Concrete footpaths debate drains town funds
The Tows Council held a December meeting where Alderman Dalsell urged supplying with concrete. The Town Clerk S R Backfin outlined proposed works including Lens Estate Alfred Street and Wille Streets 252 square yards at 15 shillings 3 pence, Armstrong Alfred Street 1 acre? 4 square yards at 5 shillings 3 pence, and several other properties with costs, drainage and channelling included.
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Dalsiell Aakey
Tmat Feca
S. R. Backfin
Visiy
Lens Estate
Alfred Ed Wille
Aqeare
J. Armstrong
Alfred
Delates Street
Collins
Parry Street
Tragic Picnic Tragedy Strikes Four Youths
Words from a witness describe a deadly accident during a toying outing when a tree fell. Two men and two girls, ages 20 and 19, died as they were picnicking. The survivor recounts the moment, the fall, and the struggle to move as bodies lay still.
Government considers relief for war service homes purchasers
The Federal Government reviews wartime housing arrears amid a committee inquiry into the impact of unemployment on payments by buyers of War Service Homes. The plan allows extending mortgage terms to 50 percent of overdue amounts, with a temporary halt on further payments for those who cannot fully meet terms, while urging continued cooperation to complete purchases. The Lands Minister noted a proposal to open 200,067 acres for settlement in North Queensland.
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Menars
J. L. ‘Treloat
W. C. Thomas
G. C. Allew
Toto
Carbot
P. Pease
North Queensians
Queensland Cricket Team Selected for South Australia Match
Cricket notes report a selection list for Queensland with captain Gough and players Oxgrahans Bensted Lister ley Andrews Loewen Gilbert Jamble Cook Gavan Brow Aianeso Que. The note mentions a £1009 reel sum and a January date, with a reference to the selectors confirming the squad for a match against South Australia.
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Queensland
Sas Deum
South Australia
Gough
Oxgrahans
Bensted
Lister
Ley
Amdrews
Loewen
Gilbert
Jamble
Cook
Gavan
Brow
Aianeso
Bowier
Selection Committee Names Queensland Country Team
Bowen to represent Queensland Country again in MCC match at Toowoomba on February 13. Team includes M B Mackay R J Webb L L Gill and captain Brera Comvich with players from Toowoomba Warwick Stanthorpe and other towns.
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M. B. Mackay
R. J. Webb
L. L. Gill
Bowen
M.C.C. Tena
Toowoomba
Brera Comvich
Useter Td PF. Sides
Towsaville
Allen
I Bone
H Peon
Torwommba
R Raymond
Pumite
Leg Theory Controversy in Early Cricket Debate
A historical cricket column debates leg theory and its risks to the sport, weighing judges, players, and fans. The piece cites voices from The Sheffield and Manchester clubs, defending fair play while condemning tactics seen as violent and unsafe. It questions whether leg theory undermines cricket’s spirit and legends like Bradman and Larwood.
Prince Alfones Leads Escapees From Vitis Cluseros
Prince Alfones of Bourvon and about 54 Spanish aristocrats escaped internment at Vitis Cluseros. There are unconfirmed allegations of collusion with a Spanish gunboat. A schooner carrying the escapees sped southward. the gunboat’s commander was dismissed and faces court martial. The Island Governor Hishmed and prison commander were arrested.
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Bourvon
Alfonso
Vitis Cluseros
Woodfull's Protest After Baggies Strike Interlude
Report of a strong protest by Australian captain Don Bradman? No. The text describes Woodfull protesting a "shock attack" on F. Wares, with references to Waite, the dressing room, and a manager at the Adelaide Oval. It notes Warner entering the room and a doctor’s verdict being awaited. The piece then quotes a statement about two teams playing cricket and disapproving tactics, warning against continuing. The overall scene centers on a tense confrontation over on-field tactics and sportsmanship during a cricket match.
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Woottel
Ductraiien Capes
Imade
Bagils
F. F
Te Magutsh
Anmtre
Mas
Agepade
Ovsl
Aring
Mtr
Westend
Lmraing
Tev Ofities
Atetralie
Warner West
Woodtull
Turf Topics and Warwick Handicaps Mixed Results
Race report covers turf topics at last Saturday meetings with several close finishes. Winner details include Bir Guigeng beating Lyntorce by a neck with Will Yet four tenths behind, plus notes on protest and track conditions. Also reports on Sefton Handicaps at Warwick Farm and related horses Dalmlstick Magrads Dreumdsbe and Delmesse with times and placings.
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Hanaieay Station
Fevwerlie
Sway
Bieber
Veimaist
Sefton
Warwick Furs
Sacerday
Tito
Tom Pick Lack
Garry
Roman Spear
Sommeews
Magles
Ted
Tom Pach
Warwick Perm
Dalmstick
Magrads
Dreumdsbe Delmesse
S Fuers
Moe Lap
Warwick Farm
Sxi
Migad Rexbargh
Ambrose Palmer Defends Title as Freeman Fights in Melbourne
Australian wearyweight champion Ambrose Palmer defends his crown against American Johnny Freeman at West Melbourne Stadium. Freeman is cut above the eye in the first round. Palmer’s hits and a heavy struggle lead to medical attention for both fighters. A second card at Leichhardt Stadium includes Frederick Johnson who dies later after a skull fracture. fight between Carl Jones and Barry Lister ends with Lister KO in eighth. Johnson, born in Croydon Queensland, dies at Prince Alfred Hospital.
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Ambrose Palner
Australia
Johnny Freeman
America
West Melbourne
Leichhardt Stadium
Sydney
Frederick Johnnson
Prince Alfred Hospital
Johnson
Clam Jouns
Barry Lister
Lister
Sos Se Canvas
Johnsee
Bydmey
I Cropdon
Soren Queensland
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