Cairns Town Council Considers Tree Planting Plans
A Cairns special council meeting discussed street tree planting led by Mr G Williams Orchard Testtractor. Proposals favored banyan and palm species for memorial avenues while noting cyclone risks and care needs. The Works Committee was urged to proceed with tree planting preparations before the wet season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Williams
Rockhampton Botanic
G. Wilhiams
McDonald
Ingham
Lyng
Wmceticon
Cairns council debates tramway and costed options
Councilors discuss a potential permanent tramway from Edge Hill or a rail crossing at the railway to fill swamps and supply filling soil including Parramatta Reserve. An exhaustive engineer’s report is promised to compare costs and methods while addressing government loan feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comneil Cota
Edge Hill
Alderman Hodel
Gelling
Eder Hill
Gellingmere
Pacer
Wisters
Parramatta
Hodel
Exoneration of Diehm Amid Public Inquiry Sparks Debate
An Australian inquiry clears Diehm of alleged German ties noting his citizenship and public service while criticising the quarry harassment plot. The Mayor reports full evidence reviewed by the Works Committee and Alderman Oxley moves to circulate the inquiry summary to Returned Sailors and Soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoare
Wremner
Wilks and
Gelling
Cairns
Ron
Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ League
F. Diehm
League
Barnes
George Wallace
Money
Chahe
Germany
Mackay
Hinde
Diehm
Devonshire
England
Brideece
Didim
Oxley
Sam
Elevator repairs report on low water pressure and overflow
The inspector notes water supply cannot meet demand due to low pressure. Elevator work was halted since the dry period prevents maintaining required pressure. Overflow data from September to October 1015 is cited, with water usage and seasonal variations referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Co
Cairns Water Authority to Inspect Hydro and Sewerage Schemes
The Brisbane Hydraulic and Power Department reports that Cairns Council discussed installing hydro electric light and power and sewerage systems. An engineer will be sent to report on practicability and whether to proceed in conjunction with the Cairns Water Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamerunga
Department of Kulture and Stock
Brisbane
Shire
Kamernga
Ernest G. Scriven
Deere of Agriculture and Stock
Kshane
Kamerunga Nursery
Imstal- Hydro
Cairne
Spd
John Hargreaves
E. G. Theodore
MEGA
Cairns
Hydraule Bogeetr
Cairns Water Authority
A. E. Wilkinson
Electric Construction
Water wastage at council meeting prompts enforcement plan
The water authority discussed wilful waste as residents report low pressure. A prominent resident was found wasting 45000 gallons in a fortnight after metering. inspectors detected daily waste by multiple customers. The council ordered prosecutions and directed inspectors to target 20 to 30 water wasters and pursue enforcement. Also noted breached by laws over failing to provide awnings at Hobson's shop demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoare
Cairns
Gelling
Kase
Dong
Ades
Hare
Hodel
Messrs. Hanson and Sons
Hobson's Shop
Abbott-street
The Secret Seven plot to steal treasure from Beverly Clarke
The tale centers on The Great Master leading a wealthy gang to abduct Thomas Clarke’s heir Beverly and recover a treasure casket. Beverly is freed after interference by William Strong as the gang is chased through eerie locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Kathryn Williams
Secret Seven
Lam
Thomas Clarke
Clarke
Beverly
William Strong
Masa
The Silent Master at Cairns Pictures
Cairns Pictures presents The Silent Master adapted from Phillip Oppenhern's novel The Court of St Simon. Robert Warwick stars in the title role with Donald Galaher Joe Tell and Anna Lattle in key parts as the drama unfolds across seven reels. Also on the program are Bitter Truth After Truth Ways of the World and an Australian Gazette Nie pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Pictures
Phillip Oppenhern
Cas
Robert Warwick
Mr. Warwick
Apollo
Donald Galaher
Joe Tell
Anna Lattle
Trumumre
Pathe Gazette
Suence Street
Ving2ma Vearson
Vivian Rich
Nie
Unclear fragment recounts war loan concert reception
A damaged passage describes a concert at Atherton and Mareeba where a singer drew great enthusiasm. A sub-committee led by Hodel Jen Janson and Des Grand organized a war loan drive that began after the performance, with bouquets and a request encore for the Marseillaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Mareeba
Messrs. Hodel
Jen Janson
Des Grand
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Stor
GENIS
GENII
Harnes
Jon de Dew
Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman
Armstrong, Leckie &Stillman
Cairns and District
Piang
Srkent
Cairns Town Council
Atkinson
Wilks
Lyon
Bremner
Wilkingon
Crenilemen
Kamerunga State Nursery
Mr. Olive
Kairi
E. Kavell
Mayer
Kameruny
Draper-street Loan
Draper-street
Draperstreet
Juighey
Te Cuore
Tone
Draper Street
Jones
Mulgrave
CORT
Chemie
Townsville
A.W.U
Downsville Poe
Beme
Inter
I Newnan
Palace Pictures
METRO
Ana
Sunshine TO Shadows
Wallace Reid
Kathlyn Williams
A. Eis
Ces
Keen
Irvinebaxe
Alderman Lyon
Alderman Hoare
Sandover
Macleay, Duis
Macleay
Duff
Burns, Philp & CO. Ltd
Mrs
Ans
Jacob’s Music
Ablott Street
Hardy
William Ve
Christmas Creek
Newman
Selznick
English Gazette Jr'athe
Anna Little Olive Tell
J. Swain
Lance Pelleia
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