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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1931
Page
5
A January update from the Wardens covers mining activity, ore yields, and prospects across multiple claims. It notes limited operations due to holidays, ongoing copper and galena prospects, water concerns, and a tentative market revival influencing future work.
Jan 14 notices list Hewitt and others applying for mining claims near Herberton including ground areas of 46 by 2? feet and 30 by 250 feet. Names include Patrick Metullam, Captain F scented mane, and New Mr. Imet with lease and exemption requests for copper mining at various sites and sizes.
A cabinet decision announced by Sir Clester Agriculture Mr Hi F Walker outlines a review of State forests in feathern Queensla d to identify land suitable for agriculture and dairying. The move aims to balance forestry with settlement while keeping local people informed.
Mr Pease MLA is reported to have said that Queensland did not avail itself of the supposed grant from the Commonwealth. On July 17 Mr Bulcock asked a question and the minister’s answer showed £237,090 of works already in hand. Mr Pease was present in the House that day as the statement was given. The statement outlines the position as supplied to Mr JC Kenny MLA by the Main Roads Board.
A Canberra conference agreed to quickly allocate £10000 from Commonwealth funds for road works under Federal Aid. States may subsidise with local money, but some could not, so the scheme allows earlier use of grants. Queensland mostly subsidised. repayment conditions remain unchanged. Extension of the Federal Aid Roads Agreement to 1934-1936 was pledged to aid larger, undeveloped states.
In Herbertton Mineral Field the November 1939 crushings show output across multiple commodities. Weights and values are listed for coal ore lead silver and gold with totals and comparisons to October and previous periods.
Atherton council approves unemployment relief grants and town drainage plans. Reports cover division valuations, grants, and general revenue allocations for road and drainage works. Local staff changes, maize board activity, hospital case, ambulance committee welcome, and regional travel notes accompany.
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