Moon Phases and Ships in Port Notes
Moon phases timings are listed for several days with morning and evening signs. Ships in port include Hams at No 4 with arrivals and departures this week, The Canberra sailing Sydney November 12, Brisbane November 15, Cas November 19, and The Momba arriving Cairns Tuesday to load jugs, sawn timber, and sugar for the south. The Dilkera of Adelaide S S Co. is mentioned.
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Canberra
Sydney
Brisbane
Cas
Cairns
Adelaide S.S. Co
Brisbane Produce Mareat Pie and Alee Theme
A garbled OCR item notes Brisbane Produce quality check and a pened event at Stk. It references a 9/ date and FS erier quality passed in, with unclear details about a market or venue and a potential sale or service. Entities are fragmentary but include Brisbane Produce and Stk.
Cairns Hospital Exam Results Draw Public Attention
A Cairns reader letter from November 9 criticizes statewide exam failures in Queensland. The author cites very low pass rates and questions the examiner’s leadership. He defends the nurses and calls for clearer reporting to resolve concerns about the hospital’s medical and training standards.
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Cairns
Queensland
Sale Cele
Caiene
Act Three
Fke
E. Blackmore
Obituary of William Cree McNeilly in Cairns
The death occurred in Cairns on Monday night of William Cree McNeilly, aged 41, a well known local railway employee and NSW native. Widespread sympathy goes to his sorrowing wife and children as funeral services were held at a church with Father Bolger conducting rites at the church and cemetery.
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Cairns
William Cree McNeilly
Railway Department
Nsw
Father Bolger
Deaths of Elizabeth Connolly and Edward Gribben
Elizabeth Rose Connolly of Minnte street Cairns died at GEMS District Hospital on November 9. Survived by husband Philip and children Maggie Mary and Vincent. Edward Gribben of Raver years died at Herberton Hospital on November 4 1929. Father of Ted Elizabeth Bryan and Annie Rankine. Both notices note peace.
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Gribbe
Herberton Hospital
Edward Gribben
Raver
Tedzabeth Bryan
Annie Rankine
Gratitude Expressed After Sudden Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Sheehy and family thank many friends for support and sympathy after their sad bereavement. Mr P Connolly and family also express thanks for messages and floral tributes in their recent bereavement.
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Sheehy
P. Connolly
Minnie St. Cairns
Commonwealth 5 Percent Loan 1934 Subscriptions Open
The Commonwealth Government offers a five per cent loan of 10 million pounds for the Commonwealth and States. Subscriptions may be paid in full or by instalments, the final instalment due February 3, 1930. Interest taxable under Commonwealth rules, but income tax free. Applications through banks, state savings banks, post offices or stock exchange members. Edward G Theodorable Tea
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Money Order Post Office
Stock Exchange
Railway workshop impact on Cairns district and railway efficiency
A report criticizes RAILWAY WORKSHOP in Cairns as damaging district prosperity and inefficient for railway operations. It argues Cairns workshop offers lower costs for overhaul and construction than Townsville, reducing rolling stock downtime and transport losses, and urges on-site knowledge before centralizing control. It notes staffing transfers from Townsville and concerns over the on-site expertise.
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Cairns
Townsville
Queensland
Aumber
In Memoriam Notices From a Local Family Page
In memory notices for Harry Pringle Francis Hickey and others detail bereavements with lines of verse. Parents and siblings insert tributes describing loss, love, and eternal rest, noting dates in 1928 and earlier, and signing with family names.
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Hickey
Francis
Test the do ial Sew mal or saree oy
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided text fragment. No clear event date person organization or place is identifiable.
Democratic governance under fire over tax and policy choices
A critical voice laments government actions seen as misusing public funds and principles. It decries ministers and party leaders for preserving an American fortune as sacred, while taxpayers shoulder the cost, arguing the times are out of joint and democracy is being misused.
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Scullin
Cairns Rail Workshops Stakes Debated in Far North
Public spirit rises over Cairns Railway Workshops plan amid questions from the Commission of Inquiry. Citizens urged to present a strong, fair case to protect Cairns and nearby districts while modernizing and retaining workshop work. Weather and travel notes follow, including a plane display at Gortonvale and a cane fire joke in Rio Rita.
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Caiina
Qet
Cairns
Commission of Inquiry
Thei
Commission
Rio Rita
Pacee
Stallionaire
Che Cairns Past eee Monday in 1929
A fragment notes Che Cairns on a past event dated Monday November 11 1929. The readable text appears limited to a date reference with no clear event details or names beyond the day.
Public fury over film tax and postal hikes in Australia
A political speaker denounces the Bruce government for failing to tax American film investors while planning higher postal charges. The speaker argues postwar taxation harms all taxpayers, warns of widespread costs passed to consumers, and condemns government cowardice and over taxation in the North and across Australia.
