Cyclonic Blow Forecast Linked to 1870 Patterns
Weather forecaster Inigo Jones warns of a possible cyclonic blow hitting North Queensland imminently, with potential floods further south as monsoonal rains echo patterns seen in 1870. He ties signals to sunspot activity and a forthcoming southern group, predicting a rain and flood movement along the coast once the Townsville event near February 20, 1970 recurs.
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Inigo Jones
North Queensland
Gulf
South Australia
Crohamhurat
Bowen
Townsville
Cyclical Series Interest in Sydney Flood Forecasts
Fragmentary text notes cyclical series linked to Sydney floods expected in March, comparing implications seen in 1870 and 1799. Mentions intense cyclical interest as acute testing arises from these patterns and dates.
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Sydney
Optometrist D L McDonald to Visit Commercial Hotel
D L McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Optometrists will be in attendance at the Commercial Hotel in Gloucester on Saturday March 15 from 9 am to 5 pm. Consultation may be sought during the hours.
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D. L McDonald
F.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Australian Defences Reviewed by Advisory War Council
An official statement from the Advisory War Council, issued after the February 5 1941 meeting at Victoria Barracks, outlines a broad review of Australia’s defence measures. It notes discussions on overseas protection, naval and air force roles, and the push for maximum industrial effort in munitions, with both government and opposition leaders stressing unity and heightened resolve amid growing global tensions.
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Australia
Advisory War Council
Fadden
Victoria Barracks
Ms Curtin
Advisory Way Council
Mr Fadden
Navy
Highes
Royal Australian Air Force
War Cabinet
Austalia
Labour
War Council
Actig
Australa
R.A.N
RAAF
Australia War Council backs full security effort
Government voices united resolve to safeguard Australia as wartime demands loom. Council members stress no dissent on the need for every step possible and maximum effort from all individuals in the community in the weeks and months ahead.
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War Council
Australia
School Notes Enrolment and Fixtures Delayed by Weather
The school now totals 308 pupils with 102 in Super Primary. Due to wet conditions the start of organised sport has been delayed. vigoro basketball cricket and other teams are ready. Weekly writing spelling and arithmetic contests began. 3rd class won writing and 6th class won spelling and arithmetic. A new Mathematics syllabus for Super Primary classes introduces three papers and General Maths is planned for next year for the whole Super Primary.
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Rehool
Taind Yen
Manning River Dairy Society Launches Out
A large turnout at the Manning River Dairy Society special general meeting in Kingston Hall Croki showed strong dairyman interest in the co op. Directors sought authority to borrow up to 7000 for factory and plant upgrades, with 154 on site and 190 by proxy voting unanimously in favor, signaling bold district support.
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Manning Tiven Co-op
Dairy Society
Kingston Hall
Croki
Satsueilay Jast
Wingham Chronicle
Manning Shire approves loan for Mount George and bridges
Manning Shire Council, chaired by H F E Milligan, accepts a Works and Local Government offer to finance a 2000 pound loan to meet a 4000 pound government grant. Funds cover a deviation from Summerville's Crossing to McQuinn's Crossing and construction of two bridges at McQuinn's and Mummell's crossings. The planned works aim to provide dry roads from Wingham to Cooplacurripa, marking Manning Shire's boundary responsibility end.
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Manning Shire
H. F E. Milligan
LO. Martins
Mount George-Apsiey
Summerville
McQuinn's
McQuinn
Mummell
Wingham
Cooplacurripa
Manning
Wingham Chronicle
Butter Industry Pioneer Dies in Victoria
Lion M. Stanley, a pioneer of the Australian butter industry, died last week at Murrumbeen a Victoria. Thirty years ago he managed Manning River Dairy and built the first modern butter factory in New South Wales. His design influenced factories across Australasia. He visited Europe and America twice, returning with valuable industry knowledge. He retired in 1922.
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Murrumbeena
Victoria
Lion M. Stanley
Australia
Manning River
New South Wales
Australasia
Mr. Stanley
Europe
America
Copeland Tops Rainfall Reported by King
Mr. J King reports Copeland Tops rainfall for the week ending Friday the 8th amounted to 618 points.
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Copeland
J. King
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Gloucester
Arthur V. Eastwood
King ST
F. E. Jones
Church ST
Jone Ll
P.O. Box
Curtin
Faden
Tobralco
Ranger
Thos Evans
Street & Parish
Henderson
ASON
Manning River Dairy Society
Rocks Crossing Road
L. M. Stanley
W. R. Irwin Cash & Carry Store
St, Gloucester
SEE Street & Parish Pty. Ltd
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