Italian Charged Over Pistol in Tully Street Assault
In a Tully court scene Luigi Piccio faced charges after a fight with a complainant during which Piccio allegedly drew an automative pistol and pointed it. Testimony described letters and threats, with witnesses detailing the confrontation near Dimarea’s barracks and a later police inquiry. The defendant denied violent intent, offering explanations and challenging the letters as unfounded.
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Luigi Piccio
Wing
Defentant
Tam
Wines
Lis Piccio
Seterwlant
Uetentamt
Birt
Feoslant
Water crisis hits Thursday Island as supply runs dry
Residents scramble for scarce water as the town’s supply exhausted on November 22 with no rain in sight. About two dozen homesteads rely on wells while men carry water from three shale wells on vacant allotments. Government staff ferry kerosene tins of water from home for baths as officials seek a solution ahead of the wet season.
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Thursday Island
Wandana
Christ
Vast London transport scheme aims for eastward rail extension
London plans a 435 million pound program by the London Passenger Transport Board to extend eastward rail lines and trolleybus routes. The scheme includes more underground railways, new depots, and upgraded carriages to speed central area transit once parliamentary approval is secured.
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London
Central London Tile Railway
London Passenger Transport
Vrany
Tranepont
Uni
Vinal A
Innisfail Assault Case Heard At Court
Innisfail November 25 Vision of the assault case against John Abe, a waterworks worker, and Renal Coleman, an unnamed party, led to a magistrate’s ruling. Warnings were given about statements made after work and a train incident near Amio Creek. Ongoing damages claimed and a dental plate noted.
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Innisfail
Tievimg Bos
Coleman
Amino Creek Amd
Tony Aid
Wwe
Cancer's Evolution and Light Effects in London News
Reported from London on November 2 discusses how light exposure may influence cancer development in theory. It notes research suggesting possible links between light driven processes in the body and cancer progression. Aimed at public awareness, the piece calls for further study and cautious interpretation of these ideas.
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London
Queensland's Quota Neglect Risk in Cancer Care
Brisbane reports from the Howe Committee state that the percentage of cancers and improved cases treated at the General Hospital outperformed national figures. The study covers six years and notes 12 operable cases with remission, while 24 operated cases show varied outcomes. The panel warns neglect risks delaying life-saving treatment and highlights the need for timely hospital care.
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Brisbane
Howe
Mir
Hlanlan
Eran
Egges
Trhane General Hopital
Commonwealth
Casket Prize Brisbane Appeal Against Judgment
Trial notes from Brisbane on November 5 recount appeals by Tanlabere Hicore Full Court members Jvence KJ Douglas and My Tushiee EA Dimglas with Acting Inder Hart and Arthur Greenaway. They argue Justice Webb erred on September 23 by ruling Greenaway must pay Thomson Rundabere a full share of prize money, claiming evidence of an agreement to share winnings and that Greenaway did not purchase the ticket in pursuance of any contract. McGill spoke for the plaintiff as the hearing adjourned.
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Brisbane
Hicore
Jvence KJ. Douglas
My Tushiee EA Dimglas
Hart
Arthur Greenaway
Tanlabere
Appealei Suginst
Jmtice Webb
Greenaway
Elane ‘Thomson
Rundabere
Hull
Hobkey
Thowlson
McGill
Water conservation efforts outlined by Land Administration Board
The annual report discusses irrigation and water conservation in Mareeba and surrounding districts. It notes investigations into irrigation sources from Barron River or Granite Creek, recommends weirs along Granite Creek to aid farmers, and estimates costs at 4301 each. Other items include underground water tests for Pioneer River, a plan to protect upper Hughton River from saltwater, Ayr drainage survey, and a Burdekin Delta floodwater diversion scheme at an estimated 15200 pounds with new conduit and channel works.
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Mareeba
Land Administration
Yobseco
Maruela
Chenko
Erigatinwe
Barron River
Granite Creek
Granite’ Creek
Mackay
Far- Teigh Swear Mal
Dstrict
Pioneer River
Hughton
Gir
Ayr
Burdekin Delta
Burdekin River
Buriekin River
Palial Creek
Cane Growers Meeting Sparks Committees and Wages Plan
In Jamit cane-growers November meeting held on Saturday in Jnnispa il the group discussed cane harvest issues. A 24 man unanimous decision formed a committee to cooperate with the Cane Inspector for the year to address unharvested cane. The plan aims to hire workers for the 1S crop and ensure cane inspectors oversee harvests. A levy to replenish the local defence fund was approved. The group also urged the Cane Price Board to seek additional payments and delivery of certain supplies to Gaonds militia.
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Jnnispail
Jamit
Yas Ovis
Herhrom
Tialo
Seavon
Lhd
Meyers
Loc Cawe Price Board
Rane Ileligereid
Altitude Record by Russian Pilot Near Moscow
A Russian pilot in a fur-lined suit and oxygen gear reached a high altitude in a light aircraft near Moscow on November 23. The craft climbed to a marked height before descending after about minutes, with the ambient temperature at 76 degrees below zero.
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Moscow
Viavinir Kokinachi
Earth
Flour tax faces continuance as ministers weigh relief plan
At a conference in Adelaide ministers favor continuing the flour tax to support wheat marketing for 1955-56 harvest. Cabinet will decide before Christmas whether to extend the tax or replace it with a general revenue grant, with potential use of the 8000-pound raised from July to January to offset costs.
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Adelaide
Fiona
Beleral
Cantierra
Commonwealth
Tutt
Fasson
Northern Tour Deferred by Mr P Pease At Tully
Mr P Pease and colleagues faced delays as duties at Actine Premier forced him to skip teaching plans in Brisbane. The Minister sought a Brisbane visit early next year while Dunk Island tourism and other projects drew attention from Cardwell to Dunk Island. Mr Henry noted ministerial separation from the chamber on related projects.
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Tully
Hine
Tully Chavelier of Commerce
Brice Henry
P. Pease
Drisbane
Pease
Actine
Brisbane
Vrase
Dunk Island
Dunk Ynland
Henry
Cardwell
Machine age praise of Stakhanov shown in Cairns letter
A Cairns letter to the editor extols Comrade Stakhanov and his machine for coal output and insists workers must vastly increase efficiency. It likens the feat to Soviet progress, urges continued gains by relief gangs, and praises the machine as a path forward.
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Cairns Fest
Troger
Stakhanov
Eddor
Stakhaniv
Hie
Lesus
Soviet
Russia
British Labour Crisis Praised and Criticized
London November reports quote Herbert Morrison of the Labour Party criticizing past leadership and failures in the Socialist article Forward. He notes the party has had bloomers in speeches and writings, and warns the country will not vote for a first class crisis. Morrison urges learning about voter psychology nationwide.
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London
London Labor Party
Herbert Morrison
Wholesale Trade Ledger Fragment From Cairns Area Market
Fragmentary OCR shows wholesale merchants listing items such as earthenware white china and estate yard goods. Mentions P O Box Cairns and varied pricing terms, with partial product descriptions like porcelain and dinnerware sets.
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Fmt
Terre 1 Tire Orks
Jacmey
Eschaloe Buu
Dr Sheldon Magnetic Liniment Heals Fast, Widely Used
A vintage ad describes Dr Sheldon Magnetic Liniment as a quick relief for joint pain rheumatism backache stiff joints and aching muscles. It claims rapid action for various ailments and promotes the product as essential for every home.
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Shel Deve Meenas
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