Blair Athol coal project eyed to boost national wealth
The article discusses Blair Athol and overseas markets, urging improved transport and loading facilities to exploit coal reserves. It notes potential benefits for Pakistan’s interests, Commonwealth support, and the need for substantial investment to raise output, reduce costs, and enhance Queensland and national wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol
Weenka Generevions
Blair Athol Woal
Pakistan
Feil
Commonwealth
Queensland
Blain Athol
First Class Travel and Suburban Electrification Debate
A report outlines discussions on first class travel and the electrification of suburban rail lines, mentioning government ministers and officials from the Nard glumnation and Pollbig alGeR. Weather forecasts from the Brisbane Weather Bureau predict showers and thunderstorms across Carpentaria and the Gulf country with easing winds later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cro Tranap
Peria
Furst
Dietries
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Carpentaris
Carpentaria
Gulf Country
Tablelands
Sind
Ville
Cairns Ambulance Display At Aerodrome Planned
The newly arrived Cairn ambulance will be shown at the aerodrome from 3 pm until 9 pm tomorrow as part of a display prompted by many requests. Ambulance crews advised Ariane waking Inapet the plane then in planning. The weather bureau reports southern rain, with brisk humidity and temperatures around 38 degrees. Local vessels and timber movements noted at the wharf, with a tow from the Lightship to Townsville and survey preparations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariane
Pike
Guinea
Wallach
New Guinea
Cairne
Machunachte
Cairns
Massive Raw Sugar Stocks Await Removal Across Regions
The report notes 230000 tons of raw sugar awaiting removal in North Queensland with 11000 tons more stock than last year. Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, and Bowen show excess stocks of over 3000 tons, causing storage pressures and warnings of limited space. Shipments and export plans depend on improved removal rates and favorable duty policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S
North
Suger
Mosman
Cairne and
Innisfail
Malaya Expedition Ends Near Townsville After Delayed Search
The Townsville correspondent reports a long Malaya search party reached Townsville after 2 PM, with two men killed in a clash near Labelia Creek and ongoing patrols from NakTe to the Endeasut River. A cheque for CLT 06 was received, ambulance services are active, and a weekly meeting was held to organize relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labelia Creek
Ceak
Endeasut
UAW
Pany
Towcauille
Erviderts
Tigre
Cota
Renee
Ema
Saab
Peat
Torsadhra
Memoriams and names from a fragmented notice
The unreadable OCR fragment mentions memory and kin terms. It references a mother and partner, with incomplete lines suggesting a memorial or obituary context. Terms appear garbled but imply a remembrance notice with personal names obscured by errors.
Slump on Burrum coalfields grips Maryborough area
Fragmented report describes a miners conference at Burrum coalfields with disputes over employment and wage protections. Proposals included deputations to the state minister for mines and talks on keeping workers employed as tensions rise among coal proprietors and union leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryboroloh
Tinise
Queenslain Coy Board
Shemma Tad Teen
al- Cme
Gisela
Blacknem
Proctor
Urendan
Porition Tre
Trom
Walid
Nursing Sister Returns from Taiwan Seminar
Nursing sister Maw Ta iwan seminar returns to Brisbane after attending welfare department program. The event connected to World Heart organization and involved Australian prospects with benefits for people and government state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nursing
Taiwan
Butrbane Noy Ff
Afiespoon
Caine
Brisbane
Ater
Samia
Chinew
Wien
Conmiri. v
Ea Australian Feprosmse
Unclear court hearing on liquor act breach and ambulance duties
