Australia urged to attract migrants for rural employment
An editorial argues Australia should welcome more migrants beyond the planned 100,000 this year, focusing on rural sectors like agriculture where newcomers can work away from capital cities. It notes that migrants from Britain remain preferred but that good citizens can come from other countries, and calls for a policy shift to recruit young people who will contribute to production and keep the economy growing.
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de Roved
Australia
Bm-Jemsen
Italia
Britain
Holt Cate
Holt
Incomplete obituary fragment for Edward Jones Tray
Fragments honor Edward Jones Tray with notes on burial and bereavement. Mentions family names and a roll of 40, plus references to associated individuals including Tom and Francrice Gatti, indicating a late 19th or early 20th century local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tov Sats
Dorrie Crotherie-Law, Tom
Lombergamd
OL Francrice
Peter Gatti
Ana
Cairns Market Quotations Across Fresh Produce
Market prices from Cairns show fruit and vegetables with bananas at 44, oranges 2 to 3 shillings per unit, pineapples around 4 to 6 shillings per case, apples and pears listed with varied rates, carrots and cucumbers priced by weight, and a note that buyers are cautious amid mixed supplies and recent rain. Several items indicate limited availability and regional pricing differences.
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Catena
Department of Agricupire
Cairns
Truk
Bern
Bunkel
Nsw
Turkels Serler
Granny Amithy
Sian
Anvunte
Cathal
Croke
Tirmios
Enetion Potainey
Comune I Arte
State Premier Comment on Loan Council Allocations
Shipping movements and loading plans dated February outline consignments for Melbourne Cairns Fremantle and Townsville. The document lists departures from Brisbane and sequences through Cairns Panama Canal United Kingdom and Sydney with timber fertiliser and fuel cargoes in February and March.
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Raven Melbourne
Sraner
Brabane
Townerile
Yamon
Agama
Japan
Weaneariay
Ape
Feoary
Ewan My
Ardemy Caigees
Avian
Rizedom
Justrelien Corte Lewver Lane
Marerion
Cate i
Cairns
Joad
Auger
Sama
Mimbe
Fremantle
Cairne
Garners
Pir
Linas
Aden Port
Dunkis Rotterden
Ranoure
Sue Cairne
Melbana Mwversamdalay
Cairne Tomtins Snuwe
Tehway Tae
Samara
Oingowe
Disrupted Rail Service Impacts Cairne Tableland Area
A local report notes planned disruption of rail service between Cairne and the Tableland over the weekend. The Emberton Ambulance Service attended Marr's Road Edminion for Sydney Bounds, a one year old boy, with an incised wound to the right wrist. He was taken to Cima dame hospital where sutures were inserted to close the cut.
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Tn Bywer
Erméaton
Synney Bounds
Miry
Boundy
Marr
Cima Dame Hospital
Australian Sugar Secretary Outlines Long View on Markets
The Australian Sugar Producers' Association general secretary Mr. E. L. Pearce said in an interview that a thoughtful long-term approach should guide the search for available markets for Australian sugar. He emphasized planning beyond immediate demand and considering diverse export opportunities.
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MacKay
ET. 5. Pearce
Seasons Will Fluctuate in Sugar Exports
The report notes seasons will fluctuate in Australia and other Commonwealth exporters face crop variances. It discusses carryover stocks, safety values for production, and the Sugar Board's stance on stock limits before curtailment. Industry policy must remain flexible to meet future fluctuations.
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Australia
Maurit
Semrune
Pearce
Bouet
Indus- Uy
Sugar ‘Board
Ibis
Ballot results reveal Australian Clerks Union leadership
A clipped union ballot lists elected officials across roles: President FA Carter re elected, Vice President Daly, Campbell, and detailed votes for trustees branch councillors and federal officers. The report also mentions unrelated local notices and weather data from the region.
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AL Cowan
W. Cox
Rogers
LG Towner
Ustates
J. Dreucke
Tole
WV Brown
TF Camp
Stonatieln
Gricley
W Aumann
Wines Infuera
Nu A
Cowan
Sdes
FA Carter
Vottw
GP Steele
RK Allene
Davey
EA Peterson
Imal Tates
Liquor Case Involving Yarrabat Trial and Penalty
A report outlines a liquor dispute tied to the Yarraban area. Constable I Joh area We dreak describes the events and a December 2 guilty plea. The case concerns illegal alcohol import and possession penalties imposed by local authorities.
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Bingieton
Byngleton
House Fire at Stokesbury Residence Claims Damaged Property
Fire at the Dunsearee Stokesbury home caused extensive damage to a one room structure described as having an eight bedroom, kitchen and bathroom layout. Eyewitness details include a kerosene stove and a broken chair. police investigations followed with testimonies noting alcohol use and possible arson suspicions. Fire crews responded around dawn, with weather updates and nearby areas monitored for flare ups.
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Florence Stokesury
StoPesbury
Prine
Care World Tamon Notes South Australia Item
A brief item from The South of Australia section mentions Tamon in a world care context. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate regional focus and a named individual. Further lines would clarify role and outcome.
Steamer Brich Faces Trouble After Walkout
Watersiders walked off the vessel amid turmoil as the Brich steamer faced trouble. Mr E. D. Lesart sentenced the man to the rising of the Court after three days in custody.
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E. D. Lesart
S.ml
Captain Interviewed and Plans for Hearing Mentioned
Report describes a captain being interviewed about plans prior to a hearing. Details reference crew duties, shipboard discipline, and a possible withdrawal of an action. The article mentions payments, replacement of watch officers, and a return to England following a voyage.
