Cheaper electricity debated for Cairns district
A regional discussion reviews cheaper electricity for North Queensland. It highlights costs, distribution, and proposed hydroelectric expansion to support farms and country areas while noting higher rates for outlying districts and the need for lower tariffs to boost domestic and agricultural use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Santh
Electric Authority
Brisbane
Brabane
SBA
Cairna
Mulgrave
Bert
Cir.e.b
Groming
Southerm Electric
Anttorite
Gerensland Duireau
Tn ‘Econ
Sinee Quernsland
Queensland
Shipping Movements From Ortho Queenslaad to Fremantle
Fragmented ship movements described from Brisbane to Fremantle via Adelaide and Fresey with cargoes of sugar and frenet timber. References to Cairns Melbourne Adelaide and various ports. Mentions ships, tonnage and dates in a garbled OCR record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masaera
Tarpreville
Aueust
Aurel Decarte Calzna
Porte
Fremantle
Kanlubie
Cairns
Melbourne
Adelaide
Fresey
Tranghipping
Brisbane
Eng
Cere Bet
Aire i
Ania
Calcuttaria
Suriet
Antw
Hamburg
Lirvden Tor
la Sons
Wiline
Bert
Injured In Collision Near Ser Creasing
A partial OCR text fragment reports a collision near an area called Ser creasing. It mentions Seliclé president Enor tresident and Colin Joho, with ambulance response and medical treatment progressing in the capital. The legible details are limited and names may be misspelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selinanes
Colin Joho
Rother Medical
Cairns Market Quotations Official fruit and vegetable prices
Readable market listings show official Cairns quotations supplied by the Department of Agriculture and Black. Fruit prices include bananas oranges mandarins lemons grapes pineapples and apples with per bushel case and dozen figures. Vegetables list beets cucumbers potatoes pumpkins onions and peppers with weights and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Department of Agriculture
Biack
Gogical Cass
Sueshal Tomne
Serekiiinse Racencaeg Dushel. Pena
Mareeba Aerodrome Question Brews Economic Debate
Fragments from a local discussion raise the question of Mareeba aerodromes economic impact. The brief notes reference the strike atmosphere and broader concerns over aviation needs in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Bironing
unclear text elements from financial report
The provided text is garbled with mixed symbols and incomplete phrases, making it impossible to identify coherent entities, actions, or dates. No distinct persons organizations places or events can be reliably extracted for a proper summary.
Air ambulance plans and coastal activity amid Cairns reports
Disjointed local notes describe an air ambulance departure to Cairns for races, ship movements near East Canada, and weather readings with humidity and temperature. Officials list military personnel for August training along with fiscal allocations and departmental expenditures, mentioning Crown tax items and Marine Department accounting.
Obscure Final Application for Possession Case Notes
A fragmented court record mentions a final application for possession and a sequence of unclear names and places. The garbled text references individuals including a daughter, a local autoction, and various misread terms, with dates and specifics obscured.
Scouting Report Highlights Royal Visit and Troop Losses
Fragmented OCR notes describe scouting activities, a royal visit context, and troop incidents. Mentions Queen's visit, Mr. Mawizley, and a council call to cover retinues costs. References to leaders, committee members, injuries, and accident tallies amid event reports and organizing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seteene Phas i
W. Punchara
Waiktas
Rieter
Mieoner Pold
Dineies
C. Lychan
Menta Front
Ihe
Cairns 119
Serco Sveti
Se Marorne
Mas Leetare
Guoes
Lex Alvin plvelRrout Bouse
W Rotton
J. Galein Rat
The
Met
Ainhien
Fragmented ledger notes and hearings on local matters
A dense OCR fragment outlines police, court, and civic items including mentions of a trial, property disputes, wills, and estate valuations. It references individuals such as Emeralda Cuiron and Ted Anthony, local clubs, and taxation figures, plus details on housing, rents, and probate values amid ongoing hearings and testimonies.
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Peraived
Bnceraieg
Pam
iRtomad i
Betenan
Nowerets
Wesley Copetin
Mil Fagsita
Tewetaids
Hin
Ann
Mion Heldcroft
Miegere
SNER
Cabos I
Tne Galrry
Parteice
Emeralia
Cuiron
Goak
Bunaas
Cairne Cubs Parkview
BiterMoh
Hye
Couly
Ginter
Rotary
Calren West
Emeralda
Ted Anthony
Imerakte White
Whittick
Cairns
Jaa
Ted
Perkview
Unclear OCR financial note with scattered figures
The fragment outlines July receipts and expenditures with a projected August balance, mentioning revenue over expenditure, bank balance, and a wharf incident that affected measures. Names and precise figures are garbled, leaving a partial fiscal and local disturbance snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyer
Capenditure Tiger
Petory
Bank
HBS
Defence Allocation Specialized Army Practice in War Time
Partial text notes Canberra August context on defence funding and army roles. It mentions railway technicians as most capable to support wartime operations and hints at a Queensland connection within defence planning. The fragment outlines a war time alignment between railway expertise and army requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Cairns mixed A grade final delayed by weather
In the Cairns championship final of the mixed A grade, Turner and Mrs Teroor faced Hayes and Mire after a weather-disrupted weekend. The match swung through three sets with late drama as light failed, and the day’s play resumed Sunday with Westsway-Miee O'Neill defeating Turner-Mes to claim the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Turner
Teroor
Hayes
Mire
Mawedaley
Cee Im
Westsway-Miee O'Neill
Turner-Mes
Wharf Cards Construction Approval by Harbour Board
The Harbour Board approved the project for a new wharf connecting Mos. 6 and adjacent wharves. The total cost is estimated at £150,000 with the work financed from the State Treasury through a wooden finance plan.
