat Granges
Roam Kenyan
Joel Birdwoodtreet
Marco
Diastuty Street
Baal Iv
Ughe
Dirk
Prom
Norman
Nowatesh
Arthur Stanley Boe
Crayden Streel
Toowong
Isle
Madame la Mert
Lenaden
Madame la Mer
Melbourne
Asmaatics
Wintoria
A. Fl Marka
Piel Mrp Ae
Nyre
Sre
Te Early Agn
Australia
Sir John Kirwin
Connelly
Cosme
Paxrapuny
Fkunda
Fremantle
Narkunda
Brie Ino
Mexdame
M. Traitor
Braith
H. Morris
Cuteinoseneth
Baru Tow
Vin Reve
Asses M Carolan
V. Galeino
Maire ‘Thomas
Massie
Wataon
A. Baru
Cowes
Weith Angwin
Victoria Srn Ureember
Max Angwin
Njurer
Lee Cornell
Quarries Menace City Beauty and Safety
A special committee of sidermen examined sand and gravel prices and quarry locations. They warned quarries threaten hillside areas near the Town Hall and residential districts, risking property values and city revenue with future development impacts.
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Sidermen
Almaat
Two Hurt In Collision At Warwick Road
An unreliable report describes a collision between a motor cycle and a car near Warwick. Injuries include a concussion, possible fracture of the right ankle, abdominal injuries, and abrasions to Ian Apalt of Werich. Ambulance Brigade officials transported the injured to Warwick hospital.
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Teneo Warwie
Wight
Ian Apalt
Werich
Hicyeau
Lfvon “Ambulance Brigade
Warwick Noe
Radio Pirates Face Immediate Shutdown Threat
Deputy Director Mr. Corpett said the post office would cut about 1000 pounds of radio operation shares in the States due to a funding deficit. The move targets unpaid license fees and aims to reduce costs for stations, plants, and electrical energy. A second inspection crew will operate within a week in the metropolitan area to enforce compliance on licensed and unlicensed stations.
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Orlan Tle
Ie Department
Mir
Orbett Wala
Queennland
Corals
Rabene
Conlal
Rot Bay
kMleataford
Wiready
No Broadcast of Parliament Links Reform and Network Plans
Canberra reports discuss a potential national network for broadcasting Parliament debates while opposing parties question timing and feasibility. The debate centers on whether a future date can satisfy constitutional and technical requirements for live coverage.
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Canberra
Plane Not Struck by Lightning Near Melbourne
Melbourne Tuesday reports say Mh Yaylor notes the Moly Airwave plane escaped a lightning strike. A nearby storm caused a radio fuse flash and alarm as passengers rattled and the crew stabilized the craft. No injuries reported.
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Melbourne
UBL
Moly
Antion
Exuidin
Folkion
Buck Saelbourne
Tarlo
Training orphans for the land and charity amid ruins
Fragmentary text recounts a Christian Brothers effort to train orphans for land work in Nubia, with references to prizes and an area. It mentions a marriage, a baptism, and a confused account of two brothers connected to the effort, all amid unclear historical details.
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Christian Brothers
Nubia
Seveloy
Christan
NSW Tramway Union Deficits Unveiled in Report
A Melbourne based report by the NSW Tramways Employees union leaders Abe Alger and Mo Stapleton Warns of deficits amounting to about £8300 over a period. The report notes that expenditures exceeded receipts by roughly £3000 and cites delayed action by the Federal office. February findings prompted referral to the Criminal Investigation Department for follow up.
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Sydney
Watgo
Nsw
Australia ‘Tramways Employees
Ine
Uinloll
Abealger
Btapleton
St Melbourne
al- Jeger
Gtine
Ti In
Liye Federal Ofticiate
Criminal Investigation Department
Moncrieff stars in new Brisbane radio drama series
Mike Moncrieff leads a dynamic Brisbane radio lineup featuring Boris Godunov and The Merry Widow in the opening program of a new series on 4BK and AK. The Courier-Mail previews his career across song, story, and opera with a strong ensemble cast and George Od- Monevieff as narrator, highlighting stations and schedule details for today’s broadcasts.
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Australia
Mike Moncrieff
Moncrieff
Mo Rita
Broadcasta
Courier-Mail
Gieney Sorchall
Barithe
4BK
George Od- Monevieff
Words
Boris Godunov
Ing
Rusa
Pe Bros
Edwards
Ponses
Boris
Maurice Prensa
Frlonic Wbilty
Ang
Edward
Sydney Wool Sales Top Price at Byney Sale
Sydney wool sales totaled 9130 lots with 7370 baled at auction and 1780 privately sold. Demand was strong across the trade, and a Yorkanite buyer paid the top price of 21d for a lot, with shipments to follow in a few months.
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Sydney
Turday
Byney
Mazier
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