Atherton miners fee and fuel price dispute debated
In WALSH RIVER proceedings Mr Payne questioned court counts in Atherton and nearby towns over five years. A RACQ letter raised inequities in fuel prices across 18 districts. A motion urged GAS 4 to report actions on petrol price standardisation. MP Collis said rural electricity supply would be considered when ready. A tobacco ration debate led to a resolution to base allocation on population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GM. Payne
CP. Fies
Atherton
L King
RACQ
Turner
Madigan
HM Collis
Mr Turner
Waton
Tobbacco
Bari
Farmers and soil chemistry clash over land care
A letter from local figures discusses soil as a living system and the role of micro organisms, worms, and fertilizers in farming. It contrasts natural cycles with chemical fertilizers, noting government involvement, water use, and debates on road and street issues. The text includes references to Turner Payne and council matters on Robert Street and Herberton road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne Fort
Ceonot
Turner
Wason
Athecton
Gaunett
Albert Wowarg
G. Turner
G. M Payne
Chamber of Commerce
Robert-atreet
Council
Herberton
Merbers
Madigan
Robert Street
March 1906 Pig Co operative Meeting Plans Etc
March 1906 rainfall totaled 204 points over 24 hours, with 17 points in one period. The NCQ cooperative bacon association reported January pig purchases and insurance fund concerns due to overcrowding and swill feeding. The board proposed higher fines for offences, encouraged proper pig loading, and noted no loading at Atherton and Peeramon stations on Good Friday. A half yearly meeting was set for March 28 at the Majestic Theatre Malanda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCQ
Co-operative Bacon
C. W. Roseblede
Ion
Keeywaight
Sroware
Atherton
Ina Peeramon
Thuresay
Tywax
Majestic ‘Theatre
Malends
Lend-Lease Extension Approved by Washington
The Mouse Foreign Committee approved a one year extension of the lend-lease act to June 30, 19, with authority to extend contracts to June 3, 19. The committee rejected Republican efforts to override postwar European reconstruction and to direct government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Monopolies Ban in New York Policy Shift
A Washington report says the U S Government will not tolerate monopoly in international air and shipping facilities. It urges controlled competition to encourage private American airline operation and calls on foreign governments to limit state aid to their carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rev. York Post
Washington
Department of Furnuce
Americas International
America
Atherton Chamber backs Kairi Agricultural College plan
At a chamber meeting in Atherton a letter from the Minister for Public Instruction was tabled about establishing an Agricultural College and Research Station at Kairi. The group urged continued pursuit, arguing a minimum £26,000 cost and potential crop gains justify the project, and voted to retain the State Farm buildings at Kairi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
March
Chamber of Commerce
HH Collins
Minister For Public Instruction
Kairi
H. Weson
Xsiri
M. Marnane
Mr. Wason
Siresug
Madigan
Am Agricultural College and Research Station
Kain
Old State Farm
GM Payne
Canadian Railways Smals New York
The Canadian Press reports a Pacific rail train from Zora Ontario to Chicago derailed due to a broken rail near Serena. Several cars were damaged and the train carried a cargo valued at about 250 pereros.
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New York
Zora
Ontario
Chicago
Canadian price control to continue after war end
New York dispatch reports Reconstruction Minister Howe told a press conference that price control would continue in Canada after Japan’s war concludes. The brief note cites discussions of reconversion and maintaining government controls during the postwar transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Howe
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Grand Dance
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Gordonvale
Mergey Makers
Free Door Novelty
Monte Carlo
Tlantes
Pavelitos
Tom Hogan
TROC
Basil Smith
Marrickville ‘Town Hall
Sydney
Barron River
Parpela
Tabecin Paley
Orl Plce
W. H. Simms
Mareeba
Lyons
Simms
Starr Bowkett
Cairns
Starr Bowkett Societies
Lake Street
Howris Hanos
Tas Cai Cairne
Thomas Join Sutton Pala da
Pring Odie
Sarrre Joe Agente, Burns, Philp & Co. and
Northern Builders’ Pty. Ltd
H. R. Kennedy
Australian National Airways
Rg. Lr
Gegnler Servate
Leland Saat Tieden Orate
Foren
Fry. Ltd
Areal Printers and Publishers
Arbow Strat Calens
Annan
Walsh River
Maginteate
Tobacco Ration
Batwraly
Lwenee
Setarics
Lend-Lease Extenaion
Caramel Sponge
Kairi Agricultural College
Canadian Railway
SMALS
Campbell
Marcre
Northern Builders’ Supplies Pty. Ltd
Jon Me Ran DT
Eana i Sa Saenen Ana
FORD
Leulars
Kor
Epply
Crossland Motors
Lake ST. Cairns
Mealora
Aueri
Penneys
Simpsons &R
Kage
Kellogg's
Biscuits
Vita Brits
Packet
Polsnoows
Inegar
ARS Hostess
Diiataoe
Sunbeam
Marella
Sultanas
Oxford
Mam Deliont
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