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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1930
Page
2
The fragmentary account cites hopes for a new treasurer amid price pressures and banking tensions. It references politicians like Heaney and Hale Avraia Wippiy, fluctuating credit costs, and generic mentions of regions and elections, with unclear dates and incomplete quotes.
Wanberra reports a major financial crisis with the Federal Government proposing measures to cut spending and lift revenue, while the Commonwealth forecasts higher deficits. The Treasury and state treasurers debate tax changes and emergency steps to narrow the gap, with July as a possible turning point.
Fragments indicate a local obituary for Tata I Baltie Sevt. The text references Mra Anna Keister and mentions Merced area links, with notes on burial or memorial actions. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but acknowledge a death notice and ensuing remembrance.
The Atherton CWA held its annual meeting with Mrs JF Currie presiding and Mew Wo Seiny Ermenident receiving thanks. New officers were elected, including a president and treasurer, while reports highlighted room improvements, a funded rest room project, and a 40-dollar afternoon fundraiser.
A review praises The Jubilee Book covering North Queensland church history from 1870 to 1928. It notes the rise of towns like Bowen Townsville Ravenswood and Cardwell, the role of bishops and clergy, and the book’s vivid illustrations and archival value. Copies available at Whitt and from Rev Wo Hohenhouse.
A fragment notes a price of 23.00 and mentions steel and another metal in a Mainton style sale context. The readable text references metal tones and a monetary amount, implying a pricing or appraisal detail in a local catalog item.
In West Moreton soccer at Oxley on Saturday a disputed penalty for Hooval sparked crowd unrest. Two Oxley players were sent off and the referee was attacked, forcing the abandonment with Booval leading 3 2 at the time.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for nervous strain fatigue and iron deficiency in women. It claims the pills strengthen nerves boost energy and appetite and relieve headaches backaches and dizziness. The copy targets housewives and notes local store availability at 37 monthhe.
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