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Newspaper

Bundaberg Mail

Location

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

4

Prospects Bright Despite Dry Spells In Shaws District

Commercial men reported improved prospects as rain aided a strong harvest season. Rainfall was heavy in many areas with Bundaberg and surrounding districts recording multiple inches over the period. Flooded creeks slowed crossings at Gin Gin and Kelau, while rainfall totals for February approached historical highs in several localities.

Bundaberg Millaquin Qunaba Windermere Mammock Mammock Pismation T1, Gin Gin 312, Walloyile 144, Mt. Perry 115, Nowedale Biggonden Guyndiale Kidevold Mundobhees Wonedal Woolonga Uithmer Nambour Childers Rundaberg Ppringhill Sugar Experimental Station Pemberton Jha Mummork Plantation Fairymead Milwhank Oakwood Roger A. Jeferson Woongaree Maronndan

Rain spreads across eastern Queensland with heavy falls

Reports from Brisbane and Townsville describe widespread rain, with heavy showers in the western areas and rising rivers. Conditions ease slowly in the east while the north remains unsettled, bringing continued rainfall and disrupted farming plans across towns like Morven, Charleville, Mitchell, and Winton.

Brisbane Queensland Townsville Charkeville Ge. Bradley Mitchell Olearlelog Rona Go Connamalla Diatricia Winton Chlochilin

Railway line damaged after flood near Hichmond to Clancurry

Heavy flood impact reports 19 feet above summer level endangering the Tee near Hichmond to Clancurry. No trains run from Ugniemien to Winton. repairs are planned to restore service by Monday to reconnect at Towneville with the Southern line, weather permitting.

Beyant Hichmond Clancurry Ugnemien Winton Vines Torsday Mante Poan Ree Towneville Fie Southern

Railways Damaged by Heavy Rain Between Bourke and Kyngan

NSW railways report heavy rain causing washouts on the Bourke to Kyngan line near Wilga Task Coolabah. About nine miles of track washed, culverts destroyed, and traffic disruption feared for several days.

Sybory Bourke Kyngan Wilga Coolabah Rai

Commercial Southern Produce Markets Ration Prices List

Thursday morning quotations cover lucero chant to maize prime with prices per cwt, per bushel, or per ton across multiple commodities. Entries include eggs per dozen, butter, cheese, poultry, ducks, turkey, pigeons, lucerne and mixed chaff, hay, oats, beans, potatoes and onions with varied dealer notes and market conditions.

Maine Galton

Fat stock sale details from Enogera district lots

A fragmentary list from Enogero sales on Wednesday outlines district lots and prices for cattle. Thornhill Pastoral Co and Thornhill QU Pastoral Co, among others, report various bullocks, cows, and heifers with prices ranging roughly from £4 to £9 and averages around £5 to £6, including accounts for Pownall, Duckles, and several named buyers with mixed lot counts and dates.

Enogeors Feochlck Thornhill Pastoral Co Thornhill QU Pastoral Co., Ltd Phornhill Lowmead Bullocksa Firmnnlig Bros Whatdon Wyilaville Doleenyant Company Pownall Eaflyys Easioys Morgan Hidsvold Morsta Jtownarrow Eldevold

Prices and supplies at Rome Street market in Brisbane

Yesterday at Rome Street in Brisbane heavy supplies of Lucerne chofs and heated loins were plentiful with prices from 2/6 to 4/,. Prime sold at 7/ and medium weight items sold well. Good quality browght to 7/7 and choice 8/. Mixed quality pamsed at 6/7, Lucerne hay quiet. Bran and pollard priced, potatoes 10/6, sweet potatoes 12/10. Pink plow dull, wheat from New South Wales priced at S/S. Molen pulse 4s. No rye, bay chaff scarce.

Brisbane Rome Street S. Molen

Rowano District Terrorized by Widespread Man

Police in the Goulburn district pursue a elusive male described as terrorising the area. A posse is deployed as street thickets hinder search, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors and report any sightings.

Sydney

Marriage gift service honors Miss Maries at South Kolan

A happy function hosted by the Presbyterians of South Kolan celebrated Miss Maries LPC on the eve of her marriage. The Rev A C Kennedy praised her seven years of voluntary organ playing and service to the church. A handless bowl of Dowinton ware was presented as a token of appreciation.

Suth Kolan Mira Maries Lpc South Kolan A. C Kennedy Almeo Dally Hover A.C. Kennedy Maries Miss Marlen

Sale of Cane Farm and City Property Near Bundaberg

Messrs. C. M. Gimpus and Co report completing the sale of Mr D. Abel’s Cane Farm at Meroondan with 94 fields, crops, plant, stock and improvements to purchaser Mr H. F. Arotherr. The sale price area and timing indicated strong winter values. They also completed the sale of Mr WW F. Grotherr’s city property in South Bundaberg, comprising 1 acre with dwelling.