Units Best Shot at Queens Shooting Competition
The unit from the Queens area reports their best shot with Lance Corporal Re Te of A Company leading in a field trial. Vic will represent the unit in a national selection at Brisbane after a muster with 27 points and 446 in the event. Weather and practice conditions affected the melee and training segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewt
Welvnlinn
Morrison
Queens Sfedalen
Cairns
Reauit
Vic
Brisbane
Westher
Vermram bookmakers case in Sydney court
At South John Street a bookmaker, Vermram, faced charges over gaming bias and possession of betting lists. Evidence showed two docks and three listed names with racehorse prices. defendant admitted taking bets on starting prices in Sydney Bris t and possessed betting lists. He bailed £100, later fined £28 with 10 shillings costs and two months imprisonment in default. The defendant, a Matta native with 22 years in Australia, had a prior clean record aside from one conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lard
South Johnseue
BN. Linde
M.A. Vandsleur
Wes
Geary
McMullen
Isis Ted
Adda
Sydney
Bristace
Matta
Australia
Jalm
Vandeleut
Ar¢ Schwarten
Jamo
Schwarten
Jdefault
Gambling case leads to gaming instrument seizure in Ernestatseet
Detective Bergeant Macken led a Gaming Act arrest last Saturday at a Brisbane style premise in Ernestatseet. Officers Boeken and Butler found nine items described as gaming instruments and related gear. The case mentions local officials and a parade of names amid a wider tour, noting a High method figure and several townspeople connected to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergeant Macken
Bevine
Pewmeasion
Teastall
Lince
Boeken
Copably
Ernestatseet
Teenind
Borece
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Sheens
Eolas
Reid
Trade and weather woes cited in port news
A fragmented summary notes scarce fish supplies and fluctuating weather affecting trade. The report mentions traders, shortages, and a court case with defendants tied to gaming offenses, highlighting extended sentences and police actions amid ongoing market strain.
WAH DAY SEARCH NOT ABANDONED FAMILY NOTICE
Police report details a court order requiring Charles David Honey and William John Burnell to pay registration fees and costs. Honey admitted offence and was fined for nonpayment. Burnell’s registration fee remained unpaid leading to a potential imprisonment. The case references February payments and a later collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Costa
Mazes
Charles David Honey
Ceira
Ots Simblier
Wiliam John Burnell
Winkworthtreet
Cairns
Burnell
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Sretane
Bex
Woupervision
Clarke
Ortpeal Bete Ae. Oramions
Coen
Seturdas
Mew
Beit
Weleraide
Cairnsrea
Tee Wateriiée Wackers
Alexander Manday
East Cansde
Tarves
Ts Hotel Central
Ware Dam
Ene
Sarcdrosa
Eather
Tee
Sefcial
Catena
A. L. Morriace
Tw. Eliot
Willetts
Thanman
Atertas
Wil
Ireland
Sauma
Eclive Williams
Snd Bia
S__ Williamth
Morrizon
Qordorvale
Ronse
Sean -Aahey
Charles Angrews
Kamerunga Property
Belrees
Omeers
Shri Walkina
Meeretara
Nalts
Breasurer
Marrom Uating
Wallon
Catenaam
Tuy
Sra Tlamond
Aine
Micate W. Hurtner
IG Baie
Walensley
Pires
Mus
Bligden
Ierbron
Giamond
C. Lucknan
Ambuaer Sad
Galvin
Werda
W. Bolton
Dcm
Trevar
Merles
Cuchiven
Yrichardt
Mewmerket
Bolton
Gal
Ha Wate
Mitchell
Preson
Fein
White
Saturdats Fravness
Ji ‘Tar
Beaeenees
Corerey
Sbouk
Prieniae
Saxielin
Harein
Sid Peter Nielace
Nanskex
Lanskey
Tarnni
Bertace
Wyet
Witnees
Marrea
Iel
Mesoli
Gortonvale
Bynweil
Emigren
Servier Momes
Taroni
Haena
Derdanvale
Mex Tanakey
Harold Peter Nielsen
Erica Ott
State
Dredce
Loax
York
Epee
Smee
Dave
mArLwar Szmave
Annconerd
Canberra
Omnis
Cais
Harbour Board
MR. F .T. Milne
Mage Ucmogleaves
Guadt
Casini
Yonday
Udermen
Ie Rovel Tour
Ff Atime
Pullea
Fulton
G. de Wiliam
Rete
Iam Rowe
St. Milne
Seematis
J Botselle
Miraim Salueay
Bishinuy
Heinys
Hatroton
Tyes
Defauld
Uefeaal
Teramesinm
Mi Telind Ballon
Promsion Af
Armell
Wah
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