British Immigration Offers Rejected in Burnett Scheme Shade
Mulbourne Feb 96 British offers of several millions were turned down as part of the Burnett scheme. Mr Gulet resigned as Commonwealth Superintendent of Somigration after months of consideration and said prewar models and postwar plans could not be continued under present conditions. He noted the government would not support the proposed immigration program and implied earlier promises from Theodore to the former government influenced his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulbourne
Commonwealth
Gullet
Scheint
Ind
Hes
Reed
Gulet
Ett
Echarne
Theodore
Meghen Songrer
Garlett
Passing of a Pioneer Death of Me D Birch
Obituary notes the death of D Birch, a longtime local figure and war veteran. The notice pays tribute to his service, family, and community contributions, listing surviving relatives and expressing condolences from the bereaved family and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Birch
Paddington Seat Writs Issued And Polling Date Decided
In Ban ie February 26 the Paddington electoral writs were issued and polling date fixed. The Paddington seat voting occurred Saturday with results showing Jones 110 Kenny 4 Whitford 44, others with smaller counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddington
SPO
Jones
Ay Jones
Ba Kenny
Whitford
Bi Heeele
Tarry Ai
Teety
Osiwian
Anstant
Sota
Lairua
Howl Derry
Cairns
APA Conference Concludes With Debate On Scheme
The February APA conference adjourned amid debate over a half year scheme presented by Mr F and Mowe. Discussions addressed levy finances, implementation obstacles, and the need for clarity before broader adoption. President Crawford was reelected. conference actions covered finances, tariffs, and future organizational steps.
Protective Duty Debate Report From Hydney
In Sydney on February 25 a parliamentary event questioned protective duties with ministerial consideration for revised pricing. The debate noted concerns about high costs and suggested reforms to duties affecting imports and consumer prices. The discussion referenced Lysaght and related industrial interests in shaping tariff policy.
Starving Europe rally draws governor in Saturday
A terse fragment reports a rally in a city square with a governor addressing a crowd. It mentions Europe and a demand or appeal related to aid or relief and a note about terrible evidence in a case, with references to a herpes-related issue and a “Plati om” location.
Murder charge set for trial in April for Morga
Cairns Police Court heard Stepan Morga charged with the wilful murder of Zaharey Besnosuk. Committed for trial at the Circuit Court in Cairns on April 10 1922, with proceedings closing after brief testimonies and a remark by Morga that he will reserve his defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepfan Morga
Cairnns
Zaharey Besnosuk
Cairns
W. Cine
P.M
Lower
Eourt
Nicholas Danace
Ailimese
Ageon
Van
Morga
A. KR
Ross Found Guilty as Jury Delivers Death Verdict
The court reports Mr Justice Schutt summing the case after a dramatic trial. The jury returns a guilty verdict for Ross despite arguments about evidence. Thousands gather outside as the verdict is pronounced with little emotion from the defendant. A new proclamation on fair trade practices is issued in Brisbane addressing false public statements about manufactured goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Schutt
Jane
Settle
Sega
Wal
Ross
Dane
Beaton
Dasperate
Unclear statement on scheme costs and delays
Fragmented report describes Ms Squalla’s statement on a Faverman irrigation scheme with losses from delays and sunk costs. It notes that no clear plan exists, speculates BEL and other figures, and criticizes time spent on preparations, materials, and delivery issues without solid explanation.
Landru Executed Amid Protest at Execution Ground
In a public execution, Landru was put to death while protestors voiced dissent. Officials and witnesses attended as the event unfolded, with guards and medical staff present at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Pavia Blusheard
Reamraeeie
Ime
Barvissund
Offer To Farmers Delivers Vital District Details
In Mulgrave district a meeting outlines farmers concerns about costs and peanut production. Campbell indicates postponing rent issues and plans to proceed to a local location. attendance rises as impact on Coopyright area is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulgrave
Campbell
Train Delay On Forsayth Line Amid Repair Work
Train traffic on the Forsayth line was held up due to unidentified damage and ongoing repairs near Bullock Fi. Passengers were taken to Alma Dri while officials dispatched another train from lareeha on Sunday to convey those affected. Repairs and inspection continue to determine full extent and reopening timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Bullock
Bullockre
Alma Dri
Iiss
Lareeha
Sanuiv
Davies
Hooper
Jase
Ware
Sandy
Unclear text fragment about weather and events
Fragmentary OCR text mentions heavy rain and references to events or people but lacks coherent names, dates, or locations. Most details are unreadable, producing no clear factual summary or identifiable entities for a proper card.
Auctioneers advertise water freehold and farm stock sale
McManon and Company promote a water freehold of about twenty acres with a legible farm area description and terms of price at 3300 pounds with cash reduction. Also listed is Sugar Worker's Mock with a 4210 deposit, a hotel department, and a general auction mart for bargains at their Cairns address with daily sales and private treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark Street
Cairns
Ramtal
Nam
Galena
Eerie
Mas, & Cou's Mart
Imei Erin
Globe
Chalfeutter
Ellen
McManon & Company
Lake Street
P.O
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Ealth
Melbourne
Thomas Birch
James
Vic
Birch
J. Birch
Doddech
Ivy “Birch
AE. Williams
Dowdle
Antaris Ty Chetlow
Kerere
Wren
Jack
Asaliy
M. D. Bireh
Peery
Strwat
Syed Siyo
Brisbane
APA
F & Mowe
Kiana Fer
Migriva
A. Sagar
Saumitto
Inoue
Sewan
Tays
Bimande
Bali
Cates
Tarbert
Pitta
Isbie Crane
Iene
Senato
Crawford
Mears
Iseenatise Nieged
U.cga
Onne
Unie Cent Growery Assues
Giles
Megara Swayne
Catterall Stine
Ee Coth
UCC Rowell
Caner
Lysaght
Hydney
Costume
Cas
Starving
Europe
Sthering Ateeals Sane
Sde
Fampbel
Alina
Tinuchkas
Sanat
Iese Hbourne
Reie
Sanat Dge
Cerin
Squalla
Faverman
A. Eer
Brumne
Squall
Landru
Stile
Forsayth Line
Chesd
Bullock Creek
Garchite
France
Ariel
Sabinda
Rene Reser
Phenee
Beeman
Q Puston
Boland’e Ltd
Thame
Hoa
Boland’s Ltd
Mayeshiba’s Emporium
Labs Street
Moynahan
Fionn En Powhion Spas
AB Eoyeen Ee
Aperce Ltd
Spence
Phow
Abbott Street
Prozalemente
Bax
Iatersalls
Ae— Weon
Mareeba
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