Malaria Study in Cairns by Dr Brevil and Council
Dr Brevil of the Institute of Tropical Diseases spoke to Cairns Town Council about malaria fever in the area. He outlined the mosquito life cycle, identified key mosquito varieties, and urged two main controls: stop mosquito breeding by draining standing water and remove vegetation, and educate the public to prevent transmission by infected individuals. He reported mapping malaria, noting 38 of 88 blood samples (approx 13 percent) contained malaria parasites and stressing the seriousness of Cairns’ outbreak.
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Weks
Breil
Institute of Tropical Diseases
Townsville
Cairns
Son
A. J. Draper
G. Bremoer
RK. C.F
A. Atkinson
Quito
Tak Ten
Ipoh
Brevil
Yeu
Malaria Control Plan Outlined by Doctor for City
Dr Brein urged council to use quinine for six months, publish malaria literature, and fund sanitation to target swamps and waterholes. He mapped malaria hotspots around Lily Creek McLeod Street Bunda Streets and Mulgrave Rd, stressing permanent staff and ongoing treatment for lasting results.
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Impress
McLeod Street
Lily Creek
Draper
Bunda Streets
Malara
Bungalow
Mulgrave Road
Esplanade
Sachs Street
Brein
Fragmentary tale hints at family ties and quirks
The readable lines sketch a portrait of a town season stirring family tensions. References to a soldier named Dee and a character Sir Joke hint at comic or satirical tones. The fragment suggests a plot centered on kinship, duty, and social dynamics in a confined setting.
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Blair
Sir Joke
Pel
Immense crowd for film week with A Fight to a Finish
A large turnout applauded the old favorite as dramatic film week continues. The program features a complete change of films tonight headlined by A Fight to a Finish with Marie Welcamp in the leading role. The audience is promised heightened interest as the sensational railroad drama unfolds. carnival week is set to be a major success, with steady support expected throughout.
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Issa
Garheld
Marie Welcamp
Orphaned Child In Village Faces Hidden Identity
Guardian sends her brother and sister to aid her as she edges into London. A revealed confession shows the girl is an orphan, raised as Kitty Mackay by McNab to receive monthly five pounds. The tale notes her fine stage presence and expressive acting as central to the drama.
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London
Teachers' Salaries Talk Ends With Cabinet Meeting
A fragmented report notes a cabinet meeting discussing teachers' salaries and a promised further discussion with Selar Colt to settle the issue. The text references July and an ongoing government review, but specifics are unclear due to damaged wording.
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Eriabame
la Bee
Selar Colt Een
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Fheee Co
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Piastro
Ines
Paar
Bevis
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G. Lisha
Alace
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Inglehart
Kitty Perches
Sheridan-siest
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Marjorie
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Lake-Street
M Todd
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Central Hotel
Ah Pines
Spence Street
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Metropolitan Handicap
Caulfie
Melbourne _ Cups
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Derby
ER Pan
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Turf Commission
Woree Racecourse
Hibernian Hall
Clare Sel Farm
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Entzice Claas
Nevitt & Boden Cari
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