Engineer Sigma's pessimism on hydro plants in Australia
Fred C Hodel defends optimistic plans for hydro electric development in Tasmania and the Barron region against Sigma's doubts. He cites Tasmanian government projections, power demands for new industries, and past hydro experience to argue that cheap, rapid power is achievable and necessary for progress.
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Sigma
Optima
Cords
Corin
N.S.W
Tasmanian
Lyngat
Siaht
Carbide Company
Hobart
Tuburs
Sbiout
Carbide Pany
Fi Ted
Soares
Siama
North
Cain
Fred C Hodel
Dazzle Light Crash Near Lancaster Injures Three Workers
Three workmen were injured when a motor car collided near Lancaster. The driver and other car lights caused glare, blinding pedestrians and cyclists, prompting calls for road and lighting safety improvements. A letter to the paper urged authorities to regulate glare to prevent further accidents.
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Lancaster
Canter Infirmary
Edward Ithat
Climate and Character to the Cairns Tort Herald Letter
To the Editor the writer laments Cairns tropical climate and public bodies mismanaging water supply and electric power. He urges urgent reform and criticizes council actions while describing health risks and the need for better services and governance. The letter warns of impropriety and infrastructural failures affecting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Herhinae
Nesty
Cairns Citizens Call Out Urban Neglect and Injustice
A fragmented letter from FOWLHOUSE ARCHITECT criticizes Cairns for failing to improve the waterfront and outer areas. The writer cites derelict Chinatown architecture and fungus growth near the river, blaming local authorities for neglect. Citizens are urged to rise from lethargy and demand action, citing funded projects and dangerous delays.
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Cairne
Norman’ Park
Neary Epo
Cairns
Two Boys Drowned at Bundanoon Water Hole
Sydney reports two boys, Leslie Edward Tooth and John Hayman, both aged 13, drowned at Bundanoon a popular holiday resort 101 miles from Sydney on the southern railway. Their bodies were found floating in a water hole a couple of hours after they disappeared on Sunday.
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Sydney
Leslie Edward Tooth
John Hayman
Bundanoon
Southern
Wim
Rheumatism Banished by Reaver Health Salts
An advertisement claims Reaver Health Salts will permanently cure rheumatism by stimulating the liver to restore healthy action. It urges sufferers to take a daily dose and note relief within days, promising less pain and improved energy. Available from chemists and stores.
Revolver Outrage By Woman Anarchist Shocks Editor
Paria dispatch reports a woman anarchist fired a revolver at an editor in his office. The assailant, Hertha Biatray, entered the room and Berthon appeared at the threshold with a revolver. Police questioned witnesses as the incident unfolded.
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Paria
Maine
Hertha
Rus Biatray
Aneaceene
Berthon
Irish Executions and Arms Possession Report
An official of the Irish Irregulars has been captured near Macroom with records. Two women were executed at Dublin for unlawful possession of arms. An armoured train between Athlone and Westport encountered a mine near Killorglin. the engine was blown to bits.
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London
Souther
Hes
Mystery fires on the North Shore line suburb
A string of fires broke out in Gordon a North Shore suburb last night within three hours half a dozen outbreaks occurred two at a church and the rest at a local public school The origin is unknown police suspect incendiary factors Fire brigades arrived quickly and contained the blazes with little damage reported
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Sydney
Gorden
Shipping Fatality Reveals Four Lost At Canada Dock
A shipping accident caused by a gale overwhelmed a coal elevator at Canada Dock. A man fell overboard and four lives were lost as the buoyed elevator sank. Three of the seven aboard perished, with a fire breaking out later and the vessel partially submerged.
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Braidden
Canada Dock
Passin
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