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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
11
Water law notes and local water authority items listed with brief identifiers and cryptic codes. The fragment hints at agencies like AMPA AML PAL and a date or code 1043 but provides no clear event or outcome.
The readable text mentions locations Mundalla and Macon with unclear context about a sailing day. No clear event, date, or people names beyond these fragments. Further text is incomplete and cannot confirm specifics.
Totee Beate Lines contains scattered notes on travel dates ports ships and arrivals. Mentions of Solomon Islands Rabaul London and August sailings reference cargo shipments and general freightings with names such as Kent Hell Newrastie and Liver pool.
Postal authorities announce mall closures at Cosma Post Office for multiple districts. Mornings and specific days listed include Thursday Saturday 9 am and other regional times. overseas mails show August deadlines and routing.
The Brimeh Forege Office announces Emissary Ernie ay will proceed to London. The mission resumes with arrival of the Driest 2nd Noved ratanions on August 10, signaling planned talks.
Remembrance notices for Eleanor May Wieland and related family members express mourning and tribute. Entries note August death dates, family sorrow, and enduring affection from spouses, children, and grandchildren across multiple lines and surnames.
Monthly clean up earnings for July 25 detailed with production figures in ounces and gold value. Comparison to prior period shows quantities produced and estimated value. figures include 30K nutrition, 273 28 gold fine ounces, and 1.973 million value at a specified rate.
Heavy supplies of fodder, lucerne hay and potatoes were auctioned at Roma street with brisk bidding. Prices ranged from 3/0 to 17/6 for various lots and most offerings cleared quickly amid steady competition and strong demand.
An inquiry into a July fire at a Freshwater dwelling owned by Mrs North Down found deliberate ignition suspected but no motive or responsible party identified. Detectives noted six starts in the living room and kerosene smell from a bottle, with no clear link to the Downs Adairs or Norah Down.
Mrs E Johnston and family of Herberton express sincere thanks to Dr Howe ree Matron Sisters and Nursing staff of Herberton District Hospital for care and attention to their dear husband and father during recent bereavement. They also thank Albert Day Frank and all friends for kindness, floral tokens and messages.
Fragmentary note claims certain names or phrases are not those of Toe Tapes newspaper, suggesting a disclaimer about attribution and sender identity. No verifiable event or person is established.
The Governor opened the twenty-eighth Parliament amid optimism for progress and development. Officials note Queensland’s growth and steady employment gains, while debates linger on the balance between public works and private industry to avoid overtaxing taxpayers.
A Cairns summary notes rising state production and a shift toward stronger primary and secondary industries. It cites a 50 percent increase in gross value from 1931-32 to 1937-38, plus government deficits turned to surplus, and includes updates on cattle movements, meat shipments, tanker arrivals, probate, and local health incidents.
A young woman is found severely harmed in a Mundubbera farmhouse around midday. Constable McAndrew discovers Grant at the scene as blood is seen on the back steps. A one month old baby boy is found wandering crying inside the house.
A woman with a baby fled a shooting at the rear of a farmhouse. a single barSHOT gun was found near the house. Police hunted for a missing farm hand as a search party and civilians scoured the rough countryside.
Detective Constable T. Martin of Maryborough detained a man after a tragedy at a lonely farmhouse. The nearest neighbour is a mile away and the property was managed by the victim’s husband for his uncle W. Chant, who is on a 20 month holiday in Europe.
A Brisbane council session heated over repealing the Heart and Town Plan ordinance affecting the hospital. Alderman Tait recalled June 1997 approval on expert advice, noting hospital distance from other buildings and concerns about Wickham Terrace private hospital plans. The council discussed shifting oversight to the State Health Department.
The notice discusses a motion to rescind an amendment concerning shares and a health matter. It references Aldermen, Parliament, and the Premier, with requests to require accountability by the Director-General and to examine certain crew-related instances.
Mary Maguire the Australia film actress and Captain Robert Cecil Gordon Canning plan a wedding at St James' Church Spanish Place next Thursday. Only close relatives will attend due to the bride's illness, with Maguire and family traveling from Cannes and the bridegroom's aunt Mrs Gwynne Holford providing a country house venue. The ceremony will include civil and religious rites and will be held in an invalid chair for the bride.
