Douglas Shire Council Minutes Record War Era Debates
December council meeting notes terse deliberations on staffing at the intake, Daintree Hall repairs, and arousing discussions about drainage, irrigation, and a proposed emulsion plant. Officials debated preliminary engineering estimates, loan avenues, and national credit release amid wartime constraints.
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Guerd
Councillare
Daintree
Deepartmental
Frork
Budget Rows Blur Urgent Road Work Details
Councillors clash over budget with Dr Johnson and Cr Rex arguing for higher spends as a list of urgent roads and drains is weighed. The session notes £500 annual budget with £190 left and aims to spend up to £200 on transport improvements, while calls to authorize up to £6000 in total shift funds and extend electricity plans for Port Douglas and surrounding districts.
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H. B. Collins
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Mowbray
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Dieth
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Andrewn
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Repaotie
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Thame
Wu Om
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Andrews
Caraniven
Richardson
Cansowary
Port Durgine
Reynold
Port Douglas
Christman
Tvermer
Forkshop
R. D. Hex
Cts
RD. Rex
WS. Johnston
G. Lewdich
R. Andrews
H.W. Denfaril
J.P
Centuries dispute domestication of the Alban elephant
The Belgian Government reportedly provided strong evidence that the Alban elephant could be domesticated after a trial involving a beast estimated at 150 to 290 pounds. The animal reportedly behaved well when settled, prompting reassessment of earlier claims about untamable elephants.
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Io. Worthon
Herberton Methodists Hostelry Expansion Celebrated
The Herberton church hostel near Townsville expanded with four new dormitories, a hot water system, electric lighting, and a new tennis court. Rev CW Lanham noted the hostel’s growth and usefulness for students and adult boarders. The celebration featured the National Anthem, songs by Irene Gane, violin solos by J Gibb, and a humorous prize won by Mrs J F Cafferky.
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Townsville
Northern Methodist District
Ferberton
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Seveal
Queensland Methodist Conference
Herbertom
Lanham
Irene Gane
J. Gibb
J. Wildman
J. F. Cafferky
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Hambledon State School Break-up Picnic Captures Fun and Races
The Hambledon State School committee held a break-up picnic on Friday in the grounds. Students arrived excited, enjoyed ice creams and soft drinks, and a tea was served around 4 o’clock as parents gathered. A large ladies committee and staff organized races including flat, egg, and three-legged events with many winners and cheers for all.
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Jones
C. Fuller
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Gene
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Pype
Shirley Joseph
F.C .Shatseechia
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V. Milligan
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Pansini
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W. Stokes
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Lecchia
J. Jones
A. Kelly
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Tiny Tote
J. Byas
Porcalli
Potala
Boye
Junior
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