Australia faces strain from dwindling London funds and trade shift
The article notes dwindling Australian holdings in London, with Commonwealth Bank reports showing a fall of about £9 million over eight months to roughly £138 million. It discusses attempts to reverse balance declines, the impact of import restrictions tied to anti inflation measures, and concerns over export expansion and price levels. It highlights government vigilance over London balances and the need to stabilize imports and exports to maintain credit and economic steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Furn Bulli
Mraughis
Tax Averaging System Feeds Unclear Economic Terms
A garbled report discusses a tax averaging system with fragmented phrases about prices duties powers and regional governance. The text lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities beyond broad references to taxation and government actions, making precise summary difficult.
Unclear Shipping Move Mentions and Untitled Entries
Fragmented OCR text describes shipping movements, towns, dates, and routes with many garbled names. It references ships, rosters, and events in Iowa, Florida, and Formosa, with scattered mentions of towns like Townville and Cluny and dates such as March 17 and June, all amid disrupted phrases and unclear context.
Vacancy for Matron Post at Gardenvale Total Hospital
A January Cane Hospitals Board report lists three applicants for the matron position at Gardenvale Total Hospital. The post became vacant after the retirement of Mairon Gunthorpe, with mention of Doris Doone and Eve Greenhalgh among the contenders in Wy Mie Doris Doone’s letter. The resignation and termination dates cited suggest a recent leadership change and ongoing recruitment.
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Cairns
BJP
Cane Hospitals Board
Matson
Gardenale Tollal
Boeron EL
Greenhalgh
Mairon Gunthorpe
Mairon
Gordonvale
USL
Mpautley
Uce
Positan
Doris Doone
Federal aid not sought for farmers in need says official
Canberra dispatch notes that a government official stated no request had been made for aid. The discussion touched on possible cooperation with state authorities and referenced a recent arrangement with New South Wales.
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Canberra
Glen Zea
Queenslang
Menmes
Nsw
Mood Warming Warning Amid Heat Wave Haze
A correspondent reports rising temperatures across the north and central coast with sharp but soft heat waves. The alert notes potential minor injuries from heat exposure and a milk bottle incident as authorities monitor conditions.
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Alteam
Memory of a Beloved Mother and Grandmother
In loving memory of a dear wife mother and grandmother who passed away leaving cherished memories. Your family and friends recall your gentle smile and loving heart. Though you are gone your memory remains a guiding light and our comfort. We miss you dearly and hold you close in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thomas
Yather Velow
Sonia Mondal
Elan
Mouker
Sresdal
Feary
Gaeien
Bert
Granitude
Brian
Local Sphere reports railway shunter injury and hospital dispatch
A railway shunter sustained a laceration to the great toe after a sharp wheel incident yesterday. He was picked up by an ambulance, treated for the toe and remission, then taken to hospital but allowed to leave after initial care.
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Tell Uo Ber
Beter
Local Council Meeting At Malena Report and Changes
The Fulton led council met at Malena to discuss resignations of the elected president and secretary. Fulton notes the lack of interest from minority sub-branches but reports two new sub-branches forming and improved relations among branches and the district council.
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Fulton
Malena
Amen Tollowin T
Venables
Kim Mc Gace
Thas
Calms Raines
Gage Mun
Hamfiedon-Edmos
Lestyminiels
Goodonvale Alt ‘Malloy
Innisfail
Ravenshoe
War Service Homes: Improvements in Area Applications
From this district, vast improvement is evident in general handling of applications. Due to resignations and health, delegates to the Congress were unable to attend. Mr. Sheehan and others attended the State Congress, with four accredited delegates being recommended for roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So Monckiun
Conger
Sheehan
Viele- Geies
Boris Verg
Untitled Board Remarks Reported in Sparse Transcript
A fragmented OCR style transcript shows Alderman Fulton discussing a topic about putting something back and welcoming to the board Alderman Wo oR Jengeg. The correspondent notes Cairne City context and comments from Joosen about experience in a new job as chairman remarks.
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Fulton
le Tee
Cairne City
Saw Joosen
Ihe
Plans Outlined for Major Power Works This Year
The board outlined a year of work with a budget around 312000 pounds and 1200000 for various transmission and miscellaneous projects. Planned extensions include Yor Keys Knob and North Mossman rural groups, Creel Creek farms, and supply routes to Rankine mill, Gordonvale, and surrounding towns. A new step-up substation near Money Creek and the Johnstone River survey progress were noted, with the Mareeba to Mcosmran and Atherton Mareeba transmission lines highlighted as key undertakings.
