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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1931
Page
5
Brisbane markets report heavy supplies and strong demand for some chaff and hay while potatoes weaken. Prices for mixed chaff range 4/9 to 5/6, wheat cleared 2/7 to 2/3, maize 2/4 to 2/1, cow pear offered at 6/1 refused, juggernel and other grains traded, local lines not listed.
Mareeba August 27 The United Church Flower Show in the Church Hall drew praise as an unqualified success. Prize winners include Champion rose Mrs Duookep and collection of roses Mrs Mackay. many professionals and locals such as Mrs J K Lawson Mrs Evans Miss E Armstrong and Mr Evans among others earned awards for flowers and cooking with a musical program featuring Mrs Love and others. Delighted tea was served by church ladies as community members like Mr and Mrs A Waddell and guests from Port Douglas and Mt Garnet enjoyed the afternoon.
Chillagoe notes report fine early autumn weather with a brisk wind at times. A group travels for a Saturday dance and Sunday picnic benefiting Ottawa State School funds. Hospital Committee met. salaries and provisions accounts scheduled for separate motions. Brown on holidays. visiting committee updated. Arthur Wellman dies of pneumonia at 50. funeral held with large turnout, conducted by E. B. Freeman. widow and three daughters mourn.
A report notes roughly 3000 peey houses set up for walkers across the British Isles. The feature highlights the spread of designated rest stops offering shelter and basic amenities for hikers and trekkers. The count and distribution reflect growing outdoor recreation interest.
August 26 notes from Herberton cover a birthday party for Rita Barratt with about 30 guests, local visits and travel plans for residents including Mr. Gus Furlong, Mr. Cliff Rutledge, and Mrs. Armagnacy. Hospital committee meetings appoint finance and works subcommittees, accept tenders for milk bread medicine meat grocer supplies and a burial fund, and note a secretary’s upcoming leave.
A Malanda news column from August 25 details fifth year agricultural students leaving by the Lade mail train for Rockhampton to promote Atherton Tableland farming, with visits to Mareeba tobacco fields Atherton maize silos and Malanda factory. Local residents attended Brisbane Exhibition and amateur Race Week events, plus gymnasium club notices include a resignation, new instructors, and plans for a chocolate wheel at an upcoming show.
A Comical letter from Cairns Post reader Hughendenivers and others proposes playful demonyms for Australian towns. He suggests names like Richmon derries and Cocktownies, arguing for residents’ nicknames to avoid dull suffixes. The note is dated Cooktown August 31.
The piece argues that a strong sense of independence in Australia, rooted in land work and unions, drives socialistic legislation such as child endowment and widows pensions. It links higher costs, taxation, and unemployment to these policies, warning that continued timber of socialistic aims could harm New South Wales’ industry and delay rehabilitation. Australians are described as an independent race, yet the piece critiques the fake independence fostered by policy.
Melbourne Aug 27 police arrested a third man Charles Davidson 28 laborer in connection with the May 24 shooting of William Doig in Seaford. Harry Sheldon 22 and William Wallace 21 are on trial for shooting in the court today while Davidson is charged with Doig murder. The arrest followed an intensive police search for the third man alleged to be implicated.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldons Pills as a cure for backache kidney bladder rheumatism and related troubles. It claims rapid system cleansing and impurity removal with dramatic results regardless of age duration or prior treatments, offering an original bottle for sale at 1/9.
A quick kitchen hint suggests stirring a handful of salt and the same amount of soda into cold water, then placing the jelly mould in the bowl to speed setting. The method uses simple pantry ingredients to hasten jellies.
A Navy Work feature at Portsmouth England showcased a model of Nelsons Victory with an air display. A proposed Moscow Viadivus air route would cover 000 miles and take 60 hours versus 10 to 12 hours by train on the same journey.
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