Zeppelins and warspan snippets from May dispatches
London reports on air power margins and Germany's Zeppelins as distant threats. A buried body case in Wimborne reveals a disappearance linked to a March 3 voyage, with search efforts extended a fortnight later. Glascow officials condemn hostility to Germany amid youth indoctrination talk. In Delhi and Berlin brief notes, frontier clashes occur and a Zeppelin passenger ship makes a rapid voyage. Washington records contempt of court actions against Gempers and associates with fines and imprisonment.
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Opening Speech Marks Corralbs-Dalterami Railway Soon
Brisbane May 7 The minister announced at the opening ceremony that instructions have been issued for the Corralbs-Dalterami railway to start construction. He confirmed government backing and a timetable to begin work shortly.
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Corralbs-Dalterami
Tentative civic and railway timing from Mackay to Brisbane
Telegrams indicate Mackay timelines for district events and a May to July sequence of locations including Plepstone Eton Palme Farleigh with weeks and months. Brisbane reports a plan to establish a Government Salatorium in the Central district with site clearing at Westwood prior to planning a new puitchmg.
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Farleigh
State superannuation rolls to elect trustees by June
Between 160 and 1900 persons have been brought under the state superannuation scheme. Steps are being taken to prepare the rolls for trustee elections to be held before the end of June. Regulations for the fund are ready for Governor-in-Council submission. Brisbane May. Arrangements between the Chief Protector of Aborigines, the Presbyterian church, and the Government Resident at Thursday Island aim to extend missionary work to Mornington Island, pending parliamentary approval and funds.
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Ss Joad
Home Secretary comments on Licensing Act implementation
The Home Secretary said the new Licensing Act is working with minor difficulties. He cited a case where inspectors claimed they could not provide meals or lodging to travellers and feed for horses on Sunday, which he described as a misconception since travellers and their horses are entitled to accommodation at hotels on Sundays.
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Beisraxe
Farmers Unite In New Co operation Society Pact
Mawern reports a decision to form the Farmers' Co operation and Organisation Society with a capital of half a million. The aim is to purchase farmers requisites and distribute their produce. Established to unite farmers in Wellington New Zealand.
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N.Z
Mawern
Queensland Gold Yield April Shows Sharp Decline
April gold returns total 24 928 ounces, down from 30 609 ounces a year earlier. Value stands at £31 073, down £31 015. Year to date yield 46 153 ounces valued at £574 450, down 11 686 ounces and £91 in value.
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Brisbane
Barbados malaria immunity linked to tiny freshwater fish
The Times reports Barbados shows strong malaria immunity due to abundant small freshwater fish Melanaues or millions that feed on mosquito larvae. Experiments in Hawaii and London consider releasing these fish in tanks and fountains to curb larvae and mosquito spread. Military plans in Hawaii explore utilizing volcanic craters and foreign species, while risks to native ecosystems are noted.
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Smallpox Quarantine Action On Ships At Sydney Harbor
On May 7 crews from three arriving vessels faced quarantine at the Sydney station due to smallpox. Four new cases were reported on the steamer Baralong from Makitiua, five on the barque E. J. Spence from Madritive, and another case on the steamer Hrunner j fren from Gilbert Intende po-day, triggering further quarantine measures. Wellington reports note a £200 donation via the South Britian Insurance Company through a Roman Catholic prison contact for a person named Rol.
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Hairdresser Tobaccoist Ad on Abbott Street
An Abbott Street shop advertises a first class stock of smoking requisites including cigars and cigarettes of choicest brands. It notes a large stock of toilet soaps and perfumes and mentions fishing tackle as a specialty.
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Tmobert
Thie Hotel at Evelyn Tablelams Above 2200 Feet
The hotel sits in a new two story building on Evelyn Tablelams at about 2200 feet altitude. It promises bracing climate and modern conveniences with large airy bedrooms and spacious balconies. It is connected to all trains.
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Quem Fond
Labor wages dispute and servant girls union plea
A Chillagoe branch member accuses employers of paying lower wages than union rates for laundresses. He cites daily pay at 10 shillings with overtime, claims deductions for tea, and warns proprietors must meet union wages or face work stoppages. The letter urges authorities to intervene.
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Chillagoe
Distinelly
Walkers Limited Extends Works as Locomotive Orders Grow
A Maryborough Chronicle report describes Walkers Limited expanding its erecting bay by 20 feet to 10 feet and adding double rail lines for broad and standard gauge. The bogie shop gains similar extension, hydraulic pneumatic power, and full electric power from Sultron Gan engines. An electric 15 ton crane is to be installed, with more cranes planned, and main tool shop expansion to 519 feet underway with new machinery.
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Walkers
Maryborough “Chronicle
Presenta
Local Fish Study Aims at Hardy Species and Larvae Control
A thorough investigation identifies hardy fishes and greedy traits to determine where to introduce them. The goal is to reduce disease by targeting mosquito larvae in breeding grounds, noting not every area will yield the same results.
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Tambe
Wakool Steamer Sale Marks End of Era for South Seas Trade
The Wakool, famed old trader and South Pacific liner, is sold as its age and rising yard upgrades push it from active service. Once a key ship on the Cage route, she passed through owners and overhauls and now heads to Yokohama under the Japanese flag after a sale to a syndicate.
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Cas
Wakool
Commonwealth
W. Tund
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Hoelang
Wirregurra storekeeper praises Chamberlains Colic
Alex J. Cresswell reports frequent attacks of unconsciousness in Wirregurra Victoria. He credits Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with instant relief and says he would not be without a bottle in the house. He has recommended it to friends and customers who report the same results.
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Colle
Alex. J. Cresswell
Wirregurra
Victoria
Unclear historical firms cited in Dranerr district
Fragmentary OCR mentions Dranerr MI Piers Gorda Faery Tete and Perfumery and a commission 94 Be to 5 pe William Wilson & Sons. details and relationships are not intelligible from the readable text.
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Amd
Piers Gorda
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Perfumery
William Wilson & Sons
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