Obituary of Mr Enoch Massey of Cairns and State figure
Obituary notes the death of Enoch Massey a former railway clerk turned hotelier with strong musical and charitable ties in Cairns Townsville and Brisbane He led choirs and served Masonic and Methodist circles and was well connected across Queensland His wife Mrs Massey and children mourn him while brothers Victor and Donnelly are cited among his survivors and community figures in the state
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Hendra
Massey
Cairns
Townsville
Brisbane
Donnelly Aires
Ee Deonnelly
Victor
Bas
Sieve Warwek
Dorttelly
George Free
Luursfaul
Death of Sir Archibald Strong noted in Adelaide obituary
Sir Archibald Strong prominent Melbourne born scholar and longtime Adelaide professor dies September 29 after a stroke in a North Adelaide private hospital. A former University of Melbourne literature professor and Herald book reviewer, he led Melbourne and Shakespeare society roles and helped the Repertory Theatre. He was knighted, bachelor, and an author with deep drama interests.
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Nestrala Feet
Sir Arceteht Streog
Tery
Hersity of Adelaide Tines
Sips
Adelaide Mermar
Melbourne “Herald
North Adelaide
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Tate
Archibald
Herbert Strang
Liveeersity of
Archibal
Serbergh School
Liverpool University
Cotec
Herald
Untitled fragment questions meaning of words and links
A cryptic remark asks about the difference between a child and a skywrecked ailur while noting Coe clings to hesma and the other elogs to his paspar, rendering unclear references and intent.
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Coe
Hesma
Elogs
Paspar
Don Bradman Birthday Tale From Bowral to Sydney
An account tracing Don Bradman’s rise from Bowral in 1908 to his early cricket feats in Sydney. It notes his humble upbringing, use of a patched bat, and rapid emergence in Bowral and New South Wales country cricket, leading to national fame.
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Teddy
Don Bradman
Sydney
Bradman
Bowral
Dom
Don
Etmeul
Bowral Cncket
Ae O
New South Wales
Tram
Bradmies
Offents
N.savic.a
Hon
St George Cricket Club
Wand Bradwen
Lon
St George Chats
Syrity
Hs Flan Mets
Photograph memory pains spark cricket star’s debut
The text recalls Don Bradman’s early path to the New South Wales and Australian sides. It notes initial doubt from selectors, a first matches score of 18, and his rise as a consistent scorer leading to selection for the Test team amid debates about his orthodox style.
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Coe
Thames
New South Wales
South Australia
Victorta
Don Dradman
Bradman Century Feats Highlight Test Cricket Records
Bradman dominates with a century in the fourth and a second century in the fifth Test while already breaking top marks. He surpasses Hammond and Trumper totals, with an England season aggregate exceeding 2570, and a table lists eight centuries, noting only first class centuries after 1928.
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Australia
Bradman
Braman
Hammond
Rcord
Trumper
England
Redman
Engle
Worcester
Austria
Surrey
Hampshire
W. Seothard
Somerset
Gradman
Engand
Owral Mens Vale
Owral
Vale
Jowral
Wingelloft
Petersham
George
Paddington
South Australia
Victoria
T Gene
Gordon
Queensland
Nsw
Hannes
Ustralia
Science in Crime: Warehouse Break-In Trial in Mackay
Harold Smith, 22, faced charges of breaking and entering Michelmore and Co premises on September 11. Court exhibits included cigarettes and tablets. evidence described a device of boards fixed to beams to flood a floor hatch. Witnesses recounted a night-time intrusion with a torch, a gun threat, and a hole under the counter. Smith committed for trial with sureties set.
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Holden
W. A. Amuld
Curran
Fred Hunt
Michelmore’s
Hunt
Witmesa
Constalle Stone
Cot
Smith
Queensland coal output rises in early year
Brisbane reports for the first six months of the year Queensland coal production reached 572,501 tons, up from 552,350 tons in the same period last year, signaling a stronger industrial sector.
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Lrisbane
Queensland
Critic Attacks Farrell on Cairns Association Advice
A letter to the editor critiques Farrell for advising that any grower may testify before the enquiry commission. The writer questions why the entire industry should suffer for one grower’s strong language about the Federal Government. He mocks political attitudes and praises Farrell’s research while noting a missed Bamford quote about Bundaberg strikers.
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Cains Post
Farrell
Cairns A
Mann
Labor Party
Lord Honsdon
Public Works Loan Board
Percy
F. W. Bamford
M.H.R
Bundaberg
A Deeper Dip to Patrimony and Salaries
Sir a Sydney reader argues that NSW and Commonwealth governments must cut costs and salaries to restore finances. He warns Labour may face wider taxation and economic stagnation if ongoing fiscal restraint is delayed, urging acceptance of shared sacrifice.
Sugar shipments surge from Mourilyan Harbour as crush peak nears
MNNISFAIL reports one of the strongest crushes in the area with three district mills performing well. Direct shipments from Mourilyan Harbour to southern refineries begin, using the first large steamer Dilkera to load 2000 tons on October 6, with Ulmarra Ca and Pocular as earlier direct hauls. Forecasts place finish for Mourilyan mid November, South Johnstone early January, and Goondi mid December.
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Mnnisfail
Mnisfail
Mourilyan Harbour
Reguintervals
Dilkera
Ulmarra
Pocular
John Burke Ltd Ltd
Adelaide Steamship Company
South Johnstone
Mourilyan
Goondi Mill
Muurilyar
South Johnstone Mills
Railway Department
Mourilyan Mill
Johnstone Mill
Addiiton
North Johnstone River
Darren
Goondi
Katoora
Wonanna
Toewrie
Tokya
Westen
Mourilyan Museum Showcases Barrier Reef Treasures
The Mourilyan School of Arts museum features hundreds of antiquities and a Barrier Reef section with coral specimens and marine life. Donations from Mr and Mrs Thieme enrich the collection, including dugong tusks, shells, and aquiline flowers. Sir Harry Chauvel’s photo awaits inclusion, with a wool exhibit from Melbourne and a British Museum donation of binds and insects anticipated.
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Innisfa
Innisfail School of Arts
Mourilyan Institution
Barrier Reef
Mourilyan
L. J. Duffy
Mourilyan School of Arts
Peggy Titlege
Crovens and Tages Department
Minnie Moxham
Northcote
Oaks
Cairns Timber Ltd
Cairns
Harry Chauvel
Melbourne
Pike
Queensland
London
British Museum
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Istealte
Eurstly
MR. Enoch Massey
Sir Archibald Strong
Cooban
L. A. Wilkinson (Northern) Ltd
Chemists
Tropical Theatre Corner
Shields Street
Science
Cairns Post
Masnavelli
Machiavelli
Mistry
Vaul Cheyne
A.M.D.L
O’connellstreet
Johnstone River Area
Imrilyan
the Cookery
Ong
Rex
Foggitt Jones Pty. Ltd
Caren of the Choice
REX Hams, Bacon
Fishers
Miethers
Pat Resad
Vacat
Britain's
East
Cairns Post Limited
Abbott Street
BaGak Oh Retail Grocers
Shields
Sheridan Streets
Mcleod-Street
Queen's Hotel
Abbott-Street
Cairns “Post” Ltd
Shields-Street
Railway Station
Freshwater
Redlynch Road
Freshwater Hotel
Babinda
State Hotel
Gordonvale
Norman Street
Worthy
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