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Queensland Country Life
8 March 1945

Improvements To Stock Routes

Kilcoy-Brisbane Valley district committee of the Graziers’ Association has requested Moreton Shire Council (Ipswich) to repair the Brisbane Valley stock route, from the junction of the old Glenmorgan Road over Ironbark Range to McGuinness’ dip, on the north-east side of the bitumen road.

Esk Shire Council has been ask ed if the reserve at Wivenhoe Bridge (por. 55) Is not open to travelling stock, could an easement be granted through this portion, this being the only suitable crossing near the bridge.

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The Telegraph
11 December 1937

Sandgate Shark-Proof Enclosure Completed

Work on the new shark proof fence at Sandgate was completed to-day and the enclosure is now in use.

Next week a start will be made with the flood lighting for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

The enclosure provides a safe bathing area of twelve and a half acres.
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The Central Queensland Herald
3 March 1938

ISISFORD

Owing to swollen rivers and creeks and the consequent inability of several councillors to visit town, the February meeting of the shire council was postponed.

Whilst cycling over the Anzac Bridge Harold Hooper, 12, youngest son of Mr T. Hooper, somersaulted with his bicycle into the Barcoo River. Due to his swimming ability he was able to reach the bank in safety, and, after recovering from the shock, he retrieved his bicycle from the river bed.

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The Telegraph
16 March 1939

ROSEWOOD

Approval has been given for a Light Horse training centre lo be opened at Rosewood under Lieutenant A. N. Munro. of Lowood. Five new recruits have enlisted with ‘he infantry platoon.

The death occurred recently of Mr. William Yarrow, the 25-year-old son of Mr. S. Yarrow, of Rosewood and the late Mr. William Yarrow. He had been ill for two years. The funeral took place to Tallegalla cemetery.

The death has occurred of Mr. Frederick Strudwlck at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Clayton, of Tajlegalla. The funeral took, place to Tallegalla cemetery.

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South Coast Bulletin
19 October 1934

TALLEBUDGERA CREEK OYSTERS

In order to avoid any misunderstand between the lessee of the oyster area in Tallebudgera Creek and the general public the Chief Inspector of Fisheries (Mr. C. Dick) notified the local progress association to the effect that the public are privileged to.consume as many oysters as they desire on he spot, and on any portions of the oyster beds at present leased for 14 years to a resident of the district (Mr. J. Kenny). The public are reminded that to take away oysters from the beds in question in the shell of in containers is unlawful, and which applies not only to the lease mentioned, but from any public oyster reserve or any Crown land

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The Courier-Mail
27 December 1934

TWEED RETAINS ITS POPULARITY

Boxing Day broke gloriously fine, and the beaches at Rainbow Bay, Greenmount, and Kirra were crowded during the morning, full advantage being taken of the sunshine. In the after noon there was light rain. The crowds on the beaches appeared to be larger than in previous years. A treasure hunt on Kirra Beach attracted a large number of children.

Many holiday-makers walked to Point Danger, Razorback, and other vantage spots from which to view the scenery.

Light rain at night did not deter young people from visiting various carnivals and attending either pictures or dance halls, which were again filled to capacity. Trains for Brisbane this afternoon took back a large contingent of holiday-makers who are due at work to-morrow.

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Lady Lamington and Lord Lamington at Government House in 1898. In the baby carriage is their daughter Grisell born in February of that year.

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The location was known as Mayne Junction from 1890-1943, later known as Mayne.

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South Coast Bulletin
19 October 1934

BURLEIGH IMPROVEMENTS

Recently the Nerang Shire Council (No. 4 division) applied for a subsidised loan for the erection of a modern surf shed at Burleigh Heads, and the preparation of a bowling green, tennis and croquet lawn. II is understood that the Government is favourable to the subsidised loan for a surf shed, but with regard to the bowling green, etc., it will only approve of a Treasury loan without subsidy.

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The Telegraph
12 August 1929

“AN EXHIBITION IN ITSELF”

One of the outstanding features of the annual shows of the Royal National Association is the court of the Department of Agriculture and Stock. The comprehensive and educative collections of exhibits displayed in this court of the big show constitute quite an exhibition in themselves. Indeed, to the man already on the land as well as to anyone contemplating such a life, this is the most educative of all of the soil product sections.

Tlho court of the Department of Agriculture and Stock is located us on previous occasions In the Exhibition annexes. The standard of excellence reached In the preparation and In the staging of. tho exhibits reflects very great credit on the officers responsible for the display.

The exhibits representative of these departmental activities come within the following category: —
Sugar-cane,
Maize,
Wheat and other cereals,
Wheat breeding,
Cotton,
Wool,
Tobacco,
Native grasses,
Weeds and plants reputed to

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