Shareholders Approve Harvesting Scheme At Babinda Mill
May 1 Bahinda Mas Central Mill Co Ltd held a fairly attended meeting chaired by Mr Warner. Manager Mr Lamont reported heavy rains affected cane yields, but the season saw strong milling output and high profits. The board discussed controlling burnt cane, harvesting schemes, and farmer line ownership to improve efficiency and equity in future operations.
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Bahinda
Babinda Central Mill Co. Ltd
Ponday
So. Warner
Drivetors
Me. F. A. Lament
Stevie Cerone
AO lFom
Ea Pia Mobesses
Conehueling
Sail
Rex View
Phydrow Phe Hais Wolly
Eperstinne
Ryan
Eliof Chemiary
Petreory
Hattine Vere
Willie
Rahinds
Carryime
Simantiing
Ita
Lamont
Nepreagety
Ings
Warner
Catey
Erik
Australia
Warne
Rita
HNC
Rabinda
Marie Jarmwes
Russell
Bahinda Creek
Juellon Creen
Otte MacDonnell
Marvel's Creek
War
Tanuiwehine
Iiriher
Ausprave
Mer
Hannada
Commiewealth
Boylan
Amill
McPaul
Alowe
Hindenburg sworn in amid mixed German reactions
In Berlin on May 12, Hindenburg took the oath as President of the Republic for seven years. The Reichstag crowd rose while communists shouted down the monarchist president, and socialist deputies offered cheers as Hindenburg pledged to uphold the constitution, promote peace, and guide Germany through disciplined, lawful reconstruction.
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Germany
Ebert
Forcine Aiaiee
Burrom
Irimest
Wien
Hindenburg
Tee Sabobe
Republic
Cn Justingte Eveety
Neuter
Obituary for Looted Milner Viscount Officer and Colonial Leader
London cable notes the death of Viscount Looted Milner aged 70 former Secretary for the Colonies and War Secretary with a long service record including Governor of the Cape and South Africa High Commissioner His career spanned Oxford and Balliol College roles and high offices in Britain’s empire.
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London
Milner
Stores Court
Kent
Transveal
Grange River
South Africa
Balfial College
Oxford
New South Areeat
Ardoows
England
Cambridge
Balliol College
Llone George
Rusia
Lord Derby
War Office
Creneral
Exvor
Ireated KG
Edward Cecil
New Party Formed In Queensland Opposition Fracture
An official statement from a section of the Opposition Party at Parliament House announces a new group named the Country Progressive Party. It claims one organization for the whole state with designated members from many electorates and names Mr Kray as leader and Mr Corser as whip.
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Drisbane
Parliament House
Country Progressive Party
Wo Onteenvland
Aone
Albert
Bell
Pascifern
Brand
Buertn
Cairns Fire Brigade Equipment Debated At Board Meeting
The Cairns Fire Brigade Board debated new equipment and budget cuts prompted by the Treasury plan. Officials including Mayor A J Draper and Chief Officer Mackenzie discussed sirens, extra gear, street alarms, and a proposed permanent fire station as part of efficiency measures and improved protection.
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Rome
Fire Brigade Board
Treasury
Home Secretary
Notier
Cairns
Ald
A. J. Draper
CIA
Messrs. Montgomerie
Halstead and Woodward
A. Ogg
Mackenie
Capertoonn
Apoal
Onpeweinee
Etwan
Woodward
Peinache
Mackenzie
Tra and
Winstone's
Abbott-street
Tls? Pra
Linden
Spence Oreet
Tosk
Brisbane
Goddan
Keids
Amd Lond
Pravel
Eermission Vo
Miuwlhe
Pieete
AL Towler’s Ltd
Miro Bewmer
ASO Stallecenel
Steichen Pefees
Aril
Hairman Saul
Aymoorhe
Mie
Gremen
Halle
Budget Resolutions Carried In Commons Amid Silk Tax Debate
London May 12 In the Commons Mr Churchill pressed the Budget Delta arguing why a tax on raw silk should not be deemed monstrous while sin taxes on sugar were cited. Labour opposed the silk duties as debates closed with 146 votes for the resolutions taxing silk as part of the Finance Bill. The Labour opposition planned a Pension Bill challenge as recess approached and considered a summer study trip to Russia to review trade.
