Flood prevention urged after Brisbane River flood history
A special committee of the Bureau of Industry examined flood prevention for the Brisbane River, noting past devastation from 1852 and 1893. They proposed up to 2 000 000 pounds in project loan expenditure, 1 600 000 pounds in relief tax funds, and a loan cost of 75 000 pounds annually at 4.4 percent, with relief tax revenue supporting national relief efforts.
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Bureau of Industry
Lee
Brisbane
Tominltter
Baresi of Industry
Bureau of Industry Law
Brisbane flood scheme eyed for water supply and flood defense
A Brisbane special committee recommends a dual water supply and flood prevention plan. It estimates dam and canal costs at about 6.1 million pounds with total package around 10.9 million, arguing early allocation would avert future calamities and provide long term safety for residents and port operations.
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Brisbane
Middle Creek
Biverton
Little Mount Brisbane
Eumena
Tate
Harbours and Marine Department
Apeela Committee
Children at Play and the Playground Idea's Call
A report on the past year’s work highlights the Playground Association’s efforts to aid children and build good citizens through supervised play, reading materials, and after school activities. It notes the need for public support to fund expanded programs and prevent cutbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Querantard
Aesvelation
Poblic
Pantoma
Meat Shipments and Subsidy Controversy In Trade
The Government of the Union of South Africa may agree to subsidize two Hallan linen to the extent of £150,000 a year to aid foreign shipping firms. Controversy grows over whether such subsidizing benefits the nation, potentially boosting trade while raising concerns about foreign influence on meat shipments. Acknowledgment that chilled meat trade could affect Torres Strait policy. The text notes British and Northern Territory shipping movements of meat from Darwin or Wyndham as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of South Africa
Uetion
Ghoesaland
Say
Torres Straits
Sven
British Shipping Company
Devei
Northarn Territory
Darwin
Wynd Iin
Queensland
Peevier
Northern Territory plans new meat distribution channel
The article notes efforts to expand meat production reach through improved services and direct market access. It highlights how development and institutional support could help move products to market efficiently, emphasizing practical arrangements and potential obstacles.
Illusive Planet Observations From a Clear February Night
An astronomic note describes a near transparent February sky with Venus and Mercury visible near dawn. It details Mercury’s elongations, the brightness of Venus, and the appearance of a dimly tinted planet, while noting the absence of clouds and the clean horizon for viewing.
Starve Industry and Population Debate in Austradia
The article outlines a harsh call to revive industry in Austradia while warning of risks to population and economic stability. It notes a push for modern development, with emphasis on revitalizing employment and infrastructure to support a growing, dynamic region.
Fragmented Australian Weather Rumor Incoherent Sketch
A garbled fragment mentions Australia, mood, and a vague weather note. It references queensland and a dire weather tone with unclear phrases about doom and caution. The readable text lacks a coherent event or identifiable people to confirm specifics.
Police action noted in tatler amid chaotic scene
A fragmented report references police equipment and patrols amid confusion as vehicles and bicycles figure in a disrupted incident. Names and details are unclear, but the fragment hints at a patrol and policing actions surrounding the event.
Grand Tour plans amid Australia and Europe travel talk
A discussion outlines a grand tour itinerary led by prominent figures including former president Shd and tourism organizer Cook. The route spans Australia to Europe with stops in Devonshire, Paris, and other major cities, detailing travel arrangements and party composition for a lavish expedition.
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Revere
Aureus Rt
Ee “Australien Staten
Foolitien
Pleutist
Rieketene
Barly
Caslen
Devonshire
Paris
Mane
Brisbaus
Reutiied
Cook
Tragic concerns spark debate on mothers welfare policy
A garbled report from Queensland discusses mothers welfare amid government action and industry calls to address malnutrition. It mentions Minister Mothecraft Aware Hoa and comments from Didor Dikon and Maunilon Biawop Dison about labour and aid efforts, stressing nutritional and employment issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atos
Pemshiet
Reiet
Motheycraft
Maunilon
Biawop Dison
Tor Labair
Moet Adwaiu
Banned Books Debate Spreads Across Regions
The article reports on contentious calls to publish names of censored works and figures involved in a debate about banned books. Authorities discuss censorship, with comments from ministers and education groups in Queensland and Guestmland. The piece notes pressure from literary advocates and potential branding by media outlets.
Annie Swynerton dies in London at sixty five
The obituary notes Annie Swynerton Ava R A who achieved the Bestia award for oil painting and the Queen's Prize for oil painting by the Prince of Wales's senolenista. It recounts her years in Rome and Manchester painting portraits and exhibiting at the Royal Academy and Tate Gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Delober
Anniie Wynnertom
Nike
Bestia
Wales
Rome
Mancherter
Galirien
Ravel Academy
Tate
Malbourne
Public financial notes from St Helens area council
Fragmented OCR outlines changes in rates and public revenue discussions by St Helens Inland council. Mentions a halfpenny rate, December proceedings, and Aldermanic input on fiscal plans and public works funding. Details are garbled but indicate debate over revenue and duties tied to local services.
