This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
11
Readable facts are limited in this damaged OCR fragment. It mentions Canberra and fees but lacks concrete actions, dates, or named entities to form a solid summary. The text is incomplete and does not reveal a clear event or outcome.
Adelaide report on Freit Arthar James, aged 17, condemned for the murder of Mrs Etna, wife of a man at Bald Hill near Moemtz in December. The jury recommended mercy for the accused after he died from bullet wounds in custody and provided a statement implicating others.
A garbled Deeral notes page reports items from February and Saturday on the Esplanade. It mentions sightings of people along the Mal with a Chinaman and mention of a landing, plus farm activity, heat, and land clearing. Personal notices list visitors and holidays with local residents and addresses in Deerally and surrounding areas.
From Our Own Correspondent Arnold Wienholt dominates local politics and faces slim chances of securing a Queensland Parliament seat as independents gain space. Voter turnout at a sylvan center shows support for Wienholt, while party leaders fear pragmatic splits. Public health concerns loom as schools and baths close amid heat and disease fears.
The council weighs new tolls on Victoria Bridge and tram passes to fund relief and employment programs. Proposals include a 65 year retirement plan, annual tram pass cost, and subsidies for transportation workers. Officials warn of economic impact and public opposition.
Acting Justice Margremiths concluded the Heart case in Queensian bankruptcy court. George Kingston was convicted under the bankruptcy act and sentenced to 12 months hard labour. The case, involving John Benignus O'Day as trustee, centered on £603 in personal property delivered late. The jury verdict was accepted and the judge noted difficulties but upheld punishment.
A transcription of town hall cost figures shows a total around 1,977,504 with misprints and omissions. The document lists capital items including electrical installations and structural work, noting expenses for enlargement and future improvements while omitting some major superstructure translations.
A fragment discusses labor movement media control and council actions. It notes the Trades and Labor Council favoring Labour Daily over Tory papers, with accusations of affiliations and plans to form a Labor Committee. Tensions rise as opposition groups protest publicity aims and outreach methods.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.