Mareeba Hospital Board Monthly Meeting Report
At the Mareeba Hospital Board monthly meeting held October 20, presiding Mr J J Meehan, with directors Moore Schwarten Wallace and Ambrose among attendees. The clerk reported progress on hospital works and budget items, including plans to extend power and water services, charges discussions, and contract updates with Sullivan and architects Hill and Taylor. The financials showed September receipts and expenditures, with hospital activity details for September and October, staff counts, admissions and discharges, and bed occupancy.
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S. Pircelli
Hycro-Miecrventy
Tableland Sea
Perth
Lem Orie
Ley
Berdie
Truwan
Tse
Mesure
Hus Leer
Hus
Sia
O'Sullivan
Mesera, Hill and Taylor
Scientists link diet tweaks to height in Japanese and other races
Our scientific correspondent reports London September 30 that some observers argue white races are taller on average than yellow races. A controversial claim suggests Japanese diet and mineral supplementation could influence growth, with studies noting children receiving fortified powders grew taller and stronger over four years, fueling debates on racial height differences.
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London
Tokio Ui
Needle Threading Inventions And Odd Medical Notes
A Cleveland scientist describes a needle design that guides thread through a large hole without snagging, aided by a hinged part with a thread cutting edge. The piece mentions spider silk cross lines for precision instruments and notes on a whaling gunpowder alternative and a compressed air device for whaling. Historic storm observations in the British Isles report lightning impacts and meteorological data from observers, while discussions cover skiing popularity, carnauba wax in polish, and a London surgeon's oil-based scar removal treatment that floats scars away from bone over multiple sessions.
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Bretam Avetary
Teway
British Isles
Likneys
Shevlands
Man
Anghiae
London
Land Department reports record revenue and vast land openings
The Land Administration Board reports revenue of £151,243 for the year ending June 30, a record since 1922-23. It outlines plans for 75,200 acres across North Queensland, with details on Daintree River Sutasten Russell River and Woopen Creek Mount Coro West Palmerston Maalan Clump Point and Mission Beach sites, plus surveys, road construction and timber removals to enable closer settlement and access. An aerial survey and ongoing classifications aim to locate best subdivision methods and access routes while preserving scenic reserves along the Palmerston highway.
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The
Land Administration Board
Department of Public Lands
Vaniis
Queensland
Daintree River
Sutasten
Russell River
Woopen Creek
Mount Coro
Palmerston
Pray
Maalan
Movale
Clump Point
Mission Beach
Tully River
Tarra Creek
Foneela
Dalrymple
Heighes
Atrutcion
Innisfail Electricity Profit Sparks Council Debate
At a October 21 council meeting Innisfail officials debated the Jolmstone Electric Authority profit of £4309 over twelve months. Dr Hutson urged extending street lighting, while a split vote backed reviewing and possibly reducing charges to ease overall district costs and improve services. The motion to address Electric Authority charges at the next meeting passed.
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Innisfail
Jolmstone Elernie
Lamafal
Emnese S. A. Alexander
Dr Hodson
W. F. Punchant
Madson
Standardisation push for farming implements gains pace
A draft for standard specifications is being developed by The Standards Association of Australia with input from the University of Melbourne. The committee plans to issue a questionnaire to farmers to gauge life and use of farming implements and to assess costs and potential benefits of universal standards.
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Procwor Wadham
University of Melbourne
Axite
Aome
Brisbane
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A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd
Complete House Furnishers
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W. m. Simmonds
Mareeba Hospital
Financial Statement
Mathers
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Albright
Cleveland School of
Whaler
Besten
Karly
Lands Department
Deating
Sarsat
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Daintre
Qin Roads Commision
Innisfail District
Woopes Creek
Moual Force
Glady
Okestoneibres
Palmerston Area
Palmerston Highway
Wear
Ay Dern
Praysest
Snake
Maalan Settlement
Gow
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Toho
Actese
Desiga
Alta
Reservitie Snra
Artvlement
Jurs Gap
Lle
Missinm
Aerial Survey
Tutu
Jarra Creek
Sameruve
Avestor
Texas
Tpe
Beras
Soserers
Innisfail Electricity
Agricultural Machinery Parte
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Cais Distributors
Cairns Post
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