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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
6
A fragmented report notes residents discuss a proposed bee shelter project amid questions about materials and site access. Local officials weigh impacts on yards and public space as an early review proceeds.
The Tully CWA juvenile fancy dress ball on April 14 drew about 300 attendees for a lively night of dancing and festivity. Prizes honored Dorothy Rodker and Master Tom Purcell in waltzing and Rodger with Master F. Daffern in the one step, with judges E Callins and J Butler. Proceeds will help clear hall debts of about £300 and buy a piano. event guided by Mrs LMC Pollack and a committee including Misses Holtocks and Rodger.
Seidl Poli to Joan shares reflections on merry gathering with friends at the gate and a dance filled with music and merriment. Mr Campbell’s singing and a lively Eve set the mood as guests depart for the morning. Mee Till senior visits relatives, undergoes surgery, and recovers at Babinda Hospital. Weather notes report close and showery conditions with five points of rain last week.
Ideal conditions boosted Atherton Golf Club as members gathered for 18 hole events and side competitions. Wooden won the 18 hole event with a net 73 while strong scores from Wisp and Kail highlighted a lively opening weekend. Next Sunday features a mixed foursome match, with players urged to attend at 2 pm.
Kharkov report cites a trial of 45 intellectuals resulting in three 10 year imprisonments, 38 shorter terms, and nine released. It notes no death sentences and predicts impact on about 2,000 intellectuals aligned with Soviet positions.
An unemployed Queensland reader protests the government proposal to register for relief work with wages at 10 shillings per day or less. He argues a dual wage system cannot exist alongside existing pay and cites international experience. He urges workers to reject the plan and warns wages would be driven down to the lower standard. Signed KH Batterham, Bungalow.
Cairns Post letter warns ratepayers to choose a candidate pledging strict economy and efficiency as Dominion finances worsen. It cites a 2d per pound rate rise this year and warns of further increases if waste continues. Mentions alleged postal vote fraud and urges scrutiny at final count.
Letter to the editor questions J R Bartley policy in the Post. It cites a debit balance of about £86 and an overdraft of £500 at the March council meeting. The Valance sheet No 4 shows receipts £975 and expenditure £438/10/11 with overheads £521/9, leaving £454 for roads yet £438/10/11 was spent. The writer warns the shire may not stay solvent if spending continues and suspects future rate rises.
In Cairne Post letter, the editor comments on a Shire Council estimate of £3516 7s 6d for upgrading the water pipeline to the town. The writer ridicules the figure as government overestimate, warning such cost would burden residents with higher loans and taxes amid debt, unemployment, and a depressed market.
Mareeba residents share weekend visits across the region with Mr Baker at Mill station and Mrs Williams hosting as relieving station master in Rockhampton district. The report mentions Mareeba hosts, Easter gathering, and travel to Chillagoe, Mareeba hospital staff, and local officials with touches of railway activity and seasonal holidays.
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