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Ace Sparianl
Cairns
Leoattrest
Yor Keys
Knob
Orth Mossman
Tnarog
Butel Groupe Slong
el Arian
Tully
Sitkwood
Atherton-Mareebe
Itarra
Starman
Corple Ana
Money Creek
Thuistau
Tulty Falls
Bert Ba
Dohnstone
Naif
Transmission work at Ryansveel substation and Cairns area
A series of new transformer substation upgrades were commissioned to boost power supply to the Trnata Water Authority region. A transmission upgrade at Ryansveel, Eset tantall, and a major extension near Cairns and Kuranda are in progress, with completion hoped for the broader network improvements.
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Ryansveel
Eset Tantall
Trnata
Water Authority
Engiuh
Drury
Mplanae
Toon
Pelugs
Peay Tor
Shan
Deen Fihulied
Orhes
Cairns
Danis
Resolutions To District Conference Debate In 1901 Meeting
Fragmented conference notes show delegates from multiple districts including Cairns Ballindis Mundoo and Me tanga debating resolutions and concessions for electricity lighting and refrigeration. The record lists attendees such as W J Patton Regiana Kean Sherriew Fiten and E Note with a focus on board advisory roles and the Far Northern Council offers.
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Gardinghia
Grenches
Tate
Inman Ben Fein
Mil Garnet
ALL Lero Calms
J. Anbert Herveron
P Kenny
C. Balle Malanga
Winter
Cook
Sma
Hamilles
Tat
Toe de Cire
Regiana
Applaa Jiu
Ubetrata
Dewey Livemad Victuallers Association
Ahab
Simte Binarty
Fauliney
Halas
E. Gitta
Cr. c. Dickinson
Asa Wotdonsen
AE Boetwanaha
Acre
K Bowes
Cairns Mayor Fulton Elected Chairman of Regional Board
The Cairns Mayor Ald W J Fulton was elected chairman of the Cairns Regional Electricity Board yesterday. Fulton succeeds the late Ald W Hi Murchison and follows Ald W A Collins in the post. Cr C St L Holdcroft and Ald Fulton were nominated for the chair, Fulton elected after a show of hands. Officials praised Fulton for his board duties and pledged commission support.
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Thee
W. J. Fulton
Cairns Regional Electricity Board
Ald
Fulton
W. Hi Murchison
Ald. Murchison
W. A. Collins
Ald. Fulton
Cr. C. St. L
Cr. Holdcraft
Timex
Winkield
Ald Fulton
Ion
State Electricity Commissi
Folin
New ship to boost north coast fishing operations
A new vessel, unnamed but nearing completion, will boost the North Garmasan fishing fleet. The craft, around 72 feet long, will carry refrigeration and space for 10 tons of fish, enabling extended trips. It is expected to operate from Thursday Island or Portland Roads, with port calls determined by weather and market needs. The builder, Hansen of We Cairn Sh Building Co, notes the ship will stay on the fishing grounds to cut voyage time and costs.
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Persie Rams
Janice
Eric Barnes
Doe
Thytae
Belig
Aer
Lized Hansen
We Cairn Sh Building Co
Woo
Siperienes Ib
Canatas
Walera
Thursday Island
Portland
Arkets
MARE NEEDED TM Queenslend Fish Board Secretary Comments
The secretary of the Queenslend Fish Board Mr We Fier inspects pearls completed era while oiling Cairns. He praises the enterprise but warns some sensels were bad. The Baier Hilaire remains the only other refrigerated fishing vessel from Caithy. A new 80 footer is planned for brading with Hagen and his men preparing the deck.
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Queenslend Fish Board
We. Fier
Cairns
Tebing
Barthes
Caithy
Baier Hilaire
Feo Brothers
8. Whittaker
Ahic
Hagen
Tsimmd Brading
United
Cigarette Papers Price Dispute Leads to Trial
In a case at Koufaly a charge of overpricing cigarette papers arose after a complaint that prices had not been displayed. Defendants claimed they charged standard rates for repair services and tobacco papers, with one defendant asserting no price list existed. The trial explored whether price displays met legal requirements and if customers were misled by advertised costs.
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Ieee
Unis
Bracco
Covacerien
Kou
Rusizanel
Roulslis
Agum
Iran
Fm Charest
Ube
Covseevice
Pice
Eric Dain
Helton
Corseeuich
Lielr
GMC
Tam
Treen
Quewiontd
Heller
BK Millick
Umi Mellon
Mar Melick
Seasonal work in Queensland amid government idle policy
Government reports limited obligations to retain aliens in employment and urges movement to work as vacancies rise. About 500 job slots registered with the Commonwealth Employment Service in Queensland. Officials say unemployment improvements depend on travel, local hiring, and upcoming seasonal patterns by March or April, with northern regions showing early gains.
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Hot
Mir
Queensland
Queenscland
Qurentland
Ana
Tee Cap
Wayne
Gover Nnetv
Mass Migration of Family in Brisbane
Mr William Cording led a family migration from England to North Queensland and back to England to organize kinship movement. Today Cording and seven older cores arrived in Queensland aboard the Or Monde. The party includes Mrs Cording, two daughters, two sons, a son in law, a granddaughter, and other relatives.
