Civic Funeral Arranged For This Morning
The city prepares a civic funeral for Alderman William Henry Murchison who died of a severe heart attack at Cairns Base Hospital. He served as Mayor for two and a half years and had long roles in council. Flags flew at half mast. mourners gathered as family stayed at his bedside in his final hours.
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Cairns
Ald
William Henry Murchison
Pareed
Murchison
Ald. Murchison
Wyc
Mallee
Gems Wessers
Toe
Abbull-street
Warrnambool
Mildura
Bendigo
Beechworth
Altem
Victoria
Melbourne
Seane
Peraca
Caine
Fakery
Ollce
Wes Dave
Cairns Mulrave Walle ‘Supply Board
Coline Lad
Biedzichiy Bouya
Preriya Beard
Elseuons
Be Elt Fm Camsi
Sis
Murcikeon
Ap- Queensland
Eis Tour
Calas
Pali
Hocaption
Victorian Fires and Heat Strain Melbourne Amid Storms
Fragmented wire service text reports bushfires raging in Victoria with councils, weather fluctuations, heavy rains in Warrnambool and Mildura, and record humidity and heat in Melbourne. It notes council vacancies, mayoral appointments, and council elections tied to the Cairns area governance.
Death of Cairns leader Ald Murchison recalled
Former Cairns alderman and mayor Ald Murchison is remembered for long service to the city. The notice details his career from early railway work to mayoral leadership, chairs of regional boards, hospital involvement, and public service. Funeral arrangements note a Solemn Pontifical Requiem at St Monica’s Cathedral with a municipal band procession and police escort.
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Mase
Hhendag
Mertyn-street
Taemeer Ee
Cairns
Trict Haspe
Westwerad Olal Care
Ace
Hlagoe
Ay Bagee
Fae Ge Cairn Coane We Grille
Mulgere Shire
Fishermen’s Wives Grieve as Gale Strands Portuguese Fleet
Reports from Lisbon say a severe gale battered the Portuguese fishing fleet off the coast. Grief-stricken wives await news as rescue crews search for survivors. many boats were destroyed and dozens missing after the storm turned deadly.
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Lisbon
Lille
Perna
Contagion Reported As Poliomyelitis Sent To Health Dept
Twenty four three country canes of poliomyelitis were reported to the Health Department today. They were two for Belex seed 34 and three years from North Mackay and a male aged 30 from Roms.
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Brisbane
Health Department
Belex
North Mackay
Roms
Helen Ang Wins Tennis Victory in Australian Open Try
Adelaide report says twenty year old Helen Angein upset Kneider Maney Bolt 6 4, 6 4 in a decisive singles match. Angein becomes the first Australian woman in 33 years to compete in the Australian women’s singles. doubles results show Rowe and Candi WVie defeating Quiet and grows in a late set.
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Adelaide
Hen Angein
Kneider
Maney Bolt
Angie Ital Spe
Ian
Siween
T. Long
Mra X Hawton
Rowe
Candi Wvie
McGregor
Bevitt
Pyeeen
Tuckerton
Woman found dead in backyard in Townsville case
Police and Regional Electricity Board officials investigate the death of Joyce Baaleit Lewis 25 of Allen Street South Townsville in the backyard of her home. Initial theory suggested foul play but later investigations point to possible natural causes. Post mortem examination scheduled for tomorrow as tests on electrical equipment are to be conducted.
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Townsville
Regional Electricity Board
Minn
Joyce Baaleit Lewis
Allen Street
South Townsville
Oeetree ‘Cniaren
Lewis
Tre Lewis
I Board
Sibother
Damage at Thursday Island outing details unclear
Fragmentary OCR indicates a damaged item from Thursday Island with garbled phrasing and missing names. No clear event, date, or organization can be confirmed.
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Thursday Island
Sugar Industry Development Vital for Defence
Dr. H. Evatt addressing the A.W.U. convention in Mackay stressed that the sugar industry’s growth is essential for Australia’s defence. He credited the AWU for pioneering work enabling the sector to support national development and industrial progress. He warned that defence hinges on combined physical and industrial growth.
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Dr. H. Evatt
Aw.u
Mackay
Growers Push Labour Measures Amid Shortage
Article outlines agricultural union efforts to address harvesting labour shortages in 108. The association secretary and leaders pledge actions to mobilize recruits and coordinate with regional authorities. A task force is set to explore recruitment and supply options while awaiting broader programs from government agencies.
Insurance scheme extends to Australian surf clubs
The Lifesaving Association of Australia announced a new free life insurance for surf club members in Queensland and New South Wales. Coverage includes payouts to estates of unmarried members and dependents of married members while on patrol or duty. Officials say clubs must prove drownings or shark incidents involve a member and that policies test cases remain limited.
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Nin. W.” Wallace "Alserton
Nsw
Guesnaland
Vieira
Tney
Tone Beach
Australia
Burt Life Saving Association of Australia
Toniga
Dcvals
Surf Life Saving Association
Surf Club
Townsville Cargo Overcarried Aboard Ship Schedule
Townsville cargo overcarried due to rain delaying air charge. Approximately 120 tons of Townsville cargo will be overcarried on the voyage. Cairns cargo on the Syndicate, Manunda will wait south at 3 pm Saturday. Townsville early Sunday embark local passengers.
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Manunda
Townsville
Continue story: Mr. Ma and the three Bee One
A garbled snippet mentions Mr Ma and three Bee One figures in a unknown setting. Names and places are unclear. the fragment hints at a continuation but lacks concrete events or context to form a coherent follow up.
Union Stronghold Invasion Report At Council Chamber
A battery of Prast cameramen waited at the council chambers for the general's arrival but he entered quietly to his office. He remained silent for about 20 minutes before responding as the meeting grew stormy with left and right militants firing questions. The main intruders were three militants, Mears Too, Brown Railways, and J. W. Bird, who left soon after.
