Oil search resumes as New Guinea finds coal quantities
The government signals continuation of oil exploration in New Guinea despite broader wartime constraints. Royal Dutch Shell and Australian authorities press ongoing surveys with deep bore testing by Papuan Petroleum Limited toward possible offshore and onshore oil. Prominent Australian fields in Queensland and Western Australia are noted, with expert commentary suggesting potential oil between Sydney and Newcastle. The outcome could transform Australia’s energy independence and economic landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winherpente
Felers
Mainsta
New Guinea
Bern
Reali
Royal Dutch Shell Group
Te Bosie
Londen
New
Papuan Apanaipi Ltd
Australia
Promim
Hata
Roma
Queenland
Kimberlee and Lakes Entrance
Woolneigh Yur
Sydney
Newcastle
OH Suareb Ltd
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Walts
Austalia
Benween
Better Sea Service Wanted in Local Report
In a fragmentary note, Rae qualifies for a sea service role amid Levee talks and tabled stats. The text hints at stalled expansion and a chance to fill a post, with references to a 255 seat tally and figures from March.
Treaty Demands Spark City Tensions Across Borders
A fragmented report notes a treaty push by regional leaders amid rising tensions. Key figures from city government and international agencies convene to negotiate terms while public sentiment driven by security and trade concerns influences outcomes.
Potent Australia Assorted Predictions Stun Markets
A jumble of misread phrases and scattered terms yields a confusing snippet suggesting lively market chatter and speculative outputs. Names, dates, and clear events are absent or garbled, leaving only vague hints of financial moves and uncertain forecasts without verifiable details.
Farmers' Suggestion Brings Brisbane Meeting
A Brisbane Farmers and Graziers council session today discussed a plan for farmers to counter unfair practices by workers in handling or price setting of produce. They urged unity among producers to prevent suppliers from being exploited during strikes and to maintain stability in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Quesnaland
King Provident
Fireman Fined Over Wharf Bicycle Incident
An elderly night watchman Frederick Maher of the Customs Hazard Board fined Willis, a former fireman, after a wharf collision involving a bicycle on the cement approach. Willis faced penalties for misconduct and breach of harbour by laws. The court noted Maher’s testimony about the incident and Willis’s alleged actions during the dispute, with a 14 day imprisonment suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Maher
Catms Hardulr Board
Deliy Lemone
W. E McKenna SM
Jom Baund
Willis
the Dundals
Lawa Maher
Miclacquin
Drink Consumption Declines in Cantberra Anomaly
The record notes a rise in beer and spirits consumption since a prior period. It cites figures showing beer consumption moving from 97 pints to 107 pints per head and wit consumption increasing similarly. The document references the Commonwealth though text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Fragmentary note hints at memorial remarks and aid
A garbled record cites a governor remark about not being in Queensland and mentions memorials or tributes. It references help from others and a prolonged serod. The text is severely damaged with stray phrases and unclear subjects.
Local Worker Wounded. Civic Reception Planned
A worker was severely injured after a fall at the Northern Refinery yesterday afternoon. He was transported by ambulance to the Central District Hospital. A civic reception will be held for the Minister at City Chambers at 8 o clock tomorrow. The article also discusses education and plans from Queensland Local Authorities Association and remarks by Sir John and Minister for Public Instruction on youth and teachers.
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Filet Sui
Stelon Dane
Yaetorday
Sen Aratvaid
Catena
Spencefernoon
Calvor
Coun Inn
Aumrala
Queensland
Catmell
Atm
Cams
Deromead
Ald
A. McKenzie
W. J. Fulton
John
Wathares
Wera
William
Artilly Manalered Mastminns Durably Prolonged War Efforts
War area artillery maintenance will continue from August to May with heavy guns rendered unusable later and possibly reused after a steel issue. A crash victim and several injuries reported as trains and rail vehicles caused damage while winds affected operations. Cairns fruit marketing chief notes cabbage shortages and a four ton refrigerated fruit wagon arrival as market strain eases with planned distribution to local outlets.
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Innivens UK
Cairns Ares
E A. Tambling
Cairns
J Armstrong
Applethorpe
Tauim
Paralysis treatment recommendation endorsed in Brisbane cabinet
The Cabinet today backed two doctors recommendations on paralysis treatment. The plan includes using a United States based physiotherapy approach and adopting hospital protocols as a practicable medical option.
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Brisbane
Vend Am
America
Atuay Imege
Meaily
Wunbe- Brown
Tea Official In Ceylon Scene Unclear Price Change
A fragmented report notes officials in Ceylon discussing tea pricing, with references to government action and potential public price effects. Mentions New Zealand tea price at 4 7 per unit and generic stock levels. Ends mid-thought with unclear source details.
