Passing of Pioneer Henry Alfred Andrew in Gordonvale
Gordonvale August 26 In Gordonvale death Sunday August 16 Henry Alfred Andrew popularly known as Harry Andrews added to district pioneers. Born 1849 in Devonshire England he arrived in Australia 1869 aboard Queen Constan ce. He first cotton farmed at Maryborough then timber work in Gympie and Cairns area. He walked Hunt track to Serb by Creek then moved inland to work timber and later to Mulgrave and Pyramid plantations. For 20 years he farmed Pyne Creek property for nephews Thomas Bros before retiring three years ago at his sister Mrs S Thomas residence.
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Gordonvale
Henry Alfred Andrew
Harry Andrews
Mr. Andrew
S. Thomas
Meessrs
Thomas Bros
Welence Boat
Devonshire
England
Australia
Maryborough
Gympie
Cairns
Java
Herberton
Mulgrave
Pyramid Plantations
Pyramid
Riverstone
Andrew
Edithvale
Redbank
Packer
Greenhills
Joll
Pyne Creek
Thomas
Train Jumper Pleads Guilty In Innisfail Court
In Innisfail Magistrates Court a young man named James Watson pleaded guilty to traveling without a ticket after riding a lorry and hiding under a motor vehicle to reach work. The case reflects unemployment tension as the judge imposed a £5 fine and 2 shillings 6 pence fare evaded, with one month in prison if unpaid.
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Innisfail
Te Police Court
Hastie
Innifail
James Watson
Silkwood Woithout
Watson
Cardwell
Mortigal
Kennedy
Murrigal
Relef
Aitkins
Pin Gin Hill
Tully Cps
Aitkin
Malone
Changes foreshadowed in Companies Act reforms
Brisbane August 27 The Attorney General Mr N Macgroarty said next week he will present to the Government party a proposed Companies Act amendment. He noted the bill contains new features and largely follows the British act as current law.
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Brisbane
N.macgroarty
Macgroarty
Great Britain
Mill Work Output and Club Golf Summary at Mossman
Weekly report shows cane crushed 5682 tons at 79.9 tons per hour and 94 degree sugar produced 817 tons. Cane to sugar ratio 695, recovery and efficiency praised. cleaner cane and rising costs noted. Social golf at links draws small attendance due to Church Bazaar, Johnston duo 66 net win. Weather maps available, officials visiting Mossman.
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Mossman
Ces Im
Johnston
Bob
Gepp to attend Pacific Relations Institute confab
Melbourne Aug 27 Commonwealth development consultant Mr W Gepp will leave Melbourne Sept 19 as Australian delegate to the biennial Institute of Pacific Relations conference in Hankow China in October. Delegation led by Sir Harrison Moore. Gepp plans to study timber trade possibilities between Australia and the East in a private capacity with no government funding.
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Melbourne
W. Gepp
Commonwealth
Institute of Pacific Relations
Hankow
China
Harrison Moore
Epp
Australia
Gepp
Portugal’s 23rd revolution breaks out at Sam
Portu gal uprising erupts with civilians seizing artillery barracks at Sam and clashing with garrison troops. Rebels fire a cannon before surrender after bombardment. Several leaders flee by air to Spain. a plane crash on takeoff leaves occupants prisoners.
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London
Portugal
Sam
Lishon Garrson
Sena
Spain
NSW Bank Bill Passed With Minor Estate Clause
In Sydney the Premier Mr J T Lang announced the Government accepted Council amendments to the Savings Bank Bill except for a small point regarding estates of deceased persons. The Assembly backed the exception and the Bill was sent back to the Council.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
J. T. Lang
Council
Savings Bank
Assembly
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Enduring Cure Claim
A Queensland style health ad touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney troubles. It cites Mrs W Murray of Greenslade Street West End Townsville claiming dramatic relief after four bottles, with a 17 year lasting cure and no recurrence. Sold by chemists and storekeepers Foster McClellan Co 15 Haratreet Sydney.
