North Queensland Hydro Project Faces Financing Shifts
The article argues the Barron Falls hydro scheme could be funded mainly by a Commonwealth loan with low interest, reducing cost to ratepayers. It notes past opposition by leaders like Theodore and McCormack, and highlights Cairns Board efforts to justify the project to authorities. It also cites Cairns City Council electricity usage as evidence of growing demand and feasibility for a larger hydro plan.
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Boston
North Queensland
Kortiern
Theodore Himed
Sipe
McCormack
Treasury
Caicas Board
Barron Falls
Oine
Cairns Board
Queensland
Commonwealth
Cairns
Counpail
Cairne
Wool Market Eases as French Prices Slip and Australia Supports
Brisbane reports a renewed easing in wool prices as France shows further drops, with merino fleece and cloth back to earlier levels. Despite French weakness, Germany and Australia provide competitive strength, helping to steady values amid uncertain French monetary conditions and a cautious trade outlook.
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Brisbane
France
Akirt
Org
Germany
Turkehire
Eimnehnos
Ayai
eHeet Oo
Yorkire
United Kingdom
London
Australia
Atetratia
Seri P Heekiee
Bales Mira
Death and arrest after shotgun wound incident in Rockhampton
In Rockhampton on December 7 the younger son of an elderly man was found dead in bed with a shotgun wound to the head and arrested on a charge of wilful murder. A shocking find followed when Charles W appeared on a charge of manslaughter after another head wound and pistol injuries were noted. The report is fragmentary and uncertain due to garbled OCR text.
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Rockhampton
Wilm
Charles W. Rockhampton
Ambiguous Migration Deal Tops Cairns Hydro Inquiry
Fragmented report hints at a Migration Agreement and a Cairns Hydro Electrig Power Investigation Board path to the Queensland Government. A fire incident references Marjorie Cathy at a Cairns school, with clothing catching fire and severe burns. Forecast notes variable heat and storms across towns, with winds shifting and a southwesterly change expected in the far southwest.
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Tunity
Cairns Hydro Electrig Power Investigation Board
Ocar Iuture
Queensland
Nvcenaacy
Glakes
Marjorie Cathy
Caton Aeieer
Joan
Thes Cairne
Bowery
Townsville
Railway repairs bolster Mulgrave River bridge progress
Gordenvate correspondent reports major work on the Mulgrave River railway bridge with pikes removed and new ore pitting. Ballast is being loaded from the river bed to raise the line and heavier rails planned from Carus end for a more permanent Northern mail route. District accidents recount several injuries and ambulance responses near Innisfail and Har Junction.
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Gordenvate
Gordenvale
Mulgrave
Northern Mail
Carus
Ownsville
Bushenera
G. Targonilis
Har Junction
Yuynoich
Innisiaul
Innisfail
OG. Horn
Hartos
T. Russell
Inninfall
Matron Mattes by Mincon Memorial Fund Progress
The Atherton Hospital community honors Matron Mattes by Mincon after her seven years of faithful service. A plant installation in the Gordon Operating Theatre is proposed, funded by patient contributions to a memorial fund managed by Secretary F. Pawsey.
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Athieson
Atherton
Mincon
Mautienee Memorial Fund
FE. Pawsey
Gordan
Variety events and social notices advertised in Gordonvale region
A Thursday night program at Sutliffe's Picture Hall features draughts, a baby show, and novelty contests with Reg Sammon and Professor Edwards involved. Beattie's Hall Babinda hosts a social dance on Thursday while the Vinages Malanda circus plans a euchre night. A Sunday excursion to Edmonton marks church blessing day with 1:45 pm departure. Auction sale of household furniture by Messrs. Good Sheds, Messia, Woodward, and Calle set for Friday.
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Sutliffe’s
Gordonvale
Reg. SammMonda
Professor Edwards
Beattie
Babinda
Keasay
Aonounese
H. c. Be
Vinsias Malanda
M. Society
Edmonton
Railway Department
Messia, Woodward and
Calle
Varios
Lake-street
Cane Fire Burns Cane at Mena Creek
Innisfail correspondent reports several acres of cane owned by Mr. L Noone burned at Mena Creek. Arson is suspected and inquiries are being conducted.
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Innisfail
L. Noone
Mena Creek
Es and A Bank Extends to Cairns Amid Local Confidence
The Eiglist Scottish and Australian Bank known as ES & A extends operations to Cairns signaling strong city finances. Bank premises occupy chambers of MacDonnell Harria and Mennet Abbott-street beside Cairns Post. At Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank a Saturday meeting noted deposits of £2 12s 1d and withdrawals of £45. Directors Stillman and Neary will attend next Saturday afternoon the 18th instant.
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Eiglist
Cairns
Times
MacDonnell
Harria
Mennet
Abbott-street
Post
Stillman and Neary
Transfer to Cooktown Radio Station Highlighted
Mrs. N. Stockton returns from a southern tour and joins her husband, recently transferred from Cairns to the Cooktown Radio Station. She serves by the launch Magneta for Cooktown this morning.
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Cooktown
Levake
N. Stockton
Cairns
Stockton
Rest vs Australia in tainted Test ends with tense second innings
In Sydney on December 7 The Rest advanced to 165 for five in their second innings while Australia chased, with Bardaley 54 and Macartney 8 highlighting the innings. Richards and Hendry mixed scoring as the pace slowed, and Kellaway steadied before a late collapse risked the match.
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Sydney
Australia
Bardaley
Gregory
W. Richardson
Oldfield
Mendry
Horm
Tia Sneders
Kelteway
A. Richarrha
Bateman
Tomeelf
Hornibrook
A. Richardson
Mailey
Rymill
Kellener
South Watralin
Hendry
Matley
Love
Kelleway
Balemen
Cou
Byrmill
Ailey
Hatemen
Lowe
Tomkey
Harnibrook
Kellaway
Kio Tax
Lave
Gimett
Mailer
Message in a Bottle from Tokyo Sails North Pacific
A sealed bottle found by Mr. R. Lake near Prati Boneh contains a note from the Hydronic Department of Tokio Japan. The note requests return of cards to their origin and mentions ocean current studies tied to ships navigating the North Pacific and adjacent seas. The inscription is in Japanese.
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Prati Boneh
Cane Growers Vote and Price Concerns in Queensland
Cane Growers in Queensland discuss recent council ballots for district representation and the Hambledon Cane Suppliers, with notes on nominee selections and ballot corrections. The article also analyzes crop prospects, labor costs, and calls for parity reductions to ease looming industry hardship.
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Queenslamd
Council of Agriculture
Hamidbledon
W. A. Collins
Althus
Chlef
Hambledon Cane Suppliers' Association
Mosars
E. A
Corlewis
Ae Nan
Babunda
Mulgrave
Messrs Draper
Curlewis
Maulgrave
Babinda
Hasbleton
Draper
Cairns
Mosman
Queensland
Ebro
Basie Rand
Revarice
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CRIA
Tur Score
W. G. Orien
PRC
Welds St. Cating
Shep
Boeldence
F.S.M.C
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F.1
W. Pink
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Shields Street
Ga Dale
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Wendlen Ltd
Lake Street
Cainne
TE Hydro-Electric Screee
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Som
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Tword
Croker
University of Conversation
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Europe
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Rudyard Kipling
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