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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1935

Page

8

Drought breaks as rain arrives in Queensland

Brisbane reports widespread rain across the state ending a drought. Five inches noted in Longreach drought-affected districts, Notas Downs beyond two and a half inches filling dams. Darling Downs average near four quarters inch with local gushers. Torrential coastal downpours and stock movements disrupted by relief rains. cattle and sheep values rising up to four hundred percent.

Fras Dean Kuranda Longreach Duret Notua Downs Cairns Notas Downs

Towneville Weather and Debris Report After Weekend Floods

North-west region around Towneville reports rising waters and debris after a weekend flood. Observers noted receding waters at a creek and scattered debris along shorelines while residents prepared for core cleanup. Officials listed a sequence of scores and names tied to local events and weather conditions for the period.

Weathered note from Gordonvale hints at farming delays

Fragmentary report from Gordonvale notes rain over the weekend affecting planting and cane-cutting plans. It mentions about 19 plows or plots, cane crushing targets, and an estimate of 195,000 cases tied to Malgrave, with several dates and local activities referenced in a rough, unreadable OCR format.

Lordonvale Gandonvale Sevsens

Weather and stock recovery after heavy rain in Queensland region

Rain fell over the week easing a long drought and restoring watercourses. stock herds recover as prices rise. Reported shortages eased in Hackall and Blackall area with creeks running. stock breeders hope for better turnout and higher prices as demand returns. Hail affected areas like Cunnamulla and Thargomindah with two inches plus. land remains flooded in low-lying zones. utilities and services show disruption in Maramda district.

Cunnamulla Inchey Thargomindah Acdal

Canberra to Acquire Southern Cross Plane

Perth reports the Commonwealth Government has decided to acquire the famous Southern Cross for Canberra. The purchase price is £3000, paid in five installments of £300 to Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, to secure the plane and keep it in Canberra for public display and commemoration of the airman’s record-breaking flights.

Perth Commonwealth Government Fats Canberra Southern Cross Parkhill Sir C. Kingsford C. Kingsford Smith

Smith's Plans Takin Sd By Aori Eae Everything Would

A fragmented note suggests plans involving Smith with a reference to Aori and possible outcomes. The legible words point to actions and intentions amid unclear context, leaving the full details and roles of the named persons uncertain.

Aorieae

Private hospitals and standards questioned by minister

The Minister stated that some private hospitals uphold high standards while others are not meeting expectations, signaling scrutiny of private healthcare facilities and calls for accountability.

J. A Lyons Roosevelt Cordell Hall Mr. Sayre Wankington Next Werk

Fragmented OCR notes on public spending and wage forecasts

Readable fragments describe state spending on commissions and entertainment payments, with figures around £290,000 for the year and a July wage forecast of 1.5 million. Mentions Parliament members and officials connected to cost reductions and forestry industry wage advances.

Post Office Revenue Hits Record in Federation Era

The Post Office reported a record revenue of 2,053,257 for the year ended, the highest in the federation era. Telephones revenue rose to 884,146 from 818,381, postages to 285,385 from 780,228, and other services showed gains, signaling overall business improvement in Queensland.

Brisbane Aiame Garena Queensland SEIU

Mew Era Indicated In Silent Public Display

The report notes a Danish Cable Service era connected to loudspeakers for public commentary during a piloting display. Crowds enjoyed the evolutions while tensions lingered with a grim war context. The piece asserts foreign powers access to training materials, hinting at confidential documents.

Tae Ahennet

United Kingdom and Australia Freight Shipment Reform Debate

News from London and Hobart discusses potential reforms to freight shipments between Australia and the UK. It notes calls to reorganize lightweight freights before any flight rate reductions and mentions a Hobart tragedy involving Mrs Harvey and a baby, with Harvey later dying in hospital. Authorities stress economic strains on shipping and the need for steady chartered services amid technical and regulatory hurdles.

London Juss Amercanen Fir de J. A Austrasies Australia Mar. Lytam

Archilles Club Dominates Tracks at Antwerp Meet

Australian Cable Service reports Antwerp events where Archilles Club swept all track races including a 1500 metres win by Lovelock in a time around 3 minutes 59 seconds. Rain limited yields with marginal showers, sheep markets at Charleville rise on wetter conditions, dams fill, and more rain is urged for Charleville and Angathelia as RAF planes travel via Clonenery noted amid weather delays.

Antwerp Archilles Club Lovelock Mitchell Zoondiwind Charlyville Angathelia Clon Enery Chas

Paris Premier Lavalree threatens offices and barracks

In Paris the premier vows to attack the financial crisis at its roots and restore trade using special powers. He aims to appease Europe and pursue a foreign policy that strengthens France's rights and consolidates peace through collective security.

Paris M. Lavalree Europe France

New South Wales Wheat Farmers Hope for Rain Relief

July reports from Sydney indicate widespread farmer jubilation as rains fall across districts except the far west and Riverina where shortages persist. Farmers express relief after a period of drought though continued dry spells threaten harvests. The rainfall has watered large areas, lifting spirits and easing fears of a poor yield.

Sydney Rais New South Wales

Speedway Team Fossi Om Australia

Australian cable service item notes a speedway team Fossi Om Australia. The fragment mentions a team and service in Australia without further details on event schedule or figures.

Fossi Om Australia

English Catholics Twenty Thousand Roman Catholics

London dispatch reports a gathering of around twenty thousand Roman Catholics meeting on June 30. The event underscores widespread Catholic activism and organizational strength across the capital. The figure reflects substantial turnout amid ongoing religious currents in the city.

London

Australia and America Trade Volumes How the Commonwealth Suffers

The Australian Cable Service examines trade volumes between Australia and the United States and argues that growing imbalances and policy barriers hurt the Commonwealth. The piece discusses economic strain, currency effects, and calls for reforms to improve access and balance.

United States Australia

Aircraft expansion plans for New South Wales airfields

A report outlines expansion of MR FORCE activities with a new aerodrome at Gil at own st Perth and two more at Point Cook and Richmond to support 1B squadron of seaplanes.

New South Wales St Perth Point Cook Richmond

Foxton Bridge Tragedy Body Located

Rescue teams confirm a body recovered at Foxton Bridge amid a tragic incident. Authorities identify the deceased as a local resident. investigators phrase no immediate details on cause. Family members await official confirmation as the scene is secured.

Foxton Bridge

Fragmented London Quote on Democratic Progress

A garbled London quote discusses avoiding conspiracies and arms as a path to a democratic program. The speaker suggests progress without resorting to violence, emphasizing ease of onward movement and unity.

Coal mine blaze leaves many injured in Bishar colliery

Fire at Bishar colliery on Sunday night injured 33 workers, with 10 in critical condition. Overman and assistant evacuated, four of 150 workers failed to react as flames spread, sending men to safety and prompting hospital transport for the injured. The cause remains unknown.

Ain Bishar Dames

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