Pneumonia plague scares and sanitation drive report
The Health Commissioner reports a light toll from the pneumonia outbreak last June while praising local authorities for cooperation and warning defaulters about enforcing 1917 rat and mosquito regulations. Diphtheria rises in the metropolitan area as measures to combat venereal disease continue. river waters and sewer works are under scrutiny with preventive steps costing thousands of bales examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Cotbat
Ieuse
Peta
Alice
Lazaret
Lazarette
Queensland
Aml
Frey
Rainfall report from Gordonvale with record totals
The document details Gordonvale rainfall for the year ending November, noting 46 inches 14 points for the period, compared with 39 inches the previous year. It records wet days, totals for the month, and compares with last year, including notes on the wet season pattern and earlier heavy rainfall events.
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Aimen
Gordonvale
Yast
Gor Amal
WBICR
Irish Hall Concert Draws Large Audience in Dublin
The Igsh Ireland entertainment at Hibernian Hall on Mat day featured a long, varied program headlined by Iris National Orchestra conducted by Foster and performances by Kathleen Sorvee Mire, Miss Song and many others. An address by Mr RI McManum followed the musical displays, with a final singalong and a dance by the ladies committee.
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Ield
My Foster
T Jeane
Tert Ton
Sirélad
Deka Walsh
Marecha
Minstrel Ray
St Mogica'e Choir
St. Monica’s Choir
J. Moran
Rere Minh
E. Abdullah Gordon
Terrence
Lone
Ee W. Pogue
N_ Sheen
Duignan
F. O'Trien
Mother Macree
W. Leneos
Estes 'Carn
Fenlete
Msvser
K Morris
Roy Hare
Mevers
W. Lennon
Philadelphis
Linie
Ireland
RI McManum
Coun
Memorial Verse for a Soldier in Foreign Grave
A fragmentary poem honors Private Thomas Nor fan Meck Bir and ASG Une gsh, who died in France on December 1708. The verse recalls a hero lying under a foreign hill, sleeping away from home with grief and pride. Poem ends with tribute to courage and sacrifice.
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Burch
Thomas Norfan Meck
Rancalion
Roachepoeueonin
Casi Mig Ciearme
Repatriation Event and Local Notices At Cairns
Fragmented OCR text mentions a repatriation meeting near Dolt New and a Cairns area event calendar. It notes a secretary’s office time, Burns, Philp and Co’s Cairns branch, and the opening performances by the Caras Tea way and Concert Band. The scattered lines refer to community gatherings, transportation routes, and welfare progress in the Cairns region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Caras Tea Way
Rails For Queensland Brilbant and the Mackay section
A reported plan notes arrival of components and fastenings at Newcastle for the North Coast Railway Mackay section. A ropeway or fairy would place under coal cargo for Townsville, with discharge at Mackay before onward reloading for the ship’s southbound route.
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Aily
Newsiile
Mackay
North Coast Railway
Townville
Miners Blighty Injered near Torbanlea incident
A damaged clipped report from December 1 describes miners at Purgowan Crilect about three miles from Torbanlea encountering damp conditions at the bottom level. Names such as William Rees Memry Pyacer and Arhua fel appear in garbled notices with references to injuries and lodging arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torbanlea
William Rees
Memry Pyacer
Japanese Export Trade Being Pested Across Regions
Fragmentary OCR text references concerns over Japanese export trade pressed across the extreme north and south America and Australia. Mentions a secretary and best ten, with garbled phrases suggesting criticism or disruption of trade activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
America
Australia
Aecretairer
Fragmented WWI era harbor labor note and council talk
Readable fragments show labor discussions, harbor workers, and council figures such as Peter Fallon and Darhaghure. Key mentions include Freer ferry, South Harbor Labors, and protests, with references to meetings and public notices. The text is garbled but preserves names, places, and roles amid wartime labor activity.
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Ftia
Hayes Revi
Astral
Brimane
Wendra Lave
Atateancey
Hess
Povey O'Canell
Baers
Peter Fallon
Borme
Maem
Darhaghure
le Harbor
Mei Se Keare
Benin
Cady Halen
Chakster Lehlen
Aenor
Usdngs
Camonice
Beneioas
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Will
Whittick
Agnor
R Rid
V. Pex
R.craig
R Gordon Craig
Martti Wyfaiwanis
Fordson Tractor
Fond
Ty Tite
Brishere
Whiteea
Verdes and Mudirs
Geobyrs
the Post
Chenim
Alber Erren
Covas
Bontil
Donnell & Harris
Citors
Hamlyn
Townsville
Vieweria Meum
Laker
Csiran
Teone
Algety
Aloo
Uuiler
Aloes
Jan Bera
Piara
Ets
Mareeba
Sorpela School of Arte
Burns, Philp and Co
Lawsian
Cairae
Reid
Snd
Iit
Bion Mle Gi
Uae
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