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Doan
Murray
Foster-McClellan Co
Haratreet
Sydney
Oxley seat: Labor candidate to run
Brisbane August. Mr. F. M. J. Baker, the endorsed Labor candidate for Oxley, said no suggestion had been made for him to resign in favor of Theodore. He stated he would contest the election as the party’s chosen candidate and noted Theodore pledged assistance after the Mwana verdict.
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Brisbane
F. M J. Baker
Oxley
Theodore
Theoore
Written in Blood Reveals German Murder Suspect
Berlin August 27 a dying merchant Schwartz of Niesse traced his killer by scrawling the suspect’s name in blood on newspaper after a dispute over 100 marks. The man was shot in a lonely wool. A laborer found the incriminating name beside the body.
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Berlin
Schwartz
Niesse
O C W A Chillagoe Branch Monthly Meeting 1931
The O C W A Chillagoe branch met August 21 1931 at the School of Arts with Mesdames Vautin Shaw Sellwood Webb Heatley Williams Ball Shannon Davis CLaugh Lan Allan Heatley present. Finances showed £2 3s receipts and £8 14s 3d expenditure, leaving £29 17s 5d credit. Several accounts approved including rent and petty cash. Resignations by Mrs Lander and Mrs Shaw. replacements and thanks recorded. Donations and hospital visitor roles noted. Meeting closed with thanks to the chair.
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O.C.W.A
School of Arts
Mesdames Vautin
Shaw
Sellwood
Webb
Heatley
Williams
Ball
Shannon
Davis
cLaughlan
Allan
Mesdames Lawder
Jones
George
Lander
Vautin
Willams
Ravenshoe
McLaughlin
Silkwood Notes in Tully Cricket Match Report
August notes from Tully report Silkwood cricket match between Married and Single. Scores showSilkwood potential with several new players. Wardle dominates bowling in both innings. final totals Married 61 first, 45 second. Single 44 total.
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Silkwood
J. Clowes
Boyd
E Wells
Wardle
W. MacRosbie
Little
W Siemsen
B. Price
Pengelly
W. Wells
Ont
A. Archin
Green
W. Kingston
Tiernan
Bray
Sundries
Boy
Innnings
A. Lotz
J. Maloney
W. Little
Siemsen
V. Bray
E_ Weils
W. Wardle
R. Green
MacRobbie
Ryan
Archin
Wells
Serages
Price
Siernsen
E. Gleeson
Werner
Tots
Roustead
Lutz
Maloney
Scruggs
Howling
Church of England Building Fund Meeting Postpones Sports Day
The South Johnstone Ambulance benefit conflicts with a proposed sports meeting by the building committee, now postponed to a later date. Tender closings for the new church are set for the 31st, with expected early next week decisions. The Rovers Football Club report a successful social and dance raising funds, aiming to net about £11, despite competing events in Cairns.
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South Johnstone Ambulance
the Rovers
Cairns
Peter Basso
M.C. Abraham
Sherwood Orchestras
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Stonistaw Huberman
Luxembourg Waltz
The
International Concert Orchestra
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APMS
Malcolm McEachern
Judas Maccabaeus
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Pian A
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Alexandre
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Gatty Sellars
Dors Labette
Hubert Eledell
Dveta
Dera Lanette
Hubert Elsdell
Wholeable Distributors
A E. Harrold and
King, & King Ltd
Brybane
Companies Act
GOLF
W. S. Johnston
Bob Johnston
C. Merrell
BP. Jones
N. V. Stewart
C. M. Crawford
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A Alec Rex
Dr. Sword
Crawford
Martem
M.hlr
Range Road
Beach Road
Robinson
P. Bliss
Smith
Crown Land Ranger
Pacific Relations Institute
Australian Cable Service
N.S.W
Council Amendment
Oxley Seat
LABOR
Qo.c.w.a
Chillagoe
Silkwood Notes
Tully
Cro Watkin Jones
A. G. Michael
Methordist
Cricket
Church OF England Building Fund
Social
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the Gas Supply CO
Aplin Street
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Asa
Scott
Andied Weet
Mettes
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United Ee É. Na As
Flinders Street
Tow
Simpson
Gimpson Bros
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