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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1939
Page
9
Inter-State Lines schedule notes list trains and arrivals with many garbled place names and dates. It mentions Mesmerda, Bangstet, Tirana, Carns, February dates, and several outbound and inbound services with varying speeds and statuses, indicating a chaotic, partially legible timetable update.
Overeus Lines mentions Train co Bealanije Jeeves Lomton on March 21 and Carneshout on May 12 with further references to events at Carnes and Seb Spare. Includes notes about homes for sale near Avia hy Malaita learey Spleen and a February 25 town event in Townville, plus entries for Carrs and Rabat with dates and places.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple names and dates for notices and times at Cairns Port Office. It mentions Mr Garser Wedrentay and various names with days and times, including Sam, Tammy, Meader, Towneylt, and Normans. The legible facts show a sequence of appointments and locations through Friday and Saturday with scattered times.
The report notes a European paper pad for Ea vel Se with usual differences. It records vows and supplier payments for the period, and the number of Bigs laughtered for the month was 4.
A Ballarat report dated January 30 notes a radio broadcast from Japan by Professor Fussy via Tokio short wave. The program, linked to the University of Rome and Mass Japan, is expected to begin around a stated time. The event mirrors a prior plan to broadcast to Australia from Tokyo.
Australian lyric soprano Shins Roth Pearce Jones narrowly escaped arrest during a ten year stay in Austria. She described being grabbed by police outside Cardinal Prenteers palace and held as authorities questioned her, convinced she had Nazi ties before passports proved otherwise. Pearce Jones may return home after a contract with the Australian Broadcasting Committee.
Mra Michael Leni haW with General Lenihan in Sydney, while 22 countries were sieved in a year. She was in Czechoslovakia during the election rere, with her husband a retired U S Army officer. Lenihan has never been to America, and Mina Ward of Wellingson is noted as the widow of Sq Joseph Ward, former Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Fragmentary 1900s Port of London Finance text discusses costs and tonnage figures, the impact on shipping and rail logistics, and a two stage scheme to facilitate wartime and peacetime transport. Mentions London Customs, Surrey Commercial Docks, and the London Voyage proposals with projected totals and timelines.
IW MEMORIAM. HARGREAVES In loving memory of our dear son William Henry Hargreaves who died at Chillagoe January 23 1922 aged 17 years 8 months. RENWICK In loving memory of our mother and grandmother Sarah who died January 31 1938. Calm and peaceful Mum sleeps. sweetest rest has followed pain. Inserted by husband daughters son sons in law and grandchildren. KENWIGE In loving memory of... Always remembered by.
In a January 1939 Cairns Post interview, Japan’s new ambassador to Italy, Shiratori, argues Britain could hold India with 70,000 troops and Japan could secure peace in China with similar ease. He criticizes democracy as wasteful, praises collectivism, and predicts China’s openness to extraterritoriality while Manchukuo stands as a precedent. He stresses Japan’s aim to bring order to China and notes Chinese malleability in history.
The ambassador argues China’s ten years under Kuomintang rule were crucial, Japan could keep half a million troops in China for five years if needed, and foreign capital should fund harbor and rail projects. He says withholding capital won’t derail China's rebuilding and notes the main benefit of the Anti-Communist Pact is preventing provocative moves toward Japan. He asserts confidence vs Russia and views Western naval growth with calm, despite later officials diverging.
Mareeba Hospitals Board chairman Mr J J Meehan received notice from the Master for Health Mr E M Hanlan that he will arrive in Mareeba on Wednesday February 8 to perform the official opening of the new hospital. Mareeba correspondent reports details of the ceremony.
Last Saturday afternoon Artie 22 suffers a heart condition aggravated by heat at a church site near Cooktown. He was rushed to M2 Lee Walkes Eldervice State hospital where doctors attempted to save him but he died within an hour of admission. Local hospital officials in Cooktown report the death and a Brisbane advisory confirms new hospital board chairman Mr CB Buxton. A special meeting will address staff matters drug costs and reports from the superintendent and others.
The Dairy Stabilisation Board forms its fourth product board with representatives from Hebruary 1, 1039 to Jaguare M1. 1042. Members include WJ Messey, J McRobert, J Pusenll, T Y L Plunkett, A W Mile, D G O'Shea, TL Dare, and others. A later note covers the 20th dog named Mob and the death of a reporter Andrew Romano after a wasp sting incident at Tworllile Cemetery area.
