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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1938
Page
9
Notes and News item with scattered names and places
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petr Su
Tewasville
Canberra
Overseas Lines Tram Setiaares to Due
Overseas lines report a tram issue at Setiaares causing delays due to Ablernace Thess. No injuries noted and services resume after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setiaares
Mail Notice Summary From Mixed Fragments
Fragmentary notice listing times and places with names and dates unclear. Mentions daily, Wednesday dawn 4am, references to Amersa North and South, Cairme, and a setar Lee Meta. Includes feints of fees, law, and events around February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amersa
North
Mark Fares
The Metal Market London Trade Notes
London market report shows mixed activity with spot and three month gold prices noted. Tin, zinc, and other metals firmed slightly amid cautious trading. Prices and supplier terms remain volatile with speculative interest from Chinese buyers mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fim
Tin Quota Reduced at The Hague in February
The International Tin Committee outlines quota cuts for the coming quarter, with reductions centered on refined tin exports and production targets. Officials report allocations and timelines for completion, noting the impact on suppliers and markets while detailing handling of stocks and logistics for the period.
Feadshiped cables and trade items from London agency
Somco Brisbane reports from London agency of Dacre Produce Export Service detailing Masher seater and Cambering New Lead butiss from Tosden, with notes on Australian commodities and New Zealand shipments. Mentions Tealand show dates and prices. lists quantities, ships, and regions including Bayte chart and New Triant works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Feadowisg
Cabie Baafest
Lendom
Dacre
Cama
Zeniamt
Deamer
NefSewian
Latris ‘Seokes
Brisbane Produce Market Report and Anecdotes
Brisbane February market notes describe chaotic activity at the Remartreet yards with traders and buyers circling stalls. Prices range from £35 to £83 with many attendees and a crowd forming as dealers pursue bargains and monitored yields amid uncertain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Weather forecast notes from Brisbane and region
Weather bulletin outlines general and air route forecasts for Brisbane and nearby area. Text describes unsettled conditions with potential showers and thunder. Forecasts mention winds, temperature ranges, and changes affecting travel and aviation.
SAASES Toes Signed by Croft and Heirs
A short, fragmented note shows Mrs. Croft and heirs Alice and John associated with sores or lesions. The text is incomplete but indicates a personal matter involving individuals named SAASES and Harriasan. No clear event or date is discernible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Croft
Alice and
John
Sores Harriasan
Femal
In Memoriam Prince Te Loving Memory
In memoriam for Prince Te loving memory of our dear brother, sister, and family members. Inserted by Clad and Ree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beether
Broeber-M
Clad
Ree
Cairns Post Apparent Local Notice Incomplete Text
Fragmentary OCR fragment from Cairns Post records a local notice in Cairns Queensland with company name Cairns Post Pty Ltd and Abbott Street address. Content is unreadable beyond these identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Cairns Post Pty. Ltd
ABBOTT ST_ CAIRNS
Railways and Evolution Highlight Public Service Value
A seasoned advocate argues railways serve the people beyond cost figures. He cites expansive, unsettled regions like Brishene to the North as future growth, stressing land transport by rail and road as essential to development, production, and regional settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Brishene
Iron Horse
Cewer
Gore
Railways Must Evolve To Meet Public Needs
Mr. Davidson warned railways face change as society and technology advance. Modern systems require faster service and better mechanisation, aligning with public demand for speed and comfort. He argued competition and evolving policy should be welcomed, not feared, as aviation and motor transport reshape traffic. Public service must meet people’s needs or fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Commonwealth
Davidant
Unclear historical aviation incident reported with damaged text
An OCR damaged report details a seaborn aviation incident near East Innistaal with ambulances and a crash at sea, mentioning pilots Jewett Axcrafteman Kime and a Weymeati Hay aircraft, while T. McTiowala comments a possible injury and a missing crew member.
Early election may occur in Querneland
In Querneland the prospect of an early election centers on two factors: the timing of the New South Wales election and the next week's conference outcomes. The government weighs delaying to align with sugar industry talks while preparing for a campaign, with Labour readiness and police enrolment activity noted ahead of the likely vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Stevens
New South Wale Querneand
New Keuth Wales
Erty Cohurte
Protestant Labor Candidates in Srisbane Rally
A brief note reports Protestant labor candidates gathering in Srisbane amid February activity. Details are sparse, but the event underscores party involvement and religious group participation in local politics.
