Thomas visits remote districts on a western Queensland tour
Mr Thomas describes a long journey through Georgina and Hamilton districts with stops at Bedourie Monkirra and Glencurry, praising hospitality and the local missions. He notes droughts, stock conditions, and community spirit, while reflecting on defense and Australian policy in the broader national context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Thomas
Bune
Uraniingie
Pram Jr
Watrp
Carcandotta
Boulla
Eh Beng
Lanhem
Naughe
Bodia
Armamen’ Ie
Hamilton
Sprinevale
Coorabidka
Jack Clanthy
Mate Clanchy
Barkly
Jack
Dad
Cluny
Glengyle
Bedcurie
Monkira
Devonport
Palparta
Disses Gates
Bethe
Downs
Winton
Glencurry
Georgina
Finn
Bedourie
Thoms
West
Augtrallan Inland Mission
Perent
Cloncurry
Monkire
Brighton
Oesony
Dlamantinn
Counry
Tr. Thoma
Diggers and the League Under Fire for Defence Policy
A reader to the editor accuses the Diggers and their League of failing to protest unequal defence force distribution and the northern advantage. The letter urges prompt action and warns that civilians and soldiers alike risk harm if opposition remains muted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggers
League
Contry
Behal
Banda
Newcote
Death of Mr WB Riosg Noted Western figure
An obituary notice records the passing of Mr WB Riosg a well known western figure. He had been ill for some time and died Friday in Montana. The notice notes his long career and his prominence in western circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
WB Riosg
Agus
Crown Land Pastoral Lease Advertises 1980 Opening
Notice details a pastoral lease on Crown Land near the Carran River north of Blackall. The land covers 278 square miles and is to be offered Friday November 10 1980 at 11 am from Normanton. Term 39 years at six pence per square mile for the first decade. Further particulars to the Land Agent Normanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arron Black
Blackallallway Station
al Tie
Ottiee Normanton
Normanton
Naturalization Notice for Benjamin J Benson in Queensland
Benjamin John Benson of Mexican nationality, resident in Australia for twenty years, now living at Barclay Downs Station Western Queensland intends to apply for naturalization under the Nationality Act 1930 1980. Dated September 30 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin John Benson
Taufe
Mexica
Australia
Barclay Downs Station
Queensland
Local Patent Claim On Rubber Grauw Ink Marking
A local agent named Jaymo or similar established a plan involving rubber Grauw and Braas Price Makers. The article describes a live marking outer tantalum and a marking ink compact, with unclear details and potential branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaymo
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