Australian meteorologist tests rain firing with cloud explosives
The article notes Clement J Wragae of Australia and Captain Meadows in Queensland and Moreton Bay attempting weather modification experiments. They built six 18 foot rifles and fired notes Bande using explosives to seed clouds, inspired by a belief that battles are followed by heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement J. Wragae
Queena- Wend
Professor Pepper
Agi Farm
Queenaland
Meadows
Moreton Bay
Rockat
Absent clear. Rain floods Australia and Kean anecdote
The report notes abnormal rain in the south west corner of Victoria and near the Australia border, with Mount Gambier taking action on water. It recounts Charles Kean’s 1863 visit and a playful theatre anecdote. It also describes early Australian bicycles and a peculiar cicada found in the Alps region, detailing its unique form and habitat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitoria
Bouta Australia
Mount Gambier
Crvek
Cyprus Eradicates Malaria Mosquitoes, Kent Says Digest
The March Read Digest notes Cyprus has fully stamped out the disease and its mosquito vector in the Mediterranean island, citing a historic eradication aided by DDT campaigns. The article credits perseverance and aggressive spraying, though some wording is unclear. Cyprian authorities claim it as a world first in malaria elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Saya George Kent
Srt Digest
Mediterranean
Centurion
Digest
Cyprus
Agia earns British honor amid malaria fight claims
The passage notes Azirian leader Agia being acclaimed by villagers and the British Government naming him Commander of the British Empire for efforts against malaria. Opponents accuse Azir of poisoning water and harming flocks to disrupt campaigns. malaria cases reportedly declined where his influence extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepherta
Aziz
Villagera
Agia
Lost life in rescue school tragedy claims teacher
A school accident ends in the drowning death of a teacher during a rescue effort. The report notes the incident involving a supervising staff member and references the surrounding chaotic scene and subsequent investigation. Information is partially garbled with unreadable sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Rescue School
Passengers listed on ANA southbound and northbound routes
A long list of ANA passengers from the south traveling to Sydney Brisbane Townsville and other ports is given, naming Malbourne Mrs A King Mr M Perkins Gellweiller Miss Watton D Chimes J Lynch and others. Outward to Sydney Mears Lucas Ryan. to Brisbane Mesare G T Fitzgerald and others. Northbound and Saturday afternoon/ morning travel details include numerous surnames, initials and destinations such as Thursday Island Cooktown and Cape Bougainville. The article also mentions Bougainville and Bougainville's explorer Louis Antone de Bougainville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANA
Pine
Malbourne
A. King
M. Perkins
Brisbane
Gellweiller
Watton
D. Chimes
Towns Ville
J. Lynch
Calrm F
A.A
Sydney
Mears
F. Lucas
K. Ryan
Mesare
G. T. Fitzgerald
G. 2
Mulls
C. Blu
H. Browne
Mim J. McCartney
C. H. Tilee
M. Summonds
Townsville
Messrs
Rc, Wilson
H. Hurley
Mr. E. Scott
W. Sloan
Mat D. Sloan
A. Ridotti
W Byth
Menara
Fyane C. Duffy
Towneville
H.W. Davies
J. D. ‘McLean
Nolan
C. Munro
D. McGuinnes
Bridane
BM. Schwang
M. Sehwang
A. Co Slaughter
Trensvill Tarved
J. A. Barlow
Alford Mewes
Hemensley
W. Har
Uittlefohin
J. Metsleer Dawson
Lucas
Kran
Pratt
Coan
Memsra
Alsher
CrossNert
Court
Cooktown
P. Cowan
Quiet Pretty Wedding At Methodist Share Momraan
A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist church on January 77 when Jams Com of Bwana joined in Holy Matrimony to Eric Palmer of Mossman. The bride wore a white embroidered dress with matching hat and carried hydrangea and asters, bridesmaid Miss Pat McDermott wore pink floral organdie. Best man Mr. T Mackay, reception at the bride’s home with a three tier cake and a cameo fob as a gift to the bride. The couple will reside at Mossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momraan
Batra
Jams
Com
Bwana
Eric
G. A. Palmer
Mossmnen
D. Iiteheli
Har Stother
Eliza Bethan
Mies Pat
McDermott
Afr
T. Mackay
Palmer
Mosman
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Cairns Post
Mon
Ellwood Motors
Atherton & Mareeba
Atherton Tablelands
Mt Garnet Bareelos
Dimbulah
ASTIN
LEL
Id Milkion Machines
Velocette Motor Crea
Prem
Uarvice
Philips Masters
Astor Padios
Pioneer Tours LO Pty
Cairns
Tableland
Gillies Highway
Cais
Mosmar
Cook Highway
Ravenshoe
Millax Milla
Tunisia
Palmerston Highway
fFce
Abbott-Street
Hides
Gurdoamate
Dawson
Wungaburra
Lake Facham
Masanda
TDD
Bourke Atherton
Summers’ Newsagency
Port Douglas
R J. Cummings
Mossman
Innisfan
Mathieson Sullaa Mitlaa
R. Sheppard
AL &S. Po
MT Garnet
A R Chatfield
ST Earn
Kruschen Sale
Kruschen Salts
Sie
Pamrcnigalion
Wort
Ings Esay
Piano Tat
George Towns
England
Greman
Ophir
National Radio
SOO
Pourri
Moric
Wilfrid
Prt
Melba
Hilda Woolmer
London
Showtime
Rementlal Berfrom
Muse
Hopital
Kin- Munley
Bertiogal
Munic
Kean
Australia
Atrewa
Melbourne
Marth
Austrian Alps
Pos
Uyalville Taland
Bolemons
Cape Bougainville
Bougainville
Ster Louis Antone de
Garbo
Hearne's
Glencor Fina Maraed
Palace Theatre
Bate
Nigel Patrick Lana Morris
Roy Baker
Ajay Lewis
Producten
Regent Theatre
Edmonton
Lyric Theatre
Babinda
Nelson Theatre
Gordonvale
Capitol Theatre
Mareeba, Mon.-Twas
Roxy Theatre
Atherton
Photoplay Theatre
Mossman, Mon
REX Theatre
Thurs
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