Power alcohol story fuels Queensland sugar mill hope
A 1925 report from the Queensland sugar belt details the Path to power alcohol produced from molasses at Sarina near Mackay. It explains capital plans, plant operations, and a law urging petrol producers to blend alcohol, boosting mill revenue and supporting future wealth for the community. It notes the Port Mackay harbour project and irrigation schemes at Bingera, with local mills expanding cane production and employing thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarina
Macksy
Australian National Power Alcohol Company
Queensland
France
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
Belgium
Poland
Sweden
Hackhampton
Plane Creek
Power Alcohol Company
Mackay
Brisbane
Suenropolis
Ald
Moody
Fermere
Bingera
Tate
Bundaberg
Burnett
Binnera
Cin
Gibson and Howes, Ltd
Bingera Bouse
Gibson
Bundsberg
North
Bert Hinkler
Saddleworth District Council Meeting Minutes 1936
Proceedings from a Saddleworth council session held in the Cornell Chambers Waterloo on February 24 1936 chaired by Cr Marrett with apologies from Cr Bunt. Items include road works inspections near Strempel Prior and Vogt, fence erection discussions, weighbridge purchase deferred, recreation park plans, land acquisition for a Saddleworth recreation ground, and approval of plans and specifications for a new recreation ground with related administrative motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Waterloo
Provent
Crs Marrett
Bulde
Naske
Blettery
Cornwell
Williams, Roebuck
Cr Bunt
de Slitery
Cr Naske
Cr Marrett
Cr Cornwell
Cr Williams
Strempel’s
Prior’s
Cr Roebuck
Marrabell and
Steslton
Marshall's
Tarma
Gr Roebuck
Cr Milde
Slattery
T. B. ‘Scovell
Roebuck
Noskee
T. E. Scovell
Parken
Noske
Vogt
Gr Noske
Cr Slattery
Campbell
Cr Noske
Borbuck
Railway
Manoora
E. V. Pfitzner
Fried
Taylor
Willimar
Milde
E. V. Primer
Bowling Green
Saddleworth
de Milde
Inspector Davis
Mernowie Grossing
Rider, Smith & Co
S.A
Mastermann
Crs
Cornwell and Marrell
A. FP
McLachiee
Gr Slattery
Cr Dunn
Gr Milde
Thoms
Cr Cormmell
Saddleworth Recreation Committee
Manvora
Geo. Crawford Ge Puld
Cr Slettery
Poulish
Council Yard
Raebuck
H. J. Schroeder
E. G. Parish
Royal dogs through history and royal favorites
A history of royal affection for dogs across English monarchs. From Charles I’s King Charles spaniel to Mary Queen of Scots Skye terrier, from Richard I’s Mathe to Victoria’s Poms and Sandringham breeds. Kings George and Edward also supported many breeds and showed dogs at Croft’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Charles 1
Mathe
Richard I
Richard
Duke of Lancaster
Mary Queen of Scots
Russia
Queen Victoria
Victoria
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Sendringham
George
Croft's
Clare Centenary Show aims to surpass records in 1926
The Clare Show marks the centenary celebrations with a large prize schedule featuring over 900 entries and 2720 in prize money. A new pavilion for exhibits, poultry shelter, pig pens, and improved grounds are planned, plus axe man demonstrations and a sheep dog exhibition. A special train from Adelaide will service showgrounds, with excursion fares available from all SA stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exhil
Harnes
Feading
South Australia
C. Presch
W. Boclan
W. TF. Latty
Yorketown
Adelaide
Sime
Islue
Clare Slowworthy
Tried and true biscuit recipes for shortbread and buttons
The passage provides two vintage bake recipes. Shortbread uses butter eggs ginger and flour with a day resting, then rolling and baking slowly until firm. Bachelor Buttons mix butter sugar egg and flour with baking powder, roll into balls, coat in castor sugar, and bake in a moderate oven.
Golden Voice Earning Copper Fame From Madrid Street Singer
The old street singer El Mochuélo once famed across Spain and the Americas is heard in Madrid quarter streets, drawing passersby with a rich voice recorded early by the Fathe Freres firm in Paris. Now penniless, he performs with an old guitarist friend, expressing no regrets about a life well lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Amerie
Vid Fathe Freres
Paris
Machueo
Council agenda notes repairs bids and public works
Council discussed repairs near Marshall s, new guard posts south of Fatehens, sheep slipping duties, and notices for horse dip readiness district wide. It authorised inspectors to address road and pipe conditions, approved payments to contractors and for diptheria vaccines, and directed drainage grant applications and notices to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchall
Cr Roebuck
Gr Noske
Fatehens
Noske
Milde
D. Slattery
Cornwell
Davis
Allway Crossing
Saddleworth
Ierséer
Kaparida
T. Heinrich
Flynn
White
de Wil
Rivering Council
Avgs
Hannafod
C. Huppatze
Marrett
PV. Elliott
Cr Noske
Cr Slattery
Drs . Mallen
de Milde
Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunshine State
Pioneer
Harbours Board
Gov
Costa
Telpher
Leslie
Perry Engineering Works
M. T. Fuller
Aberdeen
SHELL
Kooringa
Shestor
Australia
Texaco
R. C. Lott Kooringa
the Texas Company
A‘sia) Limited
Brother State
New Zealand
Co Ae
Forgan
Forgan Ltd
Crystal Brook Port Pirie
SARA @ CO
Drew & Crewes Ltd
Burra
A & Lt. Pearce
Booborowie
Golden Voice
W. G. Terry
Whittney & Tiger
Ford V8
Agan
Mai
Morgan C. J. Pea
Monumental Masons
RCE & Son
Ethyl
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