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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1931
Page
2
A Mareeba item notes a large 27 inch death adder caught on MeBiere's farm during January. The event includes witness remarks and burial details. The report also briefly mentions local travel to Cooktown, a fishing party, and weather observations, with scattered names and places.
Court verdict finalizes restitution in the Rabbit Case in Innisfail. Proceedings reference a sequence of hearings and testimonies with multiple individuals named, including Dugatt Stagy Faber McMaster and other parties, noting prior statements and orders. The report records courtroom conduct, dates, and the judge’s remarks regarding the case outcome.
Cumstable GA Campbell, on seasonal duty at Tully, transfers to Cloncurry today. He leaves many friends, with review of his departure. Nurse Maud De Sailly begins duties at Tully General Hospital. Interest grows in the forthcoming election and race for chairmanship amid local sentiment.
At the Cardwell Shore Council meeting the Euramo roads repair plan was discussed. A £250 payment was noted for the farm crossing, with overall funding from a £1000 renewal allocation and additional urgent works cited including messinestry and Arnold’s barracks. Officials agreed to proceed with priority works as funds allow.
Readable phrases describe a chaotic scene with mentions of water and jostling. No clear event, people, or organizations are identifiable. The text is too garbled to extract a coherent report or concrete details.
W J Ferguson argues paper money devalues, gold reserves cannot pay all deposits, and international action is needed. He links gold to labor value, cites Australia and India strains, and warns against inflation and war’s impact on global wealth. The piece uses wide international context and calls for global cooperation to stabilize economies.
A large fire at Oddfellows Hall in Innisfail caused extensive damage and trapped occupants including Mrs Fenny. Once alarm raised, firefighters contained the blaze but structural ruin left the hall unusable. Investigations ongoing into timing and origin of the fire and missing or damaged items.
Ad copy proclaims Dewar's as the best whisky with bold phrases and promotional lines, mentioning agents and a striking slogan.
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