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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
4
A fragmented letter to the editor discusses concerns over road maintenance fees, registration costs, and the reach of a proposed publicity campaign. The writer warns that owners outside the Wootfakaty shire may face debarment from city roads and questions the division’s handling of fees and enforcement.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls 19th century Babinda and surrounding settlements. Names such as Pollard, Lloyd, DeMolynes, and Vale figure among early residents who built dairies, cheese, and timber ventures. The piece notes hospitality at Rabinda and the spread of sugar work, home gardens, and maize while describing rough transport paths from Innisfail to Cairns and the enduring memory of pioneer life.
A fragmented Queensland commentary recalls early settlers who built amid wooden dips and clay puddles. It questions whether present generations show the grit and determination of their forebears as discussions turn to land, value, and production, with mentions of agriculture, railways, and rural industry.
A letter to Cairns Post editor denounces high beef prices in Mossman and district. Settlers claim cattle costs and distribution margins raise consumer prices while producers receive low returns. Calls for council action on road access to Mossman and local slaughtering facilities to curb overcharges and support fair pricing.
The North Duedensland Lig Suppliers Association held a committee meeting at Malanda on March 23. Members present included A Kohl chair L Johnston P Hogarty C J Whittaker K Mc Tran AJ Corcoran JG Jones and D Daly. The committee drafted two constitutions for the April 12 general meeting, seen as very important. The association expects a strong turnout and aims to respond to Southern merchants after the meeting. Enthusiasm runs high about the timber industry’s future under the slogan Now more lambs for the wilt es.
Fires in Britain last year caused about 15 million pounds in losses and claimed around 800 lives. Over the past decade fire-related losses total roughly 20 million pounds.
A health advert notes women between forty and fifty face nerve fatigue and weakened strength during midlife. It promotes Phosphoratedron tablets as a non habit forming remedy to strengthen nerves, revive energy, and support daily stamina with a maker’s guarantee.
The Anzac Memorial Committees request a nationwide minute of silence on Anzac Day April 25, urging observers to pause quietly. They note dangers from tapping tram lines and ask vehicles and machinery to stop briefly. Notices urge participation in remembrance events and emphasize unity in honoring those who served in the Great War.
The Mossman Amateur Hack Club met at the Royal Hotel lounge on April 5 with H W Denford as president and H M McKay as secretary. The session reviewed five months of 1920 finances, noted seven race meetings, and outlined club plans to expand the track area, seek provincial cooperation, and allocate funds to local charities while electing officers for 1950.
A fragmented OCR note lists assorted items with Clearing Price marks such as silk leg wear, bead necklets, ladies shoes and slippers, canvas sandals, dancing pumps, box hide, pyjama trousers, knitted robes, unbleached cloth, Turkish towelling, floral fabrics, and Turkish Towelling by ABBOTT ST. Prices are given per yard or per pair in antiquated shillings and pence format, with a contact line “Phone 476” at the end.
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