Cairns City Council Adopts Several Reports
Cairns City Council meeting on Tuesday night considered and adopted reports from the Finnier Cometic and Works Wealthiel cemetery Committees. Accounts and loan funds were reviewed with a recommendation for payment. The Works Committee proposed fencing and landscaping for the cemetery area, and a plan to apply to the Railway Department to convert the old Melek and Aplin residence site into a park.
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Cairns City
Finnier Cometic
Ecounts
General Avon
Cairns
Wealthiel Cemetery
Te Atable
Esphitiade
Melek and
Aplin Streets
Raihway
Cairns City Works Committee Debates Street Upgrades and Pumps
The Works Committee report outlines price reductions for road works in Cairns Port Douglas Main Road and assesses shifting levels for Cairns Gerlonvale. It covers kerb and footpath projects, petrol pump permissions on Spence Street, insurance policies, street light installations, and various requests from local businesses and residents.
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Cairne Port Douglas
Main Reade Commission
Cairns
Gerlonvale
Unng
J. J. Ryan
Northern Australian Breweries Lab
Spence Street
Lee
Tan A. B
Abel
Atherton ‘Tableland
Artiatong
Leche
Stillman
Vyorr Committee
Mesers
Armstrong
Ledliv
Vouneil
Ha A. McBonald
Penis
Lakestreet
Foods
Special price offerings on valance nets and wools
In the notice a shop advertises special prices for fabric items including 6/6 yard units at 109d each and valance nets in Swiss niche eat pattern priced at 1/11 yard. The fragment indicates promotional textile sales with unit pricing.
City to Approve Yearly Works Amid Local Drainage Upgrades
The City Engineer is recommended to fund Digger street swamp crossing, Snacking street drain, Cairns Street Lily-street brushing, and Upward Street from Sheridan street to the railway, with costs estimated. A Main Roads Commission letter notes a 479k payment under the Heavy Worthly Act to cover proportionate fees, to be used for road works within the council area and properly accounted for.
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Upward St
Sheridan-street
Lator
Main Roads Commission
Drishone
Public Lands
Hin
Cairns Water Authority Meeting Adopts Engineer Report
The Cairns Water Authority met on Tuesday and adopted the engineer’s report. Repairs to meters and services were noted, with some transfers on Lake Street and a rough Edge The short cut across the reserve at Edge TH was acceptable aside from rough terrain. A number of unlicensed plumbers were criticized and a list of those not authorized to work on water pipes was provided. The recording meter and 9 inch line were overhauled with calibration issues noted for the new 12 inch main. Receipts totaled 1428 2/9 and other receipts 101,44. payments reached 2542/19/00. The finance committee recommended paying counts of KM/64. The Works Committee report approved, considering extending the water main to Edge PAN for residents.
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Cairns Water Authority
Micvanee Alee
Lake Street
Spence
Wharf Streets
Ald
Edge TH
Uairn Water Authority
A. C. Favell
G. M. Opilvie
A. L. Tagher Lad
J. M. Veake
J. Maher
Che
J. A. Arbuckle
Edge Pan
Imruish
Questions in Assembly Hospital Precepts
Brisbane August 22 The Ilene Secretary My J Stop Furs in answer to a question in the assembly today stated that the precepts hoared conferreal authorities competent in the several hospitals districts in respect of the vast financial year for aed LAWS. The various precepts were as follows Arberton 1d47s MKlalwrg 10,914 Trisbane and South Coast 24000 Colens aly Central Barrett Ohite flatstome 1 Cinondiwinedi tavinpie ZIT73 Jericho Hl Mackiy Cling Mirryboron 64419 Port Howwles E41 Rookhampton 7077 Peowinmillin 75802 Touissille dn272 The prevepts for the current financial fear were fot yet known The Minister for Railways Mr J Lancombes in reply to a question states that the powts and live stock carried by the railways in the last nancial year kelisive of departmental totalled 4070467 tons for a revenue of 4824 8% The member of passenger journeys was AA for a revere of CLOT In addition 655,749 was received in revenue from the parcels traffic and miscellaneous The Minister for Works Mr J Kirwan told a questioner that it cost éF255 to fiepish the newly completed secon of the treasury block in Dris hate
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Brisbane
Ilene
My. J. Stop
Aly Central
Barrett
Ohite
Cinondiwinedi
Jericho
Mackiy
Cling
Mirryboron
Port Howwles
Rookhampton
Peowinmillin
J Lancombes
J. Kirwan
Man Burned in House Fire in Misfadl District
A severely burned man was hurt in a fire incident described with fragmented local text. The report mentions Ava aged 31 and a person involved in an accident near North Coat Jette, with references to injuries to the face and legs and medical attention sought at a local facility.
