Apparatus for Detecting Radio Interference Debate
At the Barsoo Falls Hydro-Electricity Board meeting in September officials debated inquiries at various centres to gauge need for special detection gear. Townsville Maryborough and Mackay reported no dedicated instruments. Mackay noted monitors prevented interference via the generator exciter gear. Discussions covered Cairns distance interference, Postmaster-General’s Department action, and possible by laws to curb nuisance.
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Barsoo Falls
Leale
Cairns
Rockhampton
Yeral
Murchison
Teident
Balle
Postmaster-General’s Department
St. Balle
Postmaster-General's Department
Balfe
McManus
Hoare
Federal Session Defeats Tax Exemption Motion in Canberra
In Canberra on October 24 the Government narrowly defeated a motion by the Opposition to exempt certain sales from tax. The Treasurer claimed the tax would impose heavy costs, arguing the government could not afford a 20 percent rise. Voting with the Opposition were Corvey Jennings Price and McEwen. the division ended 3 to 27.
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Canberra
Avid
Teetsurer
Catgy
Ford
Corvey
Jennings
Price
McEwen
Interest Rates and Loan Council Meeting in Melbourne
Canberra reports that a Loan Council meeting will decide the new Commonwealth and States loan amount and interest rate during Cup Week in Melbourne. Estimates range from £7,500,000 to £19,000,000 with expectations of a higher rate than last time, amid a broader debate on banking margins, deposits, and the impact of rural property lending. The Royal Commission inquiry and recent bank reserve shifts frame the discussion, as higher deposit competition and drought pressures drive lenders to seek bigger margins and predictable interest.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Royal Commission
Commonwealth
Melbourne Stock Exchange
Ajax
Aito
Land
Yeading
Alvancer
Progress on Mount Mt Garnet Road Update
October 1 report from Garnet Lynd supervisor outlines progress on the Hughenden road with clearing and grubbing for four miles, aiming to be 25 miles clear by Christmas. A field party including Mevera, engineer Bevan, supervisor Jesser, Lucey, Campbell and Perint travelled 9.5 miles round trip to Cunjiboy in six hours along a bush road considered good under the circumstances. Local business leaders in North Queensland urge connecting the road to the Gulf district for broad regional benefits.
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MT. Garnet
Hughenden
Mevéra
Bevan
Jesser
Pel
L Lucey
H. Campbell
J. Periint
Cunjiboy
Cunjihoy
North Quernsland
Gulf District
North Queen
Deeral and Fishery Falls Host Village Ball Events
In Deeral and Fishery Falls a village ball season drew strong local and visitor turnout. committees led fancy dress and novelty waltz contests with prizes, while music by Pensini’s orchestra and local performers energized the dances. Profits will fund the district picnic fund amid forecasts of rain and heat.
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Fishery Falls
McDonnell's Creek
Gordonvale
Babinda
Bremner
Hankie
Harry Davis
M.c
Norman Falla
Wes James H. Koch
Master Ri. Falls
Mish P
Melba Harlow
Yale
Mie L. Gordon
Mr. Barret
Mins M. Lanier
G. May
Cocania
Pensini
Mourilyan
Sunc
Mangano
Monte Carlo
Riganzoni
Prego Ram
Local Dance Brings Fun as School Hosts Social
KOAH notes from KGAB report a Saturday dance at Habara after a school break with prizes donated by Mr Page and Mr Hutcham. Guests include Mrs Willers and Mr Wright, with a tourney at Cairns and picnics by Kah party. Several locals visited Kesh, Kuranda, Mona Mission, and Cai ns, sharing a lively community event.
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Yim
Habara
Ted Wright
Ate
Anita Ineky
Page
Wrs
Willers
Beg Felmingiwu
Hutch
Dive Gane
Cairne Ith
Mks
Muniel Wrighy
Mr. Wricht
Canna
Kesh
Ant
Eric Wright
Tavion
Cairns
Af Kesh
F Dichm
Ficaibon
Sonte
J. Gane
Mona
PF Gosh
Knah Fai
Mona Mona Mission Station
Suneday
Poe
Retens
Local Farming Notes From Stratford Weews
Weather and farming conditions affect haying as tractors run, chains clank, and crops rise slowly. Neighbors Mr Die and Mrs Die depart for Innisfail in hopes of better prospects, while Violet Fairweather passes exams at Cairns Gen Hospital. Mr FW Martin moves tractors to Cooktown for reassignment, and ME Johnson’s team is noted in town.
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Freshwater
Cooktown
Toghaulom
ME Johnson
Pole repair work advances on Mareeba project progress reported
Work on the Mareeba Mareeba through Terence line proceeds with poles and reticulation installations. Eleven men are currently employed on the Mareeba section and weather permitting all poles may be crossed by November 23. Cables will not be aired in Mareeba until weather allows. Construction on the Kuranda Marecha HT line is planned to start from Marecha after November 21 using the existing crew.
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Mareeba
Progressive town sales boost faith in future
Progression shows faith in the future as several town properties and building sites change hands at factory prices. The final Stratiora carnival committee meeting will be on the 10th instant to settle arrangements for the forthcoming carnival. The Stratifned group is trusted to meet demands and perform fully when called upon.
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EU Rover
Ieee
Amsbulancr
Professional golf title unclear in oscured report
In Oklahoma City on October 23 Associated Press reports a professional golf event with unclear wording. Scores mention a player achieving 79 strokes amid a tense competition.
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Oxlarioma City
Revolta San
Tee
al Chemmiomhiy
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