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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 12, 1927

Page

5

Etheridge Shire Council Holds Monthly Meeting in Georgetown

The Etheridge Shire Council met at Ouwell Chambers Georgetown on a Wednesday in October at 2 pm. Present were Cr J J Hanralas as chair, Cr J A Stewart, J Jed racini, H Beat, J Joane, A J Johnstone, and G Minnten. Minutes and letters 1 to 2 were read and adopted. The Clerk was instructed on repairs to the cen cet ee a rope, notably toward Western road limitations due to funds. Discussions covered mail improvements, road inquiries from Gilbert River to Croydon, and a degree of cost sharing for Croydon-For eayth road with a June 1928 schedule. Financial statements and bank accounts were passed for payment. Further talks referenced Newcastle rail, a lattice motor crossing at Gilbert River, and moving expenses of the Unirae Ha Board to Harbour the Local Authorities Association. The meeting concluded with thanks to the chair.

Etheridge Ouwell Georgetown Dod J.J. Hanralas Cra J. A. Stewart J. Jedracini H. Beat Joane A. J. Johnstone G. Minnten Mitchelmore Mitchell Abeence Ted Ae Coan Mee Ie Gewcake Ak Minde Fas Cod Road Gilbert River Croydon Gate 16 Ketcheta Croydon-Foreayth Woorthle Hest Ued Johnstone McFarlane Gilsbert Melver Lt Wan Eid Ryan

Dredge Yard To Be Erected Near Keturn Creek Site

Plans describe a dredge yard to be built on stocks along Keturn Creek near Coolantra Crossing, below a dam complex. The works cover about 72 acres with extensive prospecting and smelting operations. the project seeks large water reserves for dry season storage and notes high estimated value per cubic yard.

Keturn Creek Coolantra Igo Iarent Company Mount Carnet

Australian Territories Mining Coy Alluvial Prospect Summary

Australian Territories Mining Company of Melbourne reports on a waterlogged alluvial prospect around Return Creek near a big dam and a railway bridge. Scout bores test 70 acres with depths up to 27 feet and average values cited. several bores reached 1M feet with variable pay, indicating ongoing evaluation of the grounds and claims by two applicant companies.

Australian Territories Mining Coy Melbourne Wrens Wee Waters i Company Fon i Lfsing Wader We Scout Return Creek C' Croses Railway Bridge

Wealthy Travellers Held to Ransom in Raid

In a coastal region, wealthy travelers were seized and held for ransom as part of broader raids. Bandit detachments attacked a Shansi provincial army unit, retreated after suffering losses, while farmers and elites faced pressure from organized groups. The incident disrupted railway routes and threatened commerce near Hong Kong.

Ae Ferrers Ani MU Cana Hong Kong

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