Rain Bites Townsville Area As Floods Rise
Townsville reports Burdekin floods 4 ft 10 in over Inkerman bridge and rising. Haughton River six ft over its bridge. Ayr sees 54 inches of rain in eight days. Trains delayed. Bowen to Proserpine, Ayr to Home Hill face renewed inundation while roads mostly hold.
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Townsville
Burdekin
Inkerman
Haughton
Ayr
Murray River
Tully
Bowen
Rockhampton
Proserpine
Home Hill
Weather and flood notes amid coastal storms and trials
The report details high flood risks and rainfall in the south while noting near zero rainfall in the southern regions. It records a funeral and weather observations across CENTRAL COAST areas, with mentions of Cairne and Drundangie. Officials discuss rain patterns and forecast updates.
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Altendeb
Mary
Rouiral
Hee Furtne
Central Coast
New Palestine plan outlined by Britain in mandate talks
London reports outline a plan to form a five year British trusteeship over Palestine with autonomous Jewish and Arab sectors and potential independence later. The proposal would place the mandate under UN oversight if Jews and Arabs fail to reach agreement.
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Britain
Grave power crisis in Britain grips industry
A complete suspension of industry on February 10 was announced except for essential services and firms with continuous processes like glass, brick, and cement manufacture. Government warned of a potential six-shift week for workers and debated minor involvement, while reacting to record coal stocks and a worst blizzard in fifty years threatening fuel and electricity supplies.
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Iich
Shinwell
Brimary
Hastings
Arismoott
Wean Oanuary
Reve
Jesus Companies
Sunday Auer
Pxptees
Ryee
Ates
Nuelds
Rufeld
Imny
Unclear OCR Fragment Sparks Government Countermeasures
A fragmented report describes February unrest and government actions across Hastings and arismoott areas, mentioning suspension of divisions, civilian confinement risks, andWorkforce wage guarantees amid threatened power shortages. Accounts include Brisbane and Sydney dispatches noting weather disruptions, rail and utilities impacts, and refugee conditions.
Federal employment surge reshapes wartime labor scene
Fragmentary OCR shows a report noting rapid increases in federal employees during a wartime economy. It references employment figures around 1.88 million in full employment against an earlier 2.38 million, with mentions of conscription, production, and service sectors, but the text is garbled and unclear on specifics.
New Zealand Parliamentarian Visits Queensland
Feb 9 report from Brisbane notes New Zealand opposition member Adermann and fellow visitor Mr. Seeker of the House of Representatives touring Queensland. The text is garbled but indicates Australian and New Zealand political figures engaging in discussions during a Queensland visit.
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Brisbane
BU Aiermann
New Zealand
Ier & Srother
Adermann
Quinenaland
Queensland
Elderly man hunted on shooting charge by police dog
An elderly man is sought by authorities on a shooting charge as police, aided by a search dog, sweep area findings. Details remain limited with the public urged to report information. The incident underscores ongoing manhunt efforts with canine assistance.
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TRAM
Rhondda Coal Strike Echoes in Murky Courtroom Notes
Fragmentary report recounts a violent incident tied to a coal strike, naming individuals such as Simmonds of Bridane and references to military or police figures and a cricketer involved in a fatal event. The text fragments hint at legal proceedings or investigations linked to a wreck and heart injury amid unrest, with unclear dates and places.
Sentenced Commuted in Salford Poison Case
Mrs Mary Hilton 28, related to a Salford case, was noted for intimate ties to naval sick-berth attendant Harry Stuart Mills. Evidence showed she obtained from him tablets thought to be poisoned. The man, Jon, was found unconscious with her five year old twins after similar poisoning events. Trial extended with siting at sea and adjournments.
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Coum
Liverpool
Saat
Mary Hilton
Uty Quees
Salford
Mra ‘Hulton
Harry Stuart-Mills
Jon
Doughers
Ritson
Flying Padre Brisbanes SonS Reach for Holiday Skies
Two young sons of Flying Padre Rev CW Lanham visit Brisbane during a holiday. John four and David eighteen months have logged about 190 flying hours. Lanham, a former RAAF pilot now serving Inland Mission, coordinates from Mt Isa and Mt Iea missions. The Fox Moth plane arrived at Archerfield. Lanham plans an operation and continued missionary flights to reach distant communities across a vast area.