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Brisbane
William Cording
England
Queensland
ME Cording
Jack
Qeegiolens
Ormonde
Cording
Sean
Corsings
Mr Cording
Me. T. Cording Af
Brenden
Golden Casket race details amid chaotic listing
Fragmented OCR text names multiple racing figures and locations, listing agents, numbers, and addresses in a garbled briefing. It mentions Golden Casket, Brisb ane, various participants, and scattered codes, without clear event grounding or coherent outcome.
Innisfail Arbert Vagrancy Charge Details
From the Innisfail Court of Petty Semione this morning Letore to Penter. 80. Ging Martini a 30 year old merchant seaman faced a vagrancy accusation. The record notes a bail dispute with Sergeant Linde and defense by Mc Pearce citing that the charge does not justify bail.
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Innisfail
Innuafail
Letore
Penter
Ging Martini
Pearce
Linde
Bal
Two Ships Wait for Lady Sobel In Odd Tale
An incoherent OCR fragment references two ships waiting for Lady Sobel and a chaotic scene at sea. Mentions Captain Thomas and a long survey effort, with scattered notes on explosions, petrolia companies, and Alsation dogs. the text weaves in a jumble of names, locations, and technical terms, lacking a clear single event or conclusion.
Lawyer's-Diary Fragments Describe Domestic Dispute and Trial
The diary notes discuss a violent domestic incident involving Wratt and others, potential damages, and a court process. It references negotiations, contributions to expenses, and a contentious dissolution of marriage with threats of public exposure. The document mentions a divorce action and legal steps to finalize the separation.
General Rule of Ratification Document Confused by Authority
In a disputed case, Spackman claimed authority to obtain an offer for property and Holmes signed on the buyer’s side while others doubted any binding effect. The exchange raised questions about ratifying someone else’s act and whether the contract could be enforced without explicit authorization.
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Spackman
Durchaert
Holmes
Gleee
Molmes
Rae Manilator
Unclear 1930s trial details emerge in patchy notes
Fragmentary transcript references Cullen and Morning Telegraph line items about motor estate claims and property transfers. Terse dialogue hints at delivery of property and possible legal action, with scattered names and places, but the garbled text lacks coherent sequence or verifiable facts.
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Hina Ratits
Atele Sterling
Solissal
Paul
Shullaey
Sieceurs
Eortan
Ameren
Jovie
Vlatiatfe
Rettam
Jean Ytara
Paris Fae
Maine
Britain
Hram
Huis
Oraziers
Hoy
Peteepapare
Rome
Townville
Savin
Iowa
Clarence Avliry
Calin
Formosa
Cope Arima
Cam Eels
Croene
Atrisor
Henna
Wiguere
Rinburre
Orsjers
Srinad
Beth
Calla
Ordonvale Hospital
Eir
Greenhalgh Siran
Winlon
Tamers Drucgnt
Essex
Jeffrey Rampling
Ob & Lee
Sugrey Ieee Mervet
Bach
Aes
PAR Northeryeal Council
vigitoRs
Tomate
Joan Lavarack
Joho Fe
Tomita Iene
High
Aneasly
Ok & Bropersie
SA Malloy
Mollor
Lake King
Jerrmy Remonal Electricity Board
George
St Batealion Mille Club
NCAA
Nurthers Reiegalt Morthtjn
Wndes
Asm
Om Priay
Guibert Soyer
Georgetown
Mount Surprise
Torren & Cite Aumeston
Mollay
Mosiman
Meult Garnet
Sagse Mill Auditlom Ab
Tour Mille Ab
Crete
Sheridae
Amor Cick Aod & Rs
Serjumn
Wreet
William Broigom
Beach
Coe Re Soria Oe
Saco Rogek
Mujurtes
Amd
Temgere
Carrie Post
Watney
Ore Penne
Deleers
Cooktown Land
Bar Montern District
Wallace
Secre Bfine
Agrieut
Sculture
Farm Domes Trust
WAR Service
Ia Lanaine
Shar
Tully Talis
Cairns, Ballindis, Mundoo and
Metanga
Coneeruon
Dr. C. Holdcrott
CARNE
Mammoth
Fee
Shammoth Codra
Peine
Carnes
Morais
Etim
Lennon
Hove
Champneys
Sale
Innisfail Arbert
Lady Sobel
Cyptain Thomas
Delby Hee
Eock
Mogeph
Angie-Irwaten
Manchester
Parma
Enoe
Tom
Gmted
Parnsby
Conaider
Boidine
Blanhape
Nurian
Mailze and
Batlor
Cullen
Martina Yawk
Craton
Erin
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