Palmer River Gold Company Holds Inongarel Meeting in Cairns
Shareholders totaling 35 050 attended the meeting held on Friday 24th with proxies. Walter Baker elected Chair. D W Arthur Walter Colley A H Clarke L J Grimshaw and A G Boyne named first directors. Office and auditors appointed. Baker recommended as Manager to commence operations at Palmer River. Mill operations report show 60 tons processed in 12 hours with improvements expected after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer River Gold Company
Sivaree
Tiemheeke Cotyhneee
AO HL
Mess
D. W. Arthur
Walter Colley
A. H. Clarke
L. J. Grimshaw
A. G. Boyne
Mesars
A. Nevitt
APTA
ALA Aaids
al Ho Clarke
Minin
Cairns
Walter Baker
Palmer River
A Jealous Husband Sentenced For Acid Attack
London April 24 Samuel Hudson aged 46 a tirter by trade was sentenced at the Old Bailey to five years imprisonment for throwing sulphuric acid over his wife causing the loss of sight in one eye and permanent disfigurement. He claimed a mind tortured by anguish and jealousy led to the act and that he sought to deprive her of appeal to others. Vic Judee summed up that past trivial jealousy prompted a grave attack with no justification.
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London
Samuel Hudson
Old Bailey
Hodson
Vic Judee
British Engineering Trades Demand Shorter Week
London April 24 British engineering unions press for a 40 hour week amid 47 hours currently. Employers propose 40 hours plus a shorter working week with shifts and on many readjustments. The Supreme Committee of trade aids will consider proposals and meet again in May.
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London
VILEROY OF INDIA. Viceroy Readies for a Reconciliation
The Viceroy of India Earl Reading announced discussions with the Secretary for tone to determine whether he would be with a beweewed st Sarmwed as naeh. The report notes tense conditions, possible detention, and ongoing negotiation.
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Vileroy
India
London
Inda
Earl Reading
Brigland
Tone
Koamione
Jeri Hinton
Queensland Migration Agreement Faces Cabinet Scrutiny
The article notes that Theodore on Queensland's behalf agreed to a migration treaty with Britain, but it remains unclear if Gillies will sign. Cabinet views split on immigration, with allies seeing necessity while outsiders oppose it. Gillies may bend to pressure from white outside leaders who oppose using cheap funds for migrants.
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Theodore
Queensland
Gillies
Mr. Girlies
A.W
The Tides and Moon April 27 Cane Prices at Harpbledon Mill
The final payment per ton for cane supplied to Harpbledon Mill was 1/1d and not 1d as stated in Saturday's air issue. High water at 12 noon.
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OS Poin
Harpbledon Mill
Opium Case Found Near Cape Bedford and Cooktown
A case containing opium tins valued over £1000 was recovered near Cape Bedford and brought to Cooktown by police. It is believed the case was tossed overboard from an eastbound steamer near Cairns and drifted northward under heavy winds.
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Cape Bedford
Cooktown
Cairns
Innisfail Receives New Industrial Inspector Mr Gillespie
Innisfail labor reports that Mr Gillespie formerly of the War Department has arrived as Industrial Inspector and Labor Agent. He has taken up duties with a reputation for thoroughness in his work.
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Innisfail Labor Bureau
Innisfail
Gillespie
Nie Department
Far Come Report From Tonisian Dispatch
The Tonisian correspondent notes arrivals by yesterday’s mail train from the south. More foreigners reached the district, detrain at Boogan, and moved toward the Mourilyan sugar area. The same train carried three foreign carriages bound for Bubinda district.
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Tonisian
Boogan
Mourilyan Susgar
Bubinda
Building Progress at Innisfail Includes New Structures
Our Jenisial correspondent reports two reinforced concrete buildings for Mr. N, BR Mighell solicitor, and the National Bank of Australasia under construction in Rankin Village, Innisfail. The development enhances the town's business area as extensive alterations are also underway at the Innisfail Cane Growers' Association offices with Mr Hys from Brobane joining as secretary assistant.
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Innisfail
Mighell
National Bank of Australasia
Rankin Virect
Biy
Inmifail Cane Growers’ Association
Hys
Brobane
G. F. Hudson
Dust at Innisfail relief as rain eases
Innisfail reports a shift from prolonged wet weather to clear cool skies and resumed traffic. Rainfall so far this year reaches 107 inches with 65 of 214 days wet. Industrial note includes Lucinda Sugar Sheds workers seeking a local wage award and an arbitration hearing in Brisbanes court.