Brisbane Election Talk Sparks Government Strategy
Brisbane reports on potential early election rumors. Mr EB Maher says opposition would not disrupt government plans, noting uncertainty since 1928. He and Sir Maser stress readiness for contingencies and warn the party to present a sound campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Tion
EB. Maher
Avril
Gove
Iain Olen
Maser
Cantey
Ste. Fi Resell
Erate
Crete
Wedding Eve Tragedy Strikes Auckland Bride
An Auckland bride to be died on her wedding eve after falling ill at a party attended by hundreds. The late hour diagnosis remains unclear, with authorities stating she had only a few days to live. The community mourns as plans for the wedding are halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Avery Berit
Gusate
Constable Charged With Neglect Of Duty
A local constable faces neglect of duty charges after an incident involving delayed ambulance aid for Esther Noble who was burned by hot water. Report notes ambulance crew ordered first aid and that authorities are expediting road works permits on the Comet road amid inquiries and public works sampling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farst-Aidt
Esther Noble
Berell
Cairne District
Licence fees in Australia unlikely to fall soon says official
Melbourne report states listeners licences exceed 1 006 900 and grow 11 percent every two months yet the 21 shilling fee will not be reduced for years. Postmaster General Senator McLachlan notes the department keeps 9 shillings, most of which pays administration, with surplus declining last year despite higher revenue. He cites policing wireless vice and interference checks as costs funded by the 1 1/8 percent share, and notes the Australian Broadcasting Commission cannot yet have reduced payments amid a large reserve marked for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Senator McLachlan
Ie Ager Ree
McLachlan
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Convictions Rise From License Enforcement Efforts
Up to June one hundred eleven thousand five hundred forty persons were convicted for license violations regarding use or receipt of eta wished paying a licence. Inspectors processed over one hundred thousand investigations and seven thousand seven hundred interference cases. In six thousand three hundred cases interference ended due to departmental actions. Officers logged ninety five thousand nine hundred miles and carried out fifteen thousand inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Ee Eb Ae
Eta
Double tragedy at Melbourne bank premises
February 20 at Bourke Street eastern branch of the State Savings Bank Melbourne a domestic dispute ended in murder suicides Frederick Augustus Foley 47 and his wife Maud and their son in law Mr Kay and daughter Mrs Kay resided with them Foley caretaker at the bank Kay and wife heard Mrs Foley scream up stairs Kay found Mrs Foley with a grievous throat wound in the bedroom while Foley lay dead in the kitchen with severe injuries hospitalised both Foley and Maud Foley died on arrival at hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
State Savings Bank
Bourke Street
Theatreoen
Frederick Augustus Foley
Maud
Foley
Kay
Mrs. Foley
Afr
Mia
Work for youths in depression era apprenticeships
The article notes plans to train about 1000 youths aged 14 to 18 in apprenticeships amid the depression. It cites government subsidies of 30 grants and mentions the impact on young men many of whom were married, as the occupation opportunities dissolved during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydnet
Aim Besby
Wilmna's Challenge to Marble Bar Heat Record
Weather report notes a comparison with Martie Bare Australian record of a close to 100 degree heat spell. The piece describes a mild warm period and references an extreme heat benchmark from 1821 22 merlins era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmna's
Marble Bar
Martie
Retiring Commissioner Reflects on Railways Evolution
A February 20 dinner in honor of a retiring railway commissioner recalls the department's evolution. Speakers warn against overregulation and emphasize service, noting planes increasingly affect traffic while railways must adapt through ongoing policy shifts and improving operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brirbane
Lenge
Sted
Wwevianny
Wau New Guinea Pilot Rescued After Rocky Landing
Fias Barbera Hutchins, a female pilot, made a forced landing on the Kerema Was route and was brought to Wee lat by Flot Todd of Stephens Aviation. She described living on native foods and failed rescue attempts for 18 hours while attempting to conserve petrol. Her navigation error stemmed from carrying too heavy a load and taking a wrong direction. She is associated with Shei Company and was hosted at a dinner and dance by New Gaines pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wau
New Guinea
Fias Barbera Hutchins
Gui Fier
Kerema
Flot Todd
Stephens Aviation Company
Kcinai
Madang
Ieee
Autale
Aed
Ent
Todd Lanied
Itching
Shei Company
Gaines
Missing Atherton Man Traced In Scrub Search
A missing man case around Atherton prompts an intensive search. Police and local workers scour the lake and surrounding scrub after he left the White Car at Barrine and was seen near a rest shed. Beached boats and the small suitcase he carried are examined as officials cooperate with local workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Mt ‘Barrine
Blackbars
Ae Bees
Tober and Industriewm
Sister Kenny Set for London Trip
Sister Kenny prepares for a London trip after a reported wartime medical mission. Details are scarce in this fragment, but the note highlights her forthcoming journey and ongoing medical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny
Worth
London
Lad Found In Camp After Flatte Sea Sighting
A boy missing since a voyage near Port Douglas was located after a reported flattie sighting in the sea. Officers from Port Douglas, led by Constable Mounit, aided by Collyer, traced the youth to a camp near the coast and arranged care and transport back toward Calan. A report described the salvage and ongoing police inquiries with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battie
Respector Collyer
heataNbe Wilson
Port
William Bichlin
Cooktown
Fermen
Biddle
Port Douglas
Collver
Train In Cyclone Suffered Extreme Turbulence
Perth February 19 A transcontinental train endured a two hour cyclone ordeal as it battered coastal routes. Storms lashed the engine and cars while passengers faced peril amid shifting tides and surf.
No New Cases in Bristane February 20
A brief notice reports no new cases at Bristane on February 20. The item notes continued cave preservation and entertainment events at Pisces of Tockhampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisces of Entertainment
Tockhampton
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Mith
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PEW
Cairnshire Reed
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S Lad
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Calan
Fond Flatton Suasiwg
Perth
Transcon
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Endarty Wm
Therrain Mother Bombartmenn Ie
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Sydney
Petresry
Cute
Te Wae
Hevesi
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