Company Profits and Dividends Impact on Living Costs
An analysis citing half a million shareholders in Australian public companies argues profits, expansion, and high living costs are linked. It notes dividends mostly go to ordinary public members across income bands, with higher earners taxed and redistribution unlikely to greatly aid low income groups. The Institute concludes abolition of profits would not significantly reduce incomes.
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Wandine
Fonda
Woald
Jrublia
Sumpaniek
Anil
Maule
Emnicurd
Ee Shan
Fira
Tung Tata Incense
Innivad
Vccauint
Kuranda Court Case Across Burglary and Fraud Allegations
Disjointed OCR fragment describes a Kuranda case involving two women charged with stealing handbags and related offenses. It references a Cairns court, pleas on bail, and multiple names and details, but much of the text is garbled. The document hints at a court proceeding with charges and sentencing considerations.
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Broxckion
Tata
Cairns
Rpeterday
Mae
Beth Prercoe
Vinnie Tanialng
Dana
Foelys
Ford
Seynet Jethie
Rattia
Be Teshouee
Atte Fares Reed
The
Heredita cdl
Baminag
Grand Union
Maritime Shipping Movements From Port and Nearby Ports
Shipping movement notices detail cargoes departing ports including Mavands bow on port and Brshene, with departures slated for April and May. It lists general cargo, ballast, and imports from Calis, Singapore, and Torre Strait, with routes via Sydney and Brisbane to Townsville, Cairns, and Towneville, including dates and planned arrivals.
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Mavands Bow
Crit Kingdom
Townsville
Couns
Ajana
West Coss
Eygrane Wis
Sydney
Brihens
Cirpeatarta
Calis
Sik Coleendo
Singapore
Torre Strait
Cairns
Brisbane
Colts
Towneville
Port Diedha
Insurance Office Change Names Deputy Commissioner
April 1 The State Government Insurance Office announces Mr Wa vy Jonathan sechary appointed deputy commissioner. He will be succeeded by the accountant and editor as manager at Culirna. Mr Oxenham to Tirta handles accounts.
Mileage allowances increased for public service vehicles
Premier announces higher mileage rates for senior public service employees using their own cars. Rates depend on vehicle horsepower and district. For 1 5 horsepower and over, first 5000 miles stay at 1 mile per mile and over 5000 miles at 7A per mile, with increases for other horsepower ranges after conference with the Public Service Commissioner.
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Bruneanr
Haglont
Uniok
Public Service Commisioner
Weather and political debate share page wide Cairns report
The Cairns item covers weather outlooks in eastern Pennie fina thonser and Gulf country with thin showers. It cites statements by Mr Colling and Mr Carter on the Country Party and Labour policy on dairying price guarantees and primary industry protection amid a broader tobacco and industry discussion. A hospital note describes two men injured in a cattle-related incident and Rotary Club activities document local civic engagement.
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Dixie
Gulf
Labour
BabyMe Indus
Sktoy
Ronald Bradley
Enmore
Australis
Tabour Ann Tobacco
Lar
Zola
Swan Ve
Liberal
Goleromart
Lyoms
Llow
Emne
Mie
Berty
Ant Ral
Pullman
Hed Bren
Stretita
Gsersmiea
Stars of Gold Jubilee Feature by Hugh A Borland
In this long feature the text chronicles the Goldfields era with scattered notes on Ravenwood, Bowen, and surrounding camps. It details exploration, mining activity, river transport, and local leadership, noting the rise of Ravenwood as a key settlement and the rapid expansion of the mining district through the 1870s and 1880s.
New Ship for Coen Seance Cargo to Port Stewart
Unclear OCR reads about a vessel linked to Coen Seance with cargo movements to Port Stewart. Mentions flush of activity toward the river and shores, with several garbled terms and dates making precise details unreliable.
Public service against inanimate appointment Gurabame
A district judge, Mr Justice We Rether, reviews evidence in a case involving Gurabame and a public service appointment. The report details past service, debates over suitability, and remarks from officials about expertise and tenure.
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Gurabame
Tinchy "Reicher
Justice
Local Weather and Accident Report From Bungaliw Area
The Geisbane Weather Bureau reports northern rainfall for a 24 hour period ending Thursday with Cape York at 40 point. Kenneth Bernley, 21, of Spence Street Bungaliw, was admitted after injury to his right foot from a fall. He received first aid at the scene and was taken to a doctor's surgery by ambulance.
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Ortharnalfsile
Geisbane Weather Bureau
Torhe
Bours Anced
Hamoo
Cape York
Point Ysursday Laine
Sron
Chita
Kenneth Bernley
Spencetreet
Bungaliw
Elf
Gardonvate Basan Woeo Fire Damages Gardonvale Council
A garbled item reports a fire at Gardonvale involving a council building or event. Details are unclear, but the incident appears linked to Gardonvate Basan Woeo and surrounding local authorities. Further readable lines are needed to identify date, scope, and outcomes.
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Gardonvale
Burdekin Dam Scheme Progress Amid Political Debate
The Premier remained determined to advance the Burdekin Dam scheme amid national concerns. Leaders weighed the project’s impact on regional development, employment, and water security as opposition questioned priorities and funding viability.
Turning Back to Load Sugar at Mackay
The text reports a plan to return to Mackay to refuel and load sugar with mentions of a protest or bribe issue and a forecast of moving toward Firlsbane tomorrow. It notes efforts by unnamed parties to leave for Mackay and refuel, with expectations of a meeting in Mackay.
