Value of trees sparks worry over deforestation
Captain Firth of the Carberra forwards an article from the Sydney Morning Herald. Botanist Dr A W Hill warns that forest destruction on mountain slopes imperils water supply and urges public restraint as crews survey timber losses across Australia. He notes 30-plus workers at Kew Gardens pursue inquiries while stressing the broader ecological and engineering risks.
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Gptain Firth
Cairns
Jnmmon
A Wa
Auman Associati
Beantie Glens
Fon
Offfefork Wat
Fei
Aw Kew
Hs Disti
Drs Perforn Nonsiniweysti‘gation
Hill
Blue Mountains
Syiney
Botanic Gardens
Centennial ‘Park
Cairns Choral Society Elects Officers at Oddfellows Hall
The Cairns Choral Society held its annual meeting at Oddfellows Hall with Mr Wess Stillman presiding. Nomination talks featured reluctance for reelection and eventual reappointment of key officers including Miss Munro, Miss Martin, Mr Milletto as cashier, and Mr Colliss as deputy, with secretary and treasurer named and a fabrician chosen.
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Cairns
Jin the Oddfellows
Wess FE. Stillman
Millett
Stimal
Rockets
Stillaan
Weis
Stillman
Munro
Martin
Berdelys
Edolhkely
Vic
Alveru
G. Wy ‘Terris
Ry E B. Norris
J Johnston
Walker
Barron Falls Hydro Power Scheme Provokes Outburst
The Premier’s outspoken remarks on Barron Falls hydro power reveal Cabinet tensions and private investor interest. Cairns leaders, including J. Draper of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, urge caution as insiders hint at public stakes. A Chamber secretary notes the seriousness of the issue and that further official comment awaits fuller text.
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McCornault
Cairns
Baryon
Barron Palle
J. Draper
Cairns Chamber, Commerce
Cairns Thydro-Electric Wet Investigation. Board
Fe Post
Anninmum
Guirns Hydro-Elevtric
Sam
Horatio Gentleman Anid
Sugar Award Amendments Sought by AWU Delegate Meeks
Brisbane report notes motions from AWU delegate Meeks seeking changes to the sugar award. Proposals include restricting cane cutters hours, speeding wage actions within 48 hours, and extending station bylaw variations for railway workers. Also calls for abolishing employment of colored cooks and prohibiting colored cooks on station properties, with a view to adjusting district awards and fares.
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Brisbane
Sue Ankendcliuse
Iigh
Ate
Ineicar
eThay
Lerineh
Sipgie
Walker Chosen Labor Mani Delegates for Geneva Conference
Melbourne date reports that a ballot among Trades and Labor unions selected delegates to the International Labor Conference to be held in Geneva in May. An initial vote tied E Holloway of Melbourne and H Walker of Adelaide, prompting a fresh ballot. Holloway withdrew, leaving H Walker as the Australian Council of Trade Unity’s suggested socialist delegate pending submission to the Federal Ministry.
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Melbourne
Wheenvballots
Isin “Stoten
Walker Shoul
Federal Ministry
Eic
Holloway
Australian Council
W. Diggin
Walker
Public Gardens Plan and Investigation Notes
Fragmentary text references Aipan access to Botanic Gardens and Centennial Park conversion to main public gardens. Mentions Hill under federal government investigation and reporting on investigational media. The readable content is unclear and lacks concrete details or dates.
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Centennial Park
Unpopular Etheridge rail line hurts stock and freight
Victor Collins of Spring Creek Station says the Alma Den Forsayth line from Alma Den to Forsayth is very unpopular due to high passenger and freight rates. He cites 6d per mile passenger fares and 1s per ton per mile for freight, warns many pastoralists may lose their stock if dry seasons hit.
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Ornil Oitector
Orusmitt
Etheridge
Alma-Den
Porsayth
Victor Collins
Spring Creek
Surprise
Post
Mr. Colling
Country Women's Association
Firea
Hays
Ifea
Steck
Cairns
Biboolira
Townsville
Tyme
Einasleigh
Highenden
Radio Cables Conference in London Ends Adjourning
London January 22 reports the wireless conference adjourned after a sitting session. The agenda included unnamed topics and the next steps, with officials noting plans for future wells and ongoing convocations.
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London
Owireless
Widvdiie
Diy
Wells
Convnanaicgine
Federal Parliamentarians to visit Cairns and North Queensland
A Brisbane to Cairns tour by a group of Federal Parliamentarians departs tonight, with plans for talks in Raek hemo Townsville and Cairns on the creation of new states. The delegation includes Senators Pall Thompson Nott WC and Tompson Abbott Green, plus Dr Note. They will also visit Proserpine and Mackay.
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Hrisbane
Brisbane
Raekhemo
Townsville
Pall, Wand "Thompson
Nott
Wc, "Tompson
A. Abbott
Kt. Green
Cairns
Senator Pall
Dr. Note
Proserpine Aml Mucky
Wounded prisoner triggers dramatic Dublin hospital scene
In Saint Brigid's military hospital Dublin prisoner James Nugent resisted capture as detectives pressed to disarm him. Shots rang out with Nugent firing at officers who returned fire, and Nugent reportedly attempted to flee by climbing a wall while wearing his night clothes.
