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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
3
A garbled June 24 notice discusses pension reductions and government actions. It references statements by officials, and mentions rates, potential impacts, and inquiry into entitlement procedures. The text is fragmented but centers on changes to pension benefits and related administrative steps.
A garbled 19th century style notice references Nautilus rationing a cable service and mentions names like Gleestows and Jone, with scattered phrases about rations, theater, and a matinee. The readable fragments suggest a public notice or advertisement but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
Mrs Hearn stands acquitted after a four hour verdict in London. The court reported the jury returning a not guilty verdict as the judge finished a lengthy summing up. The relieved defendant collapsed in the dock and was assisted to her feet by a wardress.
June 24 a significant split emerged in the Victorian Labor Party conflict as the State Council of the ART offered to confer with the Government over revoking prior policies on divisions and rationing. The Labor party maintained a bitter stance against the Government, signaling continuing tension and potential concessions.
Melbourne reports the federal committee facing difficulty defining its inquiry scope on wartime pension reductions. Members signal acceptance of testimony but caution decisions may hinge on Hoover era saving estimates. The panel weighs substantial saving versus pensioner hardship across families.
Herberton news notes a mixed set of local and visiting figures. Evelyn Ravershiew and Chilvertemead are mentioned with other locals and guests at the Herbert River area. Millaa Millie at Wenlecla hosts a congested match with Herberton and visiting teams shaping the day’s events.
The fret annual general meeting of the association will be held on Saturday June 2 at the Shire Hall to receive balance sheet and financial statements for 1931 32. It is hoped every ore producer and prospector will attend. The young association has achieved much in its short existence through deputations to the Minister and actions to sustain the tin mining industry. It hopes to increase membership during the coming year.
Auckland reports a brutal dawn murder as a Maori assailant stabbed a mother to death and wounded her 11 year old daughter after entering a bedroom where the elder daughter slept. The attacker claimed rejection by a girl before assaulting others. hostelry keeper details and a strangled escape frame the haunting scene.
English Championships results from the tournament show multiple matches across men and women singles. Notable outcomes include Maier of Spain defeating Farwenharson of South Africa in three sets and Sharpe of Britain advancing in the second round. Other bouts feature Peters of Britain and Wend of Britain with decisive scores, while Alvarez and Nuthall lead women’s results in late rounds.
Brisbane, Joe 24 When asked if he would release the report by Minister for Agriculture Mr H F Walker on buffalo fly menace, Premier A W Mowe said he was not pressed to decide now. He would discuss after the Commonwealth submission and await Commonwealth attitude before action.
The Social Service League of Innisfail has received 90 greatcoats and 270 jackets from State Stores for distribution to those in distress due to unemployment. Senior-Sergeant Shersby will oversee the allocations, accepting applications for clothing at all times to meet present district needs.
June 24 in Canberra the House of Representatives discussed sales tax increases with the Treasurer asserting equitable legislation will be introduced after current business ends. The plan is to have any increases take effect before July ends as ships Orsova Ormonde and Sammel Allen are listed with Cairns agents for travel.
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