Marathon Swimming Event Attracts Four Hundred Entrants
Four hundred swimmers enter the air marathon event as details spill from the program. The report notes entries and broadcast listings with dates and locations, indicating wide participation and upcoming coverage.
Entertainments note on reservation and duties
A fragmentary notice indicates reservations and duties tied to an entertainment, stating that the presiding entity holds the rights before any subsequent events. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Charlie Chaplin's The Circus Delights Audiences Again
The Tropical Theatre reports strong Thursday attendance for Charlie Chaplin in The Circus at Vrepdeal Theatre. Merna Kennedy stars as Chaplin's leading lady in this United Artists comedy, directed and produced by Chaplin. The piece highlights Chaplin's enduring appeal and the film’s lively humor as crowds packed the venue.
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Charlie
Merna Kennedy
Merna
Charlie Chaplin
Miss Kennedy
Chaplin
Kid
Berane
Hox
Whitttick’s
Stevi Motel
Jesse James Film At Talaca Theatre Tonight
Talaca Theatre screens Jesse James life story with Jason James assisting Fred Thompson. The Civil War era tale shows raiding across the South to Missouri and features authentic props from the James family. Also showing Universal Star drama Rearious Gulch and a Fishing Sneaksams comedy.
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Jesse James
Jason FE
James
America
Piel Tempo Exnely
Missouri
Jones, Jr
Mr. Thompson
Seni
Presbyterian Juvenile Concert at Halk Church
The Cant the Rose of Joy was performed last week at the Presbyterian Church Halk. It will be repeated Saturday evening for those who missed it and others interested. The programme is strengthened by sketches and elocutionary pieces. admission is modest.
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Presbyterian Church
Aquatic Club Social Offers Dance and Prize Pot
An Aquatic Club social promises a monster crowd with a cachre party and dance. Guests include visiting Lowereneh ballers and Mrs Wilesmith's party. Cash prizes are offered for elite events, with superior arrangements under capable hands.
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Tien
Lowereneh
Cape
Liclos
Cruelty to Horse Jockey's Electric Battery Fined
A case in Aletahourne on August 21 reports John Hawk fined the maximum 600 for cruelty to the horse Halloween after an incident at Rich mid pices on July 25. The charge stemmed from use of an electric battery causing severe distress to the mare, investigated by the Society for the Protection of Animals and the Racing Club committee. The magistrate condemned the act as mean and contemptible, noting the device could deliver shocks strong enough to frighten and injure the horse.
Collisions in Comfort Magic Bumper Bars
Reported crashes involve bumper bar systems in a unclear scene. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a discussion of collisions and design details.
Captain Cook Historic Ceremony in Honolulu
Unreadable OCR text describes a Captain Cook ceremony in Honolulu with focus on a forged event and arrival of Captain Cook. The fragment mentions weeks of preparation and a pale history scene, referencing figures like Mastraliai and a President, but many names and details are garbled.
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Honolulu
Captain Cook
Captain Teak
Piwail
William
Mastraliai
Fowler
Eli Ati
Town and Country Notable Movements Across Regions
Mr Chas A Jenkinson special representative of Cairns Port and the Steering Wheel visits Cairns and nearby sugar colonies. Mr and Mrs J P McGowan of Phaistail depart on Wednesday’s train for the Eucharistic Congress in Synthney with daughters Rita Eva and Miss Nancy William. Mr Joseph Oakes Pilot Flying Fish Point and Master Maourilyn Oakes travel to Brisbane. Constable J Griffin of Silkwood becomes Protector of Aboriginals in the Toniatail Petty Sessions District replacing Constable J N Mackay who is transferred.
