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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
7
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A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names, dates, and locations with no clear event. It mentions Ammar, Jer Med, April, May, and various places like Miami Islands and Calvan, but most items are unreadable. The result is a disjointed, partial record of historical notices without a coherent story.
Fragmentary OCR text references SCHOOLS ft SILEWOOD DISTRICT PELEN Apel Lewes and several garbled phrases. The readable bits mention a district school action, weather references, and attempts at interpretation. The overall meaning is unclear due to corruption and missing context.
Fragmentary text recalls a sequence involving Feluga Poe di Felice, labour, a building, various persons including Mr Cased and Srhmlet, and a reference to Glare and Lear. The passage is garbled with missing context and unclear timeline, offering few coherent details or definite outcomes.
Fragmented readable text mentions Lake Barrie area, ambulance attention, and a treatment narrative. References to a public health response, a hospital department, and a series of actions by officials imply a health or medical incident. Names and exact dates are unclear due to OCR corruption.
At Brisbane on April 10 buyers and sellers moved small lots with light demand for veal, hay, and mixed chaff. Prices varied from 0/8 to 4/4 for chaff and hay, with limited consignments and few bargains noted.
Markets in Brisbane list assorted fruits with prices per case and per bushel. Pineapples, grapes, apples, oranges, lemons, peaches and custard apples appear with varied quotes amid Tasmanian and Victorian varieties. The fragmentary OCR notes multiple vendors and quality descriptors, reflecting a busy fresh produce market snapshot.
Market notes show varied poultry prices with fowls and turkeys listed by weight and grade. Egg scale, carton sizes, and multiple vegetables including cabbage beans peas pumpkins marrows and roellas appear with unit prices and sacks. The listing reflects a bustling local market with many price points across goods.
Marriage notice reports a ceremony at Se Mowen's Church on March with Miss Ne Fiert and Mrs Dud le Doreen Heavey, OSA, of canted.
Memorial notice for Ban Matthews, aged 36, died April 10, 1930 in Peeramont after a fatal accident. Wife Jane, children, and John family members express grief, recalling his kindness and the deep sorrow of their loss. A prayerful tribute asks for Jesus’s heart to comfort the heartbroken.
In Brisbane on Commemoration Day students from Queensland University joined the morning procession through the city. In the afternoon, prizes were conferred at City Hall as part of the day’s ceremonies.
Chancellors address highlights university quality shown by rising enrolment. Shaneclar notes enrolment reached 903 this year, sustaining about 12 percent annual growth. He cites the impediment of the heritage duty and sales tax, says a request was made to the Prime Minister regarding library materials and allied tenure.
The article portrays Premier Lang of New South Wales as a polarizing figure, praised by extremists yet questioned by many in the state. At the Sydney Royal Easter Show luncheon he declared the test of Parliament is its work for the unemployed, a stance seen as both bold and controversial. The piece notes a stark divide between Lang's rhetoric and the audience of business and political leaders, while stressing the central goal of government to create employment and ease joblessness.
Geologists led by Mr G A Staley sail from Sydney aboard the Macdhui to map oil prospects on the northern side of New Guinea for Vish search Limited. The party, planning a year or more away, carry supplies for twelve months and face native relations as they prepare for remote exploration and potential oil finds. Mr Stanley Wassmeyer expresses cautious optimism about valuable oil belts near Australia.
Ingham on April 4 detective sergeant O Dris toll arrived to haul the evidence as lead suspect George Mitchell faces charges. Public anticipation notes the case awaits formal proceedings next Monday with multiple witnesses expected to testify.
Reports critique government welfare in Queensland and New South Wales, highlighting dole costs and labor policy. The piece contrasts claims of self-respect through work with critiques of job schemes while noting local events from Lower Tully school opening to Cairns hospital board notices and a mower accident.
Melbourne chairman meets a resident to discuss queer ideas and a mysterious Far North issue. Queries cover how long a white man could remain, with the chairmen amused. The interview touches Tess and the region’s future under law and order.
The Areig Bay Anzac Day committee gears up for a full program on Friday with events and a Spear Prom. The Chival Society offers assistance and funds from sales will aid memorials for Marsal Pa Big and General Sir John. Local associations are urged to lay wreaths at the monument in memory of British and Australian leaders.
