Weather Readings Show Higher Cairns Rail Gauge
Heavy rain fell in Cairns and district with 24 hour totals 65 points at the Post Office and 90 at the railway station. Officials traced the discrepancy to gauge placement, noting the Post Office gauge is shielded by a building while the railway gauge is exposed, keeping rainfall measurements more accurate.
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Cairns
W. S. Prewett
Kendly
Kuranda
Marecha Go
Atherton
Malanda
Cordonvale
Aloomba
Balérda
Tost
Veer
Nagel
Commonwealth Meteorologist
Hunt
Rainfall Totals Across Townsville District Report
Rainfall readings for 24 hours to 9 am across the district show varied totals from Cloncurry to Ketd River. Status ranges from drizzle and showery to steady rain, with several locations reporting significant downpours and still unsettled conditions.
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Townsville
General Trafic
Cloncurry
Julia Creek
Selwyn
Duchess
Norda
Nelia
Gillist
Pentland
Beim
Macrossan
Woodstock
Ayr
Home Hull
Sarsaparilla Blood Purifying Mixture Ad
An advertisement promotes rRIG SARSAPARILLA Hieet Mixture as a blood cleaner. It claims to purify and renew the blood and offers a course with bottles priced at 2/6 and 4/6.
Navy ministers seek action on shipyard demarcation strikes
In Sydney the Minister for the Navy Mr JSense met with union delegates at Cockatoo Island to discuss demarcation disputes. He warned of higher costs if industry is delayed and proposed a general committee of union representatives to negotiate terms and resolve the crisis.
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Sydney
Jsense
Dojward
Cockatoo Island
Jensen Gah
England
Uy Naval Board
Britain
Euch Onioles
Broken Hill Strike Quiet Amid Lockstep Labor Council
Broken Hill on January 25 reports no movement by miners to heed calls to return to work by Mr Hughes. The Labour Council meeting ahead of his London departure approved Port Pirie branch refusal to cease work, stating it harms the Empire during wartime. A January 24 Barrier Strike Committee note lists workers needed for power works and workshops, permitting pass through picket lines.
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Broken Hill
Hughes
Labour Council
London
Port Pirie
Btrine
Munpact
Barrier Munitions Factory
Turfs Club debates three day stay at annual meeting
At Townsville a Turf Club Committee meeting discussed the Towers J.C. proposal for a three day stay during the annual meeting, with a decision postponed to the next session. In Sydney the AJC Anniversary meeting drew good attendance with results from Phillip Stakes and Anniversary Handicap events, highlighting British Belle Lexor and Machine Boy as top performers.
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Maber
Gira
F- Foley
Christian Brother
Russell
Fortune Hunter
Taan‘wer
Flash of Steel
Cumrose
Chéid
Little
Elystad
Cronys
Dollar Dictator
Canzone
Machine Boy
Cross
Fetune
Taunter
Chid
Wollar
Bteel
Camrone
Enseing
Emily Ty
Miss Trestady
Lillymas
Conmessa
H. Foler
Reap
G. Meddick
Vauntyrese
Miss Trespady
Challenge Crees
Bracken
Lady Minnie
F. Foly
Trinobants
Sed al Tp
Tims
Lal
Rifle Range Competition Open at 609 Yard Line
Captain Griffin will compete as ranges are set at 609 and 0 or two yards. Next Sunday scores count toward the first stage of Mrs C M Moller’s silver cup. A good muster of members is expected to attend.
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Gee
Griffin
C. M. Moller
University junior exams list passes in several subjects
A New South Wales school record shows Patrick Daniel Hishos of Herbertus High School passed in geography English arithmetic algebra geometry freehand and geometrical drawing with merit in the theoretical subjects. The will of James John of Ceirce timber merchant was probated Tuesday in the Supreme Court with Beatty sworn and executor duties assigned.
