Presbytarian Fraternity Hosts Farewell For Willem Family
A Presbyterian ladies and gentlemen gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pyne in Bearell featured speeches praising Mr. and Mrs. Willem as guests of honor before their departure for Brisbane. Speakers, including Mr. Shepherd and Mrs. McLoania, presented crystal ware as gifts. The event noted community sympathy for local farmers facing harvest delays and referenced several minor accidents and ambulance calls during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtre
J. Pyne
Beerel
Setewell
Mire
Wille
Mary Sterling
Bota Etares
Porkaee
Wade
A. Shepherd
Sina
Sina Mev.” McLoania and Mrn J
Sane
Chile
Mi Shepherd
Shen
Reforestation Works Draw Heavy Expenditure in 1938
The annual report shows full-time employment for 130 men on reafforestation financed by the Unemployment Relief Fund. Expenditure totaled £24,998 7 10 of which 92 percent paid direct wages, with roads and forest areas advanced across Kuranda, Robson's Creek, and Alma Gap projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labour and Industry
Minster
M.P. Hynes
PEL
Kirrma
Kennedy
Kirrima
Alma Gap
Queensland
of Forestry
Kuranda
Black Mountain
Barron
Kuranda Rway
Barron River
Orestry Robson's
Department of Forestry
Crossing Roads at Innisfail Examines Cane Crossing Plan
A council meeting discussed a letter from L D Reid and cane growers on Jwinglai Estate seeking permission to construct three permanent rail crossings across roads. Debate covered highway responsibility, funding, and the cane growers’ authority to maintain crossings while preventing road damage. A by law to clarify farm access and tolls was proposed and the Cane Growers Association agreed to pursue a policy covering all farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Johnstone Shire
L D. Reid
Mt Dana Ant Co
Jwinglai
Makan
Dr. Hwdton
W. EF. Penchard
Poe
Ork
Peernsian
Anglo American Trade Treaty Operation Dates Noted
A November 24 note to Berlin reports the United States will begin enforcing the Anglo American trade treaty in January. The State Department says Germany remains the key partner and a formal operations date is set for mid January.
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Walmington
State Department
Sneantimey
Rowverth
TERROR AND TORMENT 1 and the Neuttngy enon V Byron case
Fragmentary OCR text recalls a frightening case involving Neuttngy enon V Byron at a Petrie address, with unclear medical or legal context. The piece mentions cocaine money issues and a booklet titled Act for Pres. Source author D J Moynahan Cairns.
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Byron
Ste Petrie
Coutecus
D. J. Moynahan
Cairns
M A L O O F The fortnightly lodge meeting at Hail Lake Street
A damaged OCR readout describes a lodge meeting held on Wednesday November 14 in Hail Lake-street. Details include initiation rites, officers, and a planned reunion to be held December 11. Members discussed sending a Christmas greeting to Trinity Lodge and starting a First Aid Club for Juvenile Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Hail
Lake-street
Stienn
Mitchell
Wick
Monlepate
Edromton
Tia
Winkworth
Fishery Folie
Lovis Trinity Lodge
Ganiet
Thirling Narmony
Sean Wom
Slater Winkwort
Prise
Everts
Br Pa
Slater le Bas
Tira
Adama
Atherton Laden
Odds quoted for longevity and ages in British betting
The text notes extreme odds about British people living to 101, and mentions a bet of 4000 to 1 against an infant reaching that age, with other long odds such as 20009 to 1 against reaching 101. The fragment reflects odds and wagers on longevity.
Chillagoe Smelters Report Copper Output and Local Prospects
Herberton Nov 25. September the Chillagoe State Smelters treated 1371 tons of swiphides oxidised ores and concentrates for 102 tons of blister copper. October saw 620 tons processed for 48 tons of copper. Coal strike halted operations Sept 17 but smelting resumed with copper fire at midnight on the 23. Cloncurry miners push for a plant. Last financial year 17,300 tons of copper ore were sent from Clancurty to Chillagoe, needing 13% payable grade with freight. Northern fields depend on Chillagoe for refractory gold ores via Almaden Road. Five men work at a large depot near Petiorod. Phar Lap mine shows floorspar mining activity. Mt Morgan employes 1007. October yield 166.5 tons copper and 60875 oz gold, value £49,106. Hayes Creek in Cape York area shows reef 14m wide yielding 3 oz 3 dwt per ton. Additional samples and prospects across various sites reveal mixed potential and high exploration costs.
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Herberton
Chillagoe State
Cloncurry
Clancurcy
Chillagoe
Conn
Jaorthern
Mt Morgan
Noth
Cooktown
Nesbit
Cape Yori
Dodd
Preston
Creek
Hayes’ Creek
David
Companimina Creek
Buthen- Duthen
Hayes’ Grove
Owerhead
Portland Roads Iron Deposits Reported in 1936 Survey
The Aerial Geological Survey reports limited sampling of iron ore in the Portland Reale district with only the 1936 Lamond Hill trenching providing measurable outcrops. Hematite seams extend about 130 feet, with varying iron and silica content across trenches, indicating the eastern half as the more siliceous and less economical portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Reale
Geological and Geophysical Survey
Howver
Lamond Hill
Iron deposits in North area show continuous 4.5 mile line
The report notes a continuous 4.5 mile iron deposit stretch with prominent siliceous outcrops likely forming the siliciest portions. It urges trenching and sampling across the full width at many points, as deposits cannot be dismissed for commercial use without fuller analysis. Nearby, deposits extend toward Pascoe River and reach Risks Mountain Range about nine miles north-northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serosa
Pascoe River
Rlsck Mountain
Iron Range
London Metal Market London quotations for copper lead and silver week
London Metal Market provides spot and forward prices for copper lead and silver across dates in November. The report lists inconsistent figures, quotes, and averages with variations by metal and date, noting spot and forward values and occasional missing quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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Madras
Deal
Selfirons
Fleustrating
Formpietes
Widertel
Royal Pumpless
A. J. Draper Pty, Ltd
Complete House Furnishers
Wmonds
Deeral Notes
McCoe
Ben Martin
Eilar
Keerat
Ira Tomeroy
Innisfail District
Unser
Berlin
M.a.lo.o
Edith Cavell
Chillagoe Sta
Suevrees
Almaden Tate Road
Walfram
Petiord
Phar Lap
Mica Creek
Mice Creek
Mt. Rai
Aether Campbell
Mt. Ta
Marjorie Wilsom
Ring Kinert
MT. Morgan
Hayes Creek
Portland Roads Iron
London Metal Market
Foreward
Fore Ward
Tore Ward
Toms
Spee
McDonald’s
Belore
Jeweller
T. McDonald Cairns
Croy~ Don
Lea
Parc Chase
Mee
Barnet Glass Tyres
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