London April 10 shares in the Kevuger Toll Company fell amid bewildering market chatter as an official interpretation cited vast depreciation. Investors faced uncertainty over values and potential losses, while analysts warned of continued volatility in the toll and cable sector.
Queensland's credit balance as of March totaled £147,390. It was distributed across accounts including current and Moneyage in London, New York's Commonwealth Savings Bank, and extended deposits.
The body of William Hammond, one of the two Tein brothers, drowned in the Seay South yacht disaster at Glenelg on March 25, washed up at North Glenelg this morning. All five victims have now been recovered.
The Tully weather page reports a warm spell over the past week with residents noting earlier blossoms in April. A recent warm period touched the area, bringing higher temperatures and spring conditions as trees began to leaf.
Ambiguous OCR fragment notes a matchup or result involving teams or players with names resembling Grammars 17 and Toowonmbo Tt best Toewich 5, plus references to Sere eS comin ag a Ge and Balinka Com fest. No clear dates or scores are readable.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentioning Lane and Grady with unclear action. No coherent event or entities to form a full news card. Summary relies on readable names but details are unintelligible.
The letter urges every elector to examine the rolls and verify their name for eligibility in the next election. It notes compulsory enrollment and outlines steps for officers to issue writs if elections occur, stressing immediate action to confirm rolls at police stations railway stations and courts.
Queensland party officials confirm the Labor Party will endorse MeV Gale for a Brisbane electorate. The secretary Mr McBonall notes discussions on candidacy will continue beyond Monday afternoon. It is anticipated that Mr F. Bramington MLA will be the eventual endorsed candidate, with final approvals still unresolved.
Brisbane April 4 The Country Progressive Nations Organisation decided to validate the Sandgate Electors Committee meeting and to hold a plebiscite for three candidates using March 17 rules, blocking late joiners from voting. Mr Sizer threatened to resign and run Sandgate as an Independent Nationalist. he would relay his decision to the Premier.
Irisbane reports April 10 that Mr Siner is urged to contest the Sandgate plebiscite with nominations closing at 5 pm Wednesday. Only two nominations received: JP McGill, a schoolteacher, and T McLaughlin, a solicitor. Nomination requires acceptance of the ruling and engagement to support the chosen candidate if defeated.
Mr Sizer, after a long talks with Premier A E Moore, states the government will act in the state’s best interests without personal arms in a pending decision. The Minister for Haben says forthcoming actions will be in the state’s best interests and aligned with council decisions. New branches formed, affiliation fees paid, credentials notified to the Electors’ Committee secretary.
The text describes ongoing administration of a department for three years with constant oversight. It suggests leadership concerns about personal interests versus government policy. It notes the Premier and others planning to attend meetings and discuss national matters, with supporters remaining loyal in absence.
Rockhampton April 10 a mixed train from Longreach derailed about 20 miles from Withereficki. Five van loads of sheep and five wagon loads of wool were derailed, four carriages and a luggage van left on the line. No passengers injured. A special train from Emerald carried passengers to Rockhampton after the derailment.
Police visits to a suspected gaming house result in fines for five men named Roy Car ming Kyle Borges James Farrel James McKiernan Will McFarlane. The record notes their pled guilty to keeping a common house.
The New States Cau Party executive sent three telegrams urging an immediate referendum on partition into federal units. The move aims to empower electors in city and rural areas to shape state constitutions and constrain Parliament on borrowing taxation and debt. Signatories include Farle Page Senator Hardy and E Bow.
Iningham April 10 Giuseppe Valiantti a longtime local resident died last night at age 1 He had emigrated years ago and followed farming before giving up work to run a small mixed farm His wife died a few months earlier leaving behind limited family contact.
A fragmented report notes a figure in Ascot discussing his stance on the plebiscite and potential support for Mr Sizer. The response mentions opposition to an endorsed Nationalist candidate and uncertainty about Mr Sizer’s intentions. The text is garbled but centers on political endorsements and possible candidacy.
The CSR head office discussed crop purchase and payment terms. The latest variation to the agreement was to be finalised on Tuesday. An interim payment of 1/6 in addition to last year's crop fee was noted as available to sort.
A terse official reply to Mr Lang argues the telegrams alleged influence on the Income wealth Collection being under state and federal authority. It denies a breach of the agreement and questions the case’s factual points, presenting a cautious challenge to the alleged impropriety.
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