Mulgrave Mill Marks Century of Draper Chairmanship
A historical note on the Mulgrave Mill and Mr Draper’s milestone as chairman for a century in the district. The meeting recounts founding valuations, government support, and the mill’s expansion funded by government and promoter loans. Draper recalls governance struggles, investor tensions, and decades of farm cane supply shaping the mill’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alj. Piater
Milirane Us Val
Rela
Tig Nel
Draper
Nive
Kir
Burin
Cowley
Queensland
Gordonysle
Swalhow
Tellow
Beestlan
Sini
Ulence
Mr. Draper
Gmicers
Dapcors
Sinare
Rena
Mulgrave
Pear
Rene
Development plan discussed for Preahweter Babinda area
A fragmented report outlines a development policy for Preahweter and Babinda, mentioning Mulgrave authority and proposed extensions. It references potential government involvement, timing, and debated projects, but the text is garbled with many unclear terms and names.
PRIME MINISTER IN TOWNSVILLE
A garbled report depicts Prime Minister Hughes addressing a Townsville crowd after Cairns, discussing cane growers and the future of the industry. Delegations from the growers of Herber River and Ayr push for government support, urging Parliament to enact policies favorable to the sugar sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townayilie
Cairns
Tinghes
Tne Suive
Asneias
Flerhert River
Ayr
Hughes
Givita
Mee Hughes
Areal Sa
He Cate
Me ‘Hughes
Mugar
Barwell
Avera
Waite Australis
Wincome
Alter
Australia
Hughen
Cairo Murders Compensating The Relatives
In Cairo on May 2 relatives of murder victims seek compensation. The report notes offers made in Brisbane and references Cairns Motor Agency, with details tied to a fault and a sex application. Names and numbers appear fragmented in the OCR, but the core note is payment to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Areain
Weees
Ntudebaker
Hleamebidy
Chandee
Sooster
Cairns Motor] Agency Company
Bax
Mayers
Mulgrave Mill scheme praised by shareholders and officials
Supporters express confidence in the Mulgrave Mill expansion led by General Mehager Seymour Howe and Chief Engineer Mr Sm. They credit heatclaus plant plans for better coping with adverse conditions, while noting the bank’s assurance and Draper’s anticipation of future gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kribate
Mehager
Seymour Howe
Mulgrave Mill
Draper
Jay Spinkin
Mal Thararady
Mulgrave
Bottomley Sentenced Seven Years for Victory Bond Fraud
Horatio Bottomley MP editor of John Bull was found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison for extensive victory bond frauds. The judge condemned the frauds as high in social rank and magnitude, noting the breach of trust and callousness. Bottomley faced immediate legal options as the court adjourned for possible appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottomley
Freuda
Horatio Bottomley
John Bull
Bottomley
Ancress
Ak Bic
Apn
Financ Times
Heras
Endon
Rotemley
Heriomley
P. Bottomley
Rom Mossman
Penton
Font Dowgat
Fonaman
Ae Leone Am Morotun
Dick Treth
Rest of the News and World Events Collide in Brief
Fragmentary notes report various items including political moves in Britain with Mr Chamberlain, a poison chocolates case appeal denied, an explosion injuring several, and a treaty discussion. Mentions of government boards, fashioning of proclamations, and inquiries into furniture prices appear amid scattered references to figures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlall
Armstrong
la Toy
Appea
Sere Kila
Cme
Condor
Condom
Michael Collie
Board ‘of Trade
Engury
Hull
Bertin
Europe
Wales
Timber price collapse hits timber markets
A dated report notes a sharp drop in timber prices from 24 to 10 percent across Brisbane, Toowoomba and Rockhampton areas with merchantable grades, affecting shipments and profits. It cites officials and dealers including Ferry and Mackey as examining price adjustments and related freight charges per 100 super feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jactioma
Brisbane
Tolewich
Rockhampton
Jafons
Ion Ie
Tub
Fedo
Bunda Borough
B. Gyrmpien
Ferry
Berm Tande Heliiing
Everloutr
Railway smash injures five in Sydney chaos
An early report describes a rail collision in Sydney leaving five people injured. Among the injured are three with head injuries, two with lacerations, one suffering from shock, and one patient with tetanus fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Isolated North Roads to Port Douglas Impeded
Fragmentary OCR paints isolated north region with road links to Port Douglas. Mentions weekly travel, council actions, and proposed detours through Mt Leo and Morotun areas. Notes inspections, local furners, and the need for maintenance work amid uncertain dates and routes.
Premier signals likely short session and political gamble
A Brisbane desk report describes government plans as the House pre-sessional meeting looms. The Premier hints a busy session with much to submit, while critics demand action on a pre-Sessional Socialist Party plan. The piece notes caution over delays and aims to stabilize the country before hot weather. speculation centers on the session’s length and policy moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Ader Cetson
Corres
Brisbane
Theodore
Soeialist Party
Theron
Sonal Ravens
de Theodore
Tony
Ubsiners
Tim
Husted
Queenthind
Further Batches of Immigrants Arrive
The report notes additional groups of immigrants arriving at the port area. It mentions numbers tied to the flow of migrants and tensions at reception, with reference to local authorities overseeing the influx. The text also alludes to property and staffing concerns at nearby facilities and a rough estimate of value connected to an assistive effort.
Unclear historical transfer case cited at public auction
Fragmentary report describes a transfer dispute involving Lord Ta... and a Reparation Commission. It notes auction of assets, expected bid around 161 guineas, later sold for 711 guineas, with mention of poor condition items and recoverable sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taceape
Rales
Taabeaps
Incheaere
Xutclan
Hays F
Tae
New Frocks and Milinery At Public Sale
A sale notice advertises frocks and millinery for 2 PM with fresh arrivals including crepe de chine frocks and a champagne theme. Special free branches, white frocks, and lettuce accents appear among prices and items. The listing mentions sport wear and a limited time sale with special prices and a hand isondered nie iin de bend al tong sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valle Trina
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Preahweter and Babinda ‘Development
Mulgrave Mal
Townsville
London
House of Commons
Caine
Sibout
Rane
Cairo
Fay
Wuptrion
MacDonatt
Hardwood Remair
Uncas
Port Douglas
Tamar Ariel Tyr
White
Mt Gu Ead
Seelemen
Sedna
Manet Lawes
Sturt & Pam
Bolam
Iol
Ioland
Sziny
Séin
Witte Lace
Wysey
Covion
Children's Navy
Rose
Eeerares Fe
Guia
Ain
Pidenl Diag
Aleve
Lisle Howe
West Price
Macwerk
Yan
Boland’s
Manchester
Nis
Chale Cuevas
Pasnel
Boland’s Ltd
Sunshine
Mayessiba’s Emporiur
Aes Sa
Puown
J. Moynahan
Cairm
Jane Etvert
Siack
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