Kari Progress Association: Response to Henning statements
William Speirs, president of the Kari Progress Association, refutes a Herald report on a local conference held last December. He defends the association as a public-spirited group with paid members and ongoing progress on roads, streets, and employment. He counters Henning’s claim of a one man show and asserts strong local support across the district.
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Herali
LPA
Tohes
Arie Hlevning
Kaen
Se Birt
Timaroo Shire
Cairns
Hencome
Haslam
Hennig
Ray
William Speirs
Kair Progress
Hamstringing Defence to the Editor Cairns Post
Letter to the editor from Edmoston condemns an alleged defection in defence of Australia. It attacks Labour figures and British policy, arguing racial purity and white Australia remain essential, while accusing opponents of cowardice and political expediency. The writer links foreign policy, imperial loyalty, and national defense to a supposed social crime. He cites wartime sacrifices and warns against surrendering federal powers or risking cricket practice, urging unity under a strict stance.
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Cairns Post
Seeltindure
Thera Laker
Perth
Pius
Australia
Fay
Vrauch
Jock Trarden
Moscow
Darwen
Labour
John
Ows
Mann
Edmoston
Jandary
Kuranda Mareeba Road Petition Draws Local Debate
A village advert welcomes Kuranda to Mareeba road improvements funded by a £2000 grant. Residents question route choices noting higher costs per mile and urging consideration of a direct Kuranda to Mareeba route, including a bridge washout and alternative links through Oak Forest and Iron Kuranda.
Kuranda Road Debate on Costly Shire Burden
A letter from Wm E Wright argues Kuranda Mareeba road costs should not be shouldered by all ratepayers. He says Kuranda Oak Forest link could have been done by Alain Roads Board at lower yearly expense and questions Why Woodhakata Shire did not connect main route. He notes council changes in December and laments potential rejection by new council.
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Woathakata
Cua
Kuranda Marerha Road
Arethy Vateyayers
New
Duveeeun
Ruranda
Mareeba
Kurad
Materia
Ged Council Coud
Kuranda
Mantake
Gals Ponent Tor
Mulloy Road
Yoostry
Oly
Meranda
Alain Roads Board
Tom Swith
Debe Adaches
E Wright
Koal
Mareeba Kuranda Road Inspection Report Findings
The Mareeba Kuranda road inspection covered the route from Mareeba via Emerald Creek and the Crohesy River to Kuranda on July 1 and 2. Fraser and Millican led the engineers with the council chair, clerk, and driver J Kells. discussion focused on cost, maintenance, and federal aid eligibility, with no decisive recommendation to proceed with permanent works beyond early starter measures.
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Itytames
Maipeads Commission
Herabtes Offerig
Macceba
Home Fraser and Mullican
Willers
Tne
WE. Wright
Fraser
Millican
Keranda
Addon
Maine
Cate
Enon Keeal
Council considers water charges and grader purchase
The Jan meeting discussed a water charge overhaul with a flat-rate scheme for hotels theatres and shops and reviewed a grader purchase. Officials debated fairness and delayed final decisions while tenders for machinery were opened amid resignations and retirements.
Atherton Notes On Weather And Local Cricket Figures
January notes report weather conditions and prospects as new manager decisions loom for Atherton. Mentions: Mr Tagle as manager, Mr Hunter, Mr Jed, and Mr Mick Burke visiting and discussing cricket arrangements. Local farmers and sport figures featured in partial interviews and attendances around Melhourme and Merberton.
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Velit
Tate
Tagle
Bamsell
Refi
Stestg
Melhourme
E' Hunter
Merberton
Jed
Therton
Mick Burke
Ather
Baltist Telegraph Service War Funding Total
The Baltist telegraph service has put 22000 pounds into wartime efforts since the start of the conflict.
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Chertuting
Kari Progress Association
Mareeba Road
Kuranda Road
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Lelie
Shetland
Promascatane
Cook
Uity
Jott Lobe
Beckham
Jet Annie
Carrick
Cr Ghinck
Ana
John Letthie
Williams
Cr Care
Dr Williams
Drs. Ledlie
Thomas and Willams
Commell
Cra Car- Fick and
Wy Agann
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Ea P.O
W. R. Eddleston
Excelsior Cycle Work
Lake Street
City
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Shirley's
Srutset
Wallangarran
Tor Wallomgarra
Northern
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Aetogts
Sidini
Garbutt
Howe
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Aso
Hugaay
Ac.f. and
Shirley
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Fertilizers Ltd
Causeway Junction
Townsville
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