Electricity Loan Sparks Queensland Power Debate
Readers in Queensland are urged to back a state electricity loan as Royally funded works proceed. The Cairns letter notes a major Thurshay plant completion and a widening grid to meet growing towns and industries. The Electricity Commission chair Neil Smith says the loan will accelerate expansion and savings for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Alremty
Neil Smith
Queenstand
Elentrie Power
Aml
Eie Ivestmeer
Rotary Assembly Plans and Rotary Club Delegates
Representativts from 43 Rotary clubs will converge in Calrné for the 190th annual Rotary assembly. The gathering aims to elect presidents and secretaries, with about 190 rotee 24 clubs sending delegates and a substantial fund for special entertainments. District Governor Artar faz Rockle Crust will preside and Adelaide Arrangements for the punter piece are being coordinated by Rolanan Leo as Chairman.
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Calrné
Ana Assembly
Artarfaz Rockle Crust
Col Ilary International
Rolanan Leo
Clarman
Adelaide
Girs
Hum Omer
Turks Arrive in Brisbane for ANZAC Day Parade
Disjointed OCR reports Turks arrive in Brisbane to take part in the Anzac Day march alongside Australasians. Mentions a commander and interpreter, notes Allied efforts and a naval bombardment near Tunisia, reflecting World War I engagement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Maren
Aocher
Sie
Ladle East
Atlee
Allie Penk
Turkey
Tuneien Sea
Incomplete Swab Inquiry Adjourned in Sydney
An Easter Monday Randwick inquiry into the Wentworth Handicap was adjourned after a partial session. Trainee Mowe McCartan and other AIC officials were mentioned as witnesses as the inquiry paused awaiting a further hearing date.
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Sydney
AJC
Frontilzean
Wentworth
Randwick
Mowe McCartan
AIC
Acklyst
Kimble
Este
Harbour Board Lifts Slipway Fee to Meet Rising Costs
The Dains Harbour Board approves higher slipway charges after a disclosure at the last meeting. A letter from Mr R Adams criticizes the government stance on overhauls and toll fairness, noting recent Cairns actions and policy changes affecting slipway work and pricing.
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Dainse Harbour Board
Tae
R. Adams
Dredee Trinity Bay
Abe
Cairns
Cairns Harbour
Awam
Thin Mar Hich
Cairne
Elsr
Weather and town notes from Cairns and Townsville
Northern Baintails reports a final forecast period with temperatures around 12 degrees at 6 am and 33 degrees by afternoon. Proclaimed acquisitions under sugar acts and harbor improvements are noted, with local civic clubs and Rotary events referenced and a burglary at the Tully Bowline club reported.
Transfer of Queen s and Regimental Colours Ceremony
The article describes a ceremony at the Slot headquarters for transferring the Queen s and Regimental Colours. Key figures are Lieut. HL May Mulry, Lieutenants C. Thompson and W. Lasarus, with the unit adjutant in attendance. The procession moves from depot to cabinet position, with a ceremonial slow march and salutes as the Colour carriers receive them. Public events include a Dawn Parade at the Cenotaph, a Tropical Theatre meeting, and commemorative badges sales for the Distress Dinners Fund.
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Loro Anse
Cservence
Queens
Regina Calum
Atte Slotttalion
HL May Mulry
C. Thompson
W. Lasarus
Mulry
Meess
Santo Vinerpetree Ok
Perry
ASL
Tropical Theatre
Cairne
Minnie-street
Billee Wave
Aas
Livervanee
Johnenn
Bey Renee
Weirene
Aditethat
Rane
Rita
ANZAC DAY reports creaks of war danger and fuel loss
A fragmentary account describes damage and hazards from a ruptured pipeline near Townson, with scenes of cars and a valve failure. It mentions a 129 300 cost figure and a suspended overhaul as crews assess a washout and broader risks implied by the incident.
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Ube
Townson
Trouble Over Financing of Behana Creek Scheme
Creek water supply project faces funding shortfall as £120,000 needed but only £106,687 approved by Treasury. Board notes private money offers of £45,000 and a further £35,000 is required. Clerk warns a local debenture loan may be necessary to cover a portion of the sum.
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Treasury
Strate Lan Mosey Righd
Concrete bridge structures and Anzac Day ceremony notes
The article details concrete bridge pier work at Bawpit Gully and Galante area with poured lines and inspections. It also covers Anzac Day commemorations with remarks on weather, wear of uniforms and medals, and public participation expectations.
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Gorden Creek
Wasice
Neice
Australia
Aervier
Svery
Apple Shortage This Year Causes Widespread Concern
A garbled report notes an apple shortage this year affecting many regions and producers. Mentions Ivrea and Grace Bell in unclear context, alongside a bank loan offer and department report about market instability.
