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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1931
Page
4
The April notes report a wet season easing drought concerns with rising humidity and prospects for sowing. Areas near Jolatten and Mossman show rapid progress, plans for road construction to Jolatten Stossglais advance, and rural activity includes farm expansions, herd movements, and local visits. Personal notes list residents traveling to Cairns and Palmer, with several relocations and a road route assessment pending.
A fragmentary report from Rumula Progress Association records a routine meeting at Warnow's Hall with Mr Corker and other attendees. Items touched include Wontyrr business, local suppliers, and a plan for a supply of near the batter factory. Mentions of medical leave, an old trial, and transportation safety efforts are noted amidst references to district visits by LEPC members and railway work continuing into the five year period from 1924.
In a Salisbury district court case Tesemish Doyle admitted cutting timber on vacant Crown lands south of Portion 17s and was fined five pounds with costs. James Olsen and Ramsay pleaded guilty to similar charges. Olsen, under seventeen, faced Children’s Court proceedings. Ramsay, employed by Doyle, received five pounds plus costs. Witnesses testified to timber removal and leases. Commissioner Bennett represented the Department.
Weather improves after recent unsettled spell as journalists report fruit shipments from several orchards with bananas paw paws and other goods listed by region. Cardwell Tennis Club opens season with speeches and afternoon tea. plans for matches against Silkwood and Tully Ruwin League involvement noted. local school bands and sport events referenced with May日期 and community activities.
A report notes communication between the Bilyana Upper Road commission and the Murray River Farmers Association about introducing transport along the road. The aim is to align road regulations and improve access for regional producers and residents.
Sydney officials of the Federal ALP said the Lang faction’s bid to convene Victorian unions to overturn the Easter Melbourne conference decision backing the Hogan Government would fail. Melbourne unions would likely ignore the overtures.
April gatherings of the George Hack Club and Shire Council discuss agenda items including reconditioning the Ethendge Railway under the Unemployed Relief Scheme, reducing pastoral rents, and movements of cattle to meat markets. G J Melva appointed delegate to Longreach conference. Sam Kershaw resigns chair. Alf Kershaw elected. Hospital committee reviews routine duties and proposed cost reductions.
A Chillaloe notes article reports on a charity School of Arts ball held Saturday April 18 with notable decorations and successful takings of 125 5 5. It also provides detailed cricket scores from Alma Dew versus Chillager with innings totals and player names, plus social notes from the Shire Council meeting and parish fundraising plans. The piece mentions weather observations, plant notes, and local clerical activities.
Perth April 23 Chief Justice Sir Robert McMillan aged 71 collapsed after speaking at the opening of St George's College at the West Australian University and died. He had been ill recently, was appointed Chief Justice in 1918, and acted as Governor on several occasions.
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