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John
David
CW. Lanham
Lanham
Inland Mission
Mt. Isa
Archerfield
Lida
Mt Iea
Great Britain
Gulf
Lanhare
Tayboury
Appeal for Gruner Intervenes in Security Court Case
In a terse notice the Semurity Coume indicates it would intervene in the appeal involving Gruner, citing ongoing legal proceedings and the need for court involvement. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Peise
Chaotic Exchange in China Area Sends Inflation Skyward
Chaotic market conditions in China drive runaway inflation as an informal exchange rate hits extreme levels. Officials warn of imminent danger of further closures, with reports indicating a wide gap between the black market rate and official currency values. Strong uncertainties loom for traders and residents amid volatile currency movements.
Australian atom crystals aid promised supply of isotope
An ex serviceman in Sydney suffering a serious condition seeks radioactive isotopes from Australia as hopes rise for a steady supply via the Dramgh arrival and efforts across Washington Queensland and the Australian Embassy. The patient relapsed after treatment with radio active crystals, prompting appeals to international authorities and urgent medical intervention.
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Sydney
Arman
Australia
Atoent Eurcay Commission Ts
Red Crowe Society
Lillian Teais
Norman Malin
Washington
Body found at Southport on the Gold Coast
A decomposed male body was found by beachgoers at Southport near Beach, Brisbane. The advanced decay suggests the corpse had been in the water for several weeks. limbs missing likely from shark activity. Postmortem to determine identity. not matching Desey and McNeil or Frank McNeill.
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Granere
Norin
Roeahameron
Une
Philtion
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Sydney
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Langue
K_ reco Somutae
Caine
Del
Botton
Arbot Ald
Clarge
London
Brisbane
Southport
Rhe Tory
Tighlee
Desey
McNeil
Grantham
Grantham Who Was Crowned 3 Surfer’ Pate
Frank McNeill Af Backer
Burleigh Harte
Thoraday
Burleigh Heads
Bsouthber
Acute position at Australian ports
Sydney reports a nationwide port shutdown as workers refuse overtime, causing massive cargo backlogs of at least half a million tons. Dozens of ships delay discharge, wool shipments to Britain stalled, and 2000 waterfront workers suspended with limited pick up planned tomorrow. Adelaide and Brisbane also note partial resumption plans and wage dispute measures.
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Britain
Wee
Iaid
Laboue
Wea
Palestinian tensions rise amid terrorism threats report
The Colonial Secretary cautioned of increasing tensions in Palestine as terrorism threats loom. No significant development in the Gruner case was reported yet. The administration prepared to take necessary actions if the death penalty was considered, amid ongoing security concerns.
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London
Creech
Palestine
Altough
Windham
Gruner
Launch Overdue at Rockhampton
A 36m motor launch named Cloud departed Rockhampton towards Staprage Bas and was later reported overdue. The vessel carried two crewmen, Fe Hawthorne of Port Cimon and the manager, with the launch last seen about ten miles north of Staprage Bas. Police and coast guard were alerted as search efforts began along the coast near Rockhampton and Sabina Point.
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Cloud
Owind DS
Hianwen
Staprage Bas
Athe Palier Ab
Eek Verde
Manaere
Veter Vmn
Fe Hawthorne
Port Cimon
Perty
Krrited
Rocknampeom Et Sabina
Miles Marth
Rocke van
Gaerie Parrem
Heavy Rain Disrupts Rail Routes in New South Wales
In New South Wales heavy rainfall caused widespread travel disruption. Delays mounted as lines around Currabubula, Armidale, and Werris Creek faced washouts and flooding. Passengers endured hours aboard stalled trains while tracks and ballast were affected, with injuries reported and crews rushing to restore service.
Toowoomba Girl Falls From Train On Kuranda Range
A Toowoomba girl fell from a train on the Kuranda Range near Stoney Creek. Police and a railway trolley were sent to Cairns, but no trace of the girl was found. The incident prompted the station master to alert authorities as a search continued for the missing traveler.
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Kuranda Range
B. MeGirwity
Wes Merttien
Wampel
Bal Oleh
Stoney Creek
Cairns
Consid Ag Cotta
Ceca
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