Boorilloo and Golden Plateau Mines Update Dated Prospects
mining news reports progress at Boonjie Gold Ltd and astronomical notes on Boor and Astronomer Hill. hydraulic sluicing planned as high value faces appear. old tail races rerouted and new water supply extended. Golden Plateau declares a dividend of 1 shilling per share as Cracow operations deliver steady returns. Mt Cooleemal mine signs a drilling program to locate ore northwest of main workings with no surface outcrops. Hawkin's Hut seeks capital raise to 112000 with plant installed and first clean-up yielding initial ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonjie Gold Ltd
Boonjie
Astronomer
Coorpoora Creek
Astronomer Hill
Weeramba Creek
Teen
Golden Plateau
Golden Plateau NL
Cracow
MT. Coolor
Mt Coolea
Oeore
Hawkin's Hut
Wa Ie
Cairns MLA presses road to Crystal Cascades project
Mr J O Keefe MLA for Cairns reports renewed efforts with the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Lands to complete a road to the Crystal Cascades. Plans foresee permanent and significant road works during the next financial year contingent on land allocations. Local ore sites and production details from the German Enterprise and Larkin mine are noted with current ore extraction and wage figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O'Keefe
Cairns
Crystal Cascades
Council
Plana
Tin production in the Peninsula and Panay reports
A terse world tin production note cites 1024 and 1086 figures with valuations and references a German publication on substitutes. It mentions Welton Camp engineers and a fragmentary, war era context noting high Allied percentages and cautious progress in metal rearmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sajes
Welton Camp
King George Memorial Plans Erected in Albert Square
Brisbane authorities approve a memorial in Albert Square for King George. The design features fountains and terrace plots like City Man, with a competition inviting architects and sculptors from Australia. Site conditions include removal of lavatories and guard wardens. council to manage gardens and renaming of the King's Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
King George Memorial
Albert Square
King's Square
Tor Iite
Australia
Btata
Ric Taelie Wilson
Innisfail Show Plans Discussed At Meeting
At Innisfail a meeting of the Johnstone River Agricultural Society heard from the Queensland Fruit and Produce Association that approval was given for a two point show. Talks centered on funds for outstanding projects, potential advances to trustees, and the impact of oil company donations on show associations across the state. Concerns were raised about communication within the northern show circuit and the upcoming show conference at Tully, with notes on possible lack of porters and publicity issues affecting Innisfail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
W. J. Stitt
Johnstome River Agritaltera Society
Keanel Association of
Quressland
Innisfail Show Association
Thennisfall Show Reserve
AS Merlick
Mallick
Townsville
Mullick
Toe
Selby
G. Groom
Milli Millan Show Society
Abows
Stroma Fail
Millaa Millan
Raventhoe Ami Millaa Millan
Inoisiail
Ingham
Lund
Tully Show Association
Tully
Fire Brigade Board Meeting Plans New Auction Purchase
At the Monthly Jousial Fire Brigade Board meeting chaired by Mr G Chay the board discussed buying an extra 16 feet of auction space after an amendment to 24 feet failed. They debated doors at picture theatres with panic lights and directed the chief officer to consult management on compliance. Road conditions at the station and Edith Street were noted and Johnstone Shire Council asked to repair. The board voted to insure station property against fire risk with State Insurance Co and to organize distribution of business among six contributing companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Jousial Fire Brigade Board
Chatroan
G. Chay
F.C Bron
T. Robertson
E. Venables
H. K,ith
J. F Steine
N. Grove
Mr. King
Edith Street
Johnstone
State Insurance Co
The Call of the Bush in a Mountain Country
A lyrical fragment evokes rainy hills and a country town. It contrasts rough roads and bush landscapes with distant city streets and farms seen as islands of green. The speaker longs for the mountains and the steady sounds of rural life amidst a changing world.
Obituary of Sub-Inspector Henry Gay in Brisbane
Sub-Inspector Henry Gay died after a long career with the police starting in 1999. He rose to Sub-Inspector in July and served in Cloncurry and other posts including Abertock, Towers, Bundaberg, and Brisbanes region. His health declined in January, ending a notable police service across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Henry Gay
Ei Coenen
Cloncurry
Abertock Teghes
Chefers Towers
Bundaberg
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Boland’s
Eee Genuine
Pewich
Meise Feary
Navy Athletic
Bartel
Boland
Manchester
Orbent
Botmnd
Dend
Giese
Jolanda Price
Boland's Pty. Ltd
NG Notes
Northern Star
Heeserton
Hexbertom
Hennett Brothers
Boonie Gold Ltd
Georgetown Gold Mines
Crystal Cascades Road
Stearmane Aekly
Gress
Mica
Peninsula
Ak Panay
The
Manas
Mice
Ledlie & Stillman, Pty. L Aviasal
Boya
Combinati
Ladie
Sele Price
Seacan
Inet
Sale
Wuarantee Sie Moe
Boyge
Larlies
Gmittre
Fire Brigade
Dore Wileor
Hoe
Jem
White Horse Scotch
Gay
Atherton, Herberton, Peeramon and
Ravenshoe
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