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Innisfail
Loetadl
Lunis
Lucinda
Dennis Foley
Waterside
Secrete Workers Award
Queensland
Locida
Medutye
Aw.l
Hon T pount of the Senate at Mulgrave Houpe visit
The Hon T pount of the Senate spent Saturday afternoon at Mulgrave Houpe with Mr W F Lewmour Hiwe. He spoke at the Annae Memorial Service in Nelenn Mall, then traveled to Riverstone to stay with Mr and Mrs J Severe Head Sahere. A football match saw an onfield injury to Kenmerly’s player. An Ivan hog team member A Onterland, from Sheridan-street, sustained a severe concussion after a fall from a horse. Ambulance transported him to Cairns District Hospital. Jack Littl, 15, suffered a head injury and concussion after a fall from horse. he was taken to Cairns District Hospital after first aid.
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Gorale Rylent
Senate
Gandetreake
W. F. Lewmour ‘Hiwe
Mulgrave Houpe
Annae
Nelenn Mall
Riverstone
Vanhoe Versie Kenmerly
A. Onterland
Ivanhog
Sheridan-street
Cairns
Hambledon
Jack Littl
Cairne District Hospital
Angst Day Wreaths at Anzac Park Remembrance
Wreaths laid at Anzac Park and honor roll display mark Angwt Day observances in Cairns and district. The event honors Great War heroes with wreaths and artistic tributes reflecting memory and respect.
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Anzac Park
Cairns
Informal Talks On Cane Labour At South Johnstone Mill
Innisfail reports an informal Saturday meeting at the South Johnstone Mill between cane suppliers and AWOL on cane labour composition for the coming season. Suppliers sought 4 percent British and 11 percent other cane cutters, while AWOL aimed to prioritize British workers until all British labor is absorbed. Discussion ended without agreement. crushing set to start May 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
South Johnstone
Felinetone Kever
Lareners
Unie
Progress on the new Tully sugar mill and local school
Contractors push forward the Tully sugar mill with unit completion hoped by year end. At Tully State School 119 pupils study in a mill barrack while awaiting a proper school building. Residents seek government workers' housing blocks as Cardwell Shire Council orders notices to quit for city premises.
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Tully
Tally Sta
Cardwell
Parish Parramatta Sports Committee Deliberates Carnival Dates
A dull delegate meeting of the Parramatta Sports Reserve at Messrs Egan & Co's office set Carnival dates for May 7 and 9 after discussion led by Mr C Loughery. A final committee meeting was scheduled for the following Tuesday to finalise arrangements and ensure attendance, with thanks to the chair at adjournment.
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Parramatta Sports Committee
Parramatta Sports Reserve
Messrs
A. J. Egan & Co
Mee
Mr. Howstonehairt
D. Bheadrick
Borland
S&s
Fulcher
E. Po Mullins
H.A.B. Society
G. A Campbell
Cairne
Association
A. Allan
D. Brennan
Watersiders) Federation
EF. Bosanko
Carnhepl
Jeter Chrerwall
Advertised Events At Wairus Rallyeay And Local Balls
Advertised events include a Hawaiian Twilight fancy dress ball at the Aquatic Mall on June 3, a Wild rene ball on June 4, and a evudire party at the Aquatic Mall Tuesday evening next. Annica's Jane Orchestra will attend, Worley's Circus opens Tuesday night at Railway yards Cairn, and A. J. Draper Tied will perform at their mart on Tuesday, April 2A, in suburban allotments.
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Lessie
Ane Peroniwedl
Mere
Annica
Jane Orchertra
Worley
Circus
Ion Tueday
Mewers
A. J. Draper
Tuesdday
Ween
South Johnstone Area and Aliens
In the South Johnstone cane region discontent grows over foreign labor. Unions claim locals lose 10 percent of work as planters reduce cane cutting. The letter notes travel references and questions whether union offers meet the needs amid tensions in the area.
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South Johnstone
Lamus Fall
Cane Growers Plan Weekend Meeting Decision
A South Johnstone cane growers gathering decided to back an offer from Mr. WTT Short of Government Sigar Mills to form an action committee with Brewers in the area. Mewary Ceibinue Moule and Comper were elected to committees. discussion covered cane handling and extending the season, with a fuller report promised.
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South Johnstone
Sigar Mills
Etna
Antonge
Johustiune
Funeral of the late Myre J U Stepp
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon moving from St Johns Church to Marie erect cemetery with many members of the Loyal ... led by pallbearers. The Rev Ferine Seip conducted no service at the church prior to the cortege. Family and friends attended including Bath Belel, telelier, Loyal Morren Towle, Mr and Mrs Hoeen, Manley, Alfred Payton, Leith, Ivielhe, Lingend, Walllace, and many others. Fine floral arrangements were noted.
