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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1938

Page

2

Coronial Inquest Details File at Toest Court

The inquiry before Mr V Sellened reviewed the Ames Est property dispute linked to the December fire at Ane Dest Wager’s estate. Witnesses Dagiet Walters and Patrick MeGulérick testified about the farm, the barracks, and the wreckage, noting the fire damaged building, a shop, and stables while Walker and Walter described movements and alibis at Tully and nearby locations. The proceedings touched on insurance, the Bank of New South Wales, and claims for repairs with potential compensation pending.

Tulat van Aehl Dummer Walter Patrick iCbelerick Walker Witarse Sean Weller Metalisirk Wares Owett Bert Penton Duncan Wilson Melistlvink Borrards Bowen Witsewe Suamy Alles Benpy Tully Beltway Sistieg Ramel Scott Werbet Tirony Allen Ted Bea Abest Tamitens Parser Witette Ronan Malway Allen Witnow Witerse Allan Ge Rew Seattle Jimmy Walker Witter Jimmy Wainer Wittees Scott Nash Sereemet Selby Mabieg Bop Polann Wear Sas Patrick MeGulérint Wallbes Janenrr Wight Tyes Witney Witsoe Waters Tnt Reed Tully Timmy Walker Witness Mr Traoxiuer la Moran Witares A .m McGnidrick Tarrecks Witeess Witerss Hacrarica Jenring Witmere Hedgor Towiteen Dan Witsies Saybody Warcher Waller Exim Herrarke Levene Calres Mareete Immurel Harraska Sra Soi Walre Breiers Eliot Witmens Eprot Ile Cape Bern Witnam Witnese Bank of New South Wales Goldsinly Felaga Neeil Sean McGoldrick Paddy MeGoldrick Melick Witten Bureseka Alan Thers Patrick SteCattrict Jemon Walker Almore Thowne Cavanagh Aly Wolo Metelirick Secubait Owen Kewerth Peter

War risk coverage for Australian primary producers discussed

February 2 report from Canberra outlines Cabinet discussions led by Minister for Trade and Customs Earle Page on insurance gaps for goods in transit and warehousing during wartime. Proposals consider extending cover to protect watchfulness stores and ports, with Cabinet meetings set to decide if current measures suffice and whether actions signal policy shifts.

Canberea Aloe Earle Page Mauranes Earle Pogh Maren

Borotra Loses Amateur Status Over Prize Award

Paris reports Borotra’s amateur status questioned after accepting the Prix Douine of 30 000 francs from the Academy of Sports. The Olympic committee’s ruling is challenged as the French Lawn Tennis Federation, not the Olympic body, should decide the matter.

Paris Borota Academy of Sports Borotra Prise Federn En ‘Ennis Ato Olympic Committee Nck Vagole Betarvieses Lars Gat Beaie Olympic

Bishop Byrne Remembered In Toowoomba Funeral Details

The historic death of Dr. James Byrne first bishop of Toowoomba is reported with details of a Dublin born priest ordained in 1886 and his long service in Brisbane. The funeral is described, with narrative of the Church leader’s career and late life.

Toowoomba James Byrne Tommight Byrne Haden Tipperary Irelam Brisbane

Man’s body found in surf at Worth bonds water

Sydney reports a body spotted in the surf near Worth bonds water by rescuers today. Police say the remains do not match any known local person and the sea’s rough conditions hinder identification.

Sydney

English wedding symbols and their ancient roots

The article traces marriage tokens across history from orange blossoms to rosemary and wheat. It notes the orange's rise in fashion, rosemary as Venus’s emblem, and wheat as the oldest symbol, with English customs favoring rosemary and myrtle in bridal wear and ceremonies over time.

Britain Europe Etere Zeus Mera Rowrmary Venus Venaé Rosemarinna Roermry

At Home and Abra Water Sound Bulletin

Victorian pews bulletin and inter state weather update flow through a mid day music program. The schedule includes a range of talks, news reports, overseas commentary, and musical features from 12:80 to 1:30 with various time slots and program notes.

Abra Pews Miden Lanekeonmusin Trola Brandesat North Austalia Australasian News Ser

Cairns Post Schedule Snapshot Fragment

Early morning music with John at 7.0 am and 9.00 am. Luncheon music at 12 pm, 12:45 pm theatre news. Betty's Picture Competition at 15:00. Dinner time around 20:00 with rhythm teat. Dennis Noble baritone appears at 19:10 followed by featured acts.

John Cairns Post Chase Closa Neve Dennis Noble

A Fragmented Tale of a Hidden Library System

The narrator recalls an ambitious plan to organize a library by a tactile system, comparing shelves to a lurking puzzle. They describe mismatches between books and labels, attempts to locate titles, and the challenge of cataloging with limited staff and imperfect tools, all amid a mood of curious, comic frustration.

Inquest Adjourned In Rockhampton

An inquest in Rockhampton adjourned with the date to be fixed. The record mentions Edward Nevin and references a December date, with the matter postponed to a future scheduled date.

Rockhampton Edward Nevin Theyre Vale Marte Babes Prmas Keene

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