Rich ore deposits seen at Mt Tan venture near Cloncurry
Cloncurry Oct 19 A mining party toured a promising ore field at Mt Tan near a major deposit. Mr Tea, a prominent figure in the ore trade, indicated the property could yield enormous tonnage. Owens, a metallurgical expert, noted potential for significant discoveries with proper treatment and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry
Tan
Ornne
Sydney
Yan Cherm TePhan
Cornould
Okscton
Wronerty Company
Ure Sane
Tee
Ani
Owen
America
Canada
British Coal low mood in wartime Westminster Hall
A large public gathering at Westminster Hall discussed the Coal Commission. Mr Gowers noted demand had fallen to prewar levels, with about a quarter of workers continuing in mining. Beveridge testified wages should be kept near prewar standards via a gradual price and wage adjustment, amid calls to protect employee earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landau
The
Coal Commission
Weatminster Hall
Federation Watche ‘Mining Association
Mrnext Gowers
Minar
Kosnia
Germany
Beveridge
Hours and Wages A Comparison Across Europe
London reports examine cost pressures in industry and the effect on building costs. The inquiry notes continental workers often exceed standard hours and questions shortening the European workweek. A wage comparison indicates German workers receive substantial weekly pay, highlighting cross national differences in labor rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Om Wulla
Lense
Continent
England
Germany
Flooding Damage and Deaths Near Johnstone River
A fragmented report notes deadly flooding along the Johnstone River causing widespread damage and poisonings. Authorities face protests as dam bursts inundate towns, with hundreds affected and ongoing debates about the government response and future control of the territory.
Obituary notices and marriage notice from Cairns region
Thankful families acknowledge the IRS branch efforts amid wartime losses. In Cairns, Witter Boat and family mourn the passing of their father at Port Douglas Hospital in October 1924. Harvey-Lordan, Lordan Hunter, and Wentworth-Londen families announce mournful notices and a church wedding in Cairns with local clergy references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesmaty
Memry
Father Witter
Port Doulas
Aviv
Swiserted
Moveman
LORDAN + HUNTER
Monica's Church
Cairns
Doria Tober
Heabeh
L. Hunter
Timothy
Wentworth
Mra A. Londen
Queensland Sugar Fight Over Power Alcohol Plan
Theodore questions government concessions in Mackay power alcohol project with cane syrup and cassava. Northern committee warns against high costs and unfair subsidies, while critics credit Northern Power Alcohol Committee and DeBavay for exposing flaws. Debate ties to subsidy aims and potential national policy shifts.
Queensland debates sugar cane and power alcohol schemes
The text discusses annual subsidies for sugar cane and the Northern Power Alcohol Scheme in Queensland. It argues for compulsory blending of Australian fuel with imports to protect local producers, notes opposition from oil companies, and praises supporters like Mr. DeBavay while critiquing government indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Northern Committee
Queenstaunt
DeBavay
J F Shiftie
Legal case notes and a weather forecast item
Reports from Calray Summons Court yesterday. Simmonde, Margreaven, and R. Tones charged with being on licensed premises after hours. all convicted and fined. Albert Johan failed to appear. details unclear. Alfred Cass charged with indecent exposure fined £2 or one month. Beach district notices. police report says intoxication and obscene language. Also a crucial forecast predicts scattered thundery showers in Carpentaria and Cape Peninsula divisions with warm to hot temperatures inland and easterly winds.
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Calray
Mo Murne
Simmonde
We Margreaven
R. Tones
Amit Pach
Cour
Albert Johan
Alfred Cass
Fi Burne
Pal
Cust
Carpentaria
KeBenayor Leads Gulf Speech Across Tableland Centres
KeBenayor and Vint Ka-Senaur A. St. Ledger spoke last night at Cairns aimed at supporting Navinnaliay senatorial candidates Glangony Givens and Thompson. The speakers, including Mr Sk, presented a forceful case on the constitutional issue raised by Charttan-E. & Truscott of Abbott Street Cairns, delivering convincing arguments to rally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KeBenayor
Ka-Senaur
A. St. Ledger
Cairne
Navinnaliay
Glangony Givens
Thompson
Charttan—E. &. Truscott
Abbott Treet
Cairns
Beamer Maver Becomes Sighted in Port Trade Entry
The small steamer Hopewell arrived at Maryborough with cargo from Brisbane and timber and hides from Arafura. A vessel named Darrhto is expected to reach Cairns with 40 jone of Brisbane cargo. The Beamer Maver plans to resume voyage toward Cooktown then Cairns, with future calls by Tandaiq ue en route to China and Thursday Island, and Morita returning from Papuan ports.
