Drought Breaks Across South Queensland and NSW
Rain ends a long drought across South Queensland and New South Wales boosting pastures and water supplies. The text notes grimmer conditions in coastal areas and sugar regions, with stock losses and delayed wheat harvests. calls for national water conservation and fodder reserves while praising Mr. Fadden for drought policy proposals.
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Queensland
New South Wales
Sustolin
G Niklin
Nicklin
Railway Department
Australia
Victoria
South Australia
West Australia
Days
Fadden
Country Party
Machan's Beach Enclosure Fund Mystery Closure
Fragmented OCR text references Machan's Beach and an enclosure fund with scattered, unclear names and terms. Readable items hint at a fundraising effort or collection related to a beach enclosure, but key specifics, dates, and participants are missing or garbled.
Shipping Movements Highlight Unexpected Trade Route
In a concise report, shipping movements reveal a notable routemaking shift, with vessels docking at River Port and detailing cargo flows. The article notes a surge in freight activity, mentions several ship names, and indicates broader economic implications for regional trade networks.
Fragmented OCR notes from a mid century receipt page
Unclear lines show scattered phrases and garbled names. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable entities to form a factual summary with readable context.
Big Four Foreign Ministers Contact Paris on Peace Efforts
A Paris meeting among Big Four foreign ministers aims to advance postwar peace talks. The group discusses territorial questions, security guarantees, and enforcement mechanisms, with emphasis on restoring order and avoiding renewed conflict.
Fragmentary auction notice on sugar trade bid report
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a commercial auction with bids and refusals. It mentions quantities, price offers, and a single lot. The exact figures are partially unreadable but indicate bid activity and refusals around a 1978 date.
Aged Man Injured In Fresh Water Incident
An elderly man sustained multiple injuries after an apparent incident near a freshwater area. He was found with forearm and hand wounds and received medical care at a hospital.
Local Council Debenture Plan for City of Cairns
A council meeting discussed borrowing funds through debentures from Queenslead National Bank Ltd to cover costs of a project. The plan involves sale of debentures and stamp duty, with revenue expected to finance the loan. An order in council may be sought to authorize further borrowing and deal with the undertakings listed.
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Suse
Caymea
Cairns
Quewmslead Nabionsl Bank Ltd
CASS
Queens and Wetizeal Barb Ltd
Meetion
Teeat
In Memoriam Graham D and Family Pushed Aside
In loving memory notices mentioning Graham D, Jims Sho, Kev in, and family members. Memorial cards recall September deaths, with mentions of parents, siblings, and grandparents, and expressions of love and remembrance across streets and towns.
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Graham
Darby
Kevin
Own
Enon
Suburbs Rally Behind Overmead Bewe in Local Issue
Local voters rally behind a controversial plan as council debates the Overmeas Bewe project. City officials and residents, including prominent figures, voice support and concerns about funding, impact, and timelines at an emerging public hearing.
Injured Child in Accident and Local Court News
A boy named James Lennon suffered leg injuries after contact with barbed wire near Mulgrave Road Warramatta Park. He was hospitalized after an ambulance attended the scene. The paper also reports a local court case where Leslie Brown, a Fort Cape River engineer, was sentenced to 18 months with hard labor for an unprovoked assault on a group of white men following a dispute near The Royal Hotel.
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James Lennon
Kidaton
Street
Contac
Lalander
Parrahell
Towneville
W. Esteem
Cathelice
Leslie Brown
Serret
Fort Cape River
Guy
Brown
Che
Royal Rotel
Igor
Air T
Shark Fatality At Beach After Drowning In Shark Attack
Eye witnesses describe a party near the beach around 3 0 pm when Collin went missing after a ball was thrown during swimming. A shark was observed and bodies recovered as lifesavers served. witnesses say the deceased showed signs of struggle and a shark was seen upright in the water. Lifesavers and local officials investigated the incident and recovered the body.
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Swingurne
Colin
Wennie
Collin
Surat
Swiiburne
Vest
Pan Me
Gecemaed
John Palmar
Wallace Weusre
Hactur Boyle
Cummins & Campball
Premic
South Seawal
Sam
Gweinburne
Robber Boyle
Suny
Swinburne
Branny
Ceverae
Lecluse
Gun Battle Between Police and Escapee in Sydney Suburb
A fierce gun battle occurred in Baxley a north Sydney suburb as detectives dodged shots from escapee Alexander Henry Mitchell 17 who had fled Emu Fleing prison farm on September 18. Mitchell faced charges of attempted murder arson and multiple burglary counts after being captured. He reportedly sustained scratches and minor injuries while maneuvering through rocky crevices during the escape.
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Sydney
Baxley
Alexander Henry Mitchell
Emu Fleing
Tember
Kogarsh
Homes Broken Into In Bi Fewaisthion Suburb Shootout
In the Bi Fewaisthion area, four homes were entered in an afternoon crime spree. A 482 caliber revolver and eight rounds were reported stolen as police pursued a youth through Merth Bexley, with shots fired near the scrub and a tense chase ending as the suspect surrendered after the revolver was dropped. Detectives Wiehtles, Dunant, and Packett led the manhunt amid dangerous firefights and legible notes from the corral around the scene. Remains of the stolen items and proceeds were later reported at the alley station. Sydney detectives Norman Mijch and George Barnes were awarded for a separate shootout with Antonio Martini and Robert Sidney Jones, marking a noted era in New South Wales police history.
