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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1932
Page
5
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A historic survey covering July 4 1931 to May 21 1932 reports variable demand and prices for frozen meat, with Queensland abattoirs operating in Brigbane, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Bowen, Townsville, and Brisbane districts. It notes anticipated export lambs from northwestern and western regions, ongoing operations into mid year, weather hindrances in northeastern areas, and rising activity in South Australia while Western Australia faces low prices abroad. The Tasmanian export season is expected to start in July with strong London market reception. national stock figures for cattle, sheep, and lambs are listed for Australia and Tasmania.
The Tableland Association discussed hospital treatment for returned diggers and the Atherton Hospital encede. Members criticized the Cairns District Secretary and urged special consideration for soldiers and dependents in need of beds. A letter from the 4th Battalion noted Townsville branch rejoin, while Mr Young protested hospital charges and thanked staff. The meeting resolved to contact the Hospital Board to secure support for veterans.
The Minister for Labor Mr P Hynes said the excessive and favoured question at Hamilton could not be discussed further after the Premiers Conference. The state’s financial position, including potential relief taxes, would be determined by events in Canberra and Labor aims to place the tax burden on those able to bear it.
In a night near Graftow four men faced a dire scene as a boat or vehicle could not reach the site within four miles. They half walked and half crawled carrying a body on a crude improvised stretcher. Police called the rescue effort one of the finest feats of bushcraft ever reported.
A fragmented report notes that Scouts achieved success in two events, with advice received and a interpretation of plans to proceed. The wording remains unclear but indicates positive outcomes and focus on upcoming steps.
The article surveys unemployment relief laws in multiple states including Victoria South Australia and Western Australia. It details taxation under the Unemployment Relief Acts the formation of relief funds councils and the authority to authorize works and provide subsidies or advances to workers farmers and municipalities. It notes amendments and continuations of Acts from 1930 to 1931 and mentions the Unemployment Insurance schemes and revenue sources.
An imperial inquiry into the wool industry notes its absolute necessity, with Mr Jowett stating before departure for Melbourne that browers faced ruin. Steps had been taken to improve their position amid low wool prices and high production costs, signaling a critical sector challenge.
A chaotic image from Wave Hill shows Mr Archdale Parkhill and Mr Gahan, Federal Commissioner, in a collision with a gum tree on a narrow beach road. The incident occurred during a tense Tonga Territory event with a driver and passenger injuries reported.
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