Rumula Rail Opening Links Calens to Cairns Tableland Line
A new seven mile extension connects Calens to Rumula and the Cairns Tableland line, with passenger trains running for the first time. About 100 district residents and 200 from nearby centres attended a ribbon ceremony at Rumula station. Officials praised the project as a step toward opening rich pastoral, agricultural, and timber lands in the district and enhancing regional development.
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Calens
Rumula
Bushy Crest
Cairns-Tableland
Cresk
Bibsotraste Oe Mellay
Tipcomamap
Coremany
Yesarday
Wessel Mussel
Malley
Calraa
Maresba
B. Margreaves
A. M. Anderson
la FF
Jayne
Conta
Australia
Heirs Claim Sydney Harbor Lot Worth Millions
Ten grandchildren of Robert Paton claim a 1855 grant of land in what is now central Sydney valued at about thirty million dollars. They allege the grant recognized an early Royal act and seek rightful heirship, with heirs identified in California and New York City.
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San Francisco
Robert Patonbo
Lotacres
Mand
Sydney
Paton
Sydney Harbor
Dangerous Rocks
California
New York City
Tank Theft Reported and Convicted in Innisfail
At the Innisfail Police Court Constable Selby led evidence of a two thousand gallon tank stolen from the Railway Department. The defendant from Corrajah admitted taking the tank believing it unused. AK Aitkin convicted him and ordered £2 8d costs.
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Innisfail
Dev
Aitkin
Selby
South Johnstone
Commissioner of Railways
Tuohy
Carrajah Sivling
Way Department
Alent Corrajah
Wells
Railway Department
Futute AK
Dobecus Mine Disaster Bows to River Pumping Plan
In Auckland a mine explosion killed seven workers and injured others. The Dobecus Mine, inspected a fortnight earlier by a Government team, will be sealed by pumping river water to extinguish ore fires. A failed demolition attempt sparked another blast, forcing abandonment. rescue worker Eric Ashton died, bringing deaths to eight.
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Auckland
Dobecus
Eric Ashton
Herberton Shire Council Votes 1000 Loan for Town Drainage
At a special meeting in Herberton QLD the council approved a 1000 loan from the Queensland Treasury for street kerb work. Plans and estimates are to be sealed with the council seal per the Land Act. A concrete crossing on Will River Irvine bank project is set at 40 pounds.
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Herberton Shire
Herberton
Dee
Harrow
Treasury of Queensland
Klerbertan
Will River
Irvinebank Cooksing
Mt Garnet Water Shortage Spurs Council Action
Councillors WH Hans and Pearce report Mt Garnet faces a water shortage and the council well is in unclean condition. A spillover issue from a packaging depot prompted action and Williams was tasked to address the problem.
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WH. Hans
Pearce
Mt. Garneto
Per Nore
Tr Williams
Lighter Capsizes Near Walsh Bay In Sydney Harbor
The Moreton Boy arrived from England with a load of heavy iron girders. While unloading at No 4 Walsh Bay the lighter capsized, striking the tug Gannet. Lifter and girders sank, later recovered only partly. Gannet was brought to the surface but refloating efforts stalled.
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Sydney
Herd Questerduay
England
Melbourne
Brisbane
Walsh Bay
Victoria and South Australia clash in Shield chase
In Adelaide Victoria versus South Australia resumes under fine weather. Schneider reaches 50 then 100, Richardson scores a rapid century as the pair lift the total. Blackie and Liddicut contribute as Victoria posts a strong innings before stumps.
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Adelaide
Uutch
Victoria
South Australia
Wallace
Makkene
Schneider Wis Howr
Ceon
Tye
Schneider
Simidera
Blackie
Liddicut
Cautiuely
Mitwnee
Hendry
Kayson
Liddicuh
Vigorwily Puoabalvedt
Richardson
Remi
Square
Liddicutt
J Pant
Hin Nans
Mack
Lin Eg
Inninwe
Alexander
SAS
Lst
Linimge
Parry
Woodfull
Pritchard
Nationalists Debate Policy at New South Wales Conference
Delegates at the New South Wales Nationalists conference debated party strategy. calls were made to end state parliamentary control and push a clear program on employment and wages. Sir George Fuller warned against federal funding schemes, while W M Muehies urged a defined, democratic platform.
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Sydney
New South Wales
George Fuller
W. M Muehies
Pherl Faust
Williams Presses On From Port Alma To Sandnes
London bound captain Williams landed at South Port around 4 pm after departing Port Alma. He faced headwinds on the voyage, and said the journey yielded a ton of useful cargo from the rip, as he headed for Sandnes.
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Brisbane
Christmas Vacation School Picnic at State School
A large turn at the state school featured a Christmas vacation picnic with ice cream sandwiches drinks and fruit for the children. Prizes were awarded after a day of sports and the headmaster thanked the Lady workers and staff for a successful event.
