Fragmented Queensland telegrams mix politics and mining news
Telegrams recount disputes in the Queensland legislature with speeches by Sir Samuel Griffith and Mr Reid, debating socialism and civil service, alongside a mining report on the Vulcan mine transfer offer and a brief note on the Japanese steamer Kumanga Maru’s Brisbane stop during May Day celebrations.
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Higgs
Meiregor
Mivy Merny Bette
Reinhold
Mangban
Legislative Assembly
Mriecomm
Eanl
Sir Samiet
Rifith
Deakiss
Tepared
Banao Ape
Higes
Deanbrook Lair
Revi
Reid
Wiges
Water Shortage and Fire Ravages NSW Towns
Extensive damage from a fire near Kyogle and surrounding towns disrupted water supplies. Reports describe a hotel saved with difficulty, stock losses at farms, and attempts to source water to prevent dam breaches. Additional notes mention railway and mining areas, with unemployment and wage discussions. authorities and workers respond to the crisis and ongoing relief efforts.
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Motelas
James Poe
Giavial
Wallare
Coiniat Qgge Bros
Satel
Tasmanian Agencies Foretell Quick Political Shifts
Fragmented garbled text hints at Tasmanian political changes and upcoming reviews. Mentions new governance, potential policy reforms, and the expiration of current terms. Readers are left with little concrete detail beyond broad shifts and an anticipated public response.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a violent incident aftermath
A garbled report mentions a fight involving fans and a person struck on the head with a stick near a stadium. It references a police response, a possible arrest, and a later discovery of a corroded or burnt object. Details are fragmented and names are unreadable.
Fragmented 1919 parade details amid protests and police action
A garbled report recounts a May celebration with demonstrations around a flag ceremony. Police dispersed crowds estimated in the thousands as tensions rose during a public display, with references to a “Let the Flag” chant and strong civic response.
South Australia Federal Candidates List Chooses Nominees
Voting papers for the South Australia plebiscite on Federal candidates are being completed. Sixty candidates listed include TH Adams, EF Fatchdor, FB Bluch 1, BH Campell, D Crowiey, A McPew, MH Grimger, J Hutchinson, F Lancic, Marts, Wesbit, A Porn to, W Mussel, J Vaughan, and Fi Wallis.
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SA. Lad
ADPI
AMDE
Lae
Fideral
Ben Co
Lerten
Chewa Meters
Adams
EF Fatchdor
FB. Bluch 1
BH. Campell
D. Crowiey
A. McPew
MH. Grimger
J. Hutchinson
F. Lancic
Marts
Wesbit
A. Pornto
W. Mussel
J. Vaughan
Fi | Wallis
Peoples' Favourite Re Earth Jam From Orchard Pure Fro Sugar
A historical ad notes a jam made from orchard fruit with pure fresh sugar, claiming it to be the best and insisting users stay with the old favorite. Also advertised are digestive health tablets and a stomach regulation remedy, sold by Molt Crig, a Cairns chemist.
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Dir
Crig
Cairns
Mines Reported Week Wise Production at Various Mines
Weekly mine results show multiple sites including Levit Jow No Grave Khalifa Shaft and General French. Output highlights include low grade ore from Kitebeser and Arbo gain drives, with some shafts sinking and crosscuts advancing. Prosperia notes good in both places and added ore to a formation rich in Kaolin.
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Pas de Stepe
Levit
Kitebeser
Khalifa
Kitchener
Var
Arboain
Prosperia
Windzanse Shoots For Trophy Amid Turbulent Conditions
The first show for a trophy presenter Kip Hoerland hosts a windy day at Seanedias Inlet with full ranges 700 and 600, riders and shooters struggling as high tides and weary competitors test marks. Cameron and Wade lead, Marks edges to win with strong 76 at the final range, while Draper and Barrett excel in practice.
