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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1938
Page
3
Balance brought forward from 1595 November 11. collections total 1214 pounds 3 shillings 3 pence. Disbursements include Taxes 116 pounds 7 shillings, Lands Department 979 pounds 3 shillings 1 pence, State Government expenses 285 pounds 4 shillings 5 pence, account disbursements 603 pounds 9 shillings 5 pence. Balance in hand 1766 pounds 5 shillings 5 pence.
Herberton July meeting discusses Shire Clerk post. J Mason appointed acting clerk for three months pending ministerial approval. Council considers motor fees, dining room tables, and a blackboard. School of Arts committee reviews finances, library purchases, and routine business. Mining road grants noted. works approved for Rainbow, United Bradlaugh mines.
A letter from Mr RJ Atkinson discusses maintaining the Gunnawata to Cashmere road. He notes two low water tables and minor deviations needed, praising the road’s resilience under traffic. Officials consider upgrades, water drainage, and possible alternative routes to avoid boggy sections near Hunters Creek. Local departments plan and request approvals for work and electricity licenses.
Fragmentary text suggests a personal or anecdotal piece about fear or hardship in cold weather. No clear names, dates, places, or concrete events are readable to anchor a fuller summary.
Ravenshoe July report to the Eustys Tibles and Dairymen's Co shows a 44 ton rise in output and a price drop for Australian butter from 150 to 118 per cwt due to competition from Continental butter. The Commonwealth Equalisation Committee proposed a 1d per lb price increase forAustralian butter after cost concerns. A public inquiry into cost and pricing was urged. Housewives Association protested price rises though not expected to last. Cream pay set at 1/14 per tle with London at 116 per cwt. Overall distribution reached £2000.
Babinda July 12 reports cold wet weather with Saturday bright but Sunday rainy. Weekend rainfall about 1.7 inches. 24 hours to today 271 inches. Harvesting and milling affected. Rugby League plans at Caras next weekend. A CDA benefit dance supported Mrs Giddima family after a fatal incident. Rifle Club activities noted. local council hospitality for Lady Wilson and party praised. Letters discuss grants for building improvements and electric power developments Ravenshoe to Cairns. Health Conference planned with governor visit and power extension discussions.
In Canberra during the England Australia air mail talks Mr. Forde lauded Qantas Airways for its safe long service record. He urged linking Qantas with Empire Airways to share technical knowledge, noted progress toward faster London Australia flights, and questioned mail subsidies and charges, asking for international comparisons.
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