A Qantas flight from Normanton to the Gulf region disappeared after Friday departure amid poor weather. Cap Tennant and Dr White aboard are missing. two Qantas aircraft and search parties from Rockhampton and Cloncurry continue the joint effort with reports of limited food on board and uncertain landing sites due to shifting conditions.
Melbourne reports that facing a 425,000 deficit this year officials warn a delay in cheque payment reforms. Ministers note South Australia plans to cut stamp duties on cheques, claiming an annual saving around 27,000 pounds, while Victoria already shifted to flat rates and debates a further 2d to 1d cut to ease taxpayer burden.
A family of three, Amelie Middleton and Leonard Middleton with father Ed Middleton, survived a deadly crash on the Gosford road near Long Jetty. The car rolled after a collision, landing on its wheels. the mother suffered a probable skull fracture, scalp lacerations, and shock, while a child was badly shaken. The father, driving, managed to exit the vehicle as onlookers assisted.
The state wheat standard was fixed at Odin for bagged and bell wheat, marking the second bright feature during the weighing of samples as part of a lively inspection in Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Labour Party policy and universal training with unclear context. The text repeats phrases and lacks complete sentences or identifiable facts to confirm names, dates, or locations.
Reports from Victoria describe a spreading bush fire crisis tied to a federal policy debate on defense and manpower. Parties contend over policy direction as fires threaten homes near Barwon River and Selby, with special bus services restoring stranded passengers and forecasts uncertain.
A Melbourne style report notes a party including a constable and an ambulance officer who, after being stranded for hours and traveling 40 miles by railway trolley, were towed 7.40 am to Moura where civilians aided. They then walked to Roundstone Station for rescue. expected to reach care by tomorrow.
Flight Superintendent E Brunckhurst is visiting Cairns to assess establishing a flying training centre here. He spoke at the Strand Hotel on potential support and noted strong local interest and a likely positive response if a Cairns centre is set up. He will tour towns en route back to Brisbane, including Rockhampton Mackay Townsville Bundaberg.
In Megalong Valley near Katoomba two pilots from Sydney and Bankstown were killed when a plane traveling from Sydney to Orange crashed. The wreckage was found near the Narrow Neck after a search party traced the wreckage path. Names reported include William Taylor and Clare Edward Stumibes.
The report mixes a sports summary with late 19th century trade data. It notes Wynne and Cryne retaining a title, Hardsaille and others facing conditions, plus results from doubles and singles. It also cites figures from a despatch about production year totals to Britain, Japan, Germany, and the United States, and mentions wool fibre production and processing advances.
The scene from Windsor Castle reveals lavish wedding presents sent to the Batak Tarpen family. A kitchen mop gift stands among costly items while The King and Queen are noted for their diamonds and sapphires.
Jamey Edward Barron aged 59, director of Mercamile Trust Occupasy Ltd, appeared at Central Police Court in Sydney on a charge of saving money at 2511/9 the property of the company. The case states 4150 was received to purchase a formula for waste treatment. Accompanying names include David Moles Evers. A tail war and related details were noted in court records.
National tennis report from Melbourne states Bromwich defeated Quint in straight sets. Bromwich displayed steady baseline rallies and superior control, while Quist faced difficulties mounting offense. Postmatch, Quist praised Bromwich but acknowledged the challenge ahead.
A report from the January council meeting outlines ALF units and militia formation. It notes the army council and Defense Dept officials presenting tasks for a newly formed battalion and the ongoing militia alignment. The account commends the council for its handling and the Army Reserve Corps guidance.
Fragmented OCR text notes a conference in Melbourne about territory development. Mentions individuals and institutions with unclear roles, referencing aims to discuss defense and planning. Coherent details are sparse due to garbled source text.
A garbled letter fragment discusses military actions and authorities, mentioning a person named Mr. Wretard and references to war, defense and property. The text lacks clear dates, places, or concrete events, but signals concern over wartime decisions and communication.
Sydney January 3. J McNeil chosen as general president of the Australian Workers' Union by the Executive Court at a special meeting. He succeeds Lamont and will also serve as Queensland government appointee. McNeil will continue as State secretary and cover both posts' duties.
January weather at Innisfail reported mixed conditions with rain and mist. The brief notes indicate relief from prior unsettled conditions and a cautious forecast for continuing unsettled but improving trends.
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