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Grace Bell
Port Douglas Branch of Latnio Party Formed
An Latnio Party branch was named in Parr Peiuelas after an April 2 meeting in Port Douglas. Attendees included Mortape and members from nearby branches A E Crinmains and J Bidner spoke, with officials such as Punsiden and G Weder noted. The meeting discussed branch aims and potential benefits to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Douglas
An Feallan Latnio Party
Mortape
Visiines
Elretorals
Rda Ada
Chok
Adrenaline filled night at the Bevin with cast to-night
The article reports on a film or stage event featuring Bevin Wilet and Marcie Suan May, with mentions of Sikes and a hostile service nine side. It notes a plan to replace three games, the 20 mule air line between Barita, and costs for intertheatre implementation as part of a broader description of performances and logistics.
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Penlan
Brisbane
Ncat Federal
Germaery
Bulah
Bevin Wilet
Mengies
Kuuntvliont
Budewan
Senvic Nine
Barita
Fai
Gormacs
AdTicag
Queen Range
Labour from South Labour from South Brisbane
Fragmentary report notes labour unrest and threat to routine activities near Brisbane. Mentions minister and officials amid scheduled actions and varying local responses. Unclear names and exact timing due to damaged text.
Shipping Move Ments and Overseas Cargo Delays
Fragmented shipping notice outlines movements from Adelaide Melbourne and Brisbane with cargoes destined for Cairns Sydney and Fremantle. Mentions multiple ports including Liverpool Longton and Lae May departures and May 19 to May 22 sailings with mixed vessel calls and voyage plans.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Svaney
Brisbane
Townsville
Waipaus
United Kinedim
Torwlanc
Svan Beane Pe Aimy Pernt
Celine Lmamaren
Caiens
Cairns
Esas Tor Paimy Reeiinss
Witward Caren
Gena
Punkiek
Antwis Ruviredam
Bremen
Copenhaeey Ridelia Irary
Sydney
Martanei
Port
Marnie Mumearee
Ihrer
Lowdiie
Loans and Grants For Works Brishake Apr 28 Update
Unclear OCR text details a loan and grant program for works at Brishake dated April 28. The fragment mentions terms, approvals, and fund allocation but reads as garbled. No definite names, places, or figures are recoverable from the provided snippet.
Yableland Water Supplies Authorized Funding
The Herberton Shire Council has authorised twenty thousand pounds from the Insurance Commissioner for Ravenshaw water supply and the Scrubby Crewe water scheme. The approval covers works and anticy事项 tied to the schemes and allocates funds from the Insurance Commissioner.
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Herberton Shire
Ravenshaw Water
Ainecon Shire
Insurance Coun
Crewe
Maria Ceeek Bridge Near El Arish
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Pravielitas
Mullrad
Fir Tyareart
E. Dugean
Binet Bay
Miesar Beach
Sgay
Fuumanil
Areriative Council
TA Foley
Phils
Marron Br
Butter Prices in Melbourne Show Trade Tangles
Fragmentary note discusses butter pricing in Melbourne with garbled phrases about sell terms and duties. It hints at market confusion and potential tariff effects but lacks clear figures or attributions.
Girl Stabbed in Head Incident Reported
Fragmentary OCR text notes a stabbing aimed at a girl in Brisbane. References to an assailant or witnesses are unclear, with scattered names and actions amid disrupted sentences. No coherent timeline or outcomes are deducible from the readable fragments.
Woman's Amazing Escape After Frontfall Runaway Moment
An astonishing report details Mrs Riordan escaping a dangerous frontward fall as the train of events led to a near miss with the cow catcher. She describes gripping, sliding, and finally free with help from guards and bystanders who kept her safe.
TARTS Cove Reimagines Helms and Grunge Scene
A garbled OCR fragment mentions artists and places like Bayard and Ube E05 with references to April 18 dates, a sheet tile at Wesor Alaers, and a price of $ret Bx AL. The text is largely unreadable but signals a local arts scene update and a list of names such as Miche Reach, Bony Micon, and Jalon Bieub in a Parametric mix.
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Hellsnriee
HL Odeirem
Appa Grunge
Jalon Bieubeure
Ieee Prmibes
Apuin
Wesor Alaers Lys Bayard Inn
Deel En Bolt
Wy Werte
Eben Sre
Bony Micon
Michel
Bid to Save Man Life in Toowoomen
Fragmentary OCR text references a bid to save a life, mentions Toowoomen, names garbled, and shows unclear phrases about people and places. Readable elements include references to a life-saving bid and scattered names.
