Edit with VisualEditor Kerry, I don't know if this works but lets see ... You rejected my entry on Newstead. A quick look at their primary website would provide some verificiation but let me say this ... 1) Proof that they lived at Newstead is available at https://newsteadhouse.com.au/our_history/ ... 2) I am a family member, Jewish historian and I know they were there from records I have in my possession which include a photo taken in 1891 of Lewis and his wife and others on the lawn outside the house, this photo from newspaper from QLD State Archives. I would therefore ask please that you reistate the text I amended. I hope you will. Regards .. Steve

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Greetings Kerry, we haven't chatted for a while!! Looking at List of Queensland state by-elections, did the North Rockhampton seat have a by-election in October or was the previous by-election held in June just over-ruled on by the courts in October? I can't find anything for a by-election in October?

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What's the status of your proposed merger of the two versions of listen Out? Its been over a month.shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 10:44, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I should have replied to you here as well as Talk:Listen Out. Short answer is that now you have done the good work of merging of the text, I have merged the articles. If you see any problems, let me know. Kerry (talk) 06:41, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi Kerry, please don't adjust and revert any changes from the measurements, from GPO to CBD. They are based on mechanical books. They are what the accommodation industry are based on. The most common books being Brisway map books. These are used by the motoring and caravan groups to indicate national and international accommodation guides and literature. Thank you for your contributions across QLD, though please be mindful of the local values before editing. Some industries rely on the specific information. Usertodjdj (talk) 03:31, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The convention that has been established over many years is that places within City of Brisbane have distances measured relative to the Brisbane GPO. Places beyond that in QLD are measured relative to Brisbane CBD and "Brisbane CBD" is explicitly named in the location field of the infobox of places in the neighbouring local government areas due to some past confusion (probably vandalism) where some people chose to believe that distance to the boundary of the City of Brisbane was more useful rather than to its centre (more useful if you are selling real estate perhaps!). Being consistent is important so people can use the data for comparison. I note we normally use online mapping sevices like Google Maps for distances in the infobox. My edit was simply to bring Petrie, Queensland into line with that convention, as there is no rationale for it being any different to the other suburbs of the City of Moreton Bay as it doesn't allow for meaningful comparison with other suburbs in that LGA. Kerry (talk) 23:59, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

My point is that the industries, including accommodation, mechanical and industrial industries have been established for decades under that system. These measurements have also been in place for many years. It would literally affect the industries and businesses negatively to adjust that. You'll find it is the same in other Brisbane suburbs, like Underwood. This is also because people are still using these motor association books from not only QLD, but also from interstate. The information is indicative. Please have some understanding for the GPO convention where applicable. It would cause hotels and other businesses to shut down without this information. I work in these communities so I am aware of the community standards and conventions. It can be used in comparison to suggest that these communities are servicing motor related industries. It's not an appropriate time to adjust the measurements system as yet. Usertodjdj (talk) 23:38, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

My point is that these measurements systems have been used for decades. Industries and businesses, such as hotels, mechanics and other businesses would be negatively impacted by adjusting the system. It would literally shut down businesses to adjust that. It's indicative that these communities are servicing the motor industries. You'll find that it is the same for other suburbs, such as Underwood. It's indicative of the motor association and insurance books that are used in QLD and interstate. Then there is also Supercheap head office in these communities. So it is used as a comparison base. It's important and necessary to retain this system where possible. It's critical to retain the system where it's required. I've worked in and with these communities for decades, so I am aware of the importance and the community standards and expectations. Usertodjdj (talk) 23:53, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If people and industries want to use their traditional information sources and favourite measurement systems, they are free to do so (nobody is forced to read Wikipedia). Wikipedia is an encyclopedia; it is not a street directory, an accommodation guide, nor a list of mechanical and industrial services in Petrie (see "What Wikipedia is not). Kerry (talk) 02:14, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It is an encyclopaedia. It should be mindful and considerate of the local conditions when reporting or writing about such. It shouldn't override the conditions and be considerate.Usertodjdj (talk) 02:20, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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