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Allence
la Case
Mears
Brown Railways
J. W. Bird Tunie
Legalising of SP betting faces Brisbane Royal Commission opposition
Tattersalls Club secretary Mr Robert Mullins told the Royal Commission that legalised betting would not aid racing and would harm punters. He argued facilities at racecourses are preferable to off-course betting and that government should not widen gambling. Other witnesses described SP networks, clocking devices, and agent roles as potential regulatory bases, with officials planning hearings across Toowoomba and Warwick.
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Bett
Mullin
GTC
QTC
Fice Clube
Queensland
Prise Mousy
Mullins
Fate
Man Collapses in Court During Tax Cheque Case
In a Central Court hearing, Joseph Aubrey formerly of King's Cross and his wife Judith Anne Francis faced 12 charges of stealing cheques and cash totaling 18100 between May and September. Francis collapsed briefly during the adjournment but recovered. detectives said forged tax clearance papers could be produced by a printing press. Witnesses testified about payments for furniture and tenancy at Elizabeth Bay, with three people alleging they did not receive goods or refunds. The hearing was adjourned to the next day.
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Aydney
Central Court
Joseph Aubrey
John Francie
King's Cross
Francia
Judith Anne Francis
Francis
Trey Prageie
Australia
Cleary Ald
Francis Esi
Elizabeth Bay
Valern
Selection of Candidates for State Elections in Australia
The Australian Country Party State Council will meet at Brisbane on Wednesday to arrange preliminary selections for candidates for next year’s state elections. Debate will cover food production policy and measures to promote production.
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Brisbane
Australian Country Party
Unclear: fragmented OCR notes from Africa Adelaide event
The readable items mention February and mentions of Queensland and names Candy Ve and Beryl Punrose. Details are fragmentary and attribution is uncertain.
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Adelaide
Queensland
Candy Vetater Steney Boling Tvicacias
Beryl Punrose
24-Tee Aun Raw Gown of the beta Texte Pyderation
Jen Sworet calls on 1390 007 metal rade rroptoyess to sign work for 34 bolts in a betaTex Pyderation context.
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Sworet
Jen
Egyptian Interior Minister Warns Over British Ties
Cairo January 23 The Egyptian Minister for the Interior Fuad Serag el Din Pasha announced at a press conference that the government is considering important measures against British influence. He said the situation could worsen and that Egypt is too large a country for both powers.
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Cairo
Jen
Fuad
Sereg el Din Pasha
Serag el Din
Ima
Egypt
Britain Faces Increased Attacks in Suez Crisis
A British spokesman said the situation in the canal remained serious as attacks by terrorists and regular forces intensified. Reuters reports from Cairo indicated Egypt failed to contribute, forcing Britain to defend its troops amid growing organized assaults. The Egyptian government reportedly warned the United States and Britain, dated February 26.
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Canal
Reuters
Cairo
Saya de Egypean
United States
Senate
Tunisian Town Turmoil Kills Twenty Seven In Tunisia
A chaotic clash between Tunisian militants and French forces near Taats and Tebuths results in at least twenty seven deaths. Reports cite police intervention near Tabula as part of ongoing unrest linked to the new Tunisian independence movement. French authorities describe the violence as the latest in a week of disturbances, with casualties on several fronts including Muknin.
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Preach Ceporte
Tabula
Sie
Tewcus
Calama
France
Eke
Dence
Man Runs Amok in Mackay Incident Narrated
Nenile Saunders a farm labourer allegedly attacked people after entering Bows Cafe in Mackay. He chased and threatened bystanders across a street, struck a woman on the forehead, and individuals restrained him until police arrived. He was taken to Mackay police station.
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Nenile Saunders
Bows Cafe
Suddanly Punenea
Tarman
Shea & Woman
Foeman
Mneer
Per
Ricune
White
Ihe Aignton
Mackay
Seven More Ships Chartered for Dermaneally Engaged Runs
Seven additional ships have been chartered to undertake Dermaneally engaged routes. The arrangements increase cargo capacity and expand the fleet's operational footprint in the scheduled runs.
Retail price of sugar in Brishake market report
Jan 4 briefing from ME VOC Geir and sugar industry reps notes efforts to maintain price stability. Mr Gait stated the industry seeks lower costs and stable supply, with officials signaling forthcoming measures to prevent price spikes.
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Brishake
ME Voc. Geir
Ane ‘Qimenainnd Sugar Industry
Ian
Gait
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Electricity Muppiemits
Kain Trouds ' Commision
Bowen
Ayr Betterton
Tully
Miherton
Johnstone
Ou Aturen
Townsville Beetoma! Board
Ives
Ube Tate
Ald Ature Chisen
Ube
Cone
Willie Im
Srharman Inter
Dial Committee
D Smart
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Ore
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Condolance
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Jensen
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MATOR
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WC Grittin
Poudell
Ald Murchison
Alderaan Murchisan
Brebane
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Te Cams Hospital
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Het
Sheee
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Mtarsae
Ted Bulk Sgt
Artemisia
Cirengland
Mr. Ma
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UNION
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S.P
Tattersall's Club
Tattersall’s
Robert Haary Mallin
Allen Radian
GPO
Douglas Clarence Nurserson
Quezne Jose
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Melbourne SP Organisation
Subarte
Seig Anid Nal “Ite Covernandat
CW Ponta Commission
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FAO
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Rey D.& Birke
Toowoomba
Warwick West
Man
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Countet
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Tunia
Tebuths
Taats
Etashen
Pallala
Tebanee
Muknin
Mast
Arma
Sitium
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