Floods Halt Trains and Deluge Northern Queensland
Torrential rain across the Pacific coast floods creeks and submerges railway bridges from Cairns to Ingham. Mail trains are cancelled or delayed as water teems over Herbert and Tully rivers, with passengers stranded and services between Cairns Townsville severely disrupted.
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Ingham
Caius
Townsville
Cardwell
Tully
Herbert
Sothern
Herbert River
Tabieland
Trains Turn Back At Cardwell Prompt Repairs Planned
January 4 report from Townsville notes a train forced to reverse at Cardwell with about 200 passengers affected. Passengers north of here could stay at Ingham or return toward Townsville, with a washout five feet deep and twenty feet long repaired by a repair gang. A northern bound service was cancelled but may run at five tomorrow, with can be sent to Cairns via Canberra tonight. BRISBANE January 4 rain totals across eastern areas included 1063 points at Innisfail and 865 at Babinda, with rainfall torrential near the coast between Port Douglas and Townsville.
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Cairns
Babinda
Arrivng
Balinda
Townsville
Herbert River
Tally River
Mulgrave Siver Bridge
Babinda Creek
Innispall
Jamistal
J. Rillecan
Folnstone Heidge
Ingham
Herberton
Gairloch
Long Pocket
Halifax
Cardwell
Tully
Herbert
Liverpool Creek
Silkwood
Brisbane
Burketown
Winton
Mackay
Port Dougie
Hughenden
Upandangte
Winthera
Thargomimat
Stanthorpe
Floods Flood Tully Area After Heavy Rain
Heavy rain on January 4 drops twelve and a half inches. The Tully River runs three feet over rails. Banyan Creek swells toward the traffic bridge. Rail yards flood. low areas under water. weather shows little relief as damage assessment begins.
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Tuelly
Tully
Wi-Tay
Tally
Anon
Trenty
Banyan Creek
Fi' Arharf
Watside
TULLY Homework: January 4 Flood Update Remains Minimal
After this morning's heavy rainfall the Tully and Herbert rivers rose modestly. The Tully river reached five feet over the rails and the Herbert two feet over, with repairs ongoing by evening.
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Tully
Lillewood
Cardwell
Herbert
Cairns Candidates Pass Intermediate in Accountancy Exam
The November intermediate results for the Federal Institute of Accountants were received from Melbourne by State Secretary GR Seabrook. Cairns candidates listed include Draper, Irwin, Warner, Norris, and Hooper among others, with names in Bookkeeping, Auditing, Mercantile Law, and Company Law sections.
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Insttute of Accountants
Melbourne
GR. Seabrook
ALC
Draper
Cary
ALJ Lraychant
Caines. Als
Henderson
Inmimercal Bank
Cairns
Wo OM
Warner
Bex
Airys TB
Whods
Sparh Jotnsinieshear Mill
W. A. Hooper
Irwin
J. S
W. M
R EB. Gelling
J. PS
Aalto
Revolt at Rabaul Natives Strike in Port Town
Rabaul natives walk off jobs as government staff abandon posts at the mission Malaguna 1500 attendees demand action. Police locked arms. European constables patrol. mutiny fears rise as tension spills into public meetings and calls for drastic punishment.
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Leavin
Burs
Phiy
Carpeaters
The King Condition Unchanged
January 3 bulletin says the King had a fair day with no change in his condition. A semi official note states no change in the past 24 hours, seen as no upward movement. January 4 bulletin reports a quieter night with slight local improvement and satisfactory general condition.
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London
Innisfail court hears coat of arms damage case
Sest Tuohy prosecuted Percy Dingwall and Walter Butcher, two Innisfail youths aged 17 and 17, who pleaded guilty to removing and damaging a Italian coat of arms on a National Bank building. Inspector Mann described a sequence of pranks including stealing signboards and a brass plate, with the youths expressing remorse and claiming they did not know the emblem's significance. Police and government officials pursued the case to ensure accountability.
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Innisfail
Australia
Sest. Tuohy
Percy William James Dingwall
Walter James Butcher
J. R. Boyett
Mann
Rankin-street
National Bank
Edith Street
How Kees Store
Sr. Boyett
McNamee
Mr. Aitkin
Inspector Mann
Mr. Sharpes
Mr. Lugiary
Heat and Bush Fires Ravage New South Wales
January 4 dispatch reports major bush fires across New South Wales driven by extreme heat. In Penrith, 106 degrees melted a church rectory and scorched acres of grass. Como Vale near Mittagong sees fires threatening farms while volunteers protect a store and sawmill.
