Minister for Lands visits Cardwell and Tully region
May 30 1930s report shows Minister for Lands Mr BP Pease arriving at Cardwell with officials to inspect Kirrima Range road and Jarrah Creek No 9 Well works. A Sunday basket picnic at Salt Water Creek near Cardwell drew hundreds. Tug o war winner was Tully visitors. The picnic site may become a public reserve. The party later toured schools and met deputies at the Shire chamber.
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Hood
Messie
P. Pease
Ainscow
Callaghan
Riding
Pheasant
McKeown
Scholl
Jarrah Creek No. 9
Tvell
Tully
Tully Rural School
St. Clare's Carhalle School
Shire Chamere
Land opening discussed by Shire Council in Creek and lands
The Cardwell Shire Council, led by Messia and Henry with T Davies, debated opening Jurral Creek and Davidson and North Hull lands. They warned of heavy interest by pastoral interests and urged road access, government funding scrutiny, and a possible extra grant for Kirrima stock route. The minister asked for a sketch, spending breakdown, and future directives while visiting local sites.
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Messia
Henry
T. Davies
Jurral Creek
Davidson
North Hull
Iate
Proportien Br
Davies
Pouse
Cardwell
Hewitt Siding
Panyan Creek
Tully
Kirrima
Tiranaculla
Mission Beach
Innisfail
Naval Strength of Britain in the Mediterranean Spotlight
The article argues Britain holds clear naval superiority over Italy and Germany, with France comparable, noting home and Mediterranean fleets. It cites ship sizes, base locations, and potential wartime movements, insisting Italy risks more than it gains in any major conflict.
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Italy
Mediterranean
East Africa
Atlantic
Germany
Britain
Gibraltar
Port Said
Middle Sea
Egypt
Palestine
Cyprus
Suez Canal
Alexandria
Haifa
Malta
Murdos
Bandaged ex soldier appeals against conscription at railway conference
A severely wounded veteran, still wrapped in bandages from France, urged opposition to conscription and national service at the Railway Clerks Association meeting in Bournemouth. He was joined by a conscientious objector, J Haworth of Liverpool, who spent most of WWI in prison. The pair, among others, impressed some delegates but faced opposition from supporters of government cooperation.
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George Robey
London
China
Iin
Cambridge
America
Albert Hall
Gigli
Bernard Shaw
Kipling
Barrie
Dempsey
Britain
Japan
France
Europe
Africa
Toulon
Oran
Algers
Bizerta
Tunis
Italy
Uraugl
Middle Sea
Straits of Dirante
Straits of
Messina
Libya
Jutland
Marlborough
Railway Clerk's Association
Hournemouth
Ptison
J Haworth
Liverpool
Rowland Hill
Bradford
Lara Maincits
Pickpocket proof zip tailors in London
The Mint adds 24 million copper coins weekly bringing total to 3000 million in circulation. London tailors test a new pocket design with a zip fastener and remote control to keep items secure.
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London
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Tuppenny Tube
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