Metal Workers Strike In Sydney Affects Hometown Essentials
Strikes by metal workers in Sydney ripple into daily life with halted shipments and disrupted manufacturing. Reports indicate wage disputes and stalled negotiations at major plants. Local businesses brace for impact as industry labor actions continue.
Wharf Work Brisbane Rist Tee Re
Fragmented OCR text describes wharf work in Brisbane with garbled phrases and unreadable names. The readable bits mention work activity, dates, and a potential timetable but details are unclear. No coherent events or persons can be reliably identified from the fragment.
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Brisbane
Obscure obituary fragment from a distant era
A fragmented obituary fragment mentions several personal names and places in a somber notice. The readable portions hint at mournful remembrance, with references to relatives and a historical venue. Details are sparse due to damaged text, but the item preserves the solemn obituary tone.
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Qurenslang
Mt. Molloy
Mt Molloy
Ray
Tully Falls
Uindey
Thurshay Talat
Cairts
Mneragl NoTick Fae
Aed
EE Beiter Rais ‘Sre
Aoe
Venti Cocbasgrs
Ir Nell Maly Entiee Aurece
Ther Sre
Enennaras Forte Aurtas Geary Ld Gilpotle Poneral
Mirrium
Thames
Wenery
Oie
Mabel Gove
Yan Fo
Near
Bataleon
Amns Harbour Board
Pointe Sardwell
Chak
Mr. Shepherd
Cook
Hal Adair
Ambelaner
Mille Millza Ambulance
Rincorinys Cairne
Maximaan Wmpers
Ren Roy Ungerwona
Srbot
Mer
Calene
Eau Tae
Cindt
Tablelands
Reger
Asualie
Lesilwit Marine Us Perms
Ani Conde
Cue Srnshane
Crane Devers
Calrun
Ville Vonlergan
Prily
Tully Ventertue
Mears Keston
J. McKeen
Robert Albert Fond
Weaman
Remghd
Caithy Charers
Tully Bowline and Recreajon
Vale
Aidity
AJ McLennan
Plin lorRes
Plin lorRes Senior |Onstable E. Breen
Dence
Transville
Matia
Our Tully
Rotary Cob
Cairo
Sodary Cie
Calta
Calter
Jordan
Puest
Raburn Ty
Atest
Ward
Olena
Arno Simons
Trucana
Tom Collis
Prins Heian
Edinburgh
Jan Ammo Sygeuni
Traitith
Anme
Tle
Queen's
Dawn Taraae
Calas
Pune Chambers
Niwestul
Sniebor
Sia
Phenen
Grune Isa
Jajene
Aseeamion
Kindenezannsbeny Star Bortslum
Ims
Lena Cadets
Behana Creek
Water Board
Aueb
Une
Ufus Uni
Bosramis
Williams
Feun
Dhe Board
Carmmitiee
Boermirinie
Credit Mmlaner
Ws Bank
Shire
Stallane
Interenewe
Austaiana
Sudo 'Twat
Behan
Mh Tollouin
Weire and Son
Queenaland
Afiouni Mutualism Association of
Australasia
Fd Bribane
Uke Tuaurance Cnt
Missioner
Ford
Tie Cupany
Tressury
Somerset
Symering Senea
Hermes” Ld
Niste
Ling Wrey Sellery Ltd Beglen
Brehane
Sibir Thalome
Wis
Cameron
Bob Ryther
Mary Weyer
Grawfey
Caleba
Uae
Wits
AE Ems
Mika NG
Telan
Watven
EB Fewell-Smith
A.lp
Deeley AM Safety Tales
Awaad
Labour
South
Ur of
Ime Qreenai
Imasovial
Nelahke Amlime
Laeun
Sth
Cara Fm
Antworn
Atv
Liwcastre
Brisa Towesie
Raens
Shay Mat
Irenels Culems
Abu May I
Brishake
Murch Sh
Erin
Yableland
Maria Ceeek
EL Arish
Tinarod Pam Site
Butler
Brisbane Age
TIA
Iran
Mane
Clete
Lund
Brandt
Wey
Miter
Roth
Imc
Mrs Bean
Soadiline
Tox
Myoro Mami
Sam Reach
Catia GO & Formar
Weened
Min
THE
Cairns Post
APT
Eishane
Ratway
Pitiewle
Riordan
Mire Riordan
Cove
Reoceem
Biurbane
Soran
Pan
United Party
Premiime
Itsurance
Companiles
Auraice Fur Private
Ene
CATE
Spokyain
Aivainne
Toowoomen
Thetus
Austin Maine
Pat Bun Rater
Dani
Jay
Corbin
Fay Smith
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