Power From the Sun and Modern Science in Australia
A Melbourne newsletter surveys early solar power concepts and experiments. It notes Sir Ernest Fiske’s remarks on harnessing sun rays for power, discusses solar heating and storage ideas, and mentions growing international interest in using daylight for industry and domestic uses amid inflation and a shift toward new tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Harnes
Ernest Fiske
Dumerbje
Thinien
radios _selegie
America
Calfornia
Bourne
Sith
Jane Wicked
Australi
Indus Fia
Mareeba Notes And Community Events Involves Local Personalities
A Mareeba notes page records community happenings and remarks on local figures. Mentions of Rotary, Mr Boland, Arthur Keller, Doug Baldock, and others from Calfax and Atherton appear alongside war era references and a note on a 1847 document reducing artifact import. Includes social gatherings, prize results, visitors from Brisbane, and routine travel notes by Mares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Mareete Polary Club
Awellog
Andy
Australia
Oeet
iL CONSERVATION ON TABLELANDS STRUGGLE HIGHLIGHTS FARMING ISSUE
The Atherton branch of the Queensland Grain Growers Association discusses soil productivity and erosion as a key problem. Mr Ludwig criticizes current practices and promotes conservation, contour banking, and early reseeding with grain cover to protect soil and reduce runoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LBL
Atherton
Queemsand
Ludwis
Joes
Mnevord
Ludwig
Australia
Levy on Cotton Brisbanes April Plan Aimed At Seed Growers
A Queensland board manager urged a levy on cotton growers to fund maintenance of the oil mill and plant, arguing rising costs and aging equipment require continued operation. The plan ties the levy to the price received by growers, with details on expected returns and the decision resting with grower representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Cesney
Queensland Colon Marketing Tuerd
BC Jonsson
Johoson
Smi
Beards
Yeuard
Darde
Sum
Kira
Somparsile Wih
Prican Receie
Rrmere
Crocodile Caught in Johnston River Near Innisfail
A crocodile trapped by a net near the Johnston River was pulled to the Bechange Hotel yard after local timing at about 3 71 in the evening. Hotel manager J Klimartin reported guests from Queensland noted the capture and the incident drew tourist interest as the creatures were described by the onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneras
Johnstgne
Ceemurian
Innisfail
J. Klimartin
Ravenshoe Notes on QE.WA Younger Set Meeting
The Ravenshoe QE.WA Younger Set held its April meeting with Mex Weston presiding. Members and officers were named, a financial balance of 11,197 was reported, payments approved, and donations received. A wedding present and cards planned, with proceeds supporting Mapes Church and local honors. A health scheme update noted incoming children from surrounding areas for treatment, transport arranged, and meals planned. A court note records Nevlin Jennings’ theft charge and a March collections report for the Ravenshoe Post Office parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenshoe
Ravensow
Mex Wetson
Armbrast
Mealing
M.rancine
Craig
Stewart
P. Tesina
W Baillie
A. Vor
Foote
Veredit
Artain
Mire
Tobin
Mathes
Mapes
Rowe's Bay Bome
Townsyne
Tevinebank
Tiree
Watson Ville
Mat Tot Borings
Evelyn ‘Ax Hese
Innisfail
Lindrey Browne
Townsville
Cardwell
Muranee
Jones
Palla
Mount See
Penny
Nevilin Jennings
Portmaster- General's
Bob Buster
McGinl
Henny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cairns Post Pty. Ltd
Commercal Protes Ad Publishers
Abhott Street
Cairns
Ublic Health
Blue Bird
Esswood
Gery
Jay Pol Mebergenii
Ecenniteaty
CE AL
Ron
Labour
Italy
Qantas
BOAC
Worth Queensland
Qantas Kangaroo Service
Darwin
Queensland
Qantasb
O.A.C. Airrreft
SIR
Taa
Abbett Stewrt
Salven Sauna Allee & Seow Ltd
Luby Street
Calves
Melbourne
Seater
Ares
Korea
Berton
Gordoner
Angras
Chiares
Ehigeen
Ilse
Ann
Sarnor
Warner
Preston
Hollywood
Arcives Eyene
Ceriiers
Catamyied Tafe
OSA
Gtr
Firet
Azain
Soranr Cin
Wyatt
Goughton
Mile Sect
Aramee
Amother
Greach
Moore
Brishena
WR Parker Aid Ur
Alan Deursrd
Ipewich
Apd UN Bevan
Mnie
Raskin Shree
Il Conservation
Contour Banking
Ania
Barnes
Wrib
Wanmeny
T. Benet
Creane
Pusch
Jems
Jonnetone
Qcwa Toungees
CPS
FASCO
Len
ACT
Terry Nerway Squergs
Court House Hotel
Cacbdeen
Jodaps
Fordson
ARMS
Irevie
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