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Chas
A. Jenkinson
Cairns
Cains
J.P. McGowan
Phaistail
Welday
Sytheney
Brisbane
Rita
Eva
Mies
Nancy William
Joseph Oakes
Maourilyan Oakes
J. Griffin
Silkwood
Toniatail
J. N. Mackay
Gordonvale Social Notes From Hospital to Visitor Tea
Mrs Donald Gordon recovering at Gordonvale Memorial Hospital after surgery on Wednesday. Mr W Neale also making good recovery from a severe attack of pneumonia and is an inmate at the hospital. Joige Dongins visited Gordonvale on Saturday, inspected Mulgrave Central Mill and gardens at the manager residence, and was entertained to morning tea with manager Mr W F Seymour-Howe and Mrs Howe.
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Donald Gordon
Gordonvale Memorial Hospital
W. Neale
Gordowvale Memorial Hospital
Joige Dongins
Gordenvale
Mulgrave Central Mill
W. F. Seymour-Howe
Sterne's Visit Delayed. CWL Event Raises Funds at Woodward Home
Mrs Sterne will not visit the Country Women's Rest Room this morning due to a late return. A jovial evening at Mrs C Woodward's residence featured a well lit garden, verandah russetyn, brides tables, and two "Stormers" from the Land of Magic. Entrants paid one shilling to guess futures and bid on homestyle goodies, funds to aid Yorkey's Run cottage project.
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Yorkey's Run
Ladies Plan Fundraiser for Gordonvale Ambulance
A ladies meeting on raising funds for the Gordonvale Ambulance was well attended. Plans include a bazaar at Recreation Reserve in October with stalls and a dreadnought. Dances and a house collection will be advertised. another meeting set for the 3rd to include late attendees.
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USA
Thotesete House
Mount Morgan share distribution and company liquidation plan
Melbourne reports that Amgiot 21 notes the transfer of Mt Morgan Gold Mining shares to Draken Hill Associates and several industrial firms. The board recommends voluntary liquidation of Hampden Cloncurry Copper Mines Ltd, with meetings being convened.
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Melbourne
Mt. Morgan Geld Aliningy
Hanpelen
Clancurry
Aol Smetting Co
Australia
Ty Lad
Echangesl
Draken Hill Associates Smelters Lack
Kperial € Cal Tn Mustries
Mimiah Atmuiminn
Lyte Tvoft Australien
Taiperial Chemical Industries
Atwwinwm Co. Ltd
Electrolytic Zinc Co
Haimpelen Cloncurry Copper Mined Ltd
Commissioner Seeks More Police Amid Budget Talk
The police department faces a request for additional officers as the Commissioner outlines that new hires depend on state decisions and current-year finances. If approved, up to about 70 more men could join the force, which stands at 130 including the Commissioner.
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City Works
Mazlins
Poplins
Famcy Cambric
Manchester
Atin
Ldin
Zlin
Assembly
Entertainments
Tropical Theatre
Charles Chaplin
Talaca Theatre
Firet Paramount
Fred Thompson Picture
Presbyterian Juvenile
Aquatic Club
London
Pawel
Cerna
Tasmelons
Imc War
Gordonvale Social
Cw.a, MR
Sterne
Gordonvale Ambulance
Mount Morgan
Police
L. A. Miller
Shields Street
Kennett
Ward
Cloutier and Goldfinch
ACR
Asbott-St. Cairns
Phices
Murray and Bennett
Public National Bank Chambers
Abijah Murray, Notar
Josepha Bennett
Papua
L. Oprien
Northwestern Uni
Chicago
A. Penn Uni
Philadelphia
U.S.A
Toronto University
Canada
Amod Tuimldings
Phage
Abbottaty Lairny
Long Service
Alen Vole Bloc
Dresev
HESS
Ariel Mike
S.M
Stres S.M
Mons
Fawltless
Bi Mae
Semloxford
Muir
Footton Garardine
Lin Tocket
Aawitler
Gauntlet
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