Herberton Mining Legacy Highlighted By Farewell Speech
In Herberton on September 28 Ernest Hunter delivered a farewell speech for Warden Power, outlining Herberton Tin Field's historic output from 1877 to 1895. He cited figures showing 128,610 tons of ore yielding substantial values, contrasted with Gympie and Charters Towers, and praised the Great Northern and Northern Freehold mines for their long service and potential.
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Herberton
Ernest Hunter
Rockhampton
James
Fodowe
Miro
F Hun
Power
North Queens
Merherti
R. L. Jack
B. i. Sperichly
IBBS
Charters Towers
Cape River
Gympie
Great Northern Freehold
Great Northern
John Newell
Mining shifts to Whitworth Finance and Mining Corporation
A historical note describes the Whitworth Finance and Mining Corporation resuming ore production at a long‑running mine, with past dividends and investments cited. It discusses low‑grade ore, capital needs, and potential town growth in Sterberton, plus remarks on leadership transitions for Mr Power and Mr Wilson.
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Esas
Dienbouls
Whitworth Finance and Mining Corporation
Lumure
Odene
H.W. F. Kayser
Herberton
Sterberton
Powery
Wilson
Mr. Power
Summer Cup draws and handicap reforms urged
The club announces the Summer Cup for pairs at Burpu this Saturday and urges members to list partners by Friday. Southcombe Cup entries should be completed soon. The writer criticizes inconsistent handicapping across Far Northern Golf Association clubs and favors a single uniform handicap system with a paid official to ensure fairness.
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Burpu
Far Northern Golf Association
Tabeland
Cairns Win Hockey Debut Over Townsville Rivals
Cairns teams defeated Townsville squads at the Townsville Sports Reserve on Saturday. The Cairns High School and Cairns-Twanhoes posted wins, with the High School delivering a standout display of hockey skill. Townsville teams fought hard but were outmatched by Cairns’ refined play. Final scores: Twanhes 6 Townsville 0. High School 2 Townsville 2. Referees were C Sullivan and Hamilton.
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Cairns
Townsville
Cairns Iams
High School
Tvanhoes
Ivanbors
Tyanhoes
Carrs
Ivanhoes
Twanhes
C. Sullivan
Cairnsty High School
Ffantilton
Minister Samuel Ruik Dies After Hospital Admission
Rumors swirl around the death of Rev Samuel Ruik a Methodist minister in Winton. He was taken by ambulance at 243 clock afternoon and died shortly after admission. officials refuse to provide details or confirm rumors.
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Winton
Samuel Ruik
Gordonvale Bowling Club results and next week's final
The Gordonvale Bowling Club reports in the King George Cup competition Winfield's team defeated Kidolti to reach the final where they will meet Hoare next weekend. Several close matches showcased good handicapping with the Dewar's trophy consistency handicap singles dominating the weekend. A new Stars competition was announced by Mr Butler, lasting until June 30 1930, with the holder needing four straight wins to retain the title.
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Winfeld
Kidolti
Hoare
Butler
Henley on the Yarra Regatta Plans Big 26 October
The Henley on the Yarra regatta on 26 October draws crews from Western Australia Tasmania New South Wales and a Queensland GP S Club team led by ex captain R C Hooper. Morning rowing starts at 6 am with subs still due and a member picnic at Second Beach on Sunday October 6 with motor boats departing at 8 15 am sharp. Afternoon activities include beach races and mixed crew events with a string band in the hall for dancing and a return trip about 9 pm.
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Commonwealth
West Australia
Tasmania
New South Wales
Cairns
Queensland
G.P.S
R. C Hooper
Second Beach
Betty Nuthall Wins Pacific Southwest Title
In Los Angeles on September 29 Betty Nuthall defeated Mrs. Laharper 8-6 7-5 to win the Pacific Southwest tennis title. In the men's final Doeg beat Vanryn with set scores 8-10 7-5 9-7 8-6.
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Los Angeles
Betty Nuthall
Mrs. Laharper
Doeg
Vanryn
Corn treatment promise by chemist with new ether discovery
A vintage advertisement touts two drachms of Erozat Tee for corn relief. It claims quick, painless removal of corn using Frozel-lee ether, drying and withering the corn and lifting away with a fingernail, urging readers to consult a chemist.
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Vulcan Co
Queensland Mining
the & Vant Morgan Company
Mount Srence Mine
Ee Gordonvale Bowling Club
Gaffney
Ser
V. Smith
M. Hoare
Doolan
Cannes
Strickland
Gwens Ion
G. Flower Jon
A. Johnson
W.F.S. Hawe
Sheppards
Ridold
Sues
M. Hoare Jon
Mr Smith
Owens
F. Masa
D. Gordon
Drex
Laan C. Anderson
Iseaiss
G. Townson
Healy
T. Carne
Lucas
Saveland
G. Flower
M. Jan
Townson
We Courts
J. Stokes
C. Bote
W. F
Howery
McKeeman
E ‘Sues
W. Thomas
Owens, Bianchi
Wright, Winfield Y
Alley
Bryce
Sheppards, Ridolli
Rowing
Henley
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Yarra
Cairns Club
Boland’s
Boland
Reese
Hoggar
Kayser
OLAND
Neptune
Bond
ASA
Bolane
Gee Waits
Manchester
Eames
Betset
Soland
Bolard's
BoLard 'S
Brown
Rees
Eh Way
Ette Tabling
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