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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1931

Page

12

Martian era stock notes and trading terms

An obscured 19th century stock ledger lists item names such as Great Northern Tim and Marranboy Tin with fractional prices and terms. The fragment mentions reserves and a convoy of related items titled Marranbor and Marrashor T ord. The readable text hints at trading activity and reserve classifications without full context.

Crech Valde Great Northern Tim Marranboy Tu Yada Marranboy Tin Testa Marranbor Uve Marrashor

Federal Cataclysm Big Union Conference

Sydney reports a conference of all state and federal members to discuss a potential general strike and trade union disputes. The Trades Hall executive notes a likely major action and mentions arbitration and consents from delegates with polls casting votes on attendance and participation. Delegates face a per-inference fee of 2.

Sydney Janary Frank Gavaie Duffy Ferlein

Canberra Cabinet Talks Set for January 4

Canberra reports outline a Labor government meeting to map initial policy and ministerial appointments amid resignations and factional maneuvering. Key figures including Moloney and Daly are expected in Canberra or Adelaide as preparations unfold for cabinet reshuffles and farm policy decisions.

Canberra Winen Manning Tommarow Lyons Markey Moleney Sydney Melbourne Senate Esate Daly Adelaide Moloney Sculliv Alrady

Schneider Cup Defence Backed by Government in Britain

In London on January 29 the government stated it would authorize RAF defence of the Schneider Trophy and grant provisional support as in 1929 if funds from private sources are assured immediately. The move aims to avoid public contests between government teams and to safeguard Britain’s entry amid strong financial and logistical considerations.

Cintums MM. Forder Labee JA. Deasley Mir Blakeler Calimet Honoes Keane Dendigo Ipport Coleman Chifley Ley Holloway Bruce Flinders Istal Arttv West Australia Govermamens London Trime Ramsay MacDonald Communds Royal Air Force

Judges Removal NSW Arbitration Court Shake Up

Sydney January 20 under the terms of the new Arbitration Bill Cabinet considered today that Justice Cameron and Justice Street of the Industrial Commission will be retained for other jurisdictions. The move carries political weight amid employer talk of reducing the State basic wage. Justice Piddington will then leave the court.

Ericcuesay Ar Culley New South Wales Sydney Justice Camer Justice Street Ravi Justice Piddingtom

Lavender Pond and Acorn Pond Transforming Under Dock Works

A long report details Lavender Pond and Acorn Pond near Rotherhithe being filled for the Lavender Dock project. It describes dredging, piling, and building sheds with a new 1690 foot quay, steel sheet piles, concrete tops, and timber handling facilities as operations convert the ponds into a working dock complex.

Timber flows through Lavender Dock redefine London’s timber trade

The article describes Lavender Dock’s role in London's expanding timber import, noting ships at the new dock and the broader Thames timber movement. It highlights softwood demand, port activity, and London’s share of national timber tonnage, with figures on imports and trade growth over decades.

Port of London timber trade and Surrey Docks expansion

The article details early 20th century plans for Surrey Docks and the Port of London to expand timber handling. It notes the construction of the Quebec Dock at Surrey Commercial Docks with a 29 foot depth, 15 acre water area, and a 30 foot wide passage to Canada Dock. The piece describes storage facilities, open and covered sites, and the port authority taking on duties for merchants amid wartime delays. It highlights additions at Lavender Dock and the 1920 timber season with significant cargo volumes and large timber pieces.

Cate Imernieg Rome Tie Tor London Lavender Dock England Londo Beyon United Kingdom Thames Surrey Cate Dasa Olsen Surrey Docks Simber Quebec Dock Surrey Commercial Docks Canada Dock Asther‘ly Tle

Unclear Historic Text Fragment From Southwark 1718

Fragmentary OCR note references a brewing term or ranch of the Red Lip in Southwark dating 1718. The readable bits mention a Christmas pad and a large weight, but most details are garbled and no clear event or persons are identifiable.

Red Lip Southwark Arden Tor Ube

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