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Ian
Sontet
Howe
Ofa
Council
Emus Swim Lesson Behind Island Inlet Tales
A fragment describes emus diving and swimming in a channel between islands, with heads visible above water as they evade capture. It notes emus are powerful swimmers and can cross stretches up to 800 yards, while wallabies are mentioned as poor swimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raniwan
WJ. Willis
Canaria Ohanbel
Belwons Rumell Aland Aie
OH Varire
Bon Lo
Tualve Porcupine
Fragmentary historical notice on racehorse foaling and birthdays
Partial OCR text notes events on October 26 150, mentions a racehorse foaling and a birthday for Williams Chari Werstwarin, with garbled references to forces and places. The readable items are racehorse foaling and a person birthday, within a damaged historical clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Rarviee
Towdsy
Wiliams Chari Werstwarin
Mtn
Ryrie
Alesrpe
To date garden hints cited in stray OCR fragment
An excerpted OCR line hints at garden tips and plant notes with garbled names and incomplete phrases. The readable segments mention garden hints and a few stray names, but the main facts and entities are too fractured to establish a clear reportable item.
Romantic career of Dr S S Broomfield explorer
The piece details Dr S S Broomfield’s romantic career as an explorer. It covers his journeys across Australia and Africa, his controversial expeditions to unknown territories, and his fascination with maritime and philosophical pursuits. Broomfield’s life is described as marked by daring ventures and a restless quest for discovery.
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Broomeld
Philoesptor
Ronira
Bromfield
Fae” Buskionla
Reoskmorth
Victoria
Armia Land
Sonia
Netor
Galeton
Liverpool Muver
Sareavion
Arner Land
Broomsielc
Australia
Feoceinghan Bay
van Caerne
Broomfield
Manipthirt
England
Africa
Mystery Solved About Sun's Corona Evidence
From Oxygen Sun's Corona mystery solved by Boetor Owtnier 36. The annouunced harmless glow of the solar envelope is now attributed to chemical elements. It was declared that most pearly rays seem cheerful and an extraordinary discovery may be identified shortly from other sources of corona light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boetor
Gormaa
Bankrupt figures shake Canberra economy in 1932
The 1932 Canberra report shows widespread bankruptcies across sectors. Bankrupts include a mix of farmers traders hotelkeepers and drivers with totals in the hundreds. The figures indicate a sharp downturn and lingering economic distress across communities.
Untitled Canberra Bulletin Fragment on Defence Officials
An unclear Canberra dispatch from October reports Defence Department officers in action and mentions the Duke and Duchess of Vere. The note cites an assistant minister for defence and a ceremony or movement they were obliged to attend amid official duties.
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Canberra
Estes
Tha
Deserat
John Monat
Eletence Department
Te Messonsy ‘Latour
Pegert
Ministey
Vere
Fragmentary note hints at historic cart trade puzzle
Reconstruction from scattered OCR hints shows a garbled reference to carts, rings, and trade terms. Likely a local item describing an old fair or market activity with unclear names and dates.
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Amchivatey
Bulletin
Rue Rimune
Adelaide Arbor
Sity
Finitidas Atwornoon
Olelach
Sir Toomong Cree
Finstal
Elipetere Tawa
Atiesid
Uae
Punetara
Ierbere
Telfer
Pneres
Hal Geerese
Berta
Marigot
Ural Rao
Urubane
Mersin
Marsiades
OFAN
Sepenet Sales Sart
Tovvaemoe
Oitoner
Jordan
Tytete Ems
Sjoeuse
Margaret Rotton
Che
Struraday
Bureau Committee
Children AT Play
Bowthern
Mweamer
Mercury
Twilight
Chapman
Rai
Ecaune
Reanco
Tivreury
Mercurian
Mery
Iroh
Sutfuan
Venta
Tis Aly
Alan
Wien
Mual
Hwvers
Allen Pad
Tamperaure
Austradia
Panelty Te Tal
Umea
Runshe
Devon
Tia
Revelier
Atrol
Ana
Britain
Continent
Ima Breas
Canmerra
Detstor
Guestmland
Mra Lamin Caonr
Tor
Imate
Havre
ING
Atalows Uberature
Ineot
Rewan
Desire Blen
Hanoed Moks
Annie Swynnerton
Painter
St. Helens
Emus
Rowe
Ty Tonoet
Seagate
Unas
Ile
S. S. Broomfield
Lang Wan
Hawkers
Mavor
Dees Salenmers
Ana Xe
Mlemmen
Hotelkeeper
Ad Ab
Aintanta
Pantoral
Bulere
Generel Monash
J. Callen
Staarday
Hat Muisanoen
Adelaide
Babes & Sees
Seth Settahapay Warven
Etimedt
Taplerp
Larcombe
Taosos
Rornty
Mar
Mimma
MP Swayne
Iris
Pacis
Conair
Ian Wa
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