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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1931

Page

4

Kiln Drying Project Discussed by Atherton Timber Group

April meeting in Atherton gathered timber men led by E S Moulton to review Stratford kiln results and overseas shipping viability. The group weighed costs for 12 or 9 day drying schedules, potential profits, market demand, and the goal of forming a company to supply kiln dried timber at competitive Baltic pine prices.

E.S. Moulton Moultons Lea Sydney Atherton C. Harding G. F. Tamar O. Rosenfeld Xii Cumming T. Clark C. Ellis MacLetosh Elis Stratford O Y. Clark Elis Tor Mowton Ellis Caid Quandong Capa Ellis Ihis Moulton Tarmer Baltic Met South Watt Sap Commonsense Australia Mr. Harding Moultons Ltd Harding Heale Clark Messrs. Moulton's Ltd

Passengers and Crew Rescued After Steamer Wreck

The Panda Rajputana arrived in Hong Kong with 114 passengers and crew from the Chinese steamer Hwah Yang, which ran aground on a rocky island and foundered in fog. The captain organized lifeboats and all aboard were saved in a splendid rescue despite distress.

Hong Kong Panda Rajputana Rajputana

Millaa Millaa Branch Holds Monthly Meeting and Hospital Updates

The Millaa Millaa branch met with thirteen members and Mrs. Whereat in charge. Reports showed month expenditures of £5 and receipts of £68 6s 8d, hospital stall profits of £45 5s 10d, and 2 hospital discharges with 2 infants. Matron Miller was appointed after Mrs. Howes’ departure, with Mrs. Close acting matron for three weeks. A farewell for Howes was planned, and thanks were sent to Mrs. Close. The street stall raised funds for hospitals, with many thanks to numerous supporters.

Wil Millaa Millaa Whereat Gitts English Whight Moregatta Howes Close Yungaburra Miller Paterson

Far-Loaded Palm Beach Car Uses Garter as Fan Belt

A group returning from Palm Beach found a garter could serve as a temporary fan belt after a broken belt halted a car in Forest. An improvised fix by a quick-thinking passenger averted a breakdown, and the car traveled to Ashfield with the garter securing the fan belt.

Palm Beach Ashfield Sydney

Detectives arrest two over South Brisbane hold ups

Brisbane detectives arrested two men in connection with hold ups timed for Wednesday night into Thursday. They recovered three revolvers and one automatic handgun. Four or five weapons had been removed from a gunsmith shop after a window was broken.

Brisbane

Remarkable Evening Ends With Branch Opening Celebration

A business owner opened a new branch followed by a late night celebration. Dancing continued into the early hours as attendees enjoyed a cheerful and convivial mood.

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