Naval survey reveals faulty charts and missing reef marks
A naval survey frigate reported no evidence of Callimnes Reef off northwest Australia, contradicting Admiralty charts since 1854. The voyage aimed to map shoal waters and establish safe routes for prewar and postwar shipping, noting an uncharted shoal near Adele Island and urging comprehensive surveys of Yompl Sound and surrounding routes.
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Canberra
Hlmla S. Barcoo
Navy Department
Callimnes Reef
Australia
Calliance
Wautrey
Sendard
Marsdon
Adele Iland
Adele Island
Coral Rin Ucles
Yompl Sound
Leu -Coenmander
Gile
Yama Sod
Japan- Ge Internets
Brisbane Notes on Imperial Survey Charting 1918 Obstacles
Fragmentary notes describe a 1918 survey area between Shem and Timoe with imperfect charting and cautions. Mentions radar aids, limited markers, scarce signals like Mighla, and the impact on shipping routes, labor hours, and car imports amid economic strain.
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Haren
Brida “Acmiraltus
Saltey Pejusen
Cape Ford
Shem
Timoe
Malace
Chi
Abe Kanore
Cain Ana
Iver Ervey
Sivoog Currenia
Ades
Gordonvale School August meet plans and equipment updates
The Gordonvale school committee discussed the August meeting for the Gordonvale Mate Mural and the arrangement for the children's ball. Mr McPhail advised the matter could be left in charge for the press. They hope to form a concrete programme for Jubilee celebrations in October and plan to expand gym equipment after the completed erection.
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Gordonvale Mate Mural School
Gammarus
McPhail
Atta
Mort of the Indies
Wallad
Environment Case Dominates Test of Federal vs State Law
A magistrate’s ruling upheld Commonwealth law over state provisions on employment of returned servicemen, signaling wide economic impact. The case challenges whether employers must prioritize former deputation personnel, hinting at future shifts in employment and union influence. The piece also notes efforts to educate the public at the exhibition and curb lower quality side shows.
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Ciy Magi
Mcvesn
Howard Benidhs
Peri
Crete
Sion
WU Seresting
Council of the Rna
Plywood distribution stirs Victorian furniture makers
A secret review by the Victorian Guild of Furniture Manufacturers highlights a severe plywood shortage affecting infantry supply. It notes prewar gains in unlimited supply and current inability to obtain ample quantities, urging new channels of supply as Queensland remains unreliable. Prices may rise as the public bears the burden.
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Gulla
Queensland
Australis
New South Wales
Naan Ec
Aioe
Victorian timber program eyed to cut eastwood reliance
The Victorian government plans to plant 180000 acres of eastwoods and 10000 acres annually for 25 years to bolster the wood working industry and reduce dependence on eastern supplies. The report notes softwood plantings, timber allocations, and delays in NSW ply deliveries amid import log shortages. It also mentions furniture manufacture, regional shipments from Ipswich to Melbourne, and a Sydney factory fined for borers violations as part of timber regulation.
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Eastwood
Vicer
Bates
Ipswich
Gueensland
Melbourne
Victorie
U.K. Protest to Hungary on Tax Grants
A UK protest targets Hungary over tax grants with demands and treatment notes. Readers see calls for fair aid and policy changes amid political tensions.
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Musmana
Mt Garnet Notes From a Week of Unusual August Activity
Mt Garnet notes a series of weekly events and visitors including tourists, hotel guests, and local residents. The report lists names such as Mr A Mose and son Kevin, Dosti Bir, Kousht, and W Lidell among visitors at the Royal Hotel, with several locals traveling to Brisbane or the coast. It mentions stock movements and a monetary figure for the week, along with various personal notes on travels and arrivals.
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MT. Garnet
Dug
Mi Spdney
Nate
Dune
Biispane
A. Mose
Sun Kevin
Cesc
Thunday
Royal Hodel
Dosti
Koushtana
Messrs
W. and
A. Lidell
Girough Eveleyr
Maying
Wignty
Adv
We Kerr
Howard
Unough Cardweie
Mea Burrows
Anderson
W Harmon
Brisbane
Stradbroke Telia
D. J. Tracey
SBS
Mik Bie
Raverabor
Moma
Culrne
Ball
Herberion
Mica Kearney
Athratoa Pridsy
Maui road work and church notices from Mount Garnet area
The Maui reads page reports bridge approaches near Dinner Creek under construction and notes public safety concerns. Rev. Bro. Warren of Atherton visited Mt Garnet with Holy Communion and baptisms, planning further ministry visits. A card evening benefited the Memorial beads of arts with prize winners Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Leonard.
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Pangae
Return Creek
Bro
Warrer
Atherton
Mt Garnet
Merview
Warren
Sulance Wen
T. Roberts
Leonard
Moscow loan allegati on line text
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Moscow and a loan allegation involving the United States, bases at Legere and deserts as a condition. Mentions Anacey trying to use bens 19 prameie tae pension. Source readability is limited with unclear names and places.
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Moscow
Legere
Sid Das
Anacey
Uae
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