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Beisbane
Patrick Daniel Hishos
Herbertus High School
James
Ceirce
Ecnard
Filea
Ippon
Cairns
James Jomph Lyons
Sawyer
Emi
John Lyon
Executrix Land Coscuters
Beatty
LO B Society event announced with guests named
A correspondent notes details for the LO.B. Society gathering in the Post issue of the 36th inst. The end-off statement is set for Friday night the 28th. Honored members include Messrs. W Ward Moody and W Bourke of Maresha. F Scott of ALF visiting Maresha will attend as a guest of the D.O.B. Society.
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Lo.b
W. Ward
W., Moody
W. Bourke
Maresha
F. Scott
A.lf
Miaresha
MacDonald Case Recalled From Uradeh Station Tragedy
January 26 report recalls a 1908 tragedy at Uradeh Station near Longresch. Angus Ronald MacDonald and Fio race A. MacDonald were convicted in Roethampton before Justice Power in March 1904. A prisoner released from prison follows a pending reexamination set for March 12. MacDonald ages around 45 and 38.
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Trisbane
Uradeh Station
Longresch
Ams
Angus Ronald MacDonald
Fiorace A. MacDonald
Roethampton
Justice Power
Reese
MacDosald
Miro
Incomplete Note of Wholesale Damage Report
Partial OCR reads the phrase wholesale damage caused with mentions of a farmer or vendor, a leaky or blocked mechanism, and reference to a word system. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear entities or a dated event to confirm.
Fire in Sydney Newtown destroys furniture factory
Fire in a congested Newtown suburb last evening caused significant damage to a furniture factory. In Broken Hill, Malis Mullins, former secretary, was committed on a charge of embezzlement for £337 after admitting taking money and aiding in the audit to trace the deficit.
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Sydney
Newtown
Furniture Fac
Broken Hill
Malis
Broken Hed
Bcevital
Delal
Mullins
Ane
Aviation school to be established by State Government
The Premier Mr Holman states the State Government has completed negotiations to establish a school of aviation, signaling a new educational initiative in the sector.
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Sydney
Me. Holman
Tlint
New Lord Mayor Speaks On Urban Vision And Land Policy
The new Lord Mayor Mr Mes gher outlines aims to a Labour Municipal Platform, prioritizing land rating reform and an uncluttered urban system. He envisions Sydney becoming the leading capital in Australia and notes plans to leave a lasting landmark mark.
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Sydney
Mesgher
Hie
Australis
Fragmented Letter About City Streets and Racing
A damaged transcription shows a writer asking about stray horses and street racing concerns. The text references Mr Moody, the Council, and frustration with tired officials. The writer mentions pulling a cart and wanting to know if harm occurred, amid scattered notes about horses and paper scraps.
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Cairea
Caires
Mining market fluctuates with metal prices listed
The report outlines forward and spot prices for base metals including lead and silver. Tees, pounds, and shillings appear with varying figures, showing a volatile metal market.
TOWERS SHARE MARuET. CH.TOWERS, January 3.
The report covers the Towers mine period ending January 20 1916. Manager notes two shifts of two men, shaft 6 by git, 12 feet sunk, total cost £2140 ad per foot, ground tough then improving. A mineralised reef on the hanging wall shows 6 to 8 inches width with no gold values yet. A crosscut to test footwall reef is suggested. Water issues appear as mining and surface work continue. Intermediate stope shows dogtooth quartz with fair values, reef in southern end carries heavy pyrites, shaft progress ongoing.
Mareeba Gold Field Sinking Shows Richest Stone Yet
In the Meredith Shaft at Mareeba gold field the sinking continues in workable country. The manager reports the stone drilled is the most heavily mineralised yet seen at the mine. Directors weigh the feasibility of locating the foot wall as an early consideration.
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Meredith
Comeidern
Barrett's Departure From Cairns School Sparks Transfer
A Cairns School Education Committee meeting announced head teacher Mr Barrett will transfer to Charters Towers. Mr P W Muirehous to replace him. Mr J G Hoare remains. Barrett, 19 years at the school, is praised for his nonpartisan, child-centered service.
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Cairne Royal Schooolment of Education
Barrett
Beheol
P. W. Muirehous
J. G. Hoare
Charters Towers
Towers
Berg
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