Shire Council Meeting Faces Roads and Bridge Decisions
The May Shire Council met at the council offices with Dr Crigg as chairman. Measures considered included repairing a road end and fencing in sections, posting notices at Great Town and Ait Rack to control traffic, and appointing a bridge at Evelyn Street to serve settlers. Finances were discussed including a proposed £850 loan for a grader, with Dr Cook supporting the motion and others weighing responsibilities for maintenance and relief work.
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Lede A. Me Lenton
Mr Cook
Wotarrick Thomas
Sohn Veney Peake
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Evelyn Itvict
Inglish
Mr. Inglie
E. A. Atherton
John Lede
Treasury
Toby
Ur Lenton
Dr. Cook
Road repairs urged by ratepayers and council vote split
A petition from ratepayers called for road repairs, with council members divided on how to handle the issue. A decision left the matter to Newed and two divisions for action. The Commonwealth Taxation Department noted sales tax on rod work metals had been lifted since a reform request last July.
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Commonwealth Taxation Department
Immunisation Against Diphtheria Arrangements Urged
Home Office notice sets a six month window from April 1 1952 for immunising children against diphtheria. Report notes some people miss the start and mentions Heath Government charges. Officials consider requesting a hospital committee to cut the 10 shillings fee for four visits.
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Home Office
Acess
Local Tax Payment Difficulties Reported by Chairman
The chairman notes continued strain on collections and reduced rates since 1930. He cautions some taxpayers cannot pay, while the government obligations remain due. Financial entries show numerous debits and balances across water authority and division accounts, reflecting narrow receipts and outstanding commitments.
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Trennet
Ord Donner
Siar
Mission records and civic notes from Cairns area 1882
The document records governance and social efforts in Cairns during early 1882. It notes committees, a ladies’ meeting at Cairns Harbor Board offices, and presidential appointment for the year. It mentions a socialistic association drive at Returned Soldiers’ Rest House and civic actions by Shire and City Councils, plus press and printer tenders and distribution of funds to outlets in Brisbane and Melbourne.
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Herberton
Cairns Harbor Board
M. Oshorme
Rest Howse
Crystal Capecade Road
TP. Draper
Sinn
Shire Conseil Wi ™ Sintae Tenes
Cairns
Taeeden
Maddeny
Brisbane
Melbourne
Trathen
Lancashire League stars shine in ex-Australian, ex-New Zealander form
In London on Saturday Merritt the ex New Zealander took 6 for 94 and A Richardson the ex South Australian 6 for 22 with 57. Alan Fairfax formerly of NSW claimed 4 for 46 and was stumped after scoring. The Chronicle notes Fairfax's first complete test was an unpleasant experience for his fear.
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London
Merritt
A. Richardson
Alan Fairfax
N.S.W
Fairfax
Fea
Tennis score fragment from local match roundup
Fragmented report lists players like Atherton, Yungaburra, Baragry, Arnott, Hobson, and Woolley in various singles and doubles results. Mentions totals, set counts, and several 6 2 or 3 4 style scores amid scattered names and places, lacking full context.
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Baragry
Arnott
Hanes
Hokton
Fe Woods
Speakman
Kite
Des Annoy
Mise Hobson
Miss Woolley
Mise Arnot
A. Leister
Hobson
Woods
Moss Arnott
Larkin
Cinema and theater critics stir debate in fictioned era
A fragmented report laments cinema and theater as corrupting to moral life. The text mocks Beery Christine and others attending dances while accusing the pool room and VMA conflicts of vice. It claims ministers fight dancing and vice, framing entertainment as a moral battleground in the era.
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Orerreter
Beery
Christine
Wen
Duneen Ar
Beven
Bax Tin
Pietech
V. McA
America
Ome
Ieronope
Empire trade talks at Ottawa faced anti foreign critique
London directors of the Chamber of Commerce urge Ottawa to advance Empire trade on a mutually beneficial basis while condemning anti foreign sentiment. They warn that without clear British and Dominion leadership the Ottawa outcome may not endure. Names and case citations listed at article end.
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London
Er Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
Britain
Births in England and Wales fall to record low
Last year s birth rate in England and Wales dropped to the lowest level on record with births per 1000 people. Analysts estimate a rate of about 19.5 per 1000 would be needed to keep population levels stable.
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England
Wales
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