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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1942
Page
1
A dense OCR page fragment blends equipment ads, job notices, and public postings. Names like ARUN ARYAN appear amid mixed entries for lawn mowers, bistros, and household goods. The garbled text cites vacancies, prices, and contact cues with scattered proper nouns and locations.
Fragmented OCR text describes a list of specials and produce items with mixed garbled phrases. Names and places are obscured, but mentions of Snow white Calhoules frex, Beamer, Lin Crem Fablelané Carrofe, and various vegetables suggest a market or grocery page listing daily specials and prices with many unreadable segments.
A garbled OCR note references winners at Wes Hort AAA and a library sale at 10 to 3 on Saturday with items including books and cakes. Mentions a marriage form, medical tip, and a booklet tied to a coping or health theme.
General notice from the city council outlines purchase or allocation of fire prevention equipment. Details specify line items, budget implications, and procurement timeline for the department's safety upgrades. The report notes expected delivery and inspection steps in the coming weeks.
A government rental decision discusses protection of pesos and property, outlining the settlement of Sir Percival Tolga soldier lands in 1819. The document details land parcels, values, and Crown compensation linked to former freehold holdings, including acreage ranges and settler terms.
The document records a hearing on Miniafers rent application held in Acherjan on July 27, with pre hearing inspections by car and representatives of Coven and settlers. Crown and rural development officials presented evidence. settlers offered case details for 48 instances. discussions focused on settler positions and measures already taken.
The council reviews rates and rent settlements for Atherton Shire Soldier Settlement areas. Retrospective adjustments set rent at 1 percent of capital value with a 2 percent prospect to March 21, 1910, and later increases up to 2 percent of land value and clearing value. Arrears exceed four years, with total back rents and rates rising, while some settlers face heavy burdens and partial payments. The court action, estate values, and shifting rents reflect long struggle of these settlements and call for consideration of original goals.
The article discusses 1919 resumed soldier settlement rent practices, noting Crown charges on land and clearing, the then high 2 percent rent, and proposed rises to 3 percent on land and clearing. It mentions legislative amendments, financial pressures on settlers, and farm yields showing mixed profitability across settlement blocks.
Fragmentary text outlines discussions on capital value of perpetual leases, unimproved land worth, and Crown valuations. Mentions farmers, maize prices, leasing costs, and various valuers like Mr Pando and Mr Purdon. Notes divergence in market versus official valuations and references to 1834 price lows and 1028 highs amid agricultural conditions.
Atherton team members prepare for a weekend event on August 20 with naet details limited. The article notes a schedule at a local club with players listed in training and game readiness, indicating a regional competition and potential roster changes.
A report on the Texas cycling meet noting Stephen and others in sprint and time trials. The article mentions a newcomer and a fast time by Stephen, with finish orders and standings across multiple races.
Department of Agriculture orders immediate testing of all marking cows in Johnstone Shire after private tests indicate a high danger level. Officials warn of potential spread and urge swift action to identify infection in livestock.
Brisbane August 20 The Deputy Director of Manpower F Walsh stated 1100 men had been combed out of Queensland and that employers would have to adjust with the best available labor. The plan places penalties on protected industries and seeks to push productivity through wage and rent designs for crown lands and leases, with extensive discussion of land values and tenancy arrangements in Atherton Shire and related council loan and public works issues.
A fragmentary report outlines a heated dispute over local authority rates and franchise terms. The text references government opposition to certain rates, potential legal actions, and broader concerns about impacts on the district’s finances and governance.
A fragmentary report examines an 18th century or earlier dispute over land use and tenure. It discusses ownership, cultivation practices, and the rights of a seller and buyer, with debates about permission, territory control, and the impact of tenancy on agricultural productivity. The text references beets, manure, and various field operations, highlighting contested authority and potential legal implications.
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