Fifty Years of Sugar Industry Transforms Innisfail
Innisfail marks fifty years of sugar industry growth from pioneer arrivals to the first crush and the rise of large mills at Johnstone and Tully. The narrative honors T. H. Fitzgerald and early settlers whose efforts built the district’s citrus and sugar economy, noting Mackay roots and the expansion toward South Johnstone and Mouritan. The piece credits bold development, continuous progress, and enduring industry as the region’s defining legacy.
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Innisfail
Inninfail
Fenny - Ach
Queensland
Cova
South Johnstoe
Australia
Fitzgerald
Fionerre
Wall A Rentury Ag
T. HL Fitzgerall
Mackay
VaMackay
Beishame
Mulerave
Rosecil
Tully Rivers
Howe
T. H. Frigueralt
Homgheart Action
Johnstone River
Tunistail Estate
Levy
TU Posses
South Johnstone Mills
Firmzerahis
Amd T van Fiegerald
Tully
South Johnstone
Buting
Fitegerald
Timietail
Fitrerall
Catastrophic prison fire exposes overcrowding and chaos
A major prison blaze killed many inmates as 1500 convicts were housed in dangerous overcrowding for 4300 capacity. Fire spread rapidly, guards delayed doors, and rescue efforts by inmates from Company K helped retrieve colleagues amid chaos. Radio reports from the jail offered initial details of the disaster.
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National Society For Penal Information
Sificra
Fis Acrommodanim
Company K
Pian
Vmv
Jertson
Victims Buried in Forty Trenches After Gow Friday Disaster
At Koto near Bucharest on Friday April 21, about 110 victims from Gow were buried in forty trenches as mourners from neighboring villages gathered. Members of many families lie side by side in the mass grave.
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Bucharest
Koto
Woman Shot at Petrie Terrace May Face Trial
Brisbane April 22 Walter Thine appeared in the police court charged with attempting to kill Florence Heenan on March 7 at Petrie Terrace. Dr Maxwell Halen testified Florence Heenan collapsed at General Hospital and was paralyzed, with prognosis very poor and little chance of recovery.
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Brisbane
Walter Thine
Tolay
Havin
Petrie Terrace
Asawinthy
Florence Heenan
Herther
Maxwell Halen
Florence Svea
Witshed
General Hospital
Tribute to pioneers memory and jubilee leader McNamee
The piece honors a pioneer memory centered on Irmmulail, urging a monument. It lauds J.T. McNamee for leading today’s jubilee celebrations, coordinating vast correspondence and the School of Arts project, and credits him with guiding Melbourne agents and land negotiations to completion. It mentions the Bannockburn era family, legal figures, and local sugar growers.
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Magerald
Whos Bourne
Laveller Evans
Immsial
Australia
Irmmulail
Ani
J.P Filegerale
Goonds
Waany
Plingerstil
Pawson
Queensland
JF Weenard
Parl Vincent
Henry’ Fitzgerald Weenrye
J. My
J.T. McNamee
McNammee
McNanne
McNaterhi
Ian Fail
McNamwoc i
School of Arts
Mx McNamey
Melbourne
Federal Authentics
School of Arty
McNamee
Choir Verdict Sparks Midnight Hall Uproar and Protest
A mass crowd dispersed after a chaotic post concert meeting where choirs faced dispute over announced adjudications. Mr Archibald announced a unanimous executive decision amid boos, praising the adjudicators and conductor Burgin as Melbourne Choir members celebrated with cheers for the cup.
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R. J. Archibald
Commmitees
Maryanough
Rockhampton
Archibald
Ipswich
Melbourne
James
Blair
Burgin
Comstee
Jr W. Lawrence
Bjary
Ev Henenes
Widow Stevens details murder of husband near Hamilton
The testimony recounts March events when Stevens, widow, says her husband was killed after a car chase along Poukento Road. Witnesses place the incident at Bond's place, River View Terrace, with shots heard near the car and a reported assault on Mrs Bond observed at the house. The case adjourned to April.
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Stevens
Innham
Thalder
Cecila A. Payne
Ancot
Bond
Witi
Howse
Melbourne Talks on Wharf Labor Charges and Federal Action
An April report notes ship lawyers and delegates from the Victories Vato Conference visiting the Agharves Union. The discussion centers on whether commissions were used in hiring, whether protests affected traval, and possible federal steps to address the matter.
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Melbourne
Agharves Union
Minias
Paling Shield Result from the City Choral Crown
The Making Shield contest at the Brishane festival produced results with Maryhorugh Choir scoring 97 to 49 for Blackstone and Brishane Eisteddied Choir 482 against Keckhamptan Marshal Unie 481 and Silk teme-Boovat Chwal Union 476. The Southern Choral Society and Kheen Choir did not compete in the male category. Adjudicators expressed concerns over the hall acoustics and the Lord Mayor ordered an investigation into the complaints.
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Brishane
Brieddfod
Gram
Maryhorwagh Philharmone Choir
Bisckstone Ipswich Cambrian Choir
Maryhorugh
Blackstone
Brishane Eisteddied Choir
Keckhamptan Marshal Unie
Silk teme-Boovat Chwal
Varios Adjustries
Beom
Tokio Strike Touches City Amid Power DAX Crisis
A fragmented report describes a Tokyo strike affecting power station operators and firemen. It notes total smoke exposure and canvassing of electric tal service workers, signaling widespread disruption and calls for sympathy from authorities.
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TOKIO
Tokio Teaver
Soviet Footballer British Ian Banned Protest Sparks Demonstrations
London reports Communists plan nationwide protests against the government’s refusal to grant visas to Soviet footballers. The Hanoi Worker’s Sports Federation staged rallies in Wales, Yorkshire, Tyne and Glasgow as part of the campaign.