In Sydney a famed underworld figure Guido Galletti was killed Sunday night. His funeral drew about five thousand people as the cortege passed through Darlinghurst and past Rookwood cemetery. A funeral collection contributed to cover expenses.
The case over Ibaronet continues as his third appeal fails and the court finds no new grounds. Large crowds gathered as authorities plan to deploy additional police to ease traffic near the proceedings while detectives pursue sufficient evidence for a murder arrest in Calletti’s case.
Melbourne opinion column discusses Britain facing war if current policy continues. It notes potential shared cash with Germany and mentions German and Austrian press views on war extending to Parliament. References confusion and debate over Britain's stance and possible alliances.
A garbled clipping discusses ideas of belonging and national identity with references to Australia and America. The text labels various individuals and media terms in a tangled, unclear manner, reflecting a disrupted newspaper fragment with ambiguous attribution.
Opening the Slet conference of the Queensland Teachers Union, the Director of Education Mr Le Educarda explains it costs more to raise the leaving age to 15 and that a further year offers value. Governor Sir Leslie Wilcom addressed via read speech due to illness. ministers stress broader education beyond university and the teacher’s central role.
Sydney August 7 Captain L. Trewin of United Aircraft said the first Lockheed Hudson ordered for the RAAF would probably be delivered in October. The aircraft, powered by Pratt and Whitney engines, are claimed to be faster than Dutch machines due to new design and higher horsepower, with endurance and performance improvements noted by the expert.
The Ormiston will dock Saturday after Sydney voyages but Cairns lodging proves scarce. A number of passengers may be forced to stay on deck as city hotels fill. Mayoors plan to depart Monday leaving the ship to manage overflow.
A midweek boat proposal draws mixed support from local business figures. W J Sull of Midew Fotal notes weekend arrivals strain lodging, while S McCarvel of Stened Hotel warns against extra ships during peak hotel activity. He suggests Monday arrivals and Thursday departures could alleviate congestion if Ormiston comes in then. Local tourism groups and government agencies are urged to back the plan to balance shipping demand.
Deputy Director of Works will appear before departmental committees in Canberra on August 21. The NSW director will also attend. The committee includes engineers from the Postmaster General's Department and the deputy crown solicitor of New South Wales.
Fragmentary notice discusses appeal regarding piece work rates in the sugar industry. It references valuation aspects and adjustments, indicating an inquiry into how rates are set and applied in practice.
Mr M Moriarty defended the dtim Aition at the State Stores and Smophies buildings where the 5 Department of Labour housed urging the Government raise accommodation standards to match other industries. He criticized lack of homes for public servants outside Brisbane and a motion urged cooperation with other organisations for a country housing scheme.
Mr E Wall of Home Hall urged the union executive to pursue a housing scheme or country offers and report back to government at the next opportunity. TL Carre pressed for immediate advertising of any police vacancy due to resignations deaths or transfers to the new Public Service Commission. The motion also called for extending acting appointments and temporary posts to cover prolonged periods.
A proposal requests higher living allowances to cover extra costs for country members with schooling needs for their children in secondary schools. It also seeks travel and recreation leave funds and additional allowances to offset increased rentals.
An application by SRISKASE Soguat and the Commission for Saftware, dated 31 Murton, seeks a procedural action regarding a disupt at the National Register of railway property. The Commissioner reports no breach of the Act by Knight or officers, noting his ban on meetings to press discipline concerning railway premises and the exclusion of political or religious topics from such gatherings. Knight is accused of participating in a meeting, but the Commissioner says no confirmed disobedience occurred. Section 77 allegedly does not grant Knight the right to address meetings on controversial subjects.
Brisbane officials report a tragedy in Central New Guinea near the Sepik River involving Father ita Badger and Father Jakob Wyet tied to mission work under the Sine Mission Society. Pilot W Schaffhausen and others were present as the incident is linked to Alesshaven Merion and the Divine Word society station at Alzenhiven.
Escapee Leonard Jackson aged 25 who fled custody at the eet railway station on Thursday was arrested in Bourke street this afternoon. He was being taken to Pesriage with Leste Malone aged 4 and Baldwin aged 23 to face trial for robbery and crimes at Beanie Doon Post Office on July 2.
Forecasts describe frosts in the southeast and south with fresh westerly to northwesterly winds. Expect gentle to moderate temperatures with probable icy patches near midland regions and occasional clear spells in Brinbane Townsville-Calves area.
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