A distorted OCR fragment details a court session about a liquor act breach and ambulance supervision at a hotel. Witnesses describe disturbances, a bar licensing issue, and the role of hotel staff including Mrs Delaan and Mr Datsou, with references to Centre Committees and a centre bar setting. The text mentions supervision, reports to superintendents, and potential penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric May John Aritth
Gerdnevere
Mit
Devries
Alice Deleon
Jamar Daron
Dereon
Datlan
Ang
Dton
Marler
Anid
Ratan
Yeasain
Diaksan
Iu Imererie
Jecemsary
Duseph
Arduavale
Aurel
Ferptoveen
Anould
Te Iben
Ee Reales
Asia
Adamie
Sethi
Mackay Sugar Crushing and Public Row at Gordonvale Mill
Mackay reports ongoing sugar crushing at the Cressler mill near Gordonvale interrupted by a dispute at the Corner Mouse Motel. A manager noted a planned crush of 317,000 tons was expected with beer offered at the event. a patron failed to pay for drinks. Joe Hoare and local staff were present as the gathering continued into Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvye Marra
Gordonvale
Mouse
Sxgem
MacKay
Ber Zi
Bot Datear
Tim Mdorkny
Pune
Serine
Emmati
Lovday
Oman
Joseph “Hoare
Water charge audit reports bulk supply costs and proposed rates
The avcreiary reported investigating bulk water charges from the main pipeline, proposing a base rate near 0.8 to 0.9 dollars per 1000 gallons with adjustments for maintenance and consumption. A staged one year transition set a fix rate and later capitalised costs, with board approval sought and notes on related infrastructure and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr C. de
Willlansa
Shipping Mients Move ments to Port and Destiny
Shipping movement records show multiple vessels with cargoes bound for various ports including Sydney, Auckland, and Cairns. Ship names like Towser, Meaneeds, and Calrar tot are listed with due dates in December and January, alongside cargo notes such as general cargo and sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Dain
Towle Broene
Erdney
Meltonne Bieawe
Tree Towser Ten
Portient Meade
Wedieasiy
Tosneelle Sn
Orissa
Laminkes
Calrar
Sydney
Iisne
Machty
Calrak
Enied
Cains
Cairns
Panama ‘Canal
Paris
Wiphéte
Aurbourne
Hospital board weighs long term patient averages and staffing
At a Cairns area board meeting the chairman Mr Smart outlined that maintaining the daily hospital patient average for 12 months could trigger a patient flow plan. The board agreed to seek a Department of Health and Home Affairs report, with 42 medical officers to be added at Gordon Vale Hospital and details on Cairns Hospital staff training and leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etary Cink
Cairne Studerts
Carns
J. Augmune
Giesty
Rotary Club
Cairns
Watkins
Stilthe
Margaret Price
Joy Dunst
Noreen
Staque
Bro
Gildas
Fred Bull
Brisbane
Wired
Rasmus
Fred Williane
Briggs
Gum
Bateman
Por Murs
Rowe Budge
Tuwett
Tha
Mogarty
Townaville
Swansea
Gordonrmir Tie Brigade Board
Rome
vo _densend
Nie der Wiliams
Budge
Ce Campbell
Mr & OD. Smart
Deg
Gordon Vale Hospital
Barron
Weraity of
Quesnaland
J. Mealy
Crevay
Smer
Heard
Department of Health and
Te Cairns Homplint
Weather report notes scattered showers across Queensland
Mixed rainfall across eastern Australia with scattered showers in Brisbanes region and near Caryentere Nascent rain bands extend northeast of Australia while some areas record 40 points and 68 points in local reports. No clear evidence of widespread severe weather currently observed across the covered zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sin
Shere Kidston
Einasleigh
Waithtast
Impica
Australia
First Water From the Behana Creek Scheme
The Cairns Mulgrave Water Supply Board met to approve starting the Behana Creek scheme with Fraserene arrangements pending Mulgrave Shire Council action. The board left all practical arrangements to the council for immediate implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behana Creek
Doovale
Cairns-Mulgrave Water Supply Board
Mulgrave Shire
Che
Immenen
LEVEL CROSSING SMASH UNDER RAIL INCIDENT NEAR TOWNSVILLE
A police report from London dated November 38 notes a derailment near a level crossing involving a diesel engine and a crew member, with early details indicating the guard alerted signals as the train halted for engine adjustments. The incident disrupted travel, while investigators examined the crossing and electrical systems for safety factors.