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Kip Ho
Owerland
Seanedias
Hawkins
Diecomfort
Clarenes
Cameron
Pesan Ani Barrett
Srimpesibtwral Draper
Cother Markeiian
Inners
ST. Dean's
Ayol
Cairns
SLR
Imstead
Townsvill
May Day Meeting at Asrol Races Highlights
The Turf Rarishane reports a fine day at QTC with the May Day Meeting. Stronghold and Drought won trials, Poo Bah and Tetuppa took main cups, and several horses showed strong form across handicaps. Mrs. W. Howard’s notable racing effort is noted with optimism for better funding soon.
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Rarishane
QTC
Asrol
Stronghold
Desdemona
Imin
Drought
Mimosa
Truce
Necce
Philatel
Wheatbeile
Issecs
Delhi i
Samemat
Mewenger M
Imm
Imehn
Forhildrnn's Hacking Cough Woods' Great Peppermill Cure
A fragment notes a traditional remedy labeled Forhildrnn's Hacking Cough with mention of Woods and a Great Peppermill cure dated January 6. The brief item hints at medical lore or patent medicine in a local column.
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Forhildrnn
Bronchial Courts to be Woods Great Peppermist Cure
A fragmented OCR item mentions Bronchial Courts and a claimed cure by Woods, described in hurried phrases with unclear context and authoring details. No verifiable names or dates are discernible to establish a definite news item.
Auction Notice for June Sale Urges Prompt Bids
Auctioneer expresses confidence in selling the tied items and urges urgent bids for a first quality lot. Sale set for Friday June 1 at 11 am, with viewing and terms announced to interested buyers.
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Sale AY Mareera
Public Meeting on Dairying Plans at Cairns Shire Hall
A public meeting of farmers settlers and landowners is convened at Cannon's Hall Nelsons on Thursday May 16 at 3 o'clock to discuss establishing dairying districts in Cairos Atherton. W J Munro chairs Cairns Shire. A Remington representative M G Lo De will inspect the new Remington milling typewriter and showcases its two color writing and consolidated books.
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Cannon's Hall
Nelsons
Ocloth
Cairos
Atherton
Ww. J. Munro
Cairns Shire
Remington
G. Lo DE
Stramil
Remington Milling
Hemington
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Lara
Sally
Waite
Krey
Blanke
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Kidd
Smellie&co
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Vulcan Nope
Trvixerask
Veterine
Mount ‘Ins Syndicate
Vulcan Hope Company
Esport
T Aes
Brisbane
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Thursday Island
Stephane
New South Wales
Kyogle
Sydney
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Phewemaiel
Cgmaa
Amd Pemans
Richmond
Piso Metgrave
Aise Nered
Perro
Moolay
NF McWilliam
Attores General Aoeo
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Sydney Universita
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Joe
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Momlay
Fast Greta
Tasmania
Tasmanian Agen
Victoria
Tittan
Eidnimades
Melone
Sec
Marika Tie Wien Atv
Anan
Wart Trisl
Ruskel
South Australia
Stannary Wills Mines
ASD Thamway Co
Windzanse
W. Howard
Weroniza
Mr. Howard
Walsh District Amateur Turf Club
St Th. Clancy Port
Royalts
Caldendrop
Travinebank
st_ Mh
Angume
Jehosom
Townrsiie
Chisholm
Deere
Armerica
Johnson
Mailer
Burmes
W. Lloyd Droadley
Oaklands
Mrortant Auction Sale
Mineowners Teamsters, Farmers & Others
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A. J. Draper
GEDON
Poelic
Threon
Rome
Ubose
Alten
Draught Tiorses
J. Coxall
Nelsow
Moan, Sankar En
Neahem Ane
Equvahen
Young
Ot Coxzalt
Aueiian
H. J. Bulcock
Spence Street
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Seni
Marvester Company of America
Diss
H. J.bulcock
Spence St
Abbott Street
Cairne
Victtacs and
Resifease
Satd Civility & Ateutics
al. Tiupse
Hotel
Att Mareeba
Ughter
Rawlin
Town Communications
Imperial Hotel
Cairns and District Mutual Accident Assurance Association
W. J. Munro
E. H. Ruboek
Rift Ha
W. J. Kerk
Caimns
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