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Christlas Vacation
Aa of Bat
Icaians’ Bove State School
Road work blocks Strand from Charing Cross to Adelphi Theatre
A recent road repair blocked the Strand in London between Charing Cross and the Adelphi Theatre. The disruption affected traffic near the area with several nearby streets temporarily affected.
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O the Strand
London
Aonihe Lowe
Charing Cross
Adelphi Theatre
Thrills on the Beaches Amid Mass Rescues and Sharks
Sydney отч Dec reports a day of danger at multiple beaches as lifeguards rescued numerous bathers. A shark loitered near Bronte buoy while Edmonds and club members hurried swimmers to shore, with lifeguards racing to safety lines and救援 efforts continuing across the bay.
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Sydney
Varlowe
AL Walters
Bundi
Wales
Bronte
Bronte Life Saving Club
Cantinue
Edmonds
Cate
Tully Mill Assignments Allotted in 11 933 Acre Area
Brisbane December 4 The Centre Sugar Cane Board assigns a 11 933 acre area to the Tully Central Sugar Mill as part of new rail law rulings. The board names Justice Webb as chairman with T A Powell Cane Growers’ representative B Kay Mall Owners’ representative J Mac Gibbon chemist and A BR Meary accountant secretary. The application was urnained and 11 022 pores esl mill.
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Brisbane
Bureau of Central Sugar
Tully Central Sugar
Justice Webb
Mesars
T. A. Powell
B. Kay
J Mac Gibbon
A. Br, Meary
Saklatvala Diatribe Upon Britain in London
The Communist Saklatvala accuses British leaders of neglecting severe domestic problems. He claims thousands of congested homes and poor birth conditions mark Britain’s future, urging colonial audiences to study life issues over profits calculations.
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London
Saklatvala
Fuse Weiren
New Hotel License Granted at Innisfail
Licensing Court in Innisfail grants a full hotel license for the newly completed Tunstail Motel at the corner of First Street after discussions over septic tank install and updated plans. Mary Broderick represented the applicant with Sub-Inspector Murtha present. architect Mr Rees testified on the license.
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My. Aivkin
Savecu
McNamer
Ata
Rees
Cr. Rees
Eviltkin
Mr. McNamee
Joan Sores
McNarmer
Anuisiail
British official warns on oil interests and empire independence
Mr Bruce argues for keeping oil supplies in British hands amid Anglo-Persian ties. He cautions against centralization of control by British interests and contemplates Australia and Papua as future sites for cooperation if Britain loses influence.
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Bruce
Priveleum
Charles Greenway
Anglo-Persian Oil Coy
Anglo-Persian Company
Deleyee
Avetratia
Ordes Ty
Mr. Bence
Australia
Papua
New Guinea
Pacific
British Navy Plans Joint Demonstration Over Protector of Britons
The United Press reports the British Government contemplates a naval demonstration by British French and Japanese forces if needed to deter developments regarding the protector of Britons. London says Admirals have authority to act without further orders and Chamberlain signaled cooperation among allies. The British-Chinese squadron currently includes five cruisers four sloops and fourteen gunboats with additional ships expected and an aircraft carrier dining a reinforcement from the Mediterranean.
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Shangnal Lee
United Press
London
Avaten Chamberlain
Britain
Faulty Barracks Case Involving Breach Of Verandah Regulation
Inspeptor found barracks extended verandah without compliance from 1924 rules. Aly McNamee for defendant pleads guilty. Magistrate sets fine £2 with 3s 6d costs. case discusses technical nature and rent from barracks used by mine men.
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Wout
Aitkin
Mr. Aitkin
Eas
Avkin
Train and Truck Collision Injures Five
An accident at Victoria Bridge when a tram collided with a motor truck left five injured. Passengers on the tram front seat were jolted violently. injuries include a fractured ankle and wrist, and shock. Motor man J Courtney and others were treated and sent home.
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Brisbane
Shiv
Victoria Bridge
Mont Secown
Allance
Waysengers
Sleeman
Melbourne plane crash kills injured pilot Geoffrey Chapman
In Melbourne on Wednesday a plane piloted by Nora Chapman crashed during a forced landing. Geoffrey Chapman died in hospital from injuries sustained in the accident near the city outskirts. The flight, opposed by officials due to alleged pilot inexperience, involved Norman Chapman and remained under investigation.
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Melbourne
Geoffrey Chapman
Nora
Ilenroy
Iosple
Hilenray
Norman Chapman
Cluhan
Radio broadcast reveals race of sounds and instant airwave echoes
Report describes how radio transmission can reveal sounds before they reach listeners and how audio travels nearly instantaneously compared with ordinary sound. Engineers show a method using a wire to broadcast, noting the speed difference between radio waves and sound waves and the perceptual effect on listeners.
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Conger Air
Crea
Redbo
Allsop
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