Messrs. C. M. Gimpus and Co D. Abel Meroondan Camprinam H. F. Arotherr FP. Grotherr City

Bundaberg Produce Market Reports Heavy Fruit Commodities

A bustling Bundaberg market notes large consignments of stone fruits apples grapes and bananas with prices declining slightly from last week. Apples range 32/8 to 4/8 per quarter, peaches 6/8 to 2/ per quarter, tomatoes 4/4 to 2/ per quarter, and other items including lemons potatoes onions and pineapples are listed with varied rates per sack or dozen.

Mewra CMN Limpua and Co Fregard Banani Hsod Weme Thane Lisbon Datenes Feugery Eavandieh

Olympia Pictures Show A Variety of Films And Credits

Seattle area entertainment listing highlights Olympia Pictures with a discussion of upcoming features. Mentions actors Madge Ramey, Vincent O Culeman, Pedro Cordoba and June Eyeidge among others. Notes include The Broadway Rowe in Lion and a travelogue, with notices of coming attractions and specific titles like White Fire and The Ace of Hearts.

Ube Peng Lo Roy Laoore Ber Benett Lloradt Javon Eve ‘Novak Muditepe June Eiidge Steele J. le Balint Maine Vincent O Culeman Pedge Cordoba Rolen Christy Steen Bnapehots Gunse Muste Oyoga Yodworth Mab Pys Broadway Rowe Lion Dei National Prescoto Karlee Alec Comady Optots Cont Tureday Wee Margregor Fehrs Tom

Coming of Jane at Queena Theatre in three act comedy

A dramatic club presents a three act comedy titled Jane at the Queen Theatre next week. The cast is praised for talent with Gin Gin and Mt Perry already performing locally. The production promises fine scenery and updated furnishings plus seating to suit all patrons.

Hervdiy Queena Theatre Jace Billy Rebes Reala Opty Aovateurs Jane Ibrhr Pinyers Itven

The Bret Bottled Wine Shop Incident

A fragment from a local column mentions a misfired promotion at a wine shop called The Bret Bottled and a related hotel tie in. No further details clarify scope, dates, or involved individuals.

Ir Wine Shop Tiotel Bret

Ark for Lamberts Wine Hoax Sparks Local Mystery

A cryptic note at a Lambert residence references a mysterious ark for wine and names Avettalin Puya as a supposed source. Neighbors report confusion over a “Wine Ship” concept and a “hottie from Hotel” phrase, with authorities urged to investigate the strange message.

Ark Lamberts Hottie

Kellog and Harvey Clash in Wartime Policy Debate

A garbled era account from New York cites U S Ambassador George Harvey criticizing Frank Kellogg amid wartime policy contention. Kellogg, praised for cases against trusts and railways, is described as a formidable corporate lawyer with international law ties and leadership in the Minnesota university era, while Harvey defends his stance on Britain.

George Harvey Dritain Frank Kellog James Lally Chronicle York Mellog Harvey Diddy Woodrow Wilson Hoosevelt Kalloog Roostvelt Sherman General Paper Company Solarl Diumintion Trio Kellog Dalengod Bouthers Pactic Paulene Lord Channélier Prgade Ana Santiago Colombia

Local shop advertises odd groceries with quirky spellings

A fragmented advertisement lists various grocery items with misspellings and unclear brands. Items include biscuits, cake, cream of tartar, borax, powdered horseradish, silver spray flower, and Bundaberg Factory Butter. The text shows pricing fragments and delivery notes, suggesting a local retailer offering a diverse stock to country customers.

Unclear fragmentary text on warfare methods and figures

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr Harvey and a figure described as chief corruption, with references to warfare methods and hareeback riding, but lacks coherent details or events to summarize into a definitive news item.

Harvey

Rock Salt and The Breakthrough in Metal Strength

A fragment discusses rock salt and a scientist’s claim that a new form of metal could vastly exceed current durability. It outlines potential impacts from faster trains to lighter turbine engines, with quotes from researchers about shifting structural atom arrangements and applications in aviation and industry.

Petengead Academy of Joffe

Weathered message on delivery route and price

Fragmented note mentions favorable weather and a price for a delivery. It references a person named Christensen and a company Targa Fleet in a likely Baltic or Nordic setting. Specifics about location and date are unclear due to broken OCR.

Pennant clash ends in victory for visiting team

In a rugged tie driven by frayed nerves and mistimed passes, the visiting squad defeated Bundaberg 27 to 10 after leading 24 to 10 at the 13th end. Key players included J. Murray and C. Buss, with A. Maughin contributing for the home side as the Gympie rink edged ahead late.

Piayers Thureday Cheatillet Greeq Jrlay Phox Antsy Dema Allyn Temed Abe Wisitowy Wisitowy , Followed Up Their Success With mi Rum of 42, A,ut On Eeive Ecida Atal Vinitora JA. Murray C. Buss J. A. Bunclair A. Maughin P. FE. Turner Gympie Bundaberg Playorg Ringle Popes Kitty Oreo Gympia Tsu

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