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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
6
A fragmented reminiscence letter from Melpulenel Angel describing travels in Australia and America. It references weather, fashion, and social observations, noting travels from a Fremantle to Seattle route, and mentions of notable figures and cultural topics without clear dates.
A stream of fashion commentary discusses berets and headwear, noting trends in chic but casual looks. The piece toys with color, texture, and overall presentation, suggesting how accessories influence outfits and social perception.
Market notes show prices for ducks, turkeys, fowls, and a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Listed items include Muscovy ducks, Emugish ducks, bakers, pineapples, limes, lemons, oranges, apples, pears, strawberries, and cauliflowers with price quotes per dozen or per unit and quality notes. Local suppliers and regions such as New South Wales, Tasmanian apples, and various named markets appear alongside grade descriptions and stock observations.
In Augese 19, activists met to discuss worker unrest at Trades Hall amid complaints that estate agents exploit unemployed labor. Government employment schemes, wage bases, and police actions are cited as responses. A tense note urges enforcement against suspected lawbreakers as authorities pledge firm action.
A Soviet engineers conference criticized Red specialists for incompetence and reluctance to learn new machinery. Attendees noted tractors were often unmanned and that younger Reds resisted operating machines, citing proletarian seniority as a barrier during a period of tech adaptation.
Premier Mr C T Lang moved to introduce the Governance Sav James Bank Bail with a aim to keep the bank independent of Government or Treasury. The bill was not ready, but passage may occur that afternoon if the motion succeeds and reading proceeds.
A fragmented OCR text reports a dispute over a publishing house Kee Vark and a name change to Senksemaks. The notes reference authors Franthamsanits and Nsgestioms in an unclear timeline, with no precise dates or locations.
A fragmented note details wedding attire with plaid, criss cross effects on a skier’s pattern and a blue georgette gown group. Bridesmaids wore Aciphiwian blue georgette frocks with matching coats and camellias tied by wine streamers as pink heath accents decorate the chapel.
Departures by last week's Merinda included Constable C Middie and several Wright Jensen and Rodgers parties. Arrivals featured N Fergeson Olive Jensen Walter Culley and others after months away in Fut and the south. Cargoes, shipments, and local hospital board notes follow with gold and tin returns, dredge activity, and staff changes.
The Warden at Herbertton Court adjourned for 14 days to inspect multiple land applications for 40 acre and 80 acre blocks along Walsh River Nettle's Creek and near Hot Springs. Applications listed include Alfred Morris Victor Morris Ernest Edwards Agnes Morris Robert Wile and Edward Crampton among others. some were rejected or pending Lands Department administration. Refunds of survey fees were authorized.
August activities attract crowds for Atkinson radio show and Jack Cowie riding feats. Upcoming meetings include forming a Choral Society and Cricket Club annual gathering with officer elections. Tennis adds A Tanner. S Sadlier departs. Opossum trapping slows as Brisbane sales publish results. Photos feature Mowbray cane farm near Port Douglas. Sympathy to Devey family on a baby’s birth death. Root Creek sinking plans near Mossman eyed. Molloy sawmill runs full staff and tuber train ready for tomorrow.
The report outlines the life of Mr. Harris of Rockhampton a longtime accountant and prominent Friendly Society figure who died after nine months illness at his residence on Denman Street. It notes his roles with the Australian Native Association Hibergian Australian Catholic Benefit Society and Rockhampton Charities Md Society and his family survivors. Also mentioned is the death of a Cooktown district resident Mr. Sara Jensen aged about 78, a former Cook Shire Council member. Funeral details and clergyman names are listed.
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