Tableland cricketers tour recounts matches and sights
A long station of a Tableland cricket tour recounts travel from Atherton to Lake Barrine Malanda and Tolga. The narrative covers matches against Yarangee and Atherton A, with scores, key players like J Fraser, McEvoy brothers, Hayes Clarke Brady and Tustivan, and sightseeing at Lake Barrine Lake Yachant Malanda Falls. The tone notes weather disruptions, hospitality from Mrs Reddan and Mr Murphy, and the enjoyments of train rides, canoeing and evenings with the local community.
Government drought relief plans in debate and delays
The draft measures face delays as negotiations continue. Officials note interest rate reductions for loans to graziers may extend over ten years, with pastoral companies pressing for faster action. Banks have offered some relief, while the Premier cautions that proposals remain under discussion and no decisions are made. The drought-stricken west seeks aid, but equity across regions is debated.
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Jarman
Weber
Sony
Moore
Acge
Melbourne
Comimesis Gerson
Aber
Promsa
Proposals on Paper Currency and Kublai Khan’s Notes
A writer cites Professor N T M WilsMore of the University of Western Australia arguing that the origin of paper currency traces to Kublai Khan in Eastern Asia. He claims willow bark notes formed a durable, centralized system with notes repriced for worn bills and a three percent fee. The piece links such history to modern Commonwealth money policy and warns that expanding note issuance has inflated consumer costs.
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Warrenessis
N. T. M. Wilsmore
University of Western Arattalk
Wilsmore
Eastern
Asia
Kublai Khan
China
Ghengiz Khai
Kublai Kan
Asia Minor
India
Arabia
Palestine
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Kubla Khan
Commonwealth
Wilemore
Micawber
Mareeba Tour Ends With Cricket Win And New Year Festivities
The Das team enjoyed sightseeing and a Mareeba cricket match that ended with Mareeba winning by three wickets and one run as 151 was chased. J Fraser scored 38 and 59. L Barrett 41. D Robinson 2h. post game events included a School of Arts dance for KC Church and New Year celebrations at Tolga and Atherton with swimming, dancing, and friendships formed on the tour.
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Atherton
M. Burke
Barney Hayes
Therton
Ware
Malanda
Joe McEvoy
McCloy
Mareeba
Messrs
J. Fraser
L. Barrett
Joe Westbrthe
Waee
Weatherburn
Gool
Cfc
School of Arts
KC Church
Tse
D. Robinson
J. McEvoy ML
Daradgee
Maree Tam
T. Noone
McCloy Mareeba
C. McCloy
Fraser
Deradgee Foe McEvoy
Tolga
Outboard Sport and Shells Guide Stir Interest
A Shell Company pamphlet on outboard racing explains two stroke and four stroke engines, boat control, and racing appeal. It notes popular craft like canoes and punts, describes a hydroline with fast speed, and offers a glossary of terms to aid beginners. The brochure aims to boost outboard popularity.
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Sandlely
Social Informesti
Cfairs
Ae Ee
Oman
Uefa
Shell Company
Injured Boxer Faces Possible Delicate Operation
Sydney reporter notes boxer Jane Jack Haines, once middleweight titleholder who lost to Ambros Palmer, remained hospitalized at St Vincent's after a bad turn. Surgeons including Sir Alexander Mac Cormick were consulted as doctors warned a delicate brain operation might be necessary to remove a lesion.
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Jane Jack Haines
St Vincent's Hospital
Ambros
Palmer
Alexander MacCormick
Haines
Rita Om
Health and happiness for women urged by Dr. Sheldon's Pills
An earnest call to women to protect health and vigor for family and work. It warns of headaches backache and nervous strain from kidney trouble and fatigue. The ad touts Dr Sheldon's Pills as restoring energy and cheerful well being with two sizes and a closing note on generosity.
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Dr. Sheldon
Enowe
England's orange amps to South Africa in future volumes
England's citrus shipment plans move from 3,007 boxes to potentially millions in coming years. Trade sources note anticipated growth as demand rises for South Africa bound orange products.
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England
South Africa
Notable English Criminal Degwan Reconvicted After Escape Attempts
The subject, Degwan, an educated Greek scholar with 18 prior convictions, including four penal acts, has spent years in and out of prison. His bold schemes have repeatedly failed, most notably the 1907 Windsor Castle apartment theft valued around 2300, leading to another two year sentence.
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Trey Bax
Degwan
Agai
Widsor
The Black Hand in New York and Italian Detectives
A historical account describes the rise of Italian organized crime in New York and Italy, noting police responses. It profiles detectives like Joseph Petrosine and Michael Fiaschetti, their exploits and impact, including arrests, murders, and notable cases shaping the Italian immigrant underworld.
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Italy
Camorra
Naples
Sicily
America
Czra
New World
O 2
TraFans
Tralians
Joseph Petrosine
Verresino
New York
Petrosino
Palermo
Crue
United States
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Oen
Lariiane
Finschett
Banks
El Arish Branch Holds January Reunion Aftermath
El Arish branch held a January reunion at Memorial Halt. Attendees included Mrs Knnett Wet, Mr and Mrs Carhatt, Mr J Williams, and secretary Sbvs Major. Accounts showed a small loss with receipts £18 19s 6d and expenses around £20 0s 0d, leaving a slight deficit. The chest yielded £10 2s, won by Mr Imme of Silkwood. Afternoon items included a pianoforte solo by Mrs Emon and songs by Miss Rule. a small community concert and votes concluded the event in pleasant fashion.
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Miadames Kinnett
Carhatt
Migee Kale
J. Williams
Sbvs
Imme
Silkwood
Sirs Emon
Chaser
Beng Monat Cdtiwe
Lily Wittens
New device measures ocean salt for navigators
Dr Pram venuers Bureau of Standards physicist unveils an electrical salinity meter in collaboration with Commander Edwart Ho Smith at CS Coastguard and Floyd Mo Sou by Carnegie Institution. The Wheatstone bridge based sensor uses artificial seawater to compare conductivities, enabling quick, accurate salinity readings even amid bubbly interference.
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Pram Venuers
Seberms
Wer
Licwn
Edwart Ho Smith
CS. Coastguard
Floyd Mo Sou
Carnegie
Wayingios
Elementary Physics Laboratory
Washington
Britain’s Notable War Heroes Lose Sight in War Service
Lord Roberts was among Britain's famed men of war who had lost the sight of one eye, joining other distinguished figures like Lord Wolseley and Lord Belson in sharing eye injuries from their military service.
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Lord Roberts
Britain
Lord Wolsely
Lord Belson
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