Peter the Black Tracker of Alice Springs
In Canberra reports detail Peter the Black Tracker of Alice Springs aiding crime prevention. He tracked and helped recover stolen goods including cigarettes and tobacco, leading to the capture and imprisonment of a principal offender. A related tale describes Houdat-like escapes and a prisoner named Hank Brockhirton, with Peter allegedly recapturing him, highlighting security measures at the Alice Springs settlement.
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Canberra
North
Imm
Vetern
Peter
Rome
Alice Epringe
Pruners
Hank Brockhiston
Estepes
Hank Briekhirton
Adelaide
Prohibition debate splits America amid brewing vitality
In New York a mix of temperance advocates and pro prohibitionists claim gains while brewers prosper. The piece outlines arguments for and against national prohibition, local option effects, and shifts in public opinion since repeal, noting volumes of spirits wine and beer and calls for federal action.
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Drva
Drv
Rawsvat
Sine D. Laigh Cetvin
Wemei
Chris Fin
Usloa
Cammet
Tsaris
Cagren
Horticulture Atherton Meeting Details and Flower Show Notes
The Atherton horticulture meeting outlines a planned flower show with sections on stem length, bloom arrangement, and exhibit preparation. Members discuss entries including varieties such as Picardy Grandifloroli and Lemon Queen Marigold, with judging standards and exhibit space allocated for two varieties and several blooms.
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Atherton Uy
Dure
Gunes
Llawan Vernon
Jack Ste Iwas
Seluse
Vilas
Iibean
Iis
Sanyestees
Rinight
Peart Board
Sandard
Kairi Progress Association meets to discuss youth recreation
The Kairi Progress Association held its July meeting rescheduled from June. Topics included forming a recreation club for all ages, school attendance for a second teacher, donations from the Atherton Ambulance Centre, and council concerns on street widening, drainage covers, and safety lighting near the butcher’s shop.
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Kairi
Atherton
A. Mitchell
Association
Far
CWA
Atherton Broak
Kauri Community Centre Fund
Atherton — Shire
Kauri
Godtre
Fas Om
Suspcts
Slate Farm
Godfrey
J. A Parsons
D.C
Department of Agricullure
Aguas
Kviri
Rxaerimente
Mairi
General Muse Caption Referenced In Unclear Source
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and events but provides no clear facts, locations, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a coherent news item. The readable content lacks actionable details and identifiable entities.
CWA Mossman Meeting Plans Dance and Fund Drive
The July CWA Mossman meeting reports fair attendance and a tribute for the late Mr. Hot Yours. President Mrs E'd O'Brien chaired and welcomed members. A dance is planned this month to raise funds for Ruth Fairfax Bursary and Port Douglas assistance. mentions support from Theatres Ltd and various branches. Personal notes include Betty Kidd departing for Cantera Wire and Gippsland visitors.
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Mossman
CWA
E’d. O'Brien
Ven
Hot Yours
Cairns
Ruth Fairfax
Port Douglas Dssaaa
Maazeeh Uene ‘Theatres Ltd
J. Moyial
Sovial Pune
Eveliais
Mises
Duncan
WoLaw
Mossman Thelel Bs
Ming Betty Kidd
Cantera
Mellavey
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Works Wonders or Coughs
An old or quirky ad item notes a peppermint cure attributed to Woods. The brief mentions its claimed effectiveness for coughs and relief, fitting the era’s patent remedy tone and promotional style.
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Sisters of the Sacred Advent
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Alice Springs
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Manchester
Paterson
Lamn
G & Bruce Led
LD Osa Ac
P.L.B
U.S
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America
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Truman
Pulaars Vanervigelon
Anita Hal
Wancen
Christian Temperane Trion
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Temperance Gad
Sven
Siehler
Smt Omrh
Indus
Amerie
Uhivelnal Commission
Sinan
Cartal
Menlee
Danare
Fedora
Internal Revenue
Burea
Teaits
Horticulture Atherton Meeting
Apy Toli
Iverland Ltd
Kairi Progress Association
Town Matters
Mick
WAN News
Bertie Pean
Coogretian
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Unm Pian
Brett
Mag
Wahatah
Motor Spirit
Neptuma ‘Ol Co. Py. Ltd
Australe
Neptune Oil Co. Pty. Ltd
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