Tully Ambulance Brigade Thirteenth Annual Report
The August meeting at Tully Ambulance Brigade Quarters presided by Mr. The Brigge noted the thirteenth annual report by chairman Mr. T. Wiggs for the year ended June 30, 1896. The committee thanked patrons, described repairs and purchases including a rail motor and Indian engine, and listed officers and attendees. A financial statement showed a slight variance in general accounts, with thanks to members for loyalty and cooperation and a public meeting held.
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Tully
The
Brigge
Mears
McQuad
Mathews
E. O'Brien
T. Wiggs
Latics Sd
Faos
Petit
Antins
Tigo Ambularee Ear
Owa Cunterih Rao
Tedge Dance
T. Evghy Léaper
Candwel
Cig
Pre. Tor
Sepeters FO Brien
Em -Genere
Betoes
J. Sind
Peer T Srima
Wiley
Eumdlsem
National Bank
Wemulusien
Sa cemmuTies
Brigade
Brisbane Show Week Promises Traffic, Weather Optimism
Brisbane braces for a busy show week with cheerful weather forecasts for the next days. Police struggle with heavy traffic and drivers unfamiliar with new signals causing confusion. The show highlights farm machinery, diesel engines, and changing fashion trends as retailers and distributors adjust stocks for a new season.
Overseas Air Mail Abolition of Surcharge Sparks Hobby Flight Interest
The article notes a growing Brisbane hobby scene with rubber and power model planes, clubs, and events. It mentions Tagle Farm as a key airfield, costs of petrol models, and the shift away from air mail surcharges affecting shipping and local boating as well as leisure activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseas Air Mail
Mewel
Bristare
Furmer
Tagle Farm
Cnthernets
Rome
Air
Hame
Australia
Mareeba Bankruptcy Hearings Reveal Tobacco Farmer Debts
In Mareeba on August 12, the Deputy Registrar heard State Toiano declare bankruptcy. Toblano, a tobacco farmer on Tinsoo Road near Mareeba, described losses from flood and disease, with 25 acres of land bought for £200 and a 1986 crop broken by customs seizures. He outlined debts, farm equipment costs, and his wife’s share farming arrangements, noting his income and inability to propose repayment plans. The case details include land held in Pollard’s name until paid, multiple harvests with losses, and a stalled perpetual lease. An adjournment was requested to redate proceedings.
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Mareeba
B.C. Grenier
Sten
Tohiano
Montgomery
Atherton
Toblano
Tinstoo Road
Marvehand
Stick Pollard
Pollard
Wan Tom
Onan
Pohlint
Emerald Creek
Bie
Hyndees
Trendersom
Hadersco
Fis
Mareshe
Eine Bronner
Barnes
Sof Roche
Ghwartent
Sinsheumner
Ake
Tia
Sebaden
Federal Cabinet Reassembly Scheduled Next Thursday
Canberra reports the federal cabinet will reconvene next Thursday. A draft memorandum on defense expenditure for the year 1883 is being prepared by the Treasurer Mr B. C. Ceany in collaboration with the Minister for Defence Mr HV Thuche. The document will be reviewed by the Defence Chamber before cabinet consideration.
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Federal Cabinet
Canperra
Marberra
Wil Eoyarcrolle
Trrastrer Me
B. C. Ceany
Detecer
Thuche
Proprinie Vwiil
Priest Injured by Falling Bell at Quilpie
In Quilpie August 19 Reverend Father Donovan was ringing the church bell for evening devotions when the bell fractured at the top and the lower portion crashed onto his head. He was semi conscious and carried to Dr Harcard’s surgery then to hospital for stitching. Nearby residents report rare bargains at river-area shops while local transit issues dampen plans for harbour access and Story Bridge’s reputation as a Brisbane error lingers.
