Innisfail Finance Committee Urged to Use Commonsense
At a special Johnstone Shire Council meeting Dr J A Sheehan criticized the current Finance Committee for failing to avert a near hopeless financial position. He urged committee members to rely on the plan presented and avoid external pressures. Cr 5S K Page chaired with Crs J G Barry E J Hawthorne J R S Campbell J F Steine S Cahill F H Gilmore J A Sheehar J P Hunter and Shire Clerk W E Punchard present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Johnstone Shire
J. A. Sheehan
K. Page
J. G. Barry
E. J. Hawthorne
J. R. 5. Campbell
J. F. Steine
S.cahill
F. H. Gilmore
J. A. Sheehar
J. P. Hunter
W. E. Punchard
Protest Triggers Special Meeting On Council Finances
Dr J F Steine filed a protest at a special meeting called to resolve a council dispute. A prior meeting required the solicitor and committee consideration, delaying action on outstanding rates and leaving the council about 4000 pounds under estimates, risking a poor financial position at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Steine
Treasury
Special meeting called over failed day
The chairman said the day was overrun with matters and resolutions on the books might be removed before others could take effect. He decided to call a special meeting. Dr Steime urged action, but the chairman waited for the Shire Clerk to return, citing the clerk’s familiarity with local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steime
Hawthorne
Stevie
Sheehan
Chairman Restraints on Councillors and Rate Debts
A council debate centers on the chairman reporting from the committee, accountability for rate collection, and the financial strain from arrears. The Finance Committee seeks a $4000 temporary bank advance as it reports on 70 percent collection, rising to over 100 percent in some periods, while warning of loan needs and court actions for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Gilmore
Dr. Sheehan
Dr. Gilmore
Counci
Stevie
Cr. Stevie
Barry
Finance Committee
Mining prospects across Northern Australia detailed in 1938 report
The special representative outlines Queensland and Western Australia involvement in a long term North Australian mining survey. The 179 page report covers 1938 aerial photography of 1800 square miles, fieldwork in Pilbara, Ashburton Gascoyne, The Granites Tanami and other districts, and notes potential ore bodies including payable gold in Wes Pilbara, asbestos in Hammersley Ranges, possible silver lead in Onent C, and tin in Herberton area. It also highlights defense value from Air Force participation and calls for further development and testing of several deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Royal Australian Air Force
Northern Territory
Queensland
Western Australia
Pilbara
Ashburton-Gascoyne
Yamp Sound
Granites-Tanami
Central Australia
Wearalba
Katherine
Territory
Lochmess
Wes Pilbara
Ashburton
Hammersley Ranges
Silver Sheen
de Ae
Granites
Yemalba
Herberton
Valleey
Walsh Creek
Greisen Dykes
Gurromba
Onent C
Siver Valley
Siberia
Palmer River
Cairns
Somerset
Cape York
Programme for 1939 aerial photography survey rollout
The document notes that Queensland and the Northern Territory receive provision for aerial photography and geological surveys while Western Australia declines. It identifies about 700 square miles near Finniss River south of Darwin for photography, plus 500 square miles around Redbank copper deposits near the NT Queensland border. A stip area between Lawn Hill and Wolga gurang will be photographed, with another RAAF attempt on the Cape York area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Northern Territory
Finniss River
Darwin
Redbank
Lawn Hill
Wollogurang
RAAF
Cape York
Iron ore deposits surveyed at Koolan and Cockatoo Islands
Northern Australia Survey details six months to December outline hematite beds at Koolan Cockatoo Irvine Islands off Western Australia. Main Koolan bed 6500 feet long 115 feet wide with 60,000,000 tons above high water. Cockatoo bed 7000 feet long 20–140 feet wide with 18,782,000 tons above high water.
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Canberra
Senate
Senator Fall
Commonwealth Geological Adviser
W. G. Woolmough
Yampi Sound
Irom
Northern
Cockstoo
Irvine Islands
Western Australia
Koolama
Cockatoo Islands
Koolan
Hoolas Island
Om Cockatoo Island
Irom and Steel Company
Cecckateo
Koolan Island
Eoolan
Queensland
A. Montgomery
Irvine Island
Dugong Bay
Doctor's Dilemma Over Six Months to Live Militia Rejection
London reporters recount a Labour Exchange clerk tearing up a militia medical rejection certificate that warned a conscript he had six months to live. Officials debated the governing rule while a doctor argued information might be withheld to avoid harm, sparking a clash over cruel red tape versus disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Labour Exchange
Miltiman X
Ravenshoe Seeks Far Northern Aero Club Branch
Last Sunday Mr G W Mei traveled from Ravenshoe to join the Far Northern Aero Club and urge a Ravenshoe branch. Mr Muirhead received application forms and authority to organise. if no landing ground or sufficient lumber, members must travel to Atherton for instruction. Contact G Muirhead Ravenshoe Rock End Atherton Miss Jae Sue or D B Daviga Cairns Box 592.
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G. W. Mei
Ravenshoe
F.N.A.C
Sion
Muirhead
Atherton
Far Northern Aero Club
G. Muirhead
Rock End
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White Haven
Spencert
Mart
Windeyette
Belend
Baland
Coats
Impact Shades
Cizes
Bayon
Tonga
Blas
Boland’s Pty, Ltd
P.O. Bex
Explaing
Gillmore
R. G. Casey
Mies
Messrs. T. A
Herbert Gepp Te
Mene
Ally
Mency
Puevey
Wockatoo
Levine Islands
Cockatoo Island
D Ciicsis
Far Northern
Aero Club
Far North
Ravenshow
Ap Sdape
Kichgre
Paciot
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