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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1931

Page

12

Compass Test and Half Cardinal Points Lesson

The article describes how compass points and half cardinal directions are learned, naming North East South East South West and others. It notes the method to form North North East and similar points, plus a summary of patrol activities, a camp plan, and a lantern lecture by Captain Jenkins on Central Australia and Far West Queensland.

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Mowgli and the Jungle Pack Wolf Cubs tale

Tam recalls the animal names and roles in Mowgli and the Jungle Pack. Akela leads the Pack at Coal Rock, with Shere Khan and Raval, while Tabaki and others scheme. A wise old hunter teaches the laws as the Pack forms.

Mowgli Akela Wolk Connell Rock Jack Vutvaily Boge Frera

Second Cairns Cub Pack Presents Preparations for Grand Evening

The Second Cairns Cub Pack reports preliminary staplements for a forthcoming grand evening featuring cystr Evrae Star Hades Traferpat Valles Invest and the Firet Star project. Under AC/M L. Croucher leadership, the pack performed last Saturday in Park, with the Pek sailed and kept under supervision.

Hades Traferpat Valles Cormotazs Il Dip Park AC/M L. Croucher

Red reflex button proposed for tail lamps to cut accidents

The article argues for compulsory red reflex rear lamps on vehicles, noting a small glass button as a safety device. It claims such a feature could reduce deaths from rear and overtaking accidents and praises the button as cheap and effective, thoughauto manufacturers have not adopted it.

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Technical Achievements at English Tourist Trophy

Post TT analysis notes two innovations likely to influence future motorcycle design. Detachable rear wheels featured on Norton bikes, with strong TT results suggesting broader adoption. Riders favor smaller front tyres for better steering, a trend expected to spread to standard models.

Motor Cyelist Awai Ator Com Perry Concensus

Baby car sparks outstanding development in motor world

A fragmentary report highlights the rise of small power cars with 730 cc four cylinder engines delivering around 40 horsepower under harsh regulation. The text notes high sustained speeds and long endurance as engineers push tiny engines to extreme revs while many top races in England and Europe feature these “baby” vehicles and thrillers.

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Cooperation at last between railways and road transport

The article notes a shift toward coordinating railway and motor vehicle transport rather than letting one dominate. Citing a U S conference of railway and auto industry leaders, it argues collaboration benefits the public and warns against restrictive policy causing antagonism. The piece urges adopting the American example to serve public transit needs.

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Imany woth thy First Star work and compelsione

The afternoon programme concluded with two treasures. The Cub Pack started around June and has grown well. It now has a membership of about ten, with keen interest. The group will soon deserve wider support as it expands.

Cairns Executive Meeting Sets Club for 1812 Season

The Cairns Anuulle Chets executive committee held its first meeting of the 1812 season with Commodore W. Favell presiding. Minutes show welcome to new members, thanks to life member Tilisse, and plans for the season including correspondence, skiff replica discussions, jetty arrangements, insurance, and hall charges. Committees for Building, Launch and Recreation were appointed. finances and upcoming picnics discussed. meeting ran late and will continue weekly.

Cairns Anuulle Chets W. Favell Tilisse Prichard Alma Queensland Skiff Association Townsville Cadman Maryborouugh Naqy.a Queensland Castle City Green Island

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