Brisbanes Welcome Tender Brings War Ribbons Tale
Brisbane hosts Governor and Lady with a welcome by Alderman Diddems. A World War II era account recalls Empire Day when silken ribbons were torn in a gale during action, later to be preserved and promised for return to Overfest Club for replacement ribbons. RT reports discuss London docks fire and passing ships through the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal.
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Brisbane
Verneag Club
Briebana
Overfest Club
Mobilization demands and Gallipoli withdrawals reported
The document cites Lloyd George urging full state control to boost munition output and labor mobility. Descriptions claim enemy withdrawals at Sinsin and Hria with many desertions toward Gallipoli. Private H. C. Stark, 21, wounded at the Dardanelles, is reported died after serving as a Range View schoolteacher near Toowoomba.
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Loscosm
Lloyd George
Weber
Saie
Marta
Catro
Aesset
Herdera
Gallipoli
Pete Pees
H. C. Stark
Dardanelles
Range View
Toowoomba
W. C. Abbott
King's Birthday Celebrations Urged by Brisbane Writer
A Brisbane reader urges observing the British Empire’s birthday with patriotism though Queensland shows apathy. The letter favors the St George’s Society as the proper body to organize a fitting event while condemning wasted effort on trivial aims as Australians fight for their existence. Weeds' Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1/5.
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Briteher
Queensland
George's Society
Government inquiries touch wheat quotas and bank ties
The state inquiry on wheat quantity and the Commonwealth State Savings Bank case questions Mr Ryan about the government's stance. He acknowledges potential future developments but states there is no current arrangement or definite plan between the State Savings Banks and the Commonwealth.
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Ryan
Ryen
State Savings Bankc
Commonwealth
Celebrations Mark King George's Birthday in Brisbane
Brisbane observes King George's birthday as a holiday with school treats and large crowds at Astor and ferry excursions. The report notes political remarks about wartime service and a cable message of loyal congratulations to the King from Queensland officials.
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Brisbane
George
Yusenmaland Turflub
Astor
Queensland
Lannon
Taney
Trentle
Ousewaland
Tasiog
Australian casualty notice from North Queensland
An extract lists Harry Siede of Mareeba among casualties from a collision on May 3 at Dardge Elles. He was near legal adulthood and from Maj-Ur. A W Mighell advised by the Delenes Department about his son Norman, who recently attended the Derdemenes. The report notes the injuries observed are not severe.
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Harry Siede
Mareeba
Dardgeelles
Maj- Ur
A. W. Mighell
Norman
Derdemenes
Hoens proposal on Northern Territory hotel board appointee
Unclear text suggests Raen Hoens in the House of Representatives discusses appointments for hotels in the Northern Territory. The fragment hints at an official to be named by a central figure but provides no concrete names, dates, or outcomes.
Albion Cup Final Acceptances and Betting Notes
Brisbane dates list final Albion Cup acceptances for June 13 including Coard Wanienie Sir Rusnalt Remote Brews Owl Florris Keat Lovearre Peathing Bandonad Regent Bird Schinus Arlamt Delin tere Tom Gersie Anaries Maes Cairn Wallace Malbordier Limcett and Hollesd que. Handicap to Wine Gull Kir Gossard and more. plus Mackay case on horse racing fraud linked to King Tobey and other names.
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Brisbane
Coard
Wanienie
Sir Rusnalt
Remote
Brews Owl
Florris Keat
Lovearre
Peathing
Bandonad
Regent
Bird
Schinus
Arlamt
Delintere
Tom Gersie
Anaries
Maes
Cairn Wallace
Malbordier
fragmentary report on New South Wales political resolutions
A fragmented clipping notes Siddey and other New South Wales citizens sending resolutions to the Prime Minister and Labour leaders amid a tense national mood and scarce public goods. The text is unclear and sparsely readable.
