Hawkesbury Bridge legacy rebuilt after near disaster
Report details a near catastrophic failure during the Hawkesbury Bridge project with cracking concrete, water intrusion, and rusting steel. Engineers implemented rapid measures, added fresh water tubes, and began a reconstruction plan using caissons, large riveted spans, and new piers. The works proceeded to safety, with salinity tests and staged span placement to prevent collapse.
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Nage
Australis
Wien
Arnie
Sheernie
Crete
Zegonitrton
No. Ler
Ube
120
Rock Foundation
Ull Pert
Tession
Saitotaly
Pleza
Andere
Apa
Sydney
Mt Ina Chiefs Center Co Future Directors Notes War Time Bridges
Fragmentary OCR details a plan for future directors of Mt Ina Chiefs Center Co to oversee a railway bridge project. It describes relocating seven spans across waterways including the Darling River Bourke area and Bourke to Berringan line as part of a north south inland link, with impacts on troop movement and wartime logistics.
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Mt. Ina Chiefs Center Co
Lithgow
Duboo
Werris Creek
Darling
Bourke Billabong Creek
Bourke
Berringan
Sid
Commonwealth
Queensland
Darvin
Mossman Chamber Seeks Co operation On Landing Ground
Mossman May 15 The Chamber of Commerce decided to seek cooperation from VANPAS and ANA in obtaining a landing ground for the district. Several sites had been inspected and judged suitable but no official action followed. The secretary was instructed to write to the companies for advice and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossman
Chamber Af Commerce
Vanpas
ANA
Sollothing
Waiters AC
Etary
Nak
Counsil
Shortage of Building Material Prompt Replies to Chamber Complaints
A letter relayed via Mr Collins notes a severe shortage of building materials including galvanised transit ware and timber. It states supplies are scarce across all classes and must be conserved for urgent uses like roofing, rainwater systems, and weed control, with efforts to boost asbestos cement wheelings for northern ports.
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Collins
Labour Setback in Calvania Pact Talks Shifts Government Hope
A fragmented Labour Party faces a setback after a crisis in coalition talks with the Catholic People's leader Dr Cori Romme. Voters watched yesterday as the alliance teeters on forming a government, with Romme’s faction poised to influence cabinet aims. The result leaves Labour hopeful a late breakthrough may yet avert a government led by rivals.
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Baten Breul
Miminter
Frontier problems Austria and Italy discussed in Paris
Paris reports say Foreign Ministers deputies invited Italy and Austria to present their side on the Austrian frontier question. It is believed Austrian Minister Gruber will travel to Paris personally to present Austria’s case.
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Austria
Italy
Paris
Gruber
Aten
Synthetic fibres and wool in Australia boosted by industry talk
In Sydney a journalist notes scientists and officials tout synthetic fibre and wool blends as key to Australia’s industrial future. Penfold cites British research and plans to pair peanut fibre with wool, plus chicken feather and seaweed rayon developments. The piece also covers cosmetic queen Elizabeth Arden’s accident losses and Britain’s wartime export strategies to Australia.
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Australia
Ara Peni Alrectoy
Ecomereeth
Penfold
Sidney
England
United States
Courtalds Nd
Imperial Chemical Industrex
Acaul
TCM
United
Pentole
Blaabeth Arden
Arlington Par Racetrack
Eastutty
Admiral
Antogether
Australie
Randwick
Kensington
Sydney
Kizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Nightingale Graham
Long Island
Maine Chance
Connecticut
Ireland faces wheat drive amid postwar shortages
Dublin reports food relief with free staples except bullets tea and soy from ration lines. Government urges farmers to plant 100000 acres of wheat as livestock remains vital while cultivation expands. Prime Minister warns against competing with starving Europeans for wheat. National income climbs from 183 to 315 million pounds, agricultural price index at record high.
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Dublin
Piiotel
Ene
Europe
Tama
Hetory
Whaling report ties whales’ decline to shortages
Radioed dispatch from Norwegian whalers notes world food shortages and increased whaler activity. The report claims whales have thinned due to scarcity, citing decades of pursuit and the impact on marine mammals.
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Worthern Builders’ Supplies Pty. Ltd
HARDW
Cairns
Babinda Dieters
Carrne Bricks
Innisfail
Ace
H.V. McKay
Massey
Colton Kings
Rakes and Grubbers
Headrick Pty, Ltd
Spence Street
Mr. Fare
JM. Hamilton
Lake-Street
Aan
Pirwriie
Mate
Mirren
Arma Perme
Beithahem
Cromean Lampe
Crompton
H.R. Kennedy Elactrical Contractor
Bex
Mr. W. Scott
Buderim Mts
Palmwoods
Neen
Sete
Brighton Terrace
Seadgile
Brisbane
Jim Simaine
Aasals
Hawkesbury Bridge
Mossman Commerce
X'Q
Se Niuagoe Progress
Esplanade Moan
Bell
Rocky Point
Daintree Heads
Brunton
HH Zolline
Mawbray
Xilaloe
RAC
He Oltal
Ws . Riordan
H. Colfine
Omethina Sinai
Coirewoule
Labour
Coalison Fropaaur
Epicxex
Britain
Industria
Bankes Amery
United Kingdom
Mbourne
QUEEN
Port Douglas Amocia
Ion
Fminnee Wales
Silomag Antacid
Aire
Cyclx
Gene Clarke
Boland's
Wand Treatment Boland’s Pty. Ltd
Agsina
Colonial Sugar Refining CO. Ltd
Altog
Adelaide
Perth
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