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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
13
London report says authorities have arrested civilians accused of aiding 50,000 former republican soldiers who refused duty to the Asturian Mountains.
An inquiry at Ravenshoe into a July 1 fire that destroyed a dwelling owned by John Lanarster reveals insurance coverage details and personal accounts. Lanarster described leaving his family at Cairns and noticing smoke after returning from the shed. Fire losses were partially insured by multiple companies with varying cover limits.
Mareeba notes show CPS collections for August totaling 6549/1677 with remittances to Treasury 40 pounds 16 shillings 3 pence and distributions to various departments including Taxes 133/9/10 Lands 12/3/11 State Insurance 30/16/8 other departments 48/8/11 sust account disbursements 3/19 and a brought forward balance of 39/4/6.
Mr J B Miles leader of the Communist Party of Australia visited Mareeba twice early in the week. On Monday night he attended a reception at the School of Arts hall with speeches and musical items. The town council plans improvements at the Mareeba swimming pool including new pontoons and seating for about 400 people. Local commerce considers budgeting for tennis courts on the public reserve near the old freestation site.
Stephen Wright, chief engineer of the South Johnstone Mill, rescued Allan Schaffer from the Johnstone River during a flood. Wright, awarded the Royal Humane Society bronze medal, held Schaffer afloat for about 400 yards until a bystander helped pull them to shore.
Applicants contested how to compute rates under a court award. The dispute centers on daily hours for surface workers versus past inclusive hours, with employers arguing the changes would raise workers pay. The hearing was adjourned to tomorrow pending clarification.
The Ambulance Brigade logged 373 transports for June with mileage totalling 22222 miles and receipts of £30 3 6 against £47 13 4 in expenditure. The Anglican Bishop Feetham conducted confirmation at St Saviour's with 12 boys and 6 girls confirmed and parishioners urged to pray for peace and missions.
The bank holiday week-end drew large crowds but suffered wild weather and the least favourable conditions in years. Indoor venues such as museums galleries and exhibitions saw strong patronage while outdoor activities were greatly curtailed though skies cleared by evening and streets grew livelier.
London reports describe the RAF 243 bomber force crossing to France in a major mass raid. A pilot recalls 5.30 a.m. assembly, two hour shifts, and harrying by enemy fighters. Weather varied. fuel and rations challenged crew during the crossing and return to Mildenhall.
A fragmented notice references The Gate School and an incident involving a minor aged six to thirteen. Details are unclear but indicate a chewed item connected to school premises and a possible date or time frame. Further readable context is limited.
A Soviet draft outlines a May 20 real allotment affecting several nations including Dominican Republic and Holland. The adjustments follow Holland renouncing a 20 000 metric ton Java supply and shifting allocations to other buyers.
Athol Haldane Miller, 20, lived with his parents above a George street bookshop in Windsor. Found dead in Johnston street, barefoot with shoes on a nearby roof. Likely returned home late, attempted quiet entry, slipped, and sustained fatal head injuries.
Canberra expects the Duke of Kent to unveil the 21 500 memorial to King George V, with construction to start after a technical committee reviews the final clay model of the central figure. The work is by J Moorefield of Sydney, associate of Raynor Hoff, whose design won approval.
Australian Associated Press reports police uncovered a large spy ring and arrested its two leaders, according to the American Associated Press Sofa correspondent.
At the Court of Petty Sessions, Health Inspector George E. Stenzel appeared for the Johnstone Shire Council against Salvatore Barbagallo for failing to remedy a defective sanitary convenience. The defendant had largely complied. the judge ordered no fine but costs of 41/7.
Tria reports pressure rising as Guatemala presses for cession amid oil disputes with Great Britain and Mexico. Officials consider the move tied to wider regional oil tensions and possible government actions.
A brief country profile notes British Honduras as a 4 Crown colony with Belize as capital and about 17 000 population. It states most of the land is forested yielding mahogany cedar gum and related products, and recalls the 1931 hurricane that caused 1000 deaths in Belize.
Brisbane Stock Exchange approves sharp cuts in brokerage on stock purchases and sales effective September 1. New rates align with the Silver Stock Exchange to lure Queensland investors and keep trading within local members.
Sydney on August 7 James Henry ene Scott of Willoughby aged 28 was struck on the head by a broken circular map and killed instantly at the timber yard warning line incident reported by local authorities.
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