Mourning in Mowbray as Mrs Connally dies after wreck
Notes from Mossman recount the death of Mrs Mat Connally of Mowbray after a car accident near Port Douglas. The obituary recalls her service to the community, her family in New South Wales, and her bereaved husband and relatives in Mowbray. The funeral proceeded in Catholic rites with Father Tirien of Mareeba officiating. A vehicle skidded near a precipice on the Port Douglas road. a heroic bystander aided a driver and others as rescue efforts continued. The district extends sympathy to the Connally family and mourns a devoted resident.
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Mat Connelly
Matt Connally
Bey
Mowbray
Sean
Seaves
Port Douglas
Reymiescai
Mace
Father Tirien
Mareeba
Messman
Etheridge Shire Council Meeting Notes and Motions
The Etheridge Shire Council held a general meeting at Erbe Fidge Stine Lounest. Discussions covered correspondence, a map request to the Home Secretary, road closures, stock movement, financial statements, and allowances for officials. Motions were debated on meeting timing, council duties, and boundary alterations with votes and referrals to departments.
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Erbe Fidge Stine
Ayrshaw Vehiihuat
Stewart
Harman Gon
Aplin
HL McCrystat WD
Ryan
McFarlane Minar
Band Aplin
Authematic
Vrs Apis and
Williamson
Prom Cps
ASB
Forest Home
Cra Stewart
Apl
Hic
Crs Walliamer
Home Secretary
Enelosvn
Cre
Lands Department
Hayman
Sans
Little River
Ganpine
Gnanesa
Crs
Ryar
Garpayrrott
Chiegman
Nowanes Ces
Harman
Cnr
Willamson
Fisternior
Ge Wathaonson
Ely
Cone Willamcon
Babinda Notes June meeting at Rest Room
The Babinda monthly meeting held Friday afternoon June 7 with Mra W M Simmonds in the chair and several members present. A light offer from Rabinds lighting authority to place Rest Room on church lighting rates was approved. The visiting nurse plan to visit every baby in the district was supported. Financials were read and accounts of 7/ in payment approved. A special meeting to discuss CWA hall was planned for the 11th. The afternoon raised about £21 13s with prize winners in motor, bridge, and crochet events and various donations noted.
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Ling
Miss Kinsian
Mee Stern
Cline
Horn
J Oumann
CWA
Sunmonds
Hoth
Lamont
Thomas
Vanty
Simmonds
Bridge
Phylle Collins
Herberton Court Hearing On Hotel Fire Incident
A court session in Herberton reviewed an incident at the Herberton hotel on Sunday. The case, led by Mr WP Wilson on the bench, examined licensing lapses and the fire damage, with witness testimony detailing premises security and lease terms. Financial figures cited included lease prices and compensation, and testimony noted business activity and stock in the hotel.
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Herbberton
Jane A
Herberton
Suday
Homer
WP Wilson FM
Hallet
Aidall
Fey Binrese
Paul
Vetere
de Standavit
Srinetime Im
March
Shanice
Pram Ny S
Deliberate fire at Jerberton Hotel prompts insurance and arson questions
Witnesses describe a May 11 blaze at the Jerberton Hotel sparked near the bar area. They report a man in pajamas escaping with a bag as bystanders and locals helped fight the flames, with police later on the scene. Authorities note substantial damage and speculate an intentional attempt to burn the hotel, while livelihoods and stocks are cited in loss estimates. Local landlord and residents dispute motives and possible enemies in town.
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Lis Sum
Iman
David Colfeany
Pate
Adie
HA Adair
Adair
Harod Thoms
York
Patey
Rimrose
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Abbott-Strett
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Assi
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NSS
McDonald
Innispail
Wurte
Burns, Philp& Co, Ltd
Mossman
Rex
Cairn
Thy
Merinda T Ke Stevene
O'Bren
Etheridge Shire Council
Ion
Kershaw
Babinda
Herberton Court
Yee
Foggitt Jones Pty. Ltd
Batcl
Barber's Towels
Irinzed
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