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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1939
Page
11
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January 28 report from the Herbeton mineral field details ore production and values. It notes large throughput with tens of tons of concentrates recovered, various ore grades, and ongoing processing at multiple sites. The piece mentions December and November activity, shifts worked, and predicted plant readiness.
Fragmented OCR recounts multiple mining interests and explorations in various districts. Mentions Russell Rover, associated parties, prospecting in Irvine region, and ore shipments including tin and gold. References to plants, ore yields, and potential recovery efforts across regions and countries.
The Mk Murtgen mine is now employing 126 men. Estimated ore yield is 0. per ounce of gold and 231 pounds of copper. In tungsten, 42 time of copper were recovered at 13 cents per unit precipitating rate. Total estimated value of ore and copper prefaced was Slee.
The report notes Meepreten at the Barle trety goldgeld date December 15 and recounts exploration near Delobwr in 1937. It describes reefs with up to 20 inches width, old visible stones, dividends, and limited ore yields. A vertical shaft and potential reef up to 2 ounces per ton are discussed, but no confirmed commercial production. The text emphasizes ongoing need for organized prospecting schemes and funding to advance potential reefs to profitability.
A report from the Department of Aviation highlights fierce competition among Australian carriers on the eastern seaboard. Subsidised Empire flying boat routes between Sydney and Townsville distort mileage figures, while Airlines of Australia and Ansett Airways face pressure on routes like Sydney to Darwin and Sydney to Morne. Subsidised services claim large weekly mileages and substantial government support, contrasting unsubsidised operators.
Molloy January notes record heavy rain through the district until Monday with high rainfall measurements at Molloy and the Julatten hatter factory area. A heat peak occurred Sunday as a storm passed east of Molloy toward Mossman. Rifle Creek near Black Mountain rose several feet. Miners return to Carbine after holidays, about 60–70 at work. wolfram sales anticipated in 1939. Aboriginal participation in mining noted. some dig for wolfram, others seek alluvial gold or tin. Tunnels face collapse from wet season, clean-up expected early next week. Bushy Creek factory at Twilight to resume thrice weekly cream intake. Timber roads and rail lorries hampered by rain. log yards stocked, mills may reduce labor if weather blocks timber and fishing. Local social notes include several residents visiting or returning from Mareeba, Mossman, and Townsville.
The December gold output in Queensland fell to 10,172 fine ounces, down 757.02 fine ounces from the prior year. Morgan notes a modest rise while Batavia and Bowen show declines, and Clermont climbs to 252 ounces from 1,240. The report mentions alluvial deposits and prospecting relief efforts shaping deep leads.
Bombay imposes an experimental six month ban on horns for nine motor cars starting April 1939 to curb noise. Officials plan warning devices on every car and noncompliant motorists must seek alternative signals. Authorities estimate over £10000 will be spent to install ball horns or compliant devices before the ban takes effect.
American naval forces prepare a major intracontinental show of strength in the Caribbean for annual maneuvers. First‑line ships, divided into attacking and defending units, will test protection for Central America as fleets move to Guantanamo and then New York for President Roosevelt’s review.
Over 180 surface ships are slated for exercises to gather data for defence plans of the Panama Canal. The operation includes more than 160 surface ships, 20 marines, 60,000 men and 80 officers, with aircraft from San Diego and Norfolk. Two new carriers Enterprise and Yorktown will appear, and the fleet includes heavy scouts and 60 destroyers.
Britain and America move to counter Japan by granting credits and backing a new overland trade route to China. Japan tightens control of North China, closes Yangtse and Canton-Hankow rail links, while Burma-Yunnan roads emerge as potential major arteries. Banks credit China to purchase goods, with a vast road project underway to speed transport from Yunnan to Burma, despite floods and heavy labor.
The year saw record fire calls and alarms, with 2148 fire alerts in country districts and a total 4505,542 trees water used to combat outbreaks. Hose usage peaked at 398,224 feet as street alarms failed and crews battled blazes from January to December, including notable incidents at factories and stores across Kent Street and Waterton suburbs.
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