Cairns Fest reel electric power for the North
A historic plan outlines interconnecting hydroelectric and coal plants to meet North Queensland needs. Townsville and Cairns regions would gain from a Townsville to Cairns interconnection reducing standby capacity, lowering unit costs, and enabling early relief in electricity supply. The scheme envisions shared generation, regional stations, and future hydroelectric expansion to sustain growth.
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Geierstion
Sirne
Kersh
Barron
Ates
Townaville
Trinaville
Cairns
Herbert
Precent
Dohnarine
Weetes A Sig Tower Iron
Beatrice and Burde
Tully
Queensland
Atl Power
Townsville
Aq Inter
Ville
Pains
Envi Electric
Cairim
Cairne
Tully Faltsilanders
Wool Bureau engages civil servants amid wartime push
The Australian Wool Bureau announces it is hiring civil servants to support wartime research and operations. Officials say the bureau, a publicity and research body representing all growers, seeks trained staff as it expands its programs under federal wartime directives.
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Phreyn
Cabanon
Aibury
Caines
Humphreys
Eeanmaad
Bureau Frogme Teak
Maresh
Palin
Abd Pascel Siewy
Mrt
G. Carter
Ted
Ha Anid
Christmas fruit and produce prices in Cairns market report
The Cairns market dispatch lists fruit and vegetables with prices and availability. It notes a shopper being treated for an injury and mentions holiday supply, seasonal lines, and transportation details alongside stock from Cairns and surrounding regions.
Unclear fragmentary note on fruit grower activity and exports
Fragmented OCR text mentions a fruit grower group, tea and copper items, radioactivity notes, and export costs. Names and places are partially legible, with scattered figures and terms like Queensland and ports. The overall content is incoherent and difficult to interpret as a single event.
Unclear fragment reports youth incident at Sumarberg
Fragmentary note shows a youth related incident at Sum arberg with vague terms and no clear details or names. Further readable context is required for a precise headline and summary.
Wage increases to printers in Inns W Aims
Fragmented note describes wage increases for printers and mentions related figures and conditions. It references individuals such as Buck and Raveny Cowell and hints at discussions on rates, payroll changes, and future expectations within a company or union context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Buck Reece
Dette
Raveny Cowell
Gasern
Onis
Iow
Leaders in Position for United Kingdom Event in September
A fragmentary report notes Sean Desch begins a campaign with plans to attend events in London and Gates Paradies. The calendar hints at a September deadline tied to a wider schedule involving a coastal route and a ceremonial procession.
Pineapple disease and rot threaten pineapple plants in fields
Seemingly damaged text describes soft rot affecting pineapple plants from a fungal infection that spoils fruit via lesions and abrasion. It urges careful handling during harvest and mentions spraying practices to prevent harboring the disease.
Wife on murder charge and false pretences charges
A court hearing this morning dealt with a wife charged with murder and false pretences. The proceedings included details of a rifle incident at a party and related financial offences with cheques. The case references Corinda and Monash Kates among others as cited in the local docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Prospecting leases sought near Mt Larcson region
A Mine Department report notes tents near Mit Larcom in Central Queensland, with 30 prospectors combing abandoned gold sites near copper mines at Targinnie, 35 miles west of Mt. Larcson. Applications for prospecting leases have been lodged at the Gladstone courthouse. The Tar ginie ore sample is described as torbenite with secondary uranium.
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Gladstone
Mine Department
Mit
Larcom
Targincie
Larcson
Mines Department
Targinnie
Waterside racing tragedy described in garbled report
A fragmented account outlines a waterside racing incident with injuries and casualties. The text references a crowd, a ship or boat, and authorities investigating the scene near Marine Place. Names and precise details are obscured by OCR errors, but the core event involves a nautical accident and public concern.
Migrants sought for railways amid Christmas labor shortfall
Fragmented report from a December issue notes varied reader interest in railway labor as migrants arrive to fill shortages ahead of holidays. It mentions job seekers, shop openings, and the challenge of securing workers for the Queendland railways, with regional officials hoping for a quicker restart.
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Chirts
Sato
Nis
Faneh
Tresey
Thuretay
Mb Iander
Tommy
Imany
Tanawad
Queendand
Golc
Maehesbury Lions
Ore Sueh Lowe
Tracy Lena Ton Mae
Alana
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Grastery” Association
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Schorr
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Salvatore Barbers
Jal
Caltee
Department of Agriculture
Ned Packet
Pee Ile
Ana Teen
Cit
VF Hailmead
Alrecorday
Ioad
Onsbél
Tropical Cave
SDS
Halledad
Pamengers
Florence
Heck
Sim Cherries
Patricia
Aaron Sites
Ustiey
Gordonvels
Cabtuure
Soave
Eecehary
Industrial Magiatista
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Cerrots
Comemodetion
Sven
Englah
Progres
Jemsary
EU Elar —Becend
Orson Garr
Dreauen
Samsbangl
Ben Epee
Ay Queeneland
Bununssins
A. Lapis
Tela
Sleeping Youth
Summaberg
Inns.w
Sean Desch Tarts
United Kingda
Ofzemed
Samacan
Pineapple Growers
Leo
Seth Walken
Zee
Mabad
Sat Samad
Atoney
Aras
Ares
THE
Cairne Post
Thier
KE Watersiders
Labour Straegte
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Eeferie
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Marine
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