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Taurus
Mackey
Charlene
Mackay
Stolen Car Suspect Flees as Diamond Rings Vanish
Report describes a theft at a Bryant Road counter where trays of diamond rings were taken. A man fled in a stolen car after an attempted escape, with a bystander noting the incident as an onlooker described the scene.
Schedule given of steel ship ments from Mackay
Mackay April 12 The Mai ter Bor Shipping, Semaler CG Mc Leap, released the schedule for sea shipments to Quest Land from Newcastle or Port Kembla. The Beltze voyage begins May 1 for Marybarauah with Enfield clearing 80 Home wh April 14 for Bundabere. Enfield clears 307 tons in April HA for Townaville. Allars clears all available to Cairns, 214 None. Trade committee prepping vessel in start week in May, likely the Cale fentur Bawan with 121 vin. Towarvile shipment still pending.
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Mackay
Maiter Bor Shipping
Semaler CG
Mc Leap
Quest Land
Allars
Cairns
Allara
Borkhampinn
Anzac Day and Shipping Movements to Brisbane
Shipping notices detail multiple vessels loading and sailing from Maryborough and Brisbane on April 2 and nearby dates. Vessels include River Norman, River Neneh, and River veers Salk, with tonnage figures around 176 to 88 tons. Committees consider future general cargo movements from the south and related port actions.
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Brisiane
Brubane
Maryborough
Brisbane
Briand
Good Dairy Lands Taken Up
Fragmentary text describes government actions on soldier settlement and Crown lands in colonial era. Mentions department plans to revive areas for settlement, with references to land parcels and administration. Scope includes Ind and Crown land areas, policies, and counts of land held.
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Rome
Ty Lara
Dalrsiff
Wandown
Teron
Far Ind
Ealiie Rataing
Uae
Cairns Court Hears Evictions Over Rent Arrears
Court proceedings unfolded as Marty Elton of Fighters claims right to premises in Calren. D Smart 1M seeks order to quit, with Evie Than for applicants and O Rourke occupying. Witnesses discuss rent arrears and service of notice, the landlord asserting lawful eviction rights. The case references dates in December and January and ongoing c echter rental disputes.
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Ighters
Meteme
Calren
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Ter Lakpesiree
Calrnt
D. Smart
Catron Summome Court
Yewerdag
O'Fuaurne
Lynne J. Lyons
Ulsters of Mercy
Renta
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Ie Corporation
Nates
Lyte
Loanewird
Dann
Weather and Court Records Blend In Patchy Irish Chronicle
Fragmented OCR text shows Northern Weather Forecast lines mixed with a court case involving Mr Lyons and Mr O Rourke. The draft notes mention rent, receipt checks, and alleged arrears, with references to September dates and office visits. The piece preserves names and local officials amid unclear weather content.
Northern loans and tram line relay plans spark debate
An order in committee discusses loan arrangements and a proposed tram line relay from Port Douglas to Moaman. The plan references Fort Douglas Hospital and rail traffic, with concerns over costs and timing. Key officials and a Brisbane-based firm are cited in the discussion, signaling formal review of the project and funding needs.
Forestry road project plan and council funding agreement
The Cook Shire Council and Muloa Shire Council agree to purchase four halls and related works for a forestry road scheme west of Govt. Abergowrie Oske, extending 44 miles westward. Executive Council approves Treasury loans totaling £2900 to cover initial costs and investigations for the forest road initiative in Gurimeaie region.
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Te Hinchioe Boroaie
Inaam
Cook Shire
Coulton
Muleave
ENB
Brisbane Pilot Killed in Mysterious Incident
Report from Nelbourke on April 11 states a Brisbane pilot was killed amid unclear circumstances. Witnesses note a siren plot and uncertain loyalties as investigators search for motive and missing details. Authorities promise further updates as the case unfolds.
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Nelbourke
Bet Roy Ronen
Everton
Wes Kulen
Mostaresha
Ime
Mme Auetrélont
Korre
Latest Metal Prices in London and New York
London April 18 metal prices show Tin and Tungsten ore with spot quotes steady in New York markets. Trade reports indicate no change in metal prices across the two major centers as markets await new data.
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London
New
Public Service Appointments Brisbane
Avr 10 The following announcements were made by the Beaioe Department to appoint to CPWrnast Proeiom vies cites feaned TA Raton Mtoyertun to be Cee Bhetat Am Newon CBS Springsure Mossman IDES Bobi pnts dle Beubage in the CPS Sprite Noe Silivan clere wy the Petty Scanlan Omer a position cher ne to be ci
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Bobi
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Sprite
Petty
Scanlan
Omer
Cemetery Notice Mentions Local Center and Cattle
Fragmentary OCR note references a cemetery and local center with cattle mention and a prior chip. Ambiguous names and places are unreadable, producing a terse, detached record of a local matter without clear actions or outcomes.
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Horne
Ailkanvele
Potatoes for North Queensland shipping outlook debated
Fragmentary report mentions Tasmania deliveries and Queensland targets. References to farmers, committees, and towns such as Rockhampton Warwick Roma Charleville Dalby and Queenstown outline concern over potato supply, a potential shortage, and planned shipments and schedules amid weather and transport issues.
Golden Casket seeks Elizabeth Street contact
Fragmentary notice notes Golden Casket at ord 14 with 19 cent casket request. References to Mr Donald and Aulitte Welle with address fragments in Elizabeth Street area. Cited locations include Risbang Steet and Bobese, Bixih Ro WNT, with Jan AL Praes and Maltgurna.
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Aulitte Welle
Euzsbeth Atreet
Risbang
Steet
Fue
Bobese
Bixih
Jan AL Praes
Maltgurna Sweri
Bost Brinbane
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