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Beamer Maver
Hopewell
Maryborough
Brisbane
Cookfoven
Cairns
Chine
Thursday Island
Papuan Porta
Untitled note on pest nuisance and harbor clearance
A fragmentary report describes a nuisance from and action against beggars or wandering pests near a harbor. It mentions the police enforcing the Vaurancy Act, preventing encampments, and efforts to clear logs and debris from wharves as work continues at night and day.
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Erie
Advertised Events and Auctions in Bavinds District Area
Local notices announce writting invitations, public auctions, and meetings across Bavinds District. Promotional details include real estate sales, homestead selections, and railway road progress updates with dates around October 20th and November 7th highlighted for key events and gatherings.
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Bavinds District
Cisne
Menilas
Hardy
Will Wly
Connie
Edmegton
Weaan
Unghendet
Woodward O Calder
Conor Draper
Minnie
Cairns
Gelober
ORU
Dirran
Astuclanion
Meeting notes and political debate from an Australian session
A fragmented report recounts a parliamentary gathering with speakers like O’Neil and Murphy addressing questions on voting counts for Communist and Labor candidates. It mentions plans to publish replies, debates on government actions, and a scuffle about parliamentary majority and legislation. The piece also covers a separate incident of an injury from scaffolding and local police activity.
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Rion
Myst
O'Neil
Wighbelah
Murphy
Barty
Walter
Neat
Gurden
Brie
Varerna
Nott
Fiat
South Wales
Wry Murphy
Cammante
Austratia Labor Party
Aidald Wat
Abstralian Labor Party
Mr. Murphy
Walsh
Jofann Sea
Gustlenwal
Jane
May
Compmaire
Attra
Komen
Mader
Leon
Avetrain
Fe Dan NG MO Kay U
Brisbane Parliament Week Shapes Federal Campaign
The Brisbane session runs amid heavy debate on estimates and arousing strategy as ministers warn of potential party splits. Labour campaign plans center on boosting turnout while opponents push for arbitration and cost controls amid a tense political climate.
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Brisbane
Matty
Mtr Swayne
Shavteaton
Ina
Uoungland
Labor
Hige
Iis
Herber
Pelly
Mim
Meart
Sharpe
Oxley
Canntel
Wirishane
Inne
Stn
Parliamieny
Ithaca
Lalwr
GML
Beriony
Elie
Altics
Mfr
Valentiine
Wilwon
Valtoy and
Bremer
Predbcicy
Woman killed in aircraft crash after engine failure
A woman aboard an air plane perished when the craft burst into flames after a fall from the sky. The pilot attempted an emergency maneuver but could not save the passenger or himself in the fiery wreck.
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Mayers’ Footery
Jose
Morey
Wwekr
Craig Shemet
Fants’ and Children'’S Goods
Alway
Konartis
Meary
Neary
J. Ae Neary
Fia
Usrien
W. G. O'Brien
Mary Sonty
PINK
Jeweller
Atherton
Harvard
Ankenaid
Sachs
Ground Ford
Ebeth
F. H. Jones
Samelds Street
Amanehs Tor i
A ‘Bennett
MacKay & CO Ltd
Anzac Park
MT. ISA_FIELD
Radu
Britain
World
Australia
New Zealand
A.A
Johnstone River
Tania Fail
South Johnstone Fir
Bersting
South Jolwratome
Oscar Swansgm
Cairng
Solret Leemaye
Durrows
Harvey
Se. Stone Ign
Cains
Father Moran
Tate Te ‘Airns
Theodore
Internaional Sugar and Alcohol Co
Mackay
Sngp
Uveensland
Northern Power Alcohol Committee
Wep
Mace Kay
Howe of Representatives
Sugar Browere
E Hitn
W. F. Seymour Howe
Commonwealth
Orlileh
Labor Party
Nell
Ateatio
A. Detlavay
Detlavny
du Bayny
Tober
Tlmnber
Oli
AHL
Fae Auanilicg
Hark
Tims
Jage
Yin
Kent
Psrereny
Maryburough
Dr. Mott
Aloomba
Heral
Gmc
Vance Ailine
Alt Pont
Mack Vabaree
Sandner
Ike
Tianyan
Crahan
Sir Wanler Feewe
Uae
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