Water power proposal outlined in North Queensland vote
A dated 1908 Water Motor summary discusses Curinty river power, a Kuranda tunnel plan, and surveys by Hollinrrwarth. It outlines a proposed 40 mile conduit, potential 118 feet head, and estimated outputs of up to 40,900,000 gallons daily, with costs and financing considerations for the North Queensland coast.
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Hollinrrwarth
Pepory
Fae
Plackna
Atherton
Tolga
Ike
Conroy- Hon
Amid Confusing Note On School Parents in Avwerton
A garbled editor's note from Poa & Herald discusses Trevino and Hinocent State children, mentions the Post Office, and accuses unnamed groups of influencing Sunday School families. The text is fragmented and unclear with many typographical errors.
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Hinocent
Cottert
Avwerton
Seeing Believing and the Editor’s Reply to a Letter
A reader’s letter to the Herald, responding to a political or social debate about public schooling and penology. The piece notes a Secretary of Tabitande Teachers and mentions community reactions in Atherton. The writer expresses interest in how contentious charges affect local children and asserts a desire for direct engagement with neighbors and editors.
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Tabitande
Atherton
Hinson
Unclear legacy debate on revolutionaries and banana market impacts
Fragmented transcription details a heated debate over revolutionaries and tariffs. It mentions profits from banana shipments, a proposed monopoly, and a plan for growers to control pricing. The piece references commissions, rebates, and a contentious financial distribution affecting farmers and traders in an early 20th century context.
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Prain
League of Kreedom
Sydney
Wal Elsbane
Rome
Noel
Fanuer Pays
Award decision sparks debate over widespread hotel awards
The meeting discussed award terms across the state with various factions opposing or supporting the designation. Key figures referenced include Mr Justier and Dr. Hojurs, while concerns centered on ground conditions and acceptance timing. Observers noted calls for consistency amid differing interpretations and local impacts.
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Briel
Justier
Ivison
A.W.U . Clanics
Sorardpuoraine
Suauke
Java
Queensland
Preserh
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