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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1931

Page

14

Winds of Australia A Shell bird book for the public

The Shell Company releases Winds of Australia a new publication aimed at spark public interest in native birds and plants. It features all Australian feathered life from diamonds to parrots with three color plates and untouched photos to aid identification. Free distribution planned with motorists urged to register their car details for stock reservations.

Ivy Shell Company Australia Shell

Newman Maintains Lead In Billiards Final

Australian Cable Service reports London results with Newman M leading, scores 23 to 3? and Linoleum 37 to 24, detailing sizable breaks of 512 920 and 752 588 853, with Newman receiving 7001.

London Newman

Union Merger Move Between Miners Federation and A W U

Miners Federation and the Australian Workers Union pressed toward a large scale affiliation at the Sydney meeting. Leaders D Rees and D Davies outlined a seven delegate representation plan in the draft constitution, with joint committee review and a potential joint convention to finalize the merger. The Miners' Convention discussed the draft as the two bodies consider the proposal for about 170 000 members.

Sydney Federsfirm A.W.U Minters’ Federation D. Rees D. Davies

Public Gallows in Constantinople Executions Begin

In Constantinople on February 3, 28 Dervishes were executed at dawn after the National Assembly ratified sentences for 30, with 2 spared. Dressed in worn shifts, bearing placards, their hands tied, they were led to gallows under martial law. Bodies hung until noon as residents were confined to their homes until 8 am.

Constantinople National Assembly Republic Kemal Pasha

Eighth Tractor School to Run March to April

The college with the Council of Agriculture will run the Eighth Tractor School from March 31 to April 10 inclusive. Lectures demonstrations and practical work cover fore and aft repairs tuning and driving of many tractor makes. Fees are £3 9s 6d including instruction board residence and recreation. Farmers may receive excursion rates and the college provides power kerosene railage and meals. Farmers should book at the college station and advise the guard of the train.

Council of Agriculture Bth Queensland Tractor School Massey Wallis Case Ordeon Railway Department Brisbane

Justice and Mercy in Modern Law and Public Morality

A critical reflection on crime, leniency, and the state of democracy. The author laments perceived indulgence toward criminals, warns of erosion of public morality, and argues for balance between justice and mercy while condemning sentimentality and political manipulation.

Plato Bert Cpitel Oy America Cals Sororone

DANGER AGE FOR MOST MEN PROMOTING C RODYNE CLAIMS

Ad promotes CRODYNE and URODYNE as remedies for middle age symptoms including back pain urinary issues and getting up at night. It cites testimonials claiming relief from bladder weakness irritation and fatigue with statements of improved sleep energy and vitality.

Southworth Urodyine

Bow Tie Case At Brisbane Race Meeting

At Brisbane on February 3 the stewards cited Shest and Shean after a contested race involving Bow Tie and Miss Scholar. The chairman noted disagreement over pacing and riding conduct, with Vowles warned to ride out and avoid sitting tight. The public backing for Bow Tie prompted emphasis on rider responsibility and fair play.

Brisbane Shest Shean Rowley Mill Romaic Bowlie Scholar Miss Scholar A.D. Fogarty Insfield Fogarty Vowles Bow ‘Tie Vowwles

Guernsey Ends 700-Year British Garrison Era

For the first time in 700 years Guernsey, a Channel Island, is without a garrison of British soldiers marking a historical shift in the defense status of the island as troops depart and local authorities prepare for new arrangements.

Guernsey Channel Islands

Glasgow book exhibition blends young readers and adults

The Glasgow city librarian and a joint committee with local booksellers staged a vast display of children’s books and recent adult works. Early turnout exceeded expectations with 678 attendees first day and 738 second day as visitors browsed, requested purchases, and noted that many titles would soon be obtainable through city libraries. One beneficiary planned gifts for seventy five children after viewing the exhibit.

Glasgow Pites Sateen Atpsenad Manchester Guardian Stanley Jast Manchester Pint Machel Glasow Jeffrey Rouen McPitt

Oyster scarcity grows as imports decline in 1880

In 1880 oyster landings plunged amid scarce supply. Approximately 140 million tetera were landed that year, a drastic drop from prior figures of 7,377,200, signaling tightening markets and rising scarcity for consumers and fishers alike.

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