Pilot Brain's Story of Airman Effort in Long Reach Flight
An account from April details a Long Reach flight by Captain Brain and crew, tracing the route from Newcastle to Longreach via Casino and Camooweal. Brain describes locating the Kookaburra wreck, finding Anderson deceased, and signaling Fire beacon failures while assessing survival chances before refueling at Wave Hill. The narrative covers flight times, distances, hazards, and the emotional impact of the tragedy on the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brain Sayl
Milani
Newcastle
Bourke
Sydney
Nothern
Holden
Atlanta
Brunette Downs
Cameoweal
Anderson
An Howe
Wave Hill
Stevens
Brany
Andersen
Kingsford Smith
Smith
Newcastle Waters
Hitchcock
Air Force
Mr. Brain
Te Air Force
M Stevens
Compston
Grain
Brisbane
Electors Hear Speech on Tax, Unemployment and Local Governance
A large gathering at Necrirs Hall heard Mr. Ryan defend Labour policy amid clashes over hospital taxation and government relief. He criticized Country and Nationalist leaders, argued for equitable taxation, cited unemployment and drought impacts, and urged government-led supports as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muana
Mila
Aue
Ryiti
Laleveyy
Necrirs Hall
Smile
Melingly
Teenical Orgaiyacs
Harry Harker
Williy
Ryan
Commonwealth
Ales Fred Wite
Queensland
CPN
CPN Ageats
Brisbane
Pope Ion
Forth
Denham
Labour Party
Prn
C.P.N
Fableland Craperaiier
Fer
Walker
le Depute
Fimince
Australia
Hetard
Homerton
Iria
Ubl
Ielaistie
Ve Ryan
Mick Morghy
Lan
Caprigan
Poe
Daradgee News Meeting Hints at Arts Project
An April 20 meeting at Daradgee House, presided by Mev. Bava, discussed forming a fund for a community project. Attendees considered supporting a Sebo Arts initiative in Daradgee, with a goal to aid residents and foster local culture.
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Daradtoy Sarnerlay
Paradgee
Daradgee
Fragmentary note on wartime timber losses and land
A partial wartime record notes large timber losses with about forty thousand acres of bri tik wordbinds cut down leaving many productive woodlands damaged or destroyed.
Nyinbool Notes Harsh Times For A Dying Mining Town
April 20. Nyinbool once a prosperous mining town centered on a large mine now faces decay. A few men salvage income from a dwindling conglomerate wash. others rely on nearby Mt Garnet and Blacks Creek. The town retains a small school, a handful of cattle breeders, and experimental poultry work. The aging, mobile population leaves during holidays. locals recall past bonanzas and lament dwindling vitality. Notable residents include Mrs. Barber in hospital, J Sonn returning from Mt Garnet, and Sergeant J. Lucey passing through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Garnet
Sath's Creek
Linedale
Blacks Creek
Ely
Geass Hats Tong
Nymboot
Harber
H. Edwards
Mt. Garnet
Nya Bool
J. Cook
Nyinbool
5. Barber
Herberton
J. Sonn
Mt. Garne
Mr. Speary
J. Lucey
Mareeba Water Authority Board Meeting Reveals Plant Output
The Mareeba Water Authority held its ordinary monthly meeting. The pump plant ran 140 hours in March delivering 3,100,000 gallons to the reservoir. Four tons of cake consumed and cost saved £114 per million gallons vs prior two months after furnace alterations. The irrigation commissioner endorsed purchasing a steam engine at £2,500 with repairs before dispatch from Brisbane. Statements of receipts payments and balance sheet were audited and adopted. Reticulation plan for water tower was approved. Accounts £104 19s 8d recommended for payment by the Finance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mareeba Water Authority
Messrs
A. K. Laven
Chattman
W. Vaughan
W. G. Newell
G. F. Smith
G. H. O'Donnell
Jetier
Messrs Mickering and Co
Smith
Secandey
Newell
Vaunghan
Vaughan
Economy for Cyclists at Eddlestons
Eddlestons advertises low prices and quality materials for cyclists. The listing shows cycle tyres priced from 10/6 to 17/-, tubes 4/6 and 6/-, chains 6/6 to 15/6, pedals from 6d, 7d and 12/6, saddles from 1/6 to 17/-, steel wheels from 1/2/6, rear wheels from 1/5/-, and Excelsior cycles from 10/10. Phone 508.
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Eddleston's
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Mak
Clements
Aga Pitt Diace & CO
GOTHA
Queen ST Brisbane
REX
Amali
Hans « Bacon
7Ossitt Jones Pty Ltd
Dvision
United Provsions Ad Mw
Rex-Pye
Hongreacts
Tate
Qantas
Kookaburra
Brain
Eacham
Mroryan
Millaa Millaa
Duffy
Dully
High Hospital
Cate
Cormei
Sommer
Eacham Shire Cosuncil
Atherton
Wave Hills
Mr. Pain
Powell's Creek
Kean
Economy For Cyclists
Phone
W. R. Eddleston
Excelsie
the Gas Supply Co., Ltd
Cairns
Show Room
Aplin Street
J. Mawdsley
Shields ST
MacKay & CO. Ltd
Watchmakers and Jewellers
Shields Street
Bererger
Samuel Allen & Sons Ltd
E. A. Lymburner
Ironmonger
Lake-street
Cairne
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