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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR note references Leslie Oversom male and mentions free consultations. Appears to be an ad segment with unclear names, times, and locations. Partial line mentions six to ten minutes possibly, with after hours detail about six pm.
Beawmbal Waroners Panterte d Patoll, wife of the Chinese representative, died after alleged tamu aeoadamia effects. The Saferite, center of an alleged unmatrimoniad vandal, departed for Japan aboard a train she traveled with her husband. Reports note tensions with Indian and Chinese officials and mediation efforts.
Fernard Paillantou, a rugby footballer, was found guilty of manslaughter for a violent tackle on Michel Praide. He received a three month sentence and a fine of 200 francs, with a potential suspended term if reconvicted. As a first offender, parole may apply.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Soviet wheat flood incident blamed on drought and mismanagement. It cites senior officials including the secretary and ministers discussing causes, potential policy responses, and the impact on barley and cereal supplies. The piece mentions withdrawals, economic policy debates, and references to inquiries and committees forming.
The passage outlines a proposal for a merger between the Miners Federation and the AWU. Opinion divides along lines of stronger union bureaucracy versus potential benefits for both organizations.
Alesbourne on January 22 witnessed pageantry as crowds filled streets to honor the Governor General. The state coach moved along the route past the Town Hall while artillery salutes crackled, and uniformed regiments marched in ceremonial order amid flag and banner displays.
In Melbourne a royal visit caused disturbance as banners and hats stirred cheers. Police cleared a path at Town Hall as Mayor and aldermen met amid persistent applause. The event moved to Parliament House with continued public reaction.
A request by Eumew G. Ryil to brew in Se Paul’s Bedtor was refused by Brat Ais Mi ee Woke hep a Corrs Parish Church. The decision ends the attempt to operate a brew facility within the church grounds.
A Cairns reader argues against the proposed timber drying kilns at Toll, noting uncertain profits, high power needs, and potential impact on North Queensland’s economy. The letter urges wider public and council scrutiny before any decision, highlighting railway, government, and foreign timber interests involved.
The article surveys precolonial Aborigine numbers, noting estimates of up to 300,000 across Australia with about 72,000 in the Commonwealth and 25,000 in Western Australia. It recounts Dampier and Flinders observations, the Bibbulmun tribe in the southwest, their social structure, marriage practices, and weapons. It discusses disruption by white settlement, succession of laws, and lingering Indigenous communities amid government spending in WA.
Brisbane reports the annual Queensland State Service Union finding that public servants face steeper wage reductions than other government employers in Australia. It notes the executive position of Queensland is better than others and condemns distressing propaganda against the service.
A Cairns area resident who suffered for years with backache and kidney pain attributes relief to Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills. She reports severe joint swelling and persistent pain before taking the remedy, claiming complete improvement after four doses. The testimonial urges buyers to obtain Doan’s only from Foster McCiella Co in Sydney.
Proper wheel alignment is crucial for longer release and better tracking. Front wheels misalign from kerbs quick turns or stationary wheel turning, with excessive front tyre tread wear indicating misalignment.
A garbled accounting page lists various securities, duties, and paid-up references from Palmer River, Usher River, and related holdings. It mentions final issues, contributing bonuses, and multiple oil and plantation assets with values and dates scattered, reflecting a dated market digest.
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