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London
Saint Brigid's Military Hospital
Dublin
James Nugent
Swesariniad Iiven
Arearivednen
Che Ted
Nuggent
Rumor Denied On Labor Leader Shakeup In Adelaide
In Adelaide on January 24 the Deputy Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Lauber Carty said there was no basis for a rumor that M. Cleiel ton could be superseded by Mel KG Theodore as leader. He called the claim injurious to the Labor Party and noted loyalty within the party.
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Collins
Hene
Forsayth
Georgetown
Adelaide
Lauber Carty
Mer
H. Scullin
Gail
M.cleielton
Mel KG
Theodore
Leo
Labor
Charlton
Snill
Trirty
Plea Accepted in Cairns Licensing Court Case
John Romaliis of Auckland Boarding House Cairns pleaded guilty to selling without license. Senior Sergeant Toohill said premises had only recently operated. judge noted prior lack of convictions. Defendant fined £30 with 16s costs, three months imprisonment in default. lager on premises ordered confiscated. other costs specified as 10s entry, 2s 6d police costs, 3s 6d court costs.
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John Romaliis
Auckland
Lake-street
Cairns
J. Bennett
Murrily
Mennett
O'Kelly
Toohill
Rania
Mose
Welings Linnor
Poe
Hetete
Tragic Railway Death Linked to Letter Left Behind
Sydney January 24 a young man found dead on the railway lines between Anburn and Lidcombe his neck severed and body positioned across the track. A coat and papers bore potential address Northway Lidcombe with a note to his brother claiming he crossed the great divide before the tragedy.
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Sydney
Anburn
Lidcombe
Freel
FVL
Northway
Sayonara Cup Retained by NSW Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Sydney January 24 The yacht Norm skippered by Albert won the first two races of the Sayonara Cup series. A third race not required, keeping the trophy in trust with the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron for another year. The season aimed to match Victoria’s Acrospire, as J White’s boat had sought. The race covered a triangular 21 mile course, with Norm finishing 23 minutes 9 seconds ahead at Swinning line.
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Sydney
Albert
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Victoria
J. White
Drowned Bathers Reported in New Zealand Waters
Wellington dateline reports six bathers, including five children, drowned in New Zealand waters. The brief notice notes six victims with limited details due to damaged text.
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Wellington
Saland
A Cattle Case at Tully Police Court
In the Tully Police Court the case of Jack Cameron charged with stealing red bullocks branded B4H is heard. Brice Henry and Vaughan testified on December 6 7 and 8 at Teitzel’s slaughter yards. Key witnesses described hides and delivery notes, with Cameron denying involvement and claiming all cattle were his own.
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Tully
T. BE. Dwyer
Mullen Magiverite
Janek Levis
Jack Cameron
Brice Henry
T. McNaowe
Tuninfail
T) Merson
Sergi
Dore
Ceferdant
Kirk's
Tully River
Vaughan Tle
Wallack
Pry
Brice
Henry
Teiteul
Defenilpot
Bullock
Tim
Vinghan
Teiteel
Slaugh
Torhe
Vaughan
Vai Ian
Sardo
Horixont
Porter
Defendant
UVO
Vaughetey
Virughai
Brice Blenry Snc Owitneess
Dr. Malton’ S Hospital
Chi Vaughan
Witocks
Brice ‘Henry
Sme
Cameron
Curran
Vraighan
Twly
Hig Hilde
Brand
Brice Heury
Jdefendant
Anid
Heury
Teitzel
Town Hall for Cairns Urgent Need Spotlighted
Cairns Choral Society moved at a meeting to urge the City Council to consider a town hall named for the city when planning the new building. Speakers argued a dedicated 공연 hall would relieve strain on existing venues and support local entertainment and civic life.
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Cairns Choral Society
Choral Society
Ted
J. EL Stillman
Aigglot
Buster
Cattle Brand Case Sheds Light on UVO Bullock Dispute
Witnesses recount Dec 9 yarding of two UVO bullocks and one UVO cow at Teitzel slaughters yard, with cattle brands, ownership disputes, and sales by Mrs Henry to the defendant. Defence argues no authority to sell, while prosecutors link cattle to Wingfield and Wooroora brands. further testimony covers delivery notes, hides, and alleged arrangements amid a railway strike. The case centers on ownership, branding, and illicit sale of branded stock.
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Aince Henry
Henry
Vaughan
Ayrshire
Aenrad Tully
Cutter
McNates - Bout
Witiess
Mechel
Brive
Stockimn
Wingfield
Flo
Brice Henry
Woowora
Teitsel
Teitzel
Ness Tulteel
Defuriellait
Woorveras
Wingfeld
Porter
Curran
Townsville
Cardwell
Kirk's
Pkice
Ar. McNininey
Sidip
Wiinese
Winouroora
Darema
Wittess
Avere Gai
Sonia Babt Catue
Warnes
Vaughit
Vaught
Botlowkins
Tichey
Witneys
Cteael
Townsvilly
Tie Bic
Lefer
Deiver
Ln Lia
HL Cognell
Hugh Teary
Bellenden
Glafagier
Usv.c
Record Cow Milch Produces 13452 Lbs In 273 Days
Perth January record notes a five year old cow named Picton by Trequeun achieving 13452 pounds of milk in 274 days with 735 pounds of commercial butter. Owner Palbury of Shoowani plans to ship the cow onward as she nears milking milestones, aiming to set a state record and rank among top dairy cows.
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Perth
Noy
Aj Palbury
Shoowani
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Sayonara. Cup
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Sn HW
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Teltval
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G. W. Tertiss
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Slally
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