Governor's farewell visit to Cairns and region
The Governor Sir Matthew Mathan toured Cairns Schools and public institutions visiting Cairns District Hospital Ambulance Centre and the Returned Soldiers Rest Home He spoke at the Mayor and Mayoress home on Queensland Country Women's Association work and enrolled new members He addressed a Royal Geographical Society of Queensland meeting at Hibernian Hall and then prepared to sail to the Barrier Reef aboard the Sally local officials praised his courtesy and attention to detail
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Matthew Mathan
Cairns
Cairns District Hospital
Queensland Country Women's Association
Hibernian Hall
Royal Geographical Society of Queensland
Barrier Reef
Dr. P
Clarke
Sally
Tableland
Matthew
Ian
Queensland
Mona
Tis
Ayelanation
Bhovs
Oort
Shemkd
Anil Tev
Home Secretary
Matthew Nathan
Royal Geographical Society
Feier
Governor Visits Queensland Schools Promotes Reading and Civics
Governor Sir Matthew Nathan touring Cairns area schools with Mayor Alderman Draper, addressing pupils on reading for pleasure and civic duties. He emphasized thoughtful book choices, the value of geography history and English, and explained government roles while presenting a holiday for Friday.
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Sir Matthew Nathan
A. J. Trraper
Welcome at Innisfail for Sir Matthews speech and welcome
The Governor of Oneensland Sir Matthew Nathan attended a citizens ball in Innisfail prior to departure for Cairns. The gathering praised his term as Queensland Governor and his interest in northern development and publicd institutions, while planning for a Northern Women’s Association to aid education, shelters, hospitals, and social needs.
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Tontefail
Oneensland
Sir Matthew Nathan
Tontetail
Cairns
Gerad
Charman
Innisfail
Athee
Queensland
Ionisfail
Lunisfail
Outback
Nmstla
Par West
Bess
New Seanth Wales
Guastotee
Teo
Woemen
Chilires
Merberton
Ceamery Women’s Association
Atherton Talbeland
Cowan
Federal elections prime minister tour and labor leader clash
Report from Maryborough on October 14 describes a cordial meeting at the Town Hall with a small dissent, reflecting on Brisbane remarks. Mr Brace mocked Mr Charlton’s conduct and questioned the election timing, while Charlton urged government support to appeal to voters.
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Maryborough
Ayrove
Brisbane
Brace
Chari
Charltom
A.bb Joseph
Country Trees
Brisante
Sugar Embargo Debate Shapes Australian Policy
Maryborough and Chetwa discuss a sugar embargo tied to the next election. The Prime Minister warns the embargo will end if his ministry remains in power for three years, ensuring continued guard for the White Australia policy and vital industry. The note reflects country press commentary on government safeguards and trade policy.
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Marywborough
Chet
van Maury Borough
Meuse Weenkel
Australia
AL Bo Jueph
Country Press
Artahbare
Nominations Open for Senate and Representatives
Melbourne reports nominations for both Senate and Representatives close at noon tomorrow. By today 212 have been received with six Queensland vacancies among the 22 Senate seats. nominations for Representatives include one from Queensland.
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Melbourne
Get
Senate
Queensland
Staghorn Flat murder trial opens in Wangaratta
Alexander Clareney Thomas faces a murder charge over the presumed death of Bridget Enwright at Sigarhern Plat. Prosecutors allege Enwright was killed after Thomas was seen with her and fired three bullets into her forehead. The case began with the defence signaling possible pleas of not guilty and the hearing adjourned.
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Melbourne
Het
Alexander Clareney Thomas
Bridget Enwright
Sigarhern
Wangaratta
Inwaren Y Thomas
Euwright
Thomas
Conewa
Miss Enwright
Mise Kewrighy
Hawk
AERIAL INVENTION Airship Carrier Experiment Aims High
An air ministry report describes attaching the airship Rag to the Mocrig Mel for a test. The trial seeks to measure the speed and feasibility of using airships as carriers, with trials at 6 0100 feet and favorable weather anticipated.
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Lorlon
Onnba
Fieser
Rink
Syria
Anidair
Air Ministry
The Lambton Horror Mrs Cheetham in Court
Nellie Cheetham faced charges including aiding and abetting Willem Cheetham and attempting grievous bodily harm with intent to murder. One charge was withdrawn. She was remanded to awaiting further action as the court noted she showed signs of severe mental stress.
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Mrs. Cheetham
Sewcastle
Nellie Cheetham
Willem Cheetham
Cheetham
Oiw
Physical Wonders Photographs Through Steel
The Daily Express reports from Dr Karl Ueller of the Physical Institute that steel sheets can be made as transparent as glass. Test plates showed distortion when viewed through steel, and helium atoms pass through a sheet that would stop ordinary matter. The process involves depositing a metal rim on a smooth surface and using an electric current to separate it from its foundation, with WPA involvement.
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Womden
Oet
Herlin
Daily Express
Karl Ueller
Association and future of the town district
The text speaks of government matters involving children and warns against sectarianism. It notes plans to work with a local association to improve the town’s future and expresses optimism about an upcoming district event. The account mentions a bicycle program and a pleasant evening, with gratitude to a benefactor.
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Associa
Benny Shumkiow
Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef Address
Sir Matthew Nathan, Governor, spoke at Hibernian Hall praising the Barrier Reef. He outlined potential commercial value in shells, tortoiseshell, trochus, and other reef products, urging focused marine research and laboratories to explore practical yields and nutrition, with hope for future national wealth.
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Tome
Crete
Barrier Reef
Alan
Torres Straits
Queensland
Arverona
Danan
Newaneles
Couch
Willerhier
Enya Treme Apie Society
British Seamen Strike Sparks Australian Debate
The Brisbane press reports tension as British seamen face a strike, with political figures like Mor Shinwell accused of instigating unrest. The conflict affects Australian ports, prompting calls for actions to protect workers and national prosperity. Queensland leaders note railway coal disputes and potential storms to commerce, while Prime Ministerial remarks urge restraint and firm handling of extremists.
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Bruce
Mor Shinwell
Ani
Hho
Henry Wis
Australia
Cotaco
Atstrabio
Wits
Australay
Joseph
Cowatey Press
Brisbane
Gillies
Cladstone
Martin
Grilli
United States Ministry Washington Defects Secretary of War Succession
Fragmentary OCR note references Washington and a succession at the Secretary of War office. Mentions Weeks and a person likely named Wohi Chavte or similar, with unclear roles. Context suggests a study of cabinet or military department changes in an early period.
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Washington
Muxwemr
Weeks
Supreme service and wide drugstore reach in the era
An ad style notice extols Collins as a hallmark of excellence in prescription service. It highlights 24 hour emergency access, a broad stock of drugs and perfumery, and rapid posting or rail shipping to any destination. The text also references Royal Geographical Society interest and Queensland Society activities with provincial branch formation.
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