Dimbulah Notes on Rain, Roster and Residents
A Dimbulah district report notes an unexpected thunderstorm with 101 points in town and heavier falls toward Boonmoo causing floods at Eureka and Murphy’s Creeks. Harvests are concluded with good quality, irrigation plans discussed, and multiple local officials, teachers, and families mentioned including Thelma Rowland engagement and staff movements at Townsville Grammar School and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonmoo
Eureka
Murphy's
Inigo Jones
Thelma
Grham
Townsville
Graham
Star Theatre
South
Graham Wll
H. McNee
J. B Lark
Brisbane
B.C. Cannon
Department of Agriculture
Sydney
British Australasian Tobacco Cor
Cannon
Cannon Will Leave For Ledger To-Morrow, Accompanied By Mrs. Cannon
Joan Rowland
Phil Rowland Major Wiley
Defence Department
Bruce McDougall
Bouth
Railways blamed for local transport issues and road haulage shift
Brisbane heard testimony on railway contribution to development and employment conditions. A witness urged elimination of unfair regulations while noting road transport’s rise and potential to undercut rail freight costs. Morris Evans described vehicle licensing fines and seizure of his two trucks after failed fee payments, requesting fee scale review and restoration of license, backed by 62 local petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Witness
Justice Webb
Main Roads Board
Commission
State Transport Board
Maroochydore
Premier moves longer sittings to speed bills in Queensland
Brisbane September 24 in the Legislative Assembly the Premier Forgan Smith proposed sittings up to 10 pm during Supply debates and to remove limits on debate time on other days Opposition leaders attacked the move as Labor dictatorship arguing it would push Bills through in one day Government fears of abuse were voiced and MPs said lengthy scrutiny would suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Tolemere
Dimbolah
Lower Pri
Walsh
Forgan Smith
Legislative Assembly
E. B. Maher
Ilion
E. H.C. Clayton
Wide Bay
J. B. Edwards
C.P
Nanango
Premier Reaffirms Short Sessions and Precedence of Government Business
The Premier argues attacks on the moton stem from Opposition members’ other duties and their desire to limit House sessions. He favors brief sittings, not doubling days, and proposes the business be handled quickly. The motion passes by voice vote and designates Government business as Thursday’s priority for the rest of the session.
National Health Council to coordinate medical research
Canberra on September 24 reports plans to form a new Health and Medical Research Council to coordinate medical research and public health administration nationally. It will replace the Federal Health Council with broad authority and aim to precede endowment for disease research on national lines. Fifteen members are named for the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Medicale Eearch
Additional Health and Medical Research Council
Commonwealth
Federal Health Council
Molloy District news on road link to Cairns area
The Molloy district newspaper item highlights a proposed five mile Julatten to Cook Highway link to connect Molloy Mt Carbine and Julatten with Cairns and the coast. It notes historic efforts, local timber and dairying interests, and the need to open lands for selection. mentions school finances and upcoming sporting events, plus timber activity and delaying fishing trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. O'Connor
Julatten
Cook Highway
Cairns Post
Molloy
Mt. Carbine
Cairns
Woothakat
Douglas
Bushey Creek
Mt. Molloy
Biboohra
Wills
Gillies
Marecha-Julatten
Bingil Bay Beach Pollution Allegations
Innisfail September 24 reports allege picnickers polluting Bingil Bay fresh water and using firearms on the beach and damaging trees. Beach inspectors note the area as a bird sanctuary and rifle use is prohibited. Council to seek beach regulations from other councils and have by laws drafted with warning notices to be posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Bingil Bay
Johnstone
Messrs
L. A. Alexander
F. G. Hazell
Legislative Committee
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Irene Dunne
Bolands Pingaw
Kobe Crepe
Zim
Boland’s Pty. Ltd
Cantuk
Aj.c
Cavalier Dial
Windsor
Dimbulah
Social and Personal
Roads and Railways
Grazier
Morris P. Evans
Lite & Wentie
Cohen
C. Sewer. Fot. Mgr. BW
Bers Union Sfhustee Company of Australia Ltd.— Gee & Brite Tewarina, Qrdagy
A. J. Deaper . Ltd
National Health
Molloy District
B. Woodhouse
A. Batte
5S. Harris
A. T Reece
SPORT
Port Douglas
W. Tye
M Smith
J. Crothers
M. Dempster
5. Shepperson
R. Shepperson
W. Fitzsimmons
J. Arnold
B. Arnold
5. Vails
A. Eastment
Scott
Nasure
Bingil Bay Beach
D. J. Moynahan
AL Sheri
Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman Pty. Ltd
Sele
Cue TS Khaki Lets Fins Gee
Eac Ees Coleg
Pkt Rinso
Colgate
Doren
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