Deputation Seeks Aid from Ministers On Attorney General Comments
The deputation asked for more support from ministers while noting the Attorney General said the judges were fully competent to carry out their duties and he would not question their decisions.
Cairns Citizens' Band Discusses Annual Arts Carnival
The Cairns Citizens' Band held a monthly meeting on Tuesday evening to review the annual art union, the bandmaster's report, and the annual carnival. Secretary Bob Botton reported promising finances while the group prepares for Rockhampton contest readiness. president Mine expressed confidence.
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Cairns
Tse
Jan
Bob Botton
Rockhampton
BITS FROM MELBOURNE QUARRY REPORT
Melbourne field notes record a worker at Korong Vale's Korong Green Company quarry during November, with observations on activities and conditions. Further details are fragmented but indicate routine operations at the site.
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Melbourne
Korong Grn Company
Korong Vale
Man Injured as Horse Bolts in Mumdoo Farm Incident
A Nov 9 report says farmer Siena in Mumdoo area was near a bolting horse when the animal panicked and lurched, injuring a man identified as Wikou who received first aid and sought medical care. Other details are unclear due to OCR errors but the incident centers on a hurt by a runaway horse.
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Siena
Wikou
Onehe Anslerer
Crocodiles Sighted Along Johnstone River Near Innisfail
Innisfail correspondent reports festive crocodiles seen in the Johnstone River near Innisfail over the weekend. A staunch local claims two saturdays were observed moving down the stream toward Island, each measuring about 135 femeth.
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Johnstone River
Inisfail
Innisfail
Islan
Land Court session notes certificates of title granted
Innis fail Land Court held by visiting Commissioner C J Filler. Applications for certificates of title and performance of conditions discussed. W W Watt of Mourilyan sought 268 acres. A' WW Hennentotter, 188 acres in Tully, accepted.
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Il Land Court
Innis
Fail Land Court
C.J. Filler
Cairns
Slax
WW. Hennentotter
Tully
W. W. Watt
Mourilyan
Western Cyclone Ravages Town Structures
A severe storm struck CLONCURRY on November 10 causing damage estimated at £1. The State School was blown off its blocks and the Post Office was moofed. Rainfall was light to heavy in spots with ruined verandas and scattered destruction.
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Cloncurry
Mackay Mercury Paper Fire Damages Printing Plant
A fire at the Mercury Newspaper paper store in Mackay caused serious damage to newsprint stock and jobbing material. The alarm rang shortly before eight o clock, coming from the adjoining The Princess Theatre area, as fire crews worked to save the nearby theatre from smoke and flames.
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Mackay
Mercury
Princess Theatre
Reserve stocks and damaged stock losses amid flood risks
The storeroom held large reserves of paper badly damaged by water. Observers estimate losses between £2,000 and £3,000, partly covered by insurance, while Mackay contemplates securing fresh stores from the South as a contingency.
Londoners Await Outcome as District Votes Are Counted
A brief note from London indicates he will remain absent until the districts’ votes have been recorded, signaling continued delay in the political process and awaiting completed tallies before any further action.
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Remaio
Catatan
Well Known Foe Visit Teaches Crew During Instructive Outing
A crew members underwent an overtime visit to a foe for a test and enjoyable outing. Readable fragments describe an instructive experience during their time with the visitor, highlighting demonstration and guidance.
Local diver nets seven fish varieties at event
A local enthusiast caused a brief diversion by landing seven different fish varieties before the Commissioner caught a prize of note. The visitor explained the slip as not wanting to disappoint the local lad, noting that even the southern sport and the local expert were outclassed.
Babinda Dispute at State Hotel Reported
A dispute at the Babinda State Hotel concerns the dismissal of a female employee. The issue centers on reinstatement and anticipated action by the Mill employees. District Secretary AWU will ask the trial Magistrate to hear the case while those in authority argue policy toward the claims for reinstatement.
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Babinda State
Aw.u
J. Compieli
Ac H.ia
Train Fatality In Ayr District Inquest Report
A confusing report from Townsville dated November describes Ayr Police advising of a fatality involving a seven year old Chinaman near a railway bridge between Ayr and the Ple River. The deceased was found with a medical exam pending and carried by poles. no clear details on identity or cause are provided.
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Townsville
Ayr
Walker
Engushmen Progresses at Strong Rally Day Two
Fragmented OCR text describes a second day event with references to Engushmen, a strong stand, and various names. Details are unclear but imply a public gathering or rally with noted participants and possible dates.
Melbourne Brief: Referee Decision Sparks Mixed Reception
November 10 from Melbourne reports a Sun test with a 6 to 4 score on Ca MELBOURNE. The referee's decision drew a mixed reception and the same minutes noted an event in Africa with a 9.0 mark on a caleht Pas s.
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Brise
Africa
Sarrona
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