Fire Deliberately Started Inquiry At IF70 Blaze At Dainte
A chaotic fire at Dainte school prompted a coroner led inquiry with officers questioning McMullan and others about alibis and movements. Witnesses described the fire as started by a flammable material near the entrance, while investigators noted a lack of clear motive or definitive identification of the arsonist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daintrer
Moraine
Pearing
McMullan
Loans and Grants for Works in Mulgrave and Mareeba Shires
Treasury subsidies approved for water supply and drainage projects. Mulgrave Shire receives 28 000 pounds toward 24 000 pound estimated cost with balance 114 000. Mareeba Shire grant of 2 448 pounds toward 120 950 pound estimated street or water works. Debentures used to fund schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulgrave
Saecurive Council
Bennett
Tevanny
Joan
Herbert Street
Ingam
Mosuulty Sr
Treasury Neo
Mareeba Shire
Devastating Midwestern Towns Hit by Months of Snow
Reports indicate extended heavy snowfall and storm damage across Townsville and surrounding areas. Officials describe widespread property impact from two to nearly ten inches of accumulation, with blizzard-like conditions complicating travel and cleanup efforts. Local agents note patchy conditions and sporadic power outages as crews assess the damage and begin recovery plans.
Surplus Coal Production Tangled in Offset Talks
A fragmented report notes a shift in coal output forecasts with potential offsets discussed by industry figures. The piece mentions plans to reduce production, stockpiling, and potential policy impact on workers, with references to 1958 coastal directives and tentative year-end adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beitrum
Countie
Sven Tries
Herman Wari
Hirtusn
Fenship
Yrar
Ivritan
Tierdan
Mackay Siow OHHLTY Loss On Year
Mackay and Siow faces a confusing year with a poor showing at ROH 18D and unclear results from the Flow Society events. The text references multiple misread terms and fragmented event names, suggesting a chaotic summary of horse or racing activities, with sporadic mentions of venues, athletes, and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
MacKay Nu
Mackay Flow Society
Ile
N48
Dantes
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Blair Athol
Pakisis
Menalaindl
In Wales
Air
Serierday
Ruby Frances Allen
Joseph Bepones
Anve Weidenes
St Tre ‘Towans
Prodined
Ferrandine Hee
Calm Furniture Haciony
Elarday
Aarons Otteety
Rompitah
Hones Bey
Aerthers
Poirie Abinson Downe
Finassersh Soran
Fatacies Kidston Maxwel
Mount Surprine
Sil Milian
Seakiows Tasker
Dohraton Pix. Ltd
Aavuailieea
Bumiy
Thurlay
Bridane
Wednesdas
Cooktown
Simon
Tatlor
Watersiter
ASA
Townsville
Bowen
Tod Abe
Foella
Secon
Bern
Mulasta
Anippita
Sears Atocka
Becauur
Ieta
Uae
Eine
Uit
Expan Jalon
Sie
Pearce Sonelus
Flulan Soliers
Malaya
Almagy
Prundmarner
Lawrie
Burrum
Comteceni
D Far
Alma
Birnane
Suferce
Guapos
Ceetinan
Steoun
Harbushand
Mra Detson
MacKay Sugar Crushing
Lourer
Reese
Ian
Babinda
Cairns Dental Clinic
Mnepitels Board
Creedy
Lavarus
Pritisan
Tenter
Buxeau
RAAF
Eurtse Ariy Fe
Bimor
Gtaevel Wresain
Towscombe
Neville Siaffard Benen
Crewe
Lahan
Rancelied
Ural
Cmici
Prtly Seine
Attar
Foo
Fureaila
London
THE
Cairne Post
Villa
Beause Leach
Wim
Aed
McMuliny
Deleerne Buchebar
Uenanen
Ant Iain Birred McMillay
Lee Ens
Beenanan
Buchanan
Prieel Millan
Wong
Kocranda Water Supply
Midwest
Hisnanden
Max Wettan
Huhensen
Vawnebia
Reece Downe
Serge Swine
Dave Han
Gall
Steyn
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