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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
12
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A Cairns team arrived in Brisbane on January 4 to compete in a Matitia Forces Kite Cubs Union match against two teams from the States. The report notes the conditions and praise for the competitors as they sailed canoes the 30 yards.
Minutes reveal council discussions on resumption for settlement costs, land commissioner action, and dairy administration board advice. Mr Feeney’s farm noted near Atherton while water service fees and rates are debated, plus a refund to Ravenshoe ratepayers and public meeting attendance.
The first meeting of the Hemerow Sure Counties council discussed the bridge work. Members Grigg, Lelie, Thomas, Rob ents, Carrick, Cook, Pecott, Lenton and Clerk Peake attended. A proposal to use wire rope to prevent a shear risk was adopted. No third party to inspect work.
A letter from Hew Janeg requests boundary opening at Traceys Corner. Dr Ledlie notes a boundary road to the farm rear opened by the Forestry Department. Tom Rew expects a right of way from his farm. De Grigg says compensation is heavy. reasonable terms will be met. Clerk to write Lands Administration Board.
Council debates whether the clerk should be pound keeper or retain the clerk role while Keogh is named stock controller. Dr Ledlie withdraws motion. Mr C Keough ultimately appointed pound keeper with clerk handling clerical duties. Discussion covers personal liability and shire needs for pound keeper duties.
The Ravenshoe Shire Council discusses extending farm payment delays, road works, and unemployment relief projects. They consider Main Roads Board duties, the butter factory truck exemption, health controls, and staff salaries including the assistant clerk, with ongoing fiscal strain and wage adjustments.
The council discussed a real road project proposed by the Chamber of Commerce to connect Cairns with southern and western cities, noting it would be over 100 miles, shorten travel, aid mining areas, and link to the Mt Garnet railway. The Main Roads Commission is reviewing fire over South Cedar Creek construction. The Geaziers’ Association seeks lower expenditures amid financial stringency. Cardwell Shire Council requests ar ies adjustment and rate clarification tied to Cardwell and Herberton areas. Forestry Dept notes roads as Forestry Aid Roads pending subsidy decisions by the Forestry Board.
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