Police reinforce Cairns in face of unrest rumors
Telegraphic notice from Innisfail reports police reinforcements at Cairns in anticipation of further disorder. Authorities expect demonstrations and possible rioting as unemployed groups reportedly plan to target business premises in Cairns Gordonvale Innisfail Tully and Ingham. Officers are making full preparations to protect property and personnel.
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Cairns
Gordonvale
Innisfail
Tully
Ingtiam
Relief for Mt Isa as freight rebase approved
The Premier announced a government backed freight rebase for the Mt Isa Company to relieve losses from abnormally low lead prices. The measure allows the company to repay the government four shillings, with price levels raised. Closing down operations would impact thousands of workers.
Bank Robbery at Hornby Branch Ends With Missing Cash
ANOTHER BANK ROBBERY at the Hornby Commonwealth Bank branch was reported yesterday. Staff found £4800 in the strong room had vanished, with suspects using duplicate keys to access the front door and strong room. Also noted were discussions at the United Graziers Association meeting on freight discrepancies, tax relief for hay areas, and meat industry appointments.
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Synney
Hornby
Commonwealth Rant
Tie
United Graziers* Association
Varere
Counsil
Rao
Freighise
Aken
Wwe
Callie
Brees
wWew
Michael Fleet
Hart Fresh
Kent
Wlint
O Londiray Runby Leaque
Prince and Wanderer
Ito
Tula, Creek
Julla Creek
Jontor
Fragmentary note from Cloncurry readers
A garbled historical snippet mentions Cloncurry residents and various names in a seemingly personal or informal context. The legibility is poor, with many unclear spellings and fragmented phrases.
Australian racing notes from Brisbane and Melbourne cards
Brisbane races at Albion Park and Ascot feature Redborough, Sir Oulgeng, Royal Frisco, Lazeno, and Pinlands Gift in various divisions with wins and closings noted. Melbourne mind Handicap, Nak in, Good Samaritan, and High Shot appear in division results alongside other named horses and contenders.
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Brisbane
Aton Park
Redborough
Sir
Horaca
Miles Rossard
Grecka
Normanton Races Results From Annual Meeting
Results from the Normanton Jockey Club annual meeting show multiple races with winners and times. J McDougall and W Brown's entries dominate events like the Malden Plate and Inverleigh Stakes, with close finishes and varied dividends. A furniture sale and social events accompany the report, including a sand dance fundraiser and a band performance in Cloncurry.
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Normanton Jockey Club
Malden
J. McDougall
W. Brown
Ry Slalyer
Pelose
Winnie At
Motlop
Quilty
Slatyer
Wayward Jack
Ray Melinda
Price
McDougall
Berndetta
Gooey Eling
Florin Evening Community Event At Lisson Residence
Residents of the Lisson home host a Tuesday evening gathering featuring singing games and competitions. A dainty supper is served and all are welcome to attend.
Auction Sale of Household Goods at McLain Residence
An auction of tables chairs blinds crockery cutlery glassware cooking utensils sideboard chairs drawers and assorted odds items will be held at McLain's Residence on Saturday at 4 am August 1. Inspection invited with terms as posted.
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Harning
Archie McLain
East Glencurry
Inston
G Gum
McLain
Inspookian
Meter and water system questions in Cloncurry tale
A discussion of metering water usage describes a house connected to the main, a second meter installed to a neighboring house, and a third meter, with readings showing high usage. It covers parliamentary act references and a tonic advertisement amid the muddled text.
Gala Week At Gamooweal Social Entertainments
Social entertainments listed for Gala Week at Gamooweal include a poster ball for the GW A Camooweal Brewery on August 6 and a Jockey Grub Ball on August 13 in Camowewell. Funds raised support local activities. Attendance expected from residents and visitors with chances to win prizes and enjoy dancing.
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Brewehy
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Butley
Iuffy
Banna _ Nerttesy
Warrie, Milliean T
Hannah
Eis
Tia
Aloncurry
Alvoorth
Normanton
Brown
Farelock
Ah” Mook
Groomamary
Eaally
Stevens
Stepkmants Purie
Lades
Mra W. Brown
Al'ed
Firth
Wayward
Tack
Day Melinda
Stone
Jones
Gleness
Troma
Farlonga
Melinda
Ganen
Heedful
Rex
Wan Na
Divtaena Wy
Livade
Blo
Eparady
Tend
Go Fares
Stauh
Sheaffe and
Ramsay Streets
Aid Mrs Lisson
Sn Dansing
Labnet
London Metal
Alec
Bost
Gelt
Apes
Tak ‘Ig Tran
Mikel
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