Atherton Hospitals Board Meeting Highlights May 15
The Atherton Hospitals Board held its May 15 meeting with Mr E Kingstone presiding. Attendees included CH 2-1 Croft, H Sherwood, Mercer, AA Knudson, and Roti field, with apologies from Misd G Wandaena. The board approved purchases including medical equipment, discussed resident medics, nursing staff, and a plan to appoint Suelie Darras as a donor nurse, plus staffing updates at Atherton and Herberton Hospitals.
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Mercer
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Herbert Hospital
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Sherrim Yeeartary
Wandaena
Madigan
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O West
Eipred Sud
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Apenas
Eeramicae
Mister Herber
Jon Frewte
Daintree Notes Mayday Rain Delays and Road Conditions
Daintree notes describe rain delaying travel and dusty roads. The report covers farm crops, road repairs, hospital admissions and discharges, and daily patient counts, with numerous names and local figures mentioned in a dense, OCR-like listing.
Fifty Years of Safety at Sea Record of Maritime Radio
The article recalls the first transatlantic wireless signal received by Marconi and credits radio with saving many lives aboard ships. It notes evolving safety tech from radio to depth finders and radar, enabling safer navigation and weather updates at sea.
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Lake Champlain
Guglielmo Marconi
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Poidhu
Cornwall
Atherton Rotary Dinner Speaker Recap
Rotary club noted Dick Lawson spoke at the Atherton event, continuing his prior address. The recount highlighted a friendly rival in the recent election with mentions of a friend-host and management committee.
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Atherton
Innisfail Cargo Service Aims North Queensland Expansion
At the May Training Chamber meeting in Innisfail, Samuel Miley and Lone Ltd proposed an improved shipping service from Sydney to Far North Queensland. The plan seeks fortnightly shipments to Innisfail, contingent on local chamber support to direct cargoes away from Cairns, with timing tied to vessel schedules and carrier negotiations.
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Sydney
Far North Queensland
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Lone ‘Ltd
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Milick
ITU Ina
John “Burke
Caimm—innuetai
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Tefalta
Srnsha
Mtip
Cooktown
Cairns
Taut Torshe
Tomistaik
Trernner
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Souris
Bern
Eivak
Samnita
Mofitura Te Contrel
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Military Camp in Atherton Opens to Public Spectacle
A large crowd witnessed the arrival of the Tha Sink anfeolry Battalion at Atherton on May 18 and their march to the new camp grounds. Troops formed up under orders from the Adjutant with the band playing, while local police and spectators observed displays of marching, physical training, and drill. The event highlighted entries for future inter-unit competitions as fitness and readiness themes dominated the day. The battalion will conduct further training under supervision as the new season approaches.
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Atherton
Bate Furaay
Atti Atherton
Ve Sisk Infante Battallion
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Caine Hind
Rita
Geen
Mickiy
Inter-Umie
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Innisfail Chamber Plans Representation for Tamistail Conference
At a May meeting the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce secretary said Sub Inspector St. Wallace asked what bodies should attend a conference on Australian matters in Tamistail. The chamber, plus taxi and bus drivers and several carriers, sought representation and would be advised when the conference is arranged.
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Innisfail
Inniatal Chamber of Commerce
Ural
Open for closer settlement in Richmond Juan Greek district
Brisbane May 11 Over 9 quarter million acres of sheep country in the Richmond Juan Greek district will be opened for closer settlement next month. Blocks include Cambridge Downs Toorak and Amton Downs with ex servicemen restricted ballots, public competition for others. Provisional valuations range from £1201 to £23588. lease terms extend 23 years with Hold diversions noted.
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Brisbane
Lesae
Dolley
Closey Settlement
Hughenden-Cloncurry
Richmond
Julia Crest
Land Office
Hughenden
Cambridge Downs
Toorak
Amton Downs
Sugar Growing Case Sparks Debate Across Shire
A contested sugar growing case prompted debate among local farmers and residents. The council discussed freight costs, market access, and potential crop support measures, with a call to contact the shire clerk at Atherton for further details and a decision on timing and responsibilities.
Court Refuses Divorce Over Alleged Voodoo Claims
A Trenton Superior Court declined a divorce petition filed by a woman who alleged her husband pressed voodoo pins into a doll to harm her. The court found no proof that alleged voodooism affected her mind or body. The husband Edward Lehmann Coloma, a foreman for an oil company, admitted sticking pins in the doll but claimed the act was not aimed at her and used the valve for his safety.
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Trenton
Edward Lehmann
Coloma
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