Select Committee Report on Chillagoe and Etheridge Railways
The report dated September 5 reviews witnesses and earlier evidence on two government agreements for Chillagoe and Etheridge assets and a 190 000 loan to Chillagoe Limited for coke ovens and mine work. It notes unresolved questions, district visits unmet, and hints at state versus private operation, with concerns over mine prospects and coal quality at Mount Mulligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillagoe and
Etheridge
Legislatire Council
Chillagoe
Etheridge Railway
Chillagoe Company, Limited
Mt. Mulligan
Chillagoe Limited
Ieaone
Lyn
Wah Coal
Jocal
Wartoss
Gove
Tega
Profi
Mount Mulligan
Legislative fragment on mineral districts and smelting works bill
The text references mineral and other resources districts sued and served and notes a notation of a smelting works. It mentions a government acquisition proposition and contemplates bill movements if the Bill proceeds, indicating a draft or unfinished legislative discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etheridge Bee
State toown Chillagoe and Etheridge railways urged
A committee report argues the State should own and control Chillagoe and Etheridge railways to avoid burdens on government traffic and spur regional development. It notes private lines cost far more, the economic future hinges on ore viability, and closing smelters harms districts and earnings. The report details costs and acreage, urging government action to connect Cairns to the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hops
T. Nevitt
C. Page-Hamity
Normanton
Croydon
Forsayth
Georgetown
Chillagoe
Atherton Show Poultry Section Awards Highlight
The Atherton show awards list multiple champions and prize birds across classes. Notable names include J W Macrae J Barber and T B Barber with champions in hen and fowl categories. Entries emphasize strong utility birds and diverse varieties among eleven quality entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minorca
A. Marks
J. W. Macrae
Jessie Ann
J. W. Ma
J. W. Maric
I. A . Feik
Shark Bite Fatal in Townsville Incident
Townsville reports a shark attack ending fatally with the victim dying today. A formal procession followed the incident as railway workers contributed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Amel
The Gentle Intruder and A Soul in Trust at Austral Pictures
The edition reviews Austral Pictures programs with The Gentle Intruder, A Soul in Trust, and The Secret of the Submarine. Hester Prynne lives in a dramatic tale, while the silent era features old Virginia and Washington settings and a Triangle release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Pictures
Australian Gazette
Melbourne
Star Picture
Fran
Old Virginia
Washington
Wall Street
Courtney Maitland
Dabney Carter
Antonia Dolores to Sing in Cairns Tour Opener
The forthcoming visit of Mademoiselle Antonia Dolores to Cairns signals a major musical event for Australia with world famous artisians to be heard. Her singing is described as instinctive and refined, lacking coarseness, and she is praised for her sincerity and delicate sentiment in lyric and ballad performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mademoiselle Antonia Dolores
Australasia
Madamoiselle Dolores
Saeed Speen
Will Lee
Moilleur Dolores
Australia
Antonia Dolores
Dolores sings to Sydney as Australian tour opens
The famous French soprano refreshed her voice on a Saturday concert at the Sydney Town Hall. She arrives for her seventh Australian tour after a four year gap, delighting a large audience with her refined vocal charm. The reviewer notes her enduring technique and youthful heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Dolores
Dedt
Town Hall
Cairns Combined Children’s Picnic Committee Meets
A Cairns committee session endorses organizers K A Wrem and M J Hasan for ground selection, cash and toy donations, and race prizes. About 1800 children expected for the October 3 Freshwater Creek event with a special train, plus volunteer help and a large marquee set up by M J Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
W. Prewett
K. A Wrem
M. J. Hasan
Freshwater Creek
EK. A. Wright
Palace
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Nightingale Dustlins
Armstrong, Ledlie &Stillman
Cairns and District
Chillagoe-Etheridge
H HL Pottard & CO
Abbott Street
Mareeba
Bos A
Commissioner For Railways
W. Stephens
A Fahey
E W. H. Fowles
A. H. Parnell
Minority Report
Atherton
Nf Richardson, Esq
T. Black
Plymouth’ Rock
J. Barrett
J. Wetacne
Farbera Acrae
Brown
Mra D. Shepherd
Ne A. Bimrose
Bros. Violet IL T
Om Cen
Per Gebee
Kevthers Burke
Keen
Conine
Searles
Fox
Old Punton
Boston
Hester Prynne
Hester
Ison
Chillingworth
Peart
Dimmisdale
Werr
SSS
Dirmntsdale
Pearl
Austral Pictures
Ausja
Rerei
Sylvia
Macleay
Duff
Burns, Philp & CO. Ltd
Kutic
TLTO
Fed
Whittick’s
M. J. Hogan
H C. Steve
Court House Hotel
Gueensland
Eoquanko
Plin
Draper, Linen
Cs Us Sal
Fairey
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