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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
2
The piece outlines changes in leadership prospects within Queensland politics with Moore stepping aside and Maher favored, amid a reorganization of the Country Party and a shift in anti Socialist influence. It notes dairy price pressures, milk producer actions, and council financial constraints affecting local governance and funding.
An extensive Brisbane survey produced a vast set of about 2000 serial photographs to capture the city’s present development for a historic record. The effort cost roughly 570 per day in working time, far less than a full alternative, and will be re-photographed and resized for archival value. A boundary dispute prompts chemists to monitor shop frontages as city suburban lines are clarified. A new choral society forms under Leonard Francis, aiming to perform well in its first activities.
A truncated radio listing shows Harold Hott and John Oldham discussing terminal law reforms in Modern Justice. The Telegra[m] News program, The World Was On, and various musical acts including Percy, Ruby Carrick, and Welsh duet with concertina are announced. A 22nd anniversary naval tribute to Lord Howe is noted, with National Military Band performances and commentary by Colin Bingham.
The article reviews metals used in food containers including tin, aluminum, nickel, Monel, copper and stainless steel, noting corrosion resistance, flavor preservation, and safe contact with foods. It covers galvanized iron, tinplate, and glass, plus recent bets on tin canning and beer bottles and the move to safer, reusable tins and coatings.
An early liniment advertisement touts Dr Shildon’s liniment for muscular rheumatism. It claims quick relief from stiffness and aches through topical application and emphasizes healing properties and ease of use. The short copy mirrors typical patent medicine marketing.
A witness account describes a violent train car confrontation near Bip Market Station. A man brandished a Black sabre and demanded a bag, firing a shot as the bag was dropped, with the assailant fleeing into darkness.
A deputation asks the Prime Minister for assistance to Queensland tobacco growers. They propose planting small irrigated patch sets and timing from October to January. They note expert advice from Mr Howell and reference Australia’s mounting import demands and possible sales impact.
A historical note on fattening laying hens discussing fat content in egg production feeds and its impact on laying performance. It covers digestive changes, fat deposition, appetite shifts, and the need to balance fat-forming feed with egg output while noting risks of poor hatchability and reduced efficiency.
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