Ravenshoe Council Seeks Water Works and Road Decisions
Minutes recount accepting an offer to supply water to Ravenshoe properties including Rankine Brothers, and approving payments for Millstream Bridge and Wolfe's Road work. Discussion covers forestry road status, drainage repairs, low level creek crossing, and public highway concerns affecting local landowners.
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Council of the Debense Fm
Anoum
Erie Pa
St Aupe
Mor General of Public Works
Serres Sane
Ravens Water Supply
A. Baile
Ravenshor
Rankine
Smeasing
Jack Bell
Millstream
Wolfe's Road
Tupouln
Rankine Brothers
Ravenshoe
W. Mendel
Pearson
Mencel
Smith
Iesson
Queensland
Benas Smith
Ghdding
Ryan
Carace
Rosa
Army Doctor Patches Pup on Dunkirk Beach
A wartime account recalls two survivors from Dunkirk, including an Army officer and a woman doctor who nursed a wounded puppy on the beach before evacuations. The piece notes her Cairo medical training, service in the Army Medical Corps, and later roles in pathology teaching. It also touches on pensioner housing debates and local council discussions about aging residents and subsidies.
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Fort Oglethorpe Ga
Ely
Khayat Eat
United States
Ap Egyptalogim
Cairo
Faria
England
Paris
Liston
Flower Wi In
LOOKING AT THE SKY MODEL AEROPLANES INTERESTS WAR-ERA ENTHUSIASTS
Stanley Brogden discusses model aircraft as a hobby cultivated during wartime. He notes scale miniatures powered by small engines or elastic mechanisms, the varied designs from simplified toy kits to home built crafts, and the appeal of flight imagination for air minded readers.
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Igimenta
Sireran
Hotey
Bieran
Erage Movelle
Tmodellecs
Ying Mater
Franco and Don Juan Meet at Lineon Agreement Reached
Reported talks between Franco and Don Juan in Lisbon reach a tentative accord on Spain s future. They discuss Franco remaining in politics while Don Juan would fade, amid concerns about food shortages and Spain s stability.
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Franco
Don Juan
Lineon
Spain
Daily Mail
Julie
Lisbon
Dom Juan
Juan
France
Indian Grain Crops in India Face Rain Shortage
The Times correspondent from New Delhi reports severe crop damage across India due to lack of rain. Viceroy Viscount Wavell arrives from Bengal to assess the situation as irrigation and rainfall shortages threaten rice millet and other crops. Government estimates predict substantial imports to cover a looming food-grain shortfall with wheat projections around 800000 tons.
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London
Grimmer
Saya
Times
Corre Dent al
New Delhi
Viscount Wavell
Bangalore
Delhi
India
Germany must be able to produce the wherewithal for war says German leader
A German official urged that Germany must mobilize all resources to sustain the war effort. He argued shortages of materials and fuel could worsen if Britain and other foes tighten control, stressing the need to increase production and avoid further setbacks.
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London
Fee
Sika
Taneaater
Britain
Deeral Notes Defral Amid Australia Aid Appeal
Feb 3 report from Deeral notes a local CWA hall social supporting the Australia to Britain aid drive. Prize draws raised funds, with Mrs M Vander winning a trophy donated by Mr E Albert as Mire Kirke held the cash prize. Donations totaled £3 3s forwarded to Cairns centre. weather and town activity also noted.
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Defral
Tor Aid Bt Tood
Britain
C W.A. Hall
Clement
Mire Kirke
E. Albert
M. Vander
Erate Felly
CWA Cll
Kure
Cairns
Campaign in Argentina Ends Amid Attacks on Leader
Report from Buenos Aires describes a slow moving convoy linked to Colonel Peron being targeted by fanatic supporters attempting to bomb the candidate. The unrest included clashes in worsening conditions as guards faced street violence and a wounded man was noted in a nearby area.
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New York
Vets 11
AAP
Praxk Kluckhebn
Buenos Aires
Inp
Argentina
Peron
Speech on world security under Charter of United Nations
In London on February 11 AAP reports Mr Freeman MP asked the Foreign Secretary about Viscount Halifax remarks in America. The reply stated Halifax referred to a purely international force contingent on world government as outlined by the United Nations Charter. Britain’s foreign policy is founded on the Charter.
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London
Freeman
Whatbert
America
Britain
Hector McMeil
Viscount Halifax
United Nations
Queen Mary Reaches Berth Under Escort By Armor Tugs
New York February 10 AAP report says the Queen Mary, starved of Southampton, was guided to a berth by 11 United States Armor tugs and seven hundred fifty wives and children of American servicemen aboard, as escort ships cleared sea eskes.
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New York
Southampton
United States Armor
Ber Pier
Sostimg
Innisfail Council Faces Cyclone Fallout and Delayed Repairs
Crews report crest damage and delays as Johnstone Shire Council negotiates with authorities. Cyclone debris disrupts travel and power, with repairs expected to stretch weeks. Cr Page and officials promise updates while medical evacuations and wage concerns loom for families. The town braces for continued disruption as water and transport schemes are discussed.
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Innisfail
Samtrom
Johnsons Electne Authority
Sudh
Johnstone Shire Counc
Priday
Tiei
Tnistead
Nis
Prost
AWA
Lambeth
Studings
Snd
CWA
Ieigs
Mar Prope
Bristine
Besnesday
Euhus
Spe
Hallday
Als Sintert
An- Ing Ts
Brisbane
Port Douglas Meeting Chooses No Meat or Bread Delivery
At a large Port Douglas gathering on Sunday residents of Port Douglas Mowbray and Killsire agreed not to deliver meat or bread for the wins, opting to rely on correspondence instead. Also on Sunday Port Douglas cricket team lost to ANA by 38 runs, with Cairns players G McCay and Tucker top scorers and ASA bowler McAuliffe taking 4 overs for 18.
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Port Douglas
Mowbray
Killsire
Ana
Cairns
G. McCay
P Tucker
Swain
Asa
Meking
Wietece
OD McAuliffe
Bima Sfg
Mitchell
Bobbane
Rum
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Army
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Kidner
Pearsons
Granahans
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BR Chummy
G Dempsey
IBM
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