Unclear Article Fragment Describes Stoppage and Miscellaneous Events
Fragment discusses a stoppage and mismatched details about a vessel and materials, mentioning aluminium alloy, two spinnakers, and a 30 foot measurement. It references Mr Worth, ambulance services in Lamon, and nearby landmarks like Victoria Station and Parliament in Westminster. Also notes a quote about Queensland outdoor gardening and an incident involving Mrs Stokesbury and a man named Cities.
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Terre DE Yen
Worth
Almaat
Lamon
Victoria
Weetminster
Ea Rem
Australia
Norths
Queensland
Watery dispute over removal at Cairns Mission plan
A Cairns Police District inquiry followed after reports of an alleged removal of a woman and her five children from a mission station. Workers held multiple unauthorized meetings and were dismissed, then allowed to return to work as companies paused overnight operations.
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Eversiders
Aq Sborigins
Yai Faba
Wed- Nesey
Cparwe
Cairns Police Dis
Ict
Anthony
Cairns
Moore
Varrahah
Brophy
E Ployers
Ood
Bivermmndal
Mupar Tor Overwens Apriya
Tripclosean Fete
Alon
Pam
Sakveryine Unee
Fragmentary report of fire incidents with Stokesbury case notes
A fragmented OCR text describes fires near weeds and rubbish, a kerosene bottle found, and police interviews involving Mrs Stokesbury and a person named Neal. Witness accounts and chief officer statements are referenced, with mentions of investigation in a yard and nighttime responses. The piece contains garbled dialogue and incomplete details.
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Weampaper
Stokesbury
Biian
van Wik
Neal
Queensland Band Championships report and court notes
Fragmented OCR text describes a Queensland Band Championships event with references to council by laws, temperatures, and an inattention to precise details. The piece mentions Mulgrave Shire, a court yesterday, and various names and procedural notes, but the readable content is highly garbled and unclear.
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Brisbane
Gretail
ail _adulerave Suire
Sethieee
Sutey
L Allece
Esecwtive Council
Burma
L. Priend
Mulgrave Shire
Lowih
Toowouera
Mths
Feading
Saeed
Guyceoniacs
Pera
Laaes
Ieee Flegore
Tolatall
Wes Evein
Gale
Che Counell
Cameles
Govzagh
Seebury
Gows
Rita
Vabr
Stranded Ketch Mackay Weather Affects Salvage Attempt
Frederick Fawcett Ray remained in Mackay as salvage plans for the stranded ketch depend on weather. An attempted salvage would be scheduled only when conditions permit, awaiting a clear mindamar reearty of Paemiar meets.
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Mackay
OM Keen Shay
Frederick Fawcett
Weather Update Over Queensland From Forthern Peninaule
Light falls reported across the Forthern Peninaule area with weather now fairly general over Queensland. The weather change is moving slowly into the far south west of the state with little or no effect expected in far south or at Noumes.
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Forthern Peninaule
Queensland
Ufile
Siane
Queensiend
Auction results reported in scattered colonial notices
Fragmentary OCR details a series of auction sales across groups and locales including Cairns, Brisbane, Bundaberg, and Topikatall. Items include property shares, crops, and railway reserves with bids ranging from tens to hundreds of pounds. No bidders at some auctions. several groups conclude with individual purchasers securing sums like £300, £700, and £200.
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Mulgrave-rond
Care
Sime
Calrna
King
Mularere-ted
Cairns
Cairee
Hhulray
Domeasier
AR Davia
Corian
Mal
Springsixe
Dinanelel Mentee
Archenflower
Brisbane
Bamvane Aiauly
Mecquiling
Colne
Cairne Sommer
Bonn
St Muetion
Lumbo & Raverante
Daintree
Bundaberg
Sud
Pearaary
Waggon sugar industry faces varied low level problems
A fragmentary report outlines many and varied problems in the Waggon sugar industry. It notes looming power issues and seeks concrete remediation measures expected to arise in the near future.
Damaged OCR Report Details Local Power Work Delay
Fragmented text outlines a damaged notice about power work and safety issues. Mentions "Gairas Ynntatat" and "DOWAPATS-CATENS LN" with references to workers, testing, and possible review or cancellation. Content is garbled but centers on a scheduled project and potential financial implications.
Wide Bay Seat Nomination Signals Country Party Probe
A fragmented report from Wide Bay outlines party activity as Country Party delegates discuss examining petitions and nominations for a candidate in February. Labour circles show divided interest while mentions of PF Perde and other regional figures hint at broader political maneuvering amid jockeying for support.
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Country Party Delegsien
Childers
Petruary
Country Parti
Arly Schkhermen
Wide Bay
Petentialé
PF Perde
Royal tour lighting and state contention noted
Odd garbled OCR fragment describes a royal tour lighting issue and state contention during a protocol event. Mentions Breved, Lee San rye, and Mr Re Dyers in unclear context. no clear dates, places, or outcomes.
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Berar
From a Lawyer's Woman Diary on Bruite Trees and Neighbour Rights
A clipped diary fragment discusses Bruite trees overhanging property lines. It notes that if branches or fruit extend onto a neighbor's land, one may not cut them or remove fruit. the rules emphasize returning fallen produce and respecting boundary limits.
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Angela
Time factor in lease option sparks debate on renewal terms
In a tangled discussion about lease renewal, Deindle reports the option term as two months with seven months left. The parties wrestle over how strictly to enforce the option and whether to extend or alter the lease, referencing a promised improvement and personal claims by Galun and Cominom.
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Deindle
Galun
Danilo
Vonlind
Muir Mar
Urey Atic
Mier Ivay
Thary Ty
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