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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1928
Page
4
A heated discussion arises over motor coaches and a petrol electric car proposed for private use. Officials claim the vehicle would reduce waste and travel time, while critics warn against undermining rail travel and public interest.
A Melbourne proposal suggests policemen be empowered to issue summary fines for minor trading breaches or that a registrar assess fines after reviewing licenseendorsements with a report. The plan risks concentrating powers in the constable, drawing opposition from authorities and officials concerned over expanded enforcement authority.
Fragmentary text reports on army worms and a beetle identified as Rhyparida or Mercin in the main range. Other details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A young local worker Tom Pogh plans travel toward the Gulf country after leaving town. Cane on the Tableland near Malanda, including a 9 acre patch by Mr. Beardon, impressed visiting cane experts who praised Mr. Reardon for clean patches and high density cane ready for planting. A separate accident injured W Ryan when a crank handle struck his arm. Dr. Mathews attended to him.
April holidays bring scarce water and costly warmth for holidaymakers. Reports note heavy sluicing from Shopten's Flat to Nunn's Forks and a pale Rossville stream. floods damage the new Trevathan crossing delaying horse travel. Locals recount aboriginal trade trips to King's Plains and discuss shooting ducks and geese with mixed views. Easter hospitality observed at Green Hills Station and nearby homes.
Advertisement claims Dr Sheldon’s Pills relieve kidney and bladder trouble, rheumatism, and related symptoms from the first use. Priced at 1/9 for a small bottle and 2/9 for a larger quantity, available widely through merchants.
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