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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1929

Page

3

Pryor's Creek Bridge inspection and cost review

Council with Engineer Robertson examined Pryor's Creek bridge site noting bank tremble and proposed removal of a pipe drain. They discussed costs including extras, final figures near £8,408 with loan considerations and contractor work shifts to speed concrete placement.

Tinaroo Shire Robertson A. E. Harding Frew Pryor’s Creek Sting Moss Bailey Harding Frew Mr. Bailey Mr. Purcell Mr. Robertson Dr. Hastie Dr. Moss Works Committee Counseil Cr. Hastie Cr. Purcell Hastie Purcell Tolya Rea Atherton Linwold Doyle R. Moss Aeul de Marcell Harting Frewchold Joan Holton

Mossman Notes on Roads Trams and Local Hopes

The Mossman notes discuss February flood forecasts missing the mark and praise district cane recovery. Observations include Port Douglas travelers spotting survey gear for Beach Road, council politics, and Rex winning a council seat. Tramway stations get upgrades and Shire Hall grounds receive croton plantings for a brighter area.

Obituary for Stephen Pane Mosamad Resident

Regret is expressed at the death of Stephen Pane a Mosamad resident who died at Douglas Hospital. A Bundaberg native he came to the district over twenty years ago and was beloved for his generous quiet nature. He served in the Great War and after hardships of the war his health declined. He died after a fever illness and his funeral was well attended with KSSLLAN members at the graveside.

Mosamad Stephen Pane Douglas Hospital Fagg Bundalerg Steve Neow Kssllan

Mill Suppliers' Committee Reports On Yearly Balance Sheet

The meeting of mill shareholders is held tomorrow the growers will discuss the year's report and the balance sheet. Mr E J O'Brien chairman of Mossman Central Mill directors returned from Brisbane on Saturday. The Cassowary State School did not reopen this year and some children moved to Cook Town Convent while others attend Mossman School or enjoy a Huckleberry Finn existence.

E. J. O'Brien Mossman Central Brisbane Walsh Mossman Cassowary State School Cooktown Winnie McLean Lopes McGregor Francis Mossman School

Vindication for Goddard and colleagues after seven years

London reports reveal a case of malice charges against Sergt. Goddard and his wife who lived apart to earn a living as waders. Josling, a headmaster, earned £305 yearly and refused involvement in weekly 'cuts' despite Goddard suggesting a share in funds. An inquiry followed with strong opinions from officials and a believed outcome in Goddard's favor.

London Sergt Goddard Josting Josling

Germany Faces Question of Payment Capacity in Paris

In Paris on February 21 experts concluded a six hour council on Germanys capacity to transfer funds to creditors. They agree Germany cannot pay more than the maximum set by authorities and will be required to meet that limit. The transfer obstacle exposes the core issue of reparations.

Paris Germany

U S exporters plan subsidised line to British South Africa

Vancouver reports that US rivals backed by their government plan a bid for British South Africa trade. The Moore Company of San Francisco will start a subsidised line on June 1 using Shipping Board vessels, expanding beyond monopoly in South American and Australian routes.

Vancouver Columbi Lumber Exporters Manufactus United States Australia

Sterilisation debate urged by London council group

The N Citizens' Union council resolutions urge the Health Minister to study methods to handle mental deficiency and incurable diseases and to conduct a formal inquiry into legalising sterilisation with safeguards. Signatories include Sir E Farquhar Buzzard and other distinguished church law and medical figures.

London N. Citizens’ Union E. Farquhar Buzzard

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