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London
Feder Pon Lad
Wales
Tyoeade
Glasgow
Naval Treaty Draft Passed For London Conference
A plenary session of the Naval Conference will be held tomorrow to consider the draft treaty. The draft was discussed this afternoon and ordered sent by steamers. Signor Grand was absent due to illness. Mr Max Jumnald chaired the conference. Proceedings opened with a brief address before delegates signaled agreement on behalf of their Governments.
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London
Amorrow
Grand
Max Jumnald
Indian Revolt Search For Gang Sparks Police Roundup
Police in Beanal districts Chittagong Dacca and Memensingh made major arrests of extremist suspects after an eight hour search of the hills near Chittagong. Officials say the outrage may be linked to militant groups and cults as leaders like Mohamed Yakub resist Gandhi’s path. The Bombay Muslim conference urged unity to counter the movement’s alleged threat.
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Ballltta
Beanal
Chittagong
Dacca
Memensingh
Rai
Pathe
Wengal
Harti
Monteas
Mohamed Yakub
Ansembly
Final plenary session notes from April 22
Fragmentary OCR records show Don and April Me Hamuay MacDonald prior to a session with the Thres Power Pack. The garbled text suggests a conference or meeting minute noting attendees and a pre-session action or designation. Further readable names include Canterener and possibly Canterner, indicating unclear person references.
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Don
Hamuay ‘MacDonald
Next Governor General Chief Justice Mentioned
Melbourne April 26 News on Sir Tyme Jeanes as a possible next Governor General for Australia. Prime Minister Scullin declined to comment beyond noting communications between the Commonwealth and the King about Sir Red Stonehaven. Authorities expect official information soon on the Chief Justice’s reappointment.
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Melbourne
Tyme Jeanes
Austalia
JH. Scullin
Commonwealth
Red Stonehaven
Government plans limited expenditure on vice regal homes
In Canberra the future of the Sydney and Melbourne vice regal homes remains uncertain while Canberra will be retained. Britain adds £1000 a year for Lord Stonehaven with higher costs expected for fortheortizy estates. A report from Austen discusses justice and leave dates affecting appointments.
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Melbourne
Canter
Sydney
Canberra
Federal Parliament plans pace ahead in late session
Melbourne April 22 Prime Minister J H Scullin outlined next steps for the remainder of the federal parliament session. He said the House of Representatives will adjourn for several weeks in July, with a likely return in December. The Budget timing and a timetable for constitutional and industrial measures were discussed, including travel plans for Scullin possibly via Britain and Canada.
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Melbourne
Parlia‘ament
J. H. Seatlin
House
Oor Representatives
Joe Ysside
Brita
Scullin
Australia
Canada
Britain
Fort Laureate Robert Bridges Dies in Oxford
London April 24 Sir Robert Bridges the poet known as the Fort Laureate has died at Boar's Hill Oxford. Born in Kent 45 years ago he studied at Corpus Christi College and became Poet Laureate in 1930. He practiced medicine before retiring to devote himself to literature receiving the Order of Merit. He published volumes including Kron and The Growth of Love.
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London
Rober Ridges
Boar's Hill
Oxford
Tauren
Mr. Bridges
Fenton Modifies Opinions at Australia House
A fragmented report from London notes Mr Fenton's stance on High Commissioner’s office duties. It suggests that despite prior remarks, fresh investigations show the need for official action, with Fenton expressing enthusiasm for immediate, decisive measures.
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Australia House
Fenton
Young man drowns near Werton in waterhole incident
A 27 year old man, Avert 2 Fadar Quilter, drowned in a waterhole near Wantalanga during a Sunday event. He had been helping pull a boatmate to safety when he disappeared after reaching the opposite bank. Bystanders attempted rescue but he did not reappear.
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Werton
Fadar Quilter
Eigin Quest
Amd
Australian Loan Council to Enter Market Soon
A Canberra report states the Prime Minister Mr Scullin avoided discussion on the matter but authorities indicate the Federal Loan Council will enter the Australian market shortly. Details on flotation date or sum are undecided though it is likely Australian investors will be asked to subscribe about £101,000.
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Melbourne
Scullin
Federal Loan Council
Police Agents Story Alleged Kidnapping Trial In Sydney
In Sydney at the Central Police Court three men and a woman faced trial on charges related to a kidnapping plot. Witnesses including Virgilio Cace and others testified about the March incident where a man named Goldman was allegedly lured, assaulted, and imprisoned in multiple houses before police intervened. Details describe coercion to write letters and threats to shoot.
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Sydney
Trent
Virgilio Cace
Central Potee Court
Teal
Tagnan
McDermott
Dermont
Dermott
Abigail
Annenrelle
Easter traffic in Brisbane shows Easter holiday impact
Easter traffic across Brisbane metropolitan rail stations rose slightly from 70717 to 71723 trips this year. Revenue edged up from 21,422 to 18,379 due to changes in interstate bookings and long distance traffic. Officials attributed the shift to the Queensland Eisteddfod being held in Brisbane this year.
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Brisbane
Swe
Queensland
Australasian Trade Union Council Meeting In Melbourne
Representatives from five states prepare for a meeting of the Australasian Council of Trade Unions in Melbourne. The executive will consider issues from unemployment relief to railway gauge standardization and road construction programs along with studies on quarry production.
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Melbourne
Australasian Council of Trad
Ts Comicider
AU Australian ‘Trade Union Congress
Italy forms industrial council with employers and workers
Egypt era style messy text indicates Italy establishes a new industrial council inviting representatives from employers and workers. The ceremony included an oath and speeches emphasizing production drives and national unity within the nation’s economic framework.
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Rome
New Industral Council
Italy
Athens
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