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Kagarah
Merth Bexley
Fred Trv
Wiehtles
Dunant
Serarant Packett
Sota
Hintuds Land
Washiley
Ghother
Planis
Amimilsiuinn
Mtuub
Allee
Sydney
Norman Mijch
Antonio Martini
Sydneyesterde
George Barme
Robert Sidney Jones
Uniehhardt
Jones
Majiland Aol
Mijch
Barnes
New South Willes
Young Sydrey Doctor Aboard Port Fremantle Voyage
A medical officer aboard the ship Port Fremantle bound for Australia faced a perilous voyage. Dr Clark and Dr Clare aided passengers as supplies dwindled in the Atlantic and a hand injury occurred. Medical officials from Sydney and Auckland coordinated care and transport.
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Chr
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Fremantle
London
Chita Mater
Uma
Fo Nowa
Cone
Engh
Sternarie
Dental Motors Corporation
America
Tly
Abe
New York
Efra
Pirieken
Australia
Clare
J. Morrinam
Wirview
Economic drift of sugar industry voices urgent subsidy appeal
The story notes the sugar sector facing drought and rising costs as producers press Commonwealth governments to stabilize prices or subsidize jute bags. It cites concerns over the industry’s survival and an urgent appeal to Chiefy for support, with broader implications for plantation growers and related industries.
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Brishane
SCG
Muir
Peturmord
Tin Commonwealth
Steedimares
Chiftey
Eich
Watchman Attacked in Sydney Crime Near Cremorne
A watchman named McLeen was attacked near Cremorne after three revolver shots were fired. Two men from behind wrestled him as he cried for help and a second man fired three shots during the struggle before fleeing. Police arrived after residents alerted them.
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Sydney
Rmala
Water shortage at Mossman impacts electricity supply
The Barron River flow remained low affecting hydroelectric generation. Reports detail schemes at Tully Falls and Garnet, with dredging, dam works, and proposed power connections to Port g and Tableland Tin. The Mossman area seeks alternate power sources as the board negotiates acquisition by the Tully trial Authority for £473.
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Garnet
Denisa
Holdcroft
Tully Falla
Tebinand
Twily Falls
Mesnas
Anthony
Aaa 2
Tully Co-opereliver Ed
Isin Nat Usr Milling Annocation Ltd
Esingialian
Aswell
Tully Trial Authority
Woman Robbed Of £120 In Cairns Incident Report
A Cairns article describes a £120 robbery targeting a woman in a street incident. The chaotic report mentions a thief snatching money amid a busy scene near a public area, with police and local officials noted in the coverage. It also touches on related court action and discussions at the North Queensland Employers Association about electrical engineering and wage boards.
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North Queensland
Euuleence
Tully Water Supply Pressure Drop Reported
A Saturday morning meeting addressed a serious drop in water mains pressure in Tully. Dr Dickinson and Cr Butler led the discussion on restrictions and water use, noting some pipes remain unpreserved and the exact fault location unknown. The council implied measures and authority to manage the crisis while awaiting further tests.
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Dickinsin
Gr Butler
Pune
Charmin
Dickineon
Dickmann
Ch Dickmaut
Wortel
Pegler
Army Recruiting Melbourne Seeks Interim Recruits
The Army recruiting drive in Melbourne aims to select interim recruits to support ongoing operations. A weeklong campaign runs from September 20, urging applicants to bring required documents and meet eligibility. Officials report lower intake than last period, citing a decline in previous week’s results.
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Melbourne
Searsnner
Neviscapery
Radio Public
AIM
Newry
BUBB
Queensland
Air Services Records Established
Sydney September 74 Australian airlines carried xiv freight during the year ended June 80. The number of passengers was 25 000 and freight 1 million pounds. The water service was in Sydney Melbourne, which carried 107000 passengers.
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Sydney
Sydney Aelbourverus
Woman's Home Burned While Son Fights Bush Fire Atherton
A woman loses her home in Atherton as her son Ned volunteers in extinguishing a nearby bush fire. The report mentions neighbors and local residents aiding during the emergency and notes the family’s distress and displacement. Other fragments reference family members and community reactions but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Assaults On Police Alleged 6 Year Old Case
A report from Cairns era details alleged assaults on police and discussions of penalties. The conference debated retirement rules for police, increased allowances, and suburban station conduct, with comments on discipline and public safety standards.
Piping Allocation Brisbanes War Time Update
The report outlines wartime piping allocation in Brisbane with references to delivery levels and distribution to Dunhu and Lemien regions. Details are scrambled but suggest adjustments to supply lines and emergency relief efforts across multiple local areas.
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Brisbane
Lemeen
Official Advice on Voting Hours and Absentee Ballots
The notice explains polling hours, eligibility, and locations for voters. It clarifies how ordinary and absent voters should vote, including those overseas or outside their division, and directs timely applications and certifications to the Divisional Returning Officer under electoral law.
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Aire
Carol Vue
Prada
Tvinioval
Nefure
Omar
Palling
Chrisian
Saaing
Poland
Seedan
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