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Sydney
Penrith
St. Paul's Church of England
Comovale
Mittagong
Fifty Years Service to Brisbane Railways
A review of A Jory's half century in the Brisbane Railways Department traces his rise from cadet to chief engineer. He began as a central railway cadet and advanced through roles including assistant representative and resident engineer in charge of central divisions. He helped oversee 429 to 6303 miles of lines and held posts such as inspecting and construction engineer before becoming deputy chief engineer in 1914.
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Brisbane
Wwe
Kathwas
Denar
Ciet
Koe Sexme
Central Railway
Reprmert
Divine Wees
Sextus
Two Men Missing in Ma rine Search Off Repulse Island
Townsville January 4 Inspector O'Brien reports two men King O'Matles aged 36 and Charlie Waite aged 24 are missing after a motor launch left Proserpine on December 24 for Repulse Island. They were to return December 26 with the Casey family. Unfavourable weather delays the search while arrangements are made for another motor boat to search when conditions moderate.
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Townsville
O'Brien
Addive
Proserpine Police
King O'Matles
Charlie Waite
Proserpine
Repulse Island
Casey
MID POLAR ICE
London January 2 Captain Wilkins recounts New Year celebrations at a cosmopolitan polar outpost. He notes bells, gunfire, and singing as Eielson and Crossan fired heavy whaling guns, then reflects on the Shackleton anniversary near South Georgia and ongoing exploration with Scott and Shackleton. Weather and sea conditions will dictate future work.
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London
Wilkins
T. Eielson
Crossan
France’s Position on the Six Power Agreement
Paris report says President Poincare told the Cabinet that Che informed reparations delegates they may sign the Six Power Agreement but only within the bounds of existing treaties. Leaked note emphasizes caution and adherence to current treaties governing the accord.
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Paris
M. Poincare
Che
Kellogg Pact Vote Set Before Cruiser Bill Passes
Washington January 2 United Press reports Senate leaders reached agreement to stage the Kellogg Pact ratification vote prior to action on the Cruiser Bill. The decision directs the timing of the two measures in the upper chamber.
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Washington
United Press Association
Senate
Plea for Leniency in Sign Damages Case
The defense argues the incident began as a Christmas time joke and harmed no Italians. They apologise to Mr Luciano, undertake to pay damages, and agree to enter into recognisance of £10 for sentence within a month as Inspector Mann approves and the court considers liquor influence a contributing factor.
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Innisfail
Vauly
Die Ag
Ilsfant
Ailon
Inspector Mann
Aitkin
Luciane
Boyett
Mr. Luciano
Mr Aitkin
al, Boyett
Mr. Aitkin
T Jean
Lacaro
Italian Consul Reports Bruce Message on Lunisfall Incident
The Italian Consul in Sydney reports Mr Bruce's message attributing the Lunisfall incident to irresponsibles stirred by Christmas gaiety. He expresses deep regret for the grave civility toward a friendly nation, noting Australia’s responsibility to mend relations.
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Rome
Sydney
Bruce
Lunisfail Inci
Dent
Weber Fot Eb Pew H Nee
England in strong position at 171 for one against Australia
Hobbs and Sutcliffe added a brisk partnership to put England in a commanding stance in the Third Test. At stumps they were 171 for one, needing 16 more to force a result with nine wickets in hand as rain delays and a sodden pitch affected play.
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Melbourne
Hobbs
Sutcliffe
England
Rain tints start as Grimmett ages England innings
In Melbourne the nine to one start opened with Grimmett and Hammond weaving through Australia’s batting. Hobbs and Sutcliffe faced a tricky pitch as Blackie and Oxenham bowled tightly, leaving England at 171 for one at Stumps after a long session marked by rain delays and cautious play.
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Sutcliffe
England
Trowlers
Melbourne
Hammond
Grimmett
Witte
Oxenham
Blackie
White
Rauns
Beckett
Hendry
Cobb
Dobbs
Sateliffe
Bradman
Australia
Sne
Bean
Oxenam
Ryder
Hubs
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