Prygr's Creek Bridge Dispute Over Extra Costs
The Tinaroo Shire Council met to review the Prygr's Creek bridge project led by engineer Harding Frew. Arguments centered on the stone wall foundations, the log drain, delays, cost overruns, and who bears the extra £150 to £400 in overruns while a temporary crossing remains in use.
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Atherton
Tinaroo
Robeson
Bailey
Trimble's
Currie
Purcell
Frew
Robertson
Clarke
Mr. Robertson
Wales
Dr. Thomas
Dr. Purcell
Harding Frew
Mr. Moss
Moss
Dr. Moss
Dr. Hastie
Mr Robertson
Innisfail
T. Purcell
Dr. Clarke
Williams
Cr. Purcell
Harding
Mass
Mose
Fastie
Parliament Bats Down Motion On Civilian Titles
Ottawa reports Parliament defeated a motion to refer the question of granting titles or distinctions to civilians to a committee. Premier Mackenzie King said he saw no objection to the union in its form, while Dun ning stated no government member favored restoring titles. The debate noted that universities can issue honorary degrees but the King cannot. Cahan urged a merit order or similar distinction, recalling the 1919 prohibition on civilian titles.
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Ottawa
Yates
C. Cahan
Mackenzie King
Oe Dunning
Dunning
Cahan
House
Farthest West Drought Tales From Cloncurry Advocate
Under Dinkuwt Drought the Cloncurry Advocate details a severe drought in the region. A visiting cattleman recalls water scarce conditions with troughs drifting down the Georgina after rain upstream, prompting bullocks to chase the troughs along Kumning Stream and leaving some stock allegedly perished.
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Cloncurry
Houta
Mickery
Georgina
Kumning
Penny Post Deputation Seeks Penny Post Return
London deputation of commercial men met Chancellor Winston Churchill to press for the penny post. Churchill warned that national revenue is not yet recovered from 1926 losses and tax relief via derating could still leave a deficit. He noted the penny post could cost about six million pounds yearly and postponed final decision until the financial year ends.
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London
Winston Churchill
Churchill
New Zealand
Canada
Dermax Cream Promoted Among Women in Australia
The ad notes many prominent women in Sydney and Melbourne use Dermax Cream and that it is as common as Face Powder. It claims Dermax is indispensable in Queensland climates and suits freckled skin, advertising it as a best foundation for powder. The copy urges readers to buy for hot months, price 3/9, with a GPO box contact.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Queensland
Lord Namburnholme Fined for Driving a Mile a Minute
Lord Namburnholme was fined ten pounds for driving at an extraordinary speed on Grest West Road, an act likened to making an aeroplane. The case notes the reckless pace and resulting caution from authorities.
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Lord Namburnholme
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Ania Man
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Catansa
Prygr's Creek Bridge
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