State Education A Healthy Analysis
A Public Service Commissioner report to Parliament highlights alarming aspects of New Zealand and Queensland education. He cites misalignment with industrial needs, calls for pre vocational training, rural school projects, and better apprentice pathways. The report notes high drop from secondary to work and argues for preparatory programs and junior certificates to aid trades entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrishane
Neensland
Storey
Igh
Ielave
Trector of Education
McKennna
South
McKenna
Sya Rn
Allenda
Central Technical College
Brisha
Booh
Lrs
Tully Ambulance Centre Sees New Officers Elected
The first monthly meeting of the newly elected Tully Ambulance Centre Committee was held August 13 at the Rig Quarters. J W Driscoll chaired with J Croghan elected Treasurer and J W Driscoll repeatedly honored as chair. Plans discussed include a new car, building matters, and a casualty room site. Personal news notes updates on local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully Ambulance Centre
Rigs
J. Crogham
J. Whittaker
J. W. Driscoll
J. McQuad
Thos, Briggs
G. Geddas
J. Jackson
W. Johnston
Jackson
Iseoll
Tarried
Treasuree
Croghan
Kipe
P. Mease
Herbert
Driscoll
Mesars
Whittaker and McQuade
Morgan
Treasure
Cragham
Geddes
Crogham
Me~ Quadr
Mr. Crogham
Fire brigade debate dominates Tingaroo Shire meeting
Tingaroo Shire Council debated forming a provisional fire brigade committee for Atherton with Dr Hastie backing a two councillor representation. Council discussed wheel tax on a Upper Barrow lorry, road surfacing costs, and health reports while considering road reserves and a request to rebuild Robson's Creek bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingroo Shire
Counweil
Atherton
Hastie
Marechs
Howe
Mose
Dr. Hastie
Cr. J. J. McDonald
Crs. Currie
Cr. Green
Open Scholarship Debate Behind School Exit Rates
Education officials questioned why 11 percent of entrants leave before the junior public exam and more before the senior exam. Probes consider open versus State high school scholarships, parental fears, costs, and the need to align courses with apprenticeship and employability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hein Wits
Salters Motor Bicycle Tender Discussed at Council
The council reviewed tenders for motor cycles for the stock controller and traffic inspector Mr W J Salter. Mr Salter claimed limited bike knowledge but preferred a two cylinder machine. The choice was left to the Chairman and Mr Salter with a Nelson National Motor Service machine as likely option. The Engineer reported road works were favorable except Powrson's Creek bridge and road contractors were warned of nearing time limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Salter
Cr Mose
Salter
Am Mr. Salter
Powrson
Main Street planning discussed by Atherton council
Council considers terracing and grassing the street centre and refers planning matters to the Horticul tural Society Dr Hastie. Debts and hospital accounts are reviewed with a credit balance noted. Boundary changes and shire redistribution prompts protest and debate on rate equality. Street intersection issue at Robert and Mabel streets to be attended to. Meeting adjourned with apologies from Dr Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mater of Planning
Horticultural Society
Hastie
Atherton
J. J. McDonald
McDonald
Bledis
Tolga
Lodd
Greater
Rlbane
Haste
Robert
Mabel
Willams
Ra. Currie F
Green
Theenas
Purcell
Hank
Hoof
Moss
Mise J
Taylor
Increased Taxes The Year's Figures
The annual report of the Commissioner of Taxes tabled in Parliament shows income tax collections for the last financial year at £408,431 more than the previous year after refunds and agents fees. It notes higher assessments due to more taxpayers, a drought impact easing in cities, and a total net collection of £481,997 with collection costs of £27,195.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrishane
Commissioner of Taxes
Wml
Wael
Bricklayer seeks deregistration of Queensland union
Brisbane August 14 In the Arbitration Court James Collins applied to deregister the United Operative Society of Bricklayers of Queensland and cancel the award as it affects the society. He charged the union refused him admission though a qualified tradesman. The union’s representative said Collins was rejected due to past actions casting doubt on his fitness as a member. The case was adjourned to chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Arbitration Court
James Collins
United Operative Society of Bricklayers of
Queensland
Irvine
Collins
Chambers
Thieves Escape After Collins Street Pursuit
Melbourne August 15 pedestrians on Collins street watched two men flee from the Block Arcade pursued by constables and about 50 civilians after furrier Laniel Heman reported four men trying to break into his premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Collins Street
Block Arcade
Laniel Heman
Watch Your Frail Child Grow Strong With Cod Liver Tablets
An advertisement touts tasteless Cod Liver Compound Tablets from McCoy’s as a cure for underweight children and rickets. It claims rapid weight gain, replacing unpleasant cod liver oil, and offers a money back guarantee if the product fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoyv
Metow
Metoy
McCoy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aes
Storey Ades
REW Policy
Q. A.T.B
Tully Centre
GK. Featherstone
Townsville
Pally
M. Scanlan
Rev Henry
Innisfail
Wilfred Lanson
Tenham
Bert Dean
Bereenrt. Rosch
Tully
Tobin
Tinaroo Shire
Hampton
Upper Barrow
Adherton
Upper Barron
Mr. Hampton
Dr. Moss
Mr. Salter
Miss Taylor
Dr. Molls
Miosy
Parcel
Thomas
Barron
Sprenger
Hospital Board
Atyrust
Evan's Corner
Corkaz
DENCE
Com Merce
Ceameil
Atherton-Tolga
Atherton Main Street
Tolga-read
Pryor's Creek Bridge
Flo
Eacham PA
J Society
Malaida
The
Land Administrative Board
East Baron
G. Chinn
Agricultural Bank
Department of Health
Co. J. Ryan
M.lla
H. J. Larcombr
M.la
the Land Administration Board
Tinaroo
J. Larcombe
Tolga-Atherton
Halforan
Hemor
Atherton-Tolgarom
Pend
H.W. Collins
Crown
Red
Council
Tanel
J. A. Morton
Aesonians
Moter
Story
Ranivmar
Bath
Bricklayer
Boland’s Ltd
Boland
W. Boland
DUC Rink Georgette
the House OF Fashion
Cairns
Gelling Bros. Ltd
Iron and Brass Founders
Automobile
P.O. Box
McDonald's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!