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Quilpie
Willie
Father Donovan
Harkard
Sim
Manly
Brisbane
Sydney naval workers vote to strike in NSW arms repair yards
In Sydney on August 18 the Garden Island engineers and naval repair crews decided at a mass meeting to strike if required. The dispute at the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation's Fisherville factory in Victoria had not spread to New South Wales, but NSW workers prepared action pending orders from district representatives.
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Sydney
Commonwealth + Aircraft Corporation
Fishermen’s Bend
Victoria
New South Wales
Garden Inland
Mossman Social Highlights Fundraiser Dance and Card Parties
Mossman August 16 Mossman RAO Buffs Lodge held a popular town hall dance to raise funds for the children's annual. A crowd attended with music by the Rocky Faint Serenaders and MC duties by Mr G McLean with assistance from Douglas. A euchre tournament crowned winners Mesa Cook L Hill D May and Mrs Rast. Prizes included a free door novelty won by Abs B Hasper and trousers donated by Mr Masters won by Mr J Brittan. The Pastime Clan card afternoon at Lunns Hall saw Bridge and 300 played with Mrs Maher and Mrs Katchell senior winning prizes. Hostesses included Mrs Staples Miss Taffs Mrs Johnston W Staples HW Denford J Maher Lynch MM Markay V Crees BD McClarte Riad Katchell ser and Miss Taff. A separate bridge event at Trumsarae hosted by Mesdames Johnston and Scott featured a bride prize worn by Mrs A J Crees and a trophy spoon for high score over three evenings won by Mrs Mullavey, with a gathering of numerous ladies.
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Mossman
Mossman Rao.b
Buffs
Rocky Faint
G McLean
Douglas
Mesa Cook
L Hill
D May
Rast
Abs B'Hasper
Mise
Cook
Masters
J. Brittan
Church of England Guild
Lunn's
Maher
Katchell
Sen
Mrs. Staples
Taffs
Mesdames
S Johnston
W Staples
HW Denford
J. Maher
Lynch MM. Markay
V. Crees
McClarte
Riad
Ser
Ponanane
Ubiewrumeara Bridge
Rumsarae
Mire
WS Johnston
Mesdames Johnston
Scott
Mra
A. J. Crees
Mullavey
W. S. Johnston
R. Scott
R. J. Davis
W. Smith
Ro Hope
W. Reese
WH. Mullavey
P. A. Doolan
How Uemor
Sde
Bailey
AJ Crees Amd
Kidd
Lawson
Il Duce as Airman Defences Inspection
Rome August 18 Mussolini acting as his own airman inspected the Mediterranean front to Thrace stronghold in Pantel laus Teland and spent ten hours testing the defences.
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IL Duce
Rome
Signer Mussolini
Ling
Fream
Thalys Mediterranean
Pantellaus Teland
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Wayans
Tae
Jose
Alan News
Lory
lOk
Agit de Dion
PRICE
Gees Price
FOS Tech
XTRA
Frantad Stainless Toad Table Og Brides
Palle
Dee
Desen
Hubbers
Louut
Burns, Philp & CO. Ltd
Sussell
Green River Sutchers
Price, Tyach
A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd
Cairns
Astitual Report
Thanes
Terest
Witlie Works
Seita
Fingly
Casa
Meir An Hasan Cate Lin
Mala Bowe
Fas
T. Briggs
Ebairwean
A. Axa
Eneral
Mgr
Zubr
Mythewa
Bribane
Jihvers
Debbie
Royal National Association
Ascuaton
Ascaciaton
Acton Ct
Sahara
Junior Birdmen
Carnitel
YEW Motor Boats
Jorcina
Mareeba Notes
Sankruptcy Court
Ell
Mossman News
Pastime Club
Drumsara Bridge Club
Ndacoamaka
Ford
Trucks
Olympic
Arlest
S.T.C. Radio
Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman Pty. Ltd
Atherton, Herberton, Ravenshor, Peeramom
Wrere
Geimwnde
Dent
A. M. Bickford & Sons Ltd
Nielsons Music Shop
Lake Street
Catrn
Stromberg Caron Auditorum
Honeberg -Corborre
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