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Sidsey, Jum & Ares
Commonwealth
Labour
New South Wales
Moving of Craftsman Bow Urges Local Action
A garbled civic notice urges residents to support a local project. It mentions a council meeting and a deadline for response, with focus on community improvement and municipal action.
Babinda Accident Claims Student In Hospital
A fragmentary report from Babinda describes injuries sustained by a student after a Friday accident. The injured person remains in hospital as authorities investigate the incident.
Unclear Text About Health Exercise and Massage
Fragmentary lines mention health exercise and massage with garbled accompanying text. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or events present to form a proper news item. Further readable content needed for a concise card.
Yearling Sales Draw Strong Bids at Brisbax Fair
Brisbax fairs report a lively yearling sale with bidders pushing to top prices. Notable offerings include a Merry Thought chestnut colt sold for 110 guineas and a Cree Ramnie Belle chestnut filly at 215 guineas, with several other chestnuts and colts fetching high bids from buyers such as J. Bond and W. Glassen.
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Merry Thought
PyeeCowl
IM Guineas
J.S
F. O'Dpannell
Resonianton
J. Bond
Syte Agere
W. Ryan
Lyce-Esture
Quires
W. Glassen
Fiuzgerak and Wil to Contest Twenty Rounds at Hall
At the Hibernian Hall Ned Fiuzgerak and Dummy Wil prepare for a twenty round match with a purse of £50. Both men are set to enter the ring under the local boxing program.
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Hibernian Hall
Ned Fiuzgerak
Wilcome
Doubles and Attendance Report From Southern Ward
Fragmentary notes show event details with names like Sexton and Mina and phrases about attendance and formation. The readable text mentions a Strad host, BISBATE, and a reference to Ward Books and Southern. The rest is garbled.
Miscellaneous Notes On Yacht Trophy Race Schedule
The message outlines a Sunday 3 PM start for Mr. A. Deans trophy with the lad taking the tiller again. It emphasizes careful steering and notes no improvement in performance after the race. A motor launch will accompany the event as observers follow the course.
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A. Dean
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Territorial
Target
War Office
Lee Enfield
B.S.A
France
Lake Street
Warrego
London
Jum 3 Wesevision
Rotterdam
Cologne
England
Stockholm
Pan
Ashmere's
HART
E. J. Harris
Plowers
Duchess
S. MA
AMD Faroy
Merchast
Sir Robert Philp
Kime Asd Goubtry
Jaiaanghsimas Borth
Queensland Haress
Pralia
Jrtartan
Gowae
RAEN
Sporting
Moreton
Rue Victoria
Ben Pink
Owen Eos
Charters Towers
Ieporting
C.S.R
Lhoim Mmaitiang
Tle Babinda
Wroa
St .Labindsa
Sligat
Yearling Sales
Straigh
Brisbaera
Albion Hemiscap
Q Fiber
Piustata
Akrdreene Ve
Sexton
Nomart Etery Mina
Taen
Tom, Pendimes
Daniel Crawford
White Horse
Usher
Burns, Philp & Co., Limited
R & Mesten
Sondenvala
SUTOR
OTL
Fatimates
Tl. V. Markov
Sunshine Farm
Kilgour
Spencer
Silverlite
Tetrol Air Uas
AY Woodward
Aali
Chamdems
Cairns
Sherdon-street
Sheridan-Street
Verendah
Pere Sith
Sewrev
Sheridan Street
Spencestreet
Lake-street
Perthea
Mareeba Sasher Door Factory
D. G
Melbourne
Motice
George Williams
Townsville
E. Smith
THE
Peoples Cash Stores
Spenceetrest
Peoples
G. Williams
Absott Street
Camus
Urs
A. Reid
Proprietrese
Amd Sporting Goods
Coe J. Swale
Cirest
Caires
Boxitl
Trewhella Bros
Wallaby
Monkey Jacks
O.b
Ibe
A. Robinson
Petrie’s Bight
Cairne Aquatic Club
British Association
Pootoall
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