Townsville notes on athletic carnival and water supply debates
An athletics carnival report highlights standings led by J Too and D Hutton, with junior champion claims by A Young and W Ryan securing juvenile cups. Parliament discussions focus on Herbert River water supply for Townsville, with the Herbert River Gorge hydro project considered if finance is arranged, plus calls for federal engagement and local planning.
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Townsville
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G. Martens
Bruce
Jemoa
Towerville
Ingham
Chamber of Commerce and Council
Dr Mylrea
Upper Herbert
Heavy Warrior book and poems from World War II life
Fragmented review tells of a poetry book Heavy Warrior by Spttat Gow thd ererend ty Gera aa Benny Malang in the Middle East theatre. It recalls Major More-Ruthven, liaison roles, and commando service where he died, with a prefatory message by Lady Gowrie about mothers and wives and the immortality of purpose. It notes Patrick Hare Ruthven and the fate of young poets like Rupert Brooke, and hints at war’s stark realities reflected in verse.
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Wilson
Tripolitants
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Zara Gowrie
Rupert Brooke
Patrick Hare-Ruthven
Victoria Crom
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