Cairns Railway Critique Highlights Management Failures
A lengthy letter to the editor criticizes Cairns Railway management for mismanaging services on the Mareeba line. It cites inconsistent timetables, late or skipped trains, obsolete engines, poor carriages, and claims the railway favors certain interests over travelers. The writer urges officials to implement necessary repairs and timetable adherence, noting financial and operational shortcomings raised at a conference.
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Cairne
Marreba
Cairiy
Brose
Authoety
Mareeba
Gordonvale
Hooper
Exena Alent
Rome
Karanda
Search party returns with Crow after Maryborough voyage
A Maryborough report states the search party resumed to Inskip Port in heavy seas with the sailing boat Crow. They returned to Maryborough today with the Crow. no further boats were found and it is believed the vessel met disaster. It is surmised the vessel entered heavy weather beyond the coast causing the loss. The Crow seats little the worse for the buffeting gale.
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Maryborough
Wall Collapse Kills Four At Sydney Power Station
A wall at Sydney's electric power station collapsed while workmen were clearing land under a coal damp. Four men were killed and two seriously injured as shovels raced to the scene. Witnesses reported the wall gave way suddenly amid a chaotic rush to salvage bricks and coal.
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Sydney
Cir Council
Cully
Cresket
Pecury Iris
Coal famine threatens essential industry operations
BA coal famine described as critical and linked to overseas requirements risks halting a key industry. The note stresses possible stoppage of a must er of critical i il with overseas demand affecting supply.
State Opposition Meeting Discusses Election Timing
A meeting of the State Opposition was held this afternoon to set the general position on potential elections. Officials noted the need for thorough organisation and indicated the session may adjourn to a later date, likely the following week.
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Brisbane
Wien
Solon Senate Debate On Protection Proposal Report
Fragmentary text notes a July report from Solon about a proposed protection measure presented to the Senate. It references the United States and a defense context with mentions of protection and governance.
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Ington
Mt Dunownces
Solon
Senate
Fanfraton
United Semates
Alan Conaiering
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