December Herbert River District Meeting Discusses Fund and Wallaby Drive
The Herbert River district meeting reviewed the Patrice Fund distribution at 2 percent and approved a voluntary levy. Funds come from district sources, cane growers, and donations from the County Women’s Association. The meeting noted club activity, elected officers, and planned a wallaby drive at Hewking Creek with four attendees and three wallabies captured. The group discussed continuing funding and proposed purchases for the year.
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Her
Patrice
Mee
Marion
Olenty
Resaila
Recerviceman
Lagat
Speduery Monstrate Afarpeto
IL Ia
Lerhert River
Associatim
Rodees
Herbert River
Jodkry
Wargeit Allendareny Af
Fis
Mtr
Alstrrer
Keough
Allingham
Garbitt
Fecek- Mare Rot Atidaant A. Freee Op Taskann Am Mahone
Clemen
H_ Golden
Rogery
FV Tahl
OL Limon
Saratey
Ted
Wallaby
United Nations May Hear Case of White Rajah
A disputed Sarawak case may reach the United Nations as Britain’s colonial era is debated. The text outlines Brooke’s rule, Sarawak’s path to independence, and evolving Britain protection, with looming legal questions over annexation and future status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sarawak
Barnee
Britain
Bal
Brodie
Ravenak
Brooke
Brooks
Jay Brooke
Engilitimar
Satuwah
England
Lord Clarenden
Ular
James Brooke
Sareoan
Anthony ‘Bronke
Sir Chaslen
Oyes
Brooke Ard
Coun Ot
Barrwak
Petrol rationing in Britain May Not End Soon
British Fuel Minister Shinwell stated petrol rationing likely will not end soon. He noted current monthly consumption aligns with prewar schedules, and exports from the sterling area cover only part of demand, with 21 percent of imports from TESA in June to August.
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Courgal
Britain
Meares
Iran
Dutch West Indies
Sterling
New Zealand
Aia Rt
Shinwell
Great Britain
Dunlop
Sohelia
Australian Ballet Tour Brings Classic Moves to Towns
The Australian Ballet company tours regional venues presenting refined dances and scenic artistry. Philippe Perrotier leads a troupe of Australian dancers including Robert Harvey and Anne Palmer in performances that blend European technique with local touches. The tour includes Melbourne and Ballarat engagements, concluding in December with a return to the city after successful country runs.
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Bistory
Australis
Culy & Amall Ballet
Smit
Depcig
Willy
Grace
Dortry
Motion
Secumn
Imruaic
Colnar
Mildurs
Benate
Yeslins
Clemson Entertainment
Crete
Melbourne
Switney
Rempan
Exper
Boru
Tte
Sean Pers
Test
Eke
Rusia
Tawa
Ollet
la Amracy Sen Compesay Limited
Wusr
Saint Hadrey
Tog Tong
la Pelle
Mon
Iear
Philippe Perrotie
Anc
Thadee
Hie Aharge
Air Force
Ew Company
Acm
Gevises Vallets
Drwigne
Robert Harvey
Rabat Campionione
Wadune Kyra Bouslot
Berge Rouslot
Bercransky Art
Ollense
Runell Booger
Comincara
Betty Metlend
Ae Asic Mae
Vichetia Street
Mr. Perrotiat
Chopin Janeta
Owendolyn Cooper
Arekarings
Tee
Trek
Union
Opec
MTV
Ballarat
Mann
UNRRA Ships Busy in Pacific Theater
UNRRA reports relentless shipping activity in the Southwest Pacific as cargoes including cement, canned rations, and military equipment move to support World War II operations. General James J. Cantwell directs the Kanete South-west Pacific Area relief efforts and coordinates aid shipments amid heavy demand.
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Udstaoa al Tal
James J. Cannan
Kanete South-west Pacific
Ares
Pole navigation research eyed in arctic study efforts
A 1900s era report notes United States Army and scientists plan to map the magnetic North Pole with sensors and air surveys to determine exact location, movement, and effects on navigation. It mentions Amundsen and links magnetic interference to submarine detection devices and magnet mapping feasibility.
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Washington
APIA
United States Army
Esco
Iba Sud
Eich
Ina
Ronald Amundsen
Blliott Robeehler
MirriwinnI Notes and Social Roundup at Summer Club
Monthly meeting of the Mirriwinki club notes a fair attendance with officers elected and vacancies filled. Social events include a farewell afternoon for Mrs Neel, guest lists, competitions, and holiday visits by members to Southport, Teewantin, and other towns. Community notices mention travel, family visits, and Christmas guests with local gatherings and small farewells.