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Mra
J. A
Myre J. U. Stepp
St Jatin
Charels Mintie-street
Farron Ledge
Fplarire Seip
Marie Erect
Telelier
Bof
Aml Mee
Howen and Tants
Mer
Manley
Alfred Payton Tod
Leith
Ated Mere
Walllace
Mabel Mer
Cel
S. Berlgere
Svendsen
Thoughts for Anzac Day and circular on unemployment
The Anzac Day gathering included Rev Sitelair reading a circular titled An Anzac for All Boys. It urged remembering unemployed soldiers widows and fatherless children and questioned replacements by immigrants while noting 59 430 Australian soldiers died in the Great War and pensions for veterans. A telegram from Cairns Soldiers' Fathers Association president Mr Moira Woods in Brisbane expressed regret at not attending and hopes vacancies are not filled by aliens.
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Sitelair
Australia
Commonwealth
Seowiherm
Mo I Ro Woods
Cairn
The
Soldiers’ Fathers’ Association
Brisbane
Anzac Day Observed at St Monica's at Service
Anzac Day was marked at St Monica's with a 7 oclock service led by Rev Father Murray. A special Requiem honored fallen Australian soldiers with a sermon stressing sacrifice and steadfast prayer for the departed, naming Gallipoli and France battlefields and paying tribute to those who gave their lives.
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St. Monica's
Monica's
Mase
Oelock
Father Murray
Cme
Australia
Irreian
Cralligall
Frogee
Palestine
Atherton Tableland Industries expands corn storage capacity
In a detailed report on Atherton Tableland Industries, the firm plans to consolidate delivery to one centre after filling three silos at Tolga and Kane. The board notes weather delays, shifting dispatch, and the aim to improve cheap, efficient handling of corn for storage at scale, with trains and workers coordinating silo operations.
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Fily Tit Wen
Amelie
Tolga
Kain
Shellens
Hutk
Building Collapse Kills Several Workers in Melbourne
A construction accident in Melbourne yesterday caused the collapse of a rear wing of a concrete vault at a site near Switstom street. Three workers died and others were seriously injured or missing. Names include Archibald, carpenter, and Henry Janus Goddard, resident of Canine, with several injured listed. Fire brigade and rescue teams conducted searches as the wall fell. the Beirish Aetna hand Tobacco Co project was underway. Funeral notices follow for those who died, with details of the Brisbane District Hospital statement and local tributes.
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Melhourne
Etter Goth
Teliowerdt
Othieng
Seratelves
Frokem
Phe
Matelyall
Lalla
Ainoy Vo Jinham
Emeeares
Archibald
Carpenter
Carlyon
Cierene Meraball
Cyrdine Ko Shaw
Carlton
Falkiner
Dirmend
Fetteu
Aoe Howe
Opine
Beirish Aetna Hand Tobacco Co
Switstom-street
Stewart Stree
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Cairns Footery
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Tyler Colds
Robert Craig
Garden Pele
Res
Abbout Street
Obrien
W. G. O'Brien
Pac
Shields Street
P.O
Neary's
HOYS
J. P. Neary
Weitere
Pink
Sites
SM. ML
Freent Sinact Designe
Tobkalco
Stree SM. M. OS
KF. H. Jones
Agee
HH. M. Svrendsen Ltd
Lake Street
Acdonnell and
Harrie
H. R
Macdonn H.C. Harris
Great Northern Freehold Tin Co. Ltd
British Engineering Trades
Vie Qm
Conmeoteen
Setereiay
Aererat
McDonald
Hieving Seretits
F Publishers Notice
Cairne Poet
Ensland
Fanisfail
1 Kean
Po Mo
George Squires
Ddame
Outlawle
Crown Hotel
DD. Ryan
P.M
Gordonvale
Cire Ceordonvale
Gorrenyanedeve
Atherton Tableland Industries
Atherton
Melbourne
Henry Janus Goddard
Canine
Peds Mington
Middhoses
Fergghanad
Luce
Bonaire
Rogers
Cates
Lincemmged
Abe Polis Peaesiuineéy
TS de Greta
Derek
the Goddard
Gallet
Elie Atinny
Tanetliet
Choddaril
Goddard
Ross
Pall Henner
Lewis
Rev
Pathe Sait
Mes
Rt. J. Um
McCoway
Mire Field
W. Felinston
Emer
Aegtaurtay
Mr. Swett
Minteror
Denman
Ateid
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