Minister reports Roma oilfield gas analyses in Brisbane visit
During a tour of the Roma oil district the Minister for Mines E A Atherton had bore gas samples analysed. Results show methane-dominant gas in Roma blocks and lower paraffin levels in Australian Roma Oil No 4 at Blythedale. He noted several bores idle or abandoned and urged continued prospecting to induce oil flow.
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Brisbane
Roma Oil District
E. A. Atherton
Ball
Roma Oil Corporation
Mogga Creek
Australia
Roma
London Guildhall Library scarce fiction among issued volumes
A report notes that out of 424 volumes issued by the London Guildhall Library only four were fiction. The statistic highlights a predominance of non fiction works in the library's lending.
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London Guildhall
Cane Fire Inquiry At Lower Tully Warms Local Interest
An inquiry at Tully into a cane fire on September 12 on the farms of J. P. O’Donohue and R. Dore heard details of gang cutting by Devlin’s group, burning patches, and damage to about 150 tons of cane. Witnesses offered conflicting possibilities, but no definitive origin was found and the inquiry closed.
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Devlin
John Devlin
Clark
Tully
B. Dore
Dore
C.c.s
Daniel
James
Severin
O'Donohue
Millaa Millar Farewell Gathering Highlights Local Social Scene
About fifty attendees joined a farewell party on November 8 for Miss Lawler before she heads to Mackay. The event at Norris's Hall featured music by Mrs Jessop, Mr Jesson, and Keith Jessop, with gifts presented by O Mears. Phesants from Mackay attended a separate social at Reckenberg residence, where Carmichael and McMurdo provided tunes and M C duties impressed guests.
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Blanche Laat
Mackay
Norris's Hall
Jessop
Mr. Jesson
Keith Jessop
O. Mears
Ae Sea
Lat Whitham
Lawler
W. P
Dorothy Phesant
Millan
Phesant
Beatrice River Settlement
Evening Dance Draws Packed Hall and Visitors
The hall was crowded with patrons from Tully enjoying a heated but lively night. Decorations by N. Bryce, F. Spencer, H Bittworth, and F C Sehell complemented music by the Misses Scott from Innisfail, creating an enjoyable social occasion.
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Tully
Messrs
N. Bryce
F. Spencer
H Bittworth
F.C. Sehell
Scott
Innisfail
Meal Time Joy for Worried Mothers Delicacy JelleX
A tempting gelatin dessert called JelleX is pitched as a cool, healthful treat for hot days. It promises clear, non gummy texture, fruity flavors, and easy preparation, appealing to anxious mothers seeking relief for thirsty children.
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Ruit
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Riverina
Queensland
Xmas
Stige
Commonwealth
Armstrong, Ledlie and Stillman Ltd
Tully Cane Fire Inquiry
Millaa Millar Items
E. Bott
Cairns
Rolfe & Son, “Rocers, Produce Merchants
Rolfe & Son
Smellie & Co
Somra Wick
Ransome’s Sims
Yerins
Iica Gaia
English” Engines
Sige
Queen Street
Magkas
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