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Mr. Chi
New Zealand
Maren
Murder charge over newborn infant Sydney girl case
In Sydney on January 21 Lillian Hage Gina C20 a domestic servant was committed for trial by the Coroner's Court on a charge of murdering her newborn baby. The coroner found the child died from injuries tied to abuse at Cape location. Evidence showed the mother complained of crying baby and police traced events to the Parramatta guest house. Father details and donations to a secretary in Kelburn Hoos are noted in fragmented testimony.
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Sydney
Lillian Hagegina
Stewart
Che Ehild
Abe
Josephine Mainsbridge
Parramette
Hige Ia
Ishom
Mant
Rey Ying Dion
Cape
York
Rapalia
Arra
Kelbura Hoos
Commercial Brisbane pumpkin market advisory
Public notice from Nome traders urges farmers to wait for pumpkin stock clearance before selling more. Prices ranged from 8/4 to 3/- with beer costs including tax. A reader mentions a recorded total of 2,008 gallons and a later figure of 4/9, indicating pricing and volume details in the damaged OCR.
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Brisbane
Nome
Eaben
Ban on Wool Bales Amended by Court Ruling
A court case involving wool bales from Quesnaland Primary Producers led to a ban being tied and the Stores from and Packers Union vote to enforce it in the usual manner. The trial noted a breakaway section of the union and referenced follow up actions next spring.
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Brilhant
Jas
Lorement
Ty Quesnaland
Fom and
Vole Hagdia
Servincy Tle
KR Carnigeau
Ima
Heated Cairns council debate over housing scheme
At Cairns City Council a heated session focused on a housing scheme and a land review. An interested party’s involvement triggered calls for abstention and penalties, while the Mayor faced questions over participation and authority.
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Cairns
Cairan
Cairns council debate on housing scheme and private land issue
Ald Crowley and Ald Fogarty clash over the government backed Cairns housing plan. The discussion centers on property values, private ownership, and whether to proceed with a scheme amid contention that public funds and private land should be used to build housing. The council ultimately votes to put the commission proposal to a motion.
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Fogarty
Ald
McMatus
Mr Young
Ode
Cairn
Cairne
Crowley
Hrunting Commission
Res.a
piltow +post
Crowles
Ald Fogarty
Commission
Id Crowley
Mike Lo
Ana
Pune
Pagarty
Fason
Ikind Cairns
Efvices
Counel
haratier_ butt
McMapux
McManut
Matt
McKenzie
M Ution Ware
Aid
W. A Coline
Ama ‘Common
Serehid Crowley Fitton
Teonen Inadt
Ste Tatar
AMWA
Cotten
VR Ten
Bribation
Miarios
Fmf
Pea
Ueah Agente Ltd
Crowters
Calips
France
Chine
Eam
Cyclone Reported Off Coast Near Mackay Queensland
Weather Bureau warned of a cyclonic area east of Mackay with possible movement southward toward Cape Moreton. Winds were easterly along the coast from Mackay to Cape Moreton with gusts to storm strength and light showers limited to coastal areas. The center lay east of Rockhampton and remained offshore as of today.
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Brisbane
Weather Bureau
Guieensland
Brown
Pam
Plonnethy
Ruchhamston
Mackey
Cape Moreton
WATTLES MEAVT mas Deperment to-day shelter plan
A fragment notes a department to-day attempting to arrange shelter for Harvey Ber. The readable text is unclear on names, places, or outcomes but indicates action toward providing shelter.
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Ava
Harvey
Bruce Highway Work Rush Across Queensland States
Fragmented OCR notes indicate widespread Bruce Highway works across Queensland with unemployment relief aims. Government plans emphasize lighting, weather considerations, and statewide activity to relieve labor shortages during poor conditions.
Hospital services in Brisbane twelve months in review
January report on Queensland hospital capacity and ambulance service. Premier Hanlon says the state has insufficient public hospitals and urgent cases require long journeys by ambulance. Queensland Ambulance vehicles cover vast distances as demand exceeds available facilities.
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Brisbane
EM Hanlon
Queensland
Mil k Producers Claim Investigatio n Of State Hospitals
Report notes that Queensland maternity beds were limited and many hospitals had closed or slumped, contrasting with 1919 conditions. Government building progress lagged as war materials and labor shortages slowed hospital expansion and maintenance across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenatand
Queensland
Protecting Public From Price Rises Across Nations
A jumble of phrases discusses concerns over price rises and government action. It references Australia, the United States, and a conference approach, calling for investigation and use of state power. The garbled text mentions public protection measures and economic policy ideas amid rising costs.
Meat prices rise announced amid market report
Fragmented OCR text shows an announcement of higher meat prices with unclear details. The readable parts indicate small increases per pound and references to markets and costs, but names, places, dates, or explicit figures remain obscured. The item appears as a brief market note from a historical page segment.
Sydney Anzac House News Brief
Fragmentary OCR text references Sydney Anzac House, a Premier Mir, and names like WW McKelly. Details are unclear with repeated garbled lines and missing dates or events. No discernible incident, date, or location beyond these fragments.
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Sydney
Mir
McKelly
Tibline
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