The Premier’s Sea and Chillagoe District Debate
A reader letter reflects turmoil over boundary changes in Chillagoe drawing tableland farms into the seat. The writer cites farm incomes, labor votes, and party dynamics, urging farmers to push for co op reforms, fair land tenure, and state mill control while critiquing caucus influence and arbitration decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillagoe
Theodore
Sal
al Labor
Chin
Lrvinebanke
Anere
Beninnloi
Courans
Calens
Perle
Lang
Vanem
Ryan-Theoteen
Abe Pengle
Queensland
Bern
Raasarer
A.W.U
Berctrai
Boeing
Dickson
Mi Up
Tc. Uel
Rhetoric on Public Works and Tax Policy From a Letter
A letter from JOHN MANN criticizes state and federal funding for roads and industry, arguing against taxpayer burdens and government parasites. He urges ad avoidance of state taxes and questions the use of public money for upkeep of derelict plans while favoring fiscal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnt
Chaitpin
John Mann
Keep Culray Clean 1 To the Editor
A reader argues for upkeep of Culray town civic works including a modern sewer and drainage system. The letter criticizes proposed development, calls for accountability and lower costs, and warns that neglect could worsen health and odor from drainage as stormwater, refuse liquids, and chemicals affect streets and residents. The writer appeals to citizens to demand action through local laws and public awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Tx
Cairns
Unclear OCR Narrative Traverses Names and Meetings
Fragmentary text depicts a rambling journey with many garbled names and places. Characters speak in a colloquial voice about meetings, travel, and encounters, mentioning persons such as Princess Suary and Somdys, and events around Athens and Malands, with a ten mile reference and a car ride in a carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suary
Digest
Irberton
Hamilton
Sunday Tennis and Pub Talks in Atherton Town
In Atherton residents recount a relaxed weekend with tennis on Sunday and socializing at the pub. The letter notes local life, hotel fears for children’s safety on the road to school, and calls for council action and postal services. A prominent figure is mentioned as planning to improve the old town and field safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Bath
Gall” Anid
Mareuhs
Ouny
Monument fund donation row shocks town council
Reader letters accuse Shire Council of failing to approve a donation for a memorial to the fallen. The missive criticizes votes against the monument planned for the principal township and questions the town leadership’s edifice funding stance. The writer cites records and references compensation acts and local estates in the broader critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amen & Shire Council
Howe
Cnetins
Sant
Trani
Cairne
Public debate on foreign company control and hydro power
A fragmented letter to the editor discusses government policy and a proposed foreign firm to manage hydro power, arguing for price transparency and local benefits. The writer cites economic risks, duties, and potential agreements with the government, weighing long term national impact against private gain. References to Niagara power, Barton, and Cairns City appear amid a broader plea for affordable, native energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Niagera Fian
America
Nija
Barton
Cairns
McMAHON Property Advertisements and Listings
McMAHON offers sugar farms near Babinde with 120y tons. Listings include houses with rooms kitchen bathroom and living areas on Lawley Street Fort Douglas Townsville area. Also freeholds hotels unimproved allotments and town lands offered by MCMAHON for particulars.
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McMahion
H. McMahon
McMahon
Babine
Seavian
Iatance
Lion Denatey
Hembledem
Bilchen
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Stacey & Stacey
Tessa
A. Hoossain
Einasleigh and
Kidston
BOOTS
AMOES
Saddlery
Agra Fae Queensland Insurance Company Ltd
Naumann
Dence
Post” & “Herald
Hera
Culray
Herald
Merbarton
Cooes Iom
Post
Perald
E. J. Harris
Ceares
Verve
Iavar
W- J
Greta Wet
Terese Ieneral
Cairns Furniture ‘“” Bedding Factory
Furniture War Box
H. M. Svendsen, Ltd
AAR Evaner
Cca
ATH
Om de
Baior
Mereld
James John Payee
Esitoy
Port
Eftick
Ee Ome
Austin
Fortec
F. G. Locke
Lake Street
Payne
Rae
Cape
Th Sihee
Oun
Paul
Boserer
Ban
Asses Alam Ford
Weve
Colm
Fiydre-Biecce
Merald
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