North Queensland Coal Meeting Urges Mt Mulligan Railway
A Cairns conference of local bodies and citizens backed Mt Mulligan coal development. Leaders urged immediate rail construction to connect the field, citing fuel shortages and the field's value for gas and coke. Exhaustive coal tests were reported as satisfactory and the project seen vital for North Queensland and state prospects.
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Cairns Harbor Board
Mt. Mulligan
Queensland
North Queensland
Mt. Mullithogee
Sige Pate
Tom
Mt Mulligan coal field may spark rail link and regional growth
Government geologist Ball says the Mt Mulligan field could have a 200 year life even at 2000 tons daily. A cheap rail line to Mt Mulligan could land coke and coal at £1 per ton, enabling mining in the Far North. Woothakata Shire Council sends two delegates to Brisbane to push the project, uniting North Queensland under a shared aim.
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North Queensland
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Harbor Board
Excursion by Ceires Workers' Accident Association
A rail excursion is planned with departure from Calma Vom to Dakiody at 11.5 pm and return from Rebinda at 3.10 pm. A preprinted record outlines the route and warnings about limited shares and upcoming draw dates.
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Bia
Ceires Workers' Accident Association
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Dakiody
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Five candidates sought as Caretaker for Green Island
Five applicants are invited for the position of Caretaker of Green Island and will be received up to 4 o clock in the afternoon on Tuesday the 2nd inst. An allowance of 10 per week and a house is provided by order. Town Clerk L. Cochranes’s name appears as issuing authority.
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Kyarra’s Departure for Southern Ports Sails This Evening
The Kyarra of Burns, Philp & Co. sails for Southern ports this evening. The Chillagoe will arrive from Southern ports on Tuesday and load a large log shipment for Sydney via Howard Smith Co. Lt.
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Salvation Army Service at Oddfellows Hall
Army services conducted by the local Salvation Army corps in Oddfellows Hall at 11.30 am and 7.30 pm. Evening service features a song service titled Wreck of the Titanic led by Captain Dight. Police Court proceedings yesterday before Mr J G Grant. Three first offenders fined with option of hours in the cell.
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Tenders Open for New Girls State School Cairns
Tenders were opened yesterday for the construction of the new Girls State School in Cairns. Bids include Bell and McKenzie with Surety, Jorgensen Muna, Mee Jilin Wakelew and others, each bid limited to six months. A local line notes the document contains miscellaneous items and that a doctor’s opinion is not required.
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Panama Canal and Cairns Innovation Links Australian Terminus
The Panama Canal opening would affect Cairns by placing it in a direct line with the Canal and the Transcontinental railway’s northern terminus. With Cairns harbour facilities, the city could become a key overseas shipping terminus for canal traffic and transcontinental trade.
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Hambleton Farmers Association Seeks Cane Regulation Relief
The Hambleton Farmers Association replies to the C.S.R. Company about reducing cane areas amid new wages regulations. The company expresses regret at possible penalties and hopes cane growers will soon enable continued cultivation as before.
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C.5.r
Nano
Chillagoe Wharf Land Deal Letter Sent to Chillagoe Co
A draft letter from the Cairns Harbour Board to the Chillagoe Company discusses proposed land and wharf access related to new wharves. It notes plans for a sketch by the board’s engineer and potential obstruction to the company’s operations, urging consideration of the land parcel and any objections.
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Chillagoe Company
Calres Harbour Board
Minke
Southern mail schedule and new infant wear consignments
The Southern mail will close early today at 345 p m for packets and newspapers and at 445 p m for ordinary letters. Miss Smith from Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith returns from Chillagoe after a successful business tour and announces a new consignment of infants frocks bibs booters collars at Melbourne House.
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Miss Smith
Cairns Port Charges Sought Aid From Commonwealth
The Harbour Board writes to the Commonwealth High Commissioner in London outlining three financial burdens on Cairns port ratepayers. It cites government subsidies for British India steamers, current wharfage charges of 7 8 per ton for British India steamers and 18 per ton for Chinese steamers, and interest on Queensland loans for wharf construction. The board notes dredging awaits to maintain 19 feet depth and 200 feet width at the entrance, asking for cooperation to expedite berthing of British India steamers.
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Commonwealth High Commissier
London
Cairns
Queensland
Tom
Cane price dispute and farmer wage advice in Queensland
A Northern Queensland conference in Ingham discussed cane supply price increases and wage policy under new federal rules. Farmers urged higher cane prices and improved cultivation to lift profits, while mills cited wage scales and labor limits, with the broader impact on growers and processing debated.
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Te Csr
Queensland
Ingham
Ben
C.S.2
Podergy
Majinly
North Coast Line Accident Highlights Railway Mishap
A North Coast Line special train derailed near Munro's cane farm at Freichitan's Creek. Guard Cartton jumped clear and escaped with minor injuries as the engine and van were wrecked. Inward and outward services to Badinda were delayed about two hours.
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Freichitan’s Creek
Jumgun
Omer
Texas
Badinda
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