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London
Mer. Churchill
A. Mond
Syria
Japan
Czecho-Slovakia
Churchill
Commons
Labor
Russia
Reuter
Mackay Bowling Tournament Roundup and Match Results
The Mackay Tournament continues with four pairs games. Townsville beat Cairns 70-72 while Mackay and Cairns clash as contenders. Matches featured Willmett and Hendell Townsville defeating Minset and Lowrie Cairns 20-15 and Draper and Lyon Cairns defeating Cooke and Kem Howen 31-11.
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Mackay
Willmett
Hendell
Townsville
Minset
Lowrie
Cairns
Draper
Lyon
Cooke
Kem
Howen
Willimaison
Tippett
Webster
Stayt
Marhay
Iqual Ane
Shaw
Migpell
Perrier
Lonisfail
City Mackay
Cores
Bomsfail
Fate of 18 Month Old Baby in Fire Near Te Awamutu
Auckland reports an 18 month old child named Wilkie died in a fire when a horse was destroyed by flames near Teawamutua as parents were away milking a cow. Three other children narrowly escaped a similar fate.
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Auckland
Wilkie
Teawamutua
French Debt Settlement Talks Reported Informally
Washington May 11 informal talks on the French debt settlement surface again the State Department says no formal communication has yet been sent to France. The department reiterates the government’s stance while discussions continue.
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Washington
State Department
France
Variation of pastoral award sought by Australian Workers Union
Melbourne May 14 The General Secretary Mr Grayndler of the Australian Workers Union has lodged a claim in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court for variation of the pastoral award Hearing set for May 19 The claim includes rates for shearing a flock of sheep £4 per hundred with progression for other task work £6 a week for Navide? and £4 per week for deep, with holidays and adjustments for wool classers and allied trades
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Melbourne
Australian Workers’ Union
Grayndler
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Melbourne Politician Comments on New Party Formation
In Melbourne on May 1, Prime Minister Bruce says he has been informed that efforts are underway to form a new political party in Queenstown. He expresses cordial approval for movements and all similar efforts while urging adherence to shared principles and swift action against opponents.
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Melbourme
Queensal O
Corser questions meaning of Progressive Party statement
Mr Corser stated the party is not allied with any organizations or financial institutions. Four United Party members, Taylor, W Barnes, Kel, and I Kel, said they had no comment or were not approached regarding the new party.
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Hristrae
Corser
Country Progressive Party
Mir
Mieore
King
Natio Us
Tras Beers
Corer
Agence
Ine
Ain
G. Barnes
Ambiguous OCR Note on Crew and Duties
Fragmentary text outlines a budget of not over £50 and a crew of four men at the right time. A tail is volunteering and one man is on duty every the coming period, with unclear phrases and missing context.
Wembley Crowds and the 1920s Sporting Scene
Fragmentary OCR describes crowds at a Wembley event with references to writers, singers, and a crowd atmosphere. Mentions Benny and Yoalf as performers or figures in the crowd, with unclear event details and scattered names. The item preserves a snapshot of public interest around a Wembley gathering.
Voting Compulsory Debate Stirring Statewide Interest
Fragments show discussions on mandatory voting across several regions. Officials argue compulsory ballots would raise turnout while critics warn of civil liberty concerns and implementation challenges.
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Ermany
NEW Party
Renee
Matthewee
Bruce
Queensland
Boland’s Ltd
English Brass Foundry
Sasid
Oarin
Theo Soak
KIM Antmortise
FURNI
Ant Knowkers
Ete
Terri
Prt
Doucrle
Euler
Unityare Dhanps
STOWE
CAIRN
Moynahan
Abbott Street
Caiens
Sachs Street
Norman Park
Hibernian Hall
Thora
Collins Chamese
Cairne
rosTage Oe
Collins
Lake
Shields
PO. Cox
Wembley
Ile
Benny Rite
Elmer
Ory Lee
Iee Ee
Crown
Ee Svat Sven
Teaunie
Sidney
Folice
Maxis Liane
Caither
Ener
Ceewerenwiten
Warried
Masel Cork
Cecar Ling
Sis
Lim Pee Wu
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