Mareeba Ambulance Calls Reported In 1951
Mareeba notes ambulance calls including transport of LG from Ravenshoe after injury and Victor Leonard from the railway, plus a woodcutter with a large laceration. Ambulance operations covered 285 miles. A district committee meeting set dates in July 1851 for a dressage event with prize funds and a duckhimming championship, with prize money around £400 and a trophy valued at £30.
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Mareeba
Mareebe
Burprine
Mareyos
Rompitel
Oumbulen
Sma Ed Gremerle
Witer Buddly
Lappa
Victor Leonard
Ten Dave
Slater
Extracting Honey and Farm Soil Notes in 1930s Guide
The article discusses honey extraction timing and methods, including draining frames, filtering through mesh, and aging honey before marketing. It also covers soil acidity, lime and dolomite use, and fertilizer effects on crop productivity, with mentions of lime recommendations and the Department of Agriculture guidance. It references a cricket match at Marteles showgrounds and notes on plant nutrition and nitrate use.
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Department of Agri
Brock
Strongy
Sundas
Solle
Gubiscana
Leviesowle
Serssiius
Presbyterian Men's Club Meeting and Upcoming Bowl Events
The Presbyterian Men's Club gathering at St Andrew's Hall discusses indoor bowls and social plans. Upcoming Tuesday February 13 features a match against Methodist Cobbers for the Jamieson Memorial Cup, with a committee meeting set for February 20. Players named include Peake, McKenzie, Howard, Anderson, Dearnase, Wood, and Graitidge among others.
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Ft. Andrews Hall
Bowie
Metara J
Wood
Starneey
A Grats
Taper Inborn
Eltmaad Renita Ars
A. Dyarceas
Buster
Deariem
Wy Graber
Peake
Hoole
Alex McKunter
A. Dearwem
Padres
Aig
Gradidge
G. Wood
A Dearnens
McNaugsi
Howard
Jot Wekensie
Rev
Woiloey
Ase Jon
Ales McKenzie
Held
W. McKenzie Peake
Clark
Earnest Greddye
Eru Peake
Jos McKenzie
W. McKends
H. Howard
N. Anderson
A. Dearnase
Alex McKenzie
R Graitidge
St Andrew's Hall
Cabbage Study Said To Destroy Staphylococci In Wounds
AP reports scientists at a US National Geographic Society study find a germ-filling substance in cabbage may destroy staphylococci in wounds. The cabbage plant is claimed to have a beneficial effect on certain intestinal bacteria. The piece also notes about 20,000 orchid species, with around 480 native to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nationa Geographic Society
Fear More Compelling Than Hunger
An incomplete Los Angeles report from the University of California notes experiments where rats chose fear and discomfort over food. Psychologists say avoidance of danger outweighed hunger, as rats braved risky situations to escape potential harm.
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Los Angeles
Ota
University of California
University
Chan
Meni
Sulphate of ammonia and manure mixtures for crop growth
The text discusses mixtures containing 45 to 60 percent fertiliser nitrogen from sulphate of ammonia and similar blends to apply to fields at specified rates per acre. It notes light side applications for legumes, and mentions nodules with bacteria in roots, highlighting Queensland research on artificial nitrogen fixation and reduced need for inoculation.
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Gresangs
Rata
Feowees
Dresaina
Queensland
The Shot on the Spring Day Farm
On a bright spring day Jim drives a wagon through a farm scene where a tree is felled. A freak accident with a falling trunk unseats him and a shot echoes as Mary and Denice react while a horse and cart near home.
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Qood-toe
Cain
Shaw
Jim Tobe
Mary
Loring
Pepi
de Notte
Cunha Wong
Jim Mid
Wade Sham
Jim
Secont
Lex
Etersah
Wee Teu Thane
Denice
Jin
New House of Commons Reopens After Historic Fire
A London BBC film chronicled the destruction of the old House of Commons and the laying of the foundation stone for the new chamber. The ceremony, led by the Rt Hon Douglas-Home, included the King and Queen, with Royal Family attendance and speeches by Lord Jowitt and the Speaker. Guards and craftsmen featured in footage showing the rebuilding and preservation of British tradition.
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Commons
Bilt
London
Corermoniad
Douglittom Brown
Foreign Office
Prince
Prinaie
Commonwealth
Alsterle
Arhich
Britain
Peramen
House of Commons
Westminister Hall
Hell
Lord Jowitt
George Tends The Cart In A Rugged Western Scene
Jim and George share a tense moment as a rifle report echoes in clear air. The two men discuss firepower and chores while a cart creaks toward home, amid dusty scrub and shifting loyalties. George nurses a tired gaze as a milky bottle and memories surface.
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Jim
George
Onoree
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Chase White
Laoea
Tosmyne
Pricey
Rearan
Voullyne
Cortral
A. H. McDonald & CO. Pty. Ltd
Showroom
Trinity Engineering Works
McLeodat
Catrns
Tableland
Gremert ‘Millaa
Millaa
Umenet
Ferlers le Decent
Department of Agricultve
Presbyterian Mens Club
Australie
Prefect
Comfon
Ford
Crossland Motors
Cairns
Tor Compan
M.P.G
Australia
EIGG
Inc. Tax
Vernal
Ld En Servicae
W. KR
Eddleston
Lalee Street
Cairom
Our
Ons
Catr
Ellwood Motors
Atherton
Mareeba Sole Distributors
Atherton Tablelands
Garnet Dimbulai
Austin Care, Trucks
Uvilitiee
Ridd
Velocette Motor
Xpresa
Philipa Mantery and
Anvor Radios
Queensland Trustees Ltd
Queen Street
Biusbane
Maas
Bae
Dexeanef
Towmeville
Ya Park
Om Low Deposit
Mackitery
Cain Price
Calroad
Enine
Maeerada
Jake Serie
Tteleoe Mil Ne 6 Fete Seronene
Retrieveath
Samuel Allen & Soms
Tawennvith
Darter
Ingham Ayr
Kraft Cheddar
Kraft
Nate Tne
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