Kuranda Struck by Severe Storms and Barron River Flooding
Kuranda reports a strong thunderstorm with vivid lightning and heavy rain across the week, total rainfall reaching 2767 units for the month to date. The Barron River rose, with water levels described near hydro works and spillways as authorities scrambled to manage the flood and river traffic. Local scene notes bullock haulage used for Hydra electric plant construction, while a Kuranda railway yard incident delayed crossing until the next week.
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Kuranda
Kurenda
Fiydra Electric
Barron Falls
Ruth Neivers
Loyola Wath
Newberrys
Veivers
Twe Slestina
Hrailian Coa Stal
Bradshaw's Siding
Noted Woopee Back Returns From Tasmania Carnival
Mr A Connelly noted wood shopper and Mrs Connelly return from Tasmania. Connelly led woodchopping carnival at Clyerstame, earning the Tasmanian Centenary Cup plus cash and a separate Willowdale Jowdale Cup. Other events include matches, fundraisers for Cairns Ambulance Brigade, and a monster St Patrick’s Ball at Kuranda Hore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Connelly
Connelly
Tasmania
Ism
Deloraine
Launceston
Taswinis
Iupine
Ubistone
Prad
St Patricks Day
Oae Forest
Hughes
Summers
Cairns Ambulance Brgade
Cacoma
St Patrick’s
Walrus Ambulance
Premier Bennett confronts Canadian Communists in Ottawa
Ottawa February 21 Premier Bennett bluntly addressed 14 members of the Canadian Labor Defence League led by A L Smith Toronto The prime minister warned the group that Communistic associates jailed in Portsmouth Penitentiary face new charges and will be tried rather than released He questioned their influence and pressed for no amnesty for prisoners involved in workers activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Labor Defence League
Communistic League
Toronto
Portsmouth
Bennett
Canasian Lainie Defence League
Ale Smith
Ruck
Smith
Bennety Adie
Parramouth
Diesel engine surge marks record car run in harsh heat
A race report details a remarkable drive across harsh desert conditions, noting the diesel engine performance and the crew’s handling of overheating issues. Observers tracked speeds, fuel consumption, and the car’s reliability, highlighting the event as a notable milestone in diesel motor engineering and endurance driving.
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Bennett
Oreign
Lsa
Laraet
Holt
New York
Everett
Tie
Sansy
Wwe
Teatacabiy
Acta
Lustayea
Sessian
Los Malios
Ayeeu
Perth
Ryan
Eoy
Ehmbugg Rauyges
Tw Us
Price of Petrol and Its Economic Impact in Australia
Analyzes petrol price effects on Australian economy, estimating vehicle counts, mileage, and fuel use. Projects annual petrol consumption per car, truck, and motorcycle, computing potential savings per gallon and overall value in transportation costs. Uses historical figures to illustrate how a small per-gallon change aggregates to large national expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
NaSnet Pisa Trucks
Imotor
Ingham Tramway Bridges Settlement Reached
Controversy over tramway bridges at Ingham ends with a settlement. Council and CS company agree to relinquish No 1 bridge for immediate release and hand over No 2 and No 3 bridges within two months. A concrete bridge will be built to enable the release of the first structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Comany
Council
The Casket Case Brisk Evidence On Conspiracy Trial
Brisbane court hears clerks testify in the Casket conspiracy case. Donald Mackay William L. Yyans and a boy face charges as witnesses describe alleged tampering with marble drawings. Officials noted nervous behavior by Mackay before the draw and inconsistencies in marble replacements. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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Brisbane
Donald Makay
William L. Yyans
Oeraim
Aolden
Edlay Roy Mackay
Ora
Wai
Sand
Haben
Wane
Mackay
Watsuin
George Bradbury
William Lewis
Fred Thomas
Motor Car Show Highlights Rising Prices And New Features
The New York motor show showcases improved appearance and performance across models, including safety glass to reduce eye fatigue and new four cylinder engines. Prices range widely from low-cost options to several hundred dollars, with many exhibits amid heavy losses by U.S. manufacturers but optimism for 1985 trading conditions. Conspicuous are models under 30 dollars and references to pace of acceleration and braking. The industry notes 1982 as a tough year, yet consumer spending on cars reached 259 million dollars.
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New York
Deparyitten Ie
Euera
Jnl
Uci
Anany
Lass
Tate
Semurkabie
Beitie
Amerca
USA
America
U.S.A
Motor Car Tests Reveal Intense Safety and Wear Procedures
A detailed account explains vehicle manufacturers perform exhaustive lab tests before parts are assembled. Wheels are spun at extreme speeds to test bursting points, while flywheels are covered and observed. Cars endure extreme heat cold sea air arctic gales to gauge performance under all environments.
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Wera
Ials
Tex Engite
Tehaemar Uibrwath
Iivensity
Earttreter
Brake Efmewy
Athe Huh
Sinetite
Sing Renchateliy
Aubseysenthy
Dau. Pernille
Missing Jervis Bay Child In Melbourne Incident
Police identified the missing Isobel Capper from Jervis Bay, last seen in Port Melbourne. A man claimed to have found the child with companions and drove them to the station, where the child appeared happy. Mrs Capper planned to continue her journey to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Isobel Capper
Jervis Bay
Port
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Papans
A. Lymburner
Fruit Merchant
Lasestreet
Ule
EXIDE
Capital City
Dnata Fe Quintonds Eide Battery Service (Q) Pty. Ltd
Adalsids Street
Brisbana ‘Sturt Street
Townsville
Voor
Tek
Sat Feng
Johneen
Rica
Kuranda and District News
Barron
Hydro
Woopee
Lopper
Flying Gang
Ute
Asseay
Joe Hales
Hang
Oak Forest
Prime Spurs Club
Man- Vaka
Caema
Sports
M. Davu
Hun Aseretars
Kuteanda “Sports Club
Heyota
Lasens
Kurauila Arsrichét
Lenis
Yurire
A. Petersam
Keesch
Teit Tie
Mra
AAC Green
Kurands
D. Dillon
Innisfail
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Inne Tail
Qsther
Twa
Nteba
Gardner Brox
New
Astte
K Ward
Carrua
W. Austin
Jame
Gordunva
Trac
Foreman
Carter
Aarerica
Cahill
Carus
Cooper
Sydney
Gonge
Australian Cable Service
Allan
van Ads Tor
Dunlop Perdniay Vallee i
Vivian Pattersty
Deverslant Lackay
Wen
Fms
Witnissater
Bradbury Aan Wien
Bet
SBS
Chevaler
Lymouth
Hal
Sstatz HS. Williams Ltd
Carma and Yungamwrra
Stradbroke Motors Pty. Limited
Adelaide and Boundary Streets
Pathfinder
Goodyea
Goodyear Goodyear
String Pathfinder
Goedyuar
sevaTs
Legis
Goon Tyree
Goodyear
Je.zo
Willys Overland
Caa
Eaute HS. ‘Flute
Carne
Willy
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