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Mirriwinki Dee
Wien
F Wierd Preaigent
Ste. P Barrett
Peter Wellaen
CWA
Maclea
Aid
Murray
Priow
Bouthport
Barrean
Hee Ah Lawrence
Ana Mire Marleen
Ste Murnen
D. Tudinen
Childret
Wool news and transport reform debates in Brisbane
The article discusses wool industry updates and a broad transport policy debate in Brisbane. It covers proposed state control of motor vehicles, centralization of transport authority, and potential effects on public conveyance, with mentions of officials like the Transport Minister and local councils. It notes economic and regulatory implications for wool and transport sectors.
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Alker Tripp
Asinant Commisoner
Scotland Yard
State Transport Commission
Te Toei
Grester Brisbane
Nurse
Uhr
Main Roads Commission
Brisbane
Estat
Koliey
Dngle Authority
Walsh
Mossman Hospital Board Hails Staff Gifts and Upgrades
At Mossman Hospitals Board December meeting, condolences were sent to Mr Powell for his loss. A Port Curtis JCWA donation of £3 2s was gratefully received for staff and patients. The board considered £9,900 for additions and alterations, submitted to the Treasury for approval. Financials showed payments and accounts totals, with a hospital doctor’s report noting daily in-patient averages and treated patients. New air conditioning plants were discussed with architects, electric sterilizers updated, and a locum to cover Dr Corones' absence.
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Mosssman
Mossman Hospitals Board
V H
Skeban Berzineki
Nothdurf
Port Cougar
Jcw.a
Cheitsnae
Mossman
Douglas
Trealéa
al Daintres
Etrwmed
Wir
Comditente
Serna Tisalze
Air Con
Suitebla
Orig
Sam Waldo Atu
Sirenath
Carones
Dutien
Skeban
British Bridges for China
British bridges for China dominate the report with 41360 tons shipped from Tilwre Vale and 25onme. materials cover substitutes and inland supplies while supplies from Belge and other partners arrive through Sayre roads, indicating a wartime industrial effort across multiple nations.
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Great Britain
Ching
Chine
Til Wre Vale
Gnarila
Belge Ware
United Kingdom
Factorien
Varius
Paris
Iynventry
Cairns Poultry Club Members Attend Social Evening Show Prizes
The Cairns Poultry Club hosts a social evening and prize presentation reflecting on the recent show. Members discuss breeding, keeping, and the bantam trend while noting challenges from the wartime era and hopes for a strong upcoming poultry season. The meeting highlights the club's role in supporting commercial breeders and hobbyists alike.
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Jo McLachlan
Toy
Calas Souls
Lee
Win
Thesay
Dealtry
Cory Ton
Cairns
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Oma
Mathews
Bittom
Fince
Sven
Jacks
Iber
Bironai
Wils
Will
Sarwyak
Japan
Bevain
Ruibbern
Hriber
Amid
Earth
Gticura
Jones Aking Te Simay Feattar
Roan
Yale
Rennies
Tomerrary
Seni
Dy Frank Fitzgerald
UNRRA
Cmixa Forte
Mirriwinni
Bowman Club
Omuecw
Church of England
Lada
Ube
Wool News
Gmirahie
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Sahara Meneni
Art
Bealey
Uch
London
Eee Arik
Stesbol
Pin Etnes
RR Dyence
Abertiven
Kincarline
Sener
Kingdon
Australia
Comber
Sre
London and Row
MOSSMAN _ HOSPITAL
Sarnse
China
Cairns Poultry Club
Rereeu Een Eee
Ray Midland
Barbara Brition
Frank Bordinge
Fred MacMurray
L Captain Eddie
Mes Taeman Mitchell
Imane
Man
Nile Aeshior
Faye Emereen
Jolie Bishop
the Overlanders
Hepwerd
Pagan
Real
Bug Raos Rae Nee
Jual
Quilligan,” Mucning
Williams Bendix
Thunderhead
Flicka
Reddy McDowall
Pramon Foster
Rita Johnson
Technicolour
Cairns Electrical Service
W. A Eé TB Surmell
Sheridan-street
Advanx
Tommy Jenkins Flaté
Clare Street
Plexs Thestrs
Cairne Starr Bowlkete
Third Society Group
Cairns Starr Sowkett Building and Investment Society
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Avesta Tow ‘Aces
AMES
Ution
Conault
Prudea Ltd
Mornite
Akest Heme
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