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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1936
Page
2
Inspector O H Parker, speaking at a citizens’ meeting, says harsher discipline for youths would not curb crime. He notes many youths begin crime as teens, questions efficacy of punishment, and praises officers who risk their lives protecting the community. He recalls decades of service and a low defect rate among police.
Captain Leste Gamage, director at General Electric Co. Ltd., arrived in Sydney. He was wounded twice and imprisoned in Germany for ten months. He praised Britain’s prosperity and Australia’s improved position, citing a 35,000 worker enterprise vs 23,000 last year. He urged steady European tension handling and noted Australian secondary industries he visited as highly efficient. He plans five weeks in Sydney with side trips to Canberra, Brisbane, and Newcastle.
A correspondent in Mareeba reports via Australian Associated Press that Britain’s claims to Howland Baker and Jarvis Islands are disputed and that America has formally annexed them by international law. The letter suggests strategic roads and rail links in the Pacific may follow, reflecting urgent imperial interests.
A fragmentary Cairns Post report details a 1936 gathering involving the Naturalists Club, hospital visitors, and the City Council. It notes pension expenditure discussions, plans for Anzac Day observances, and a decision to hold the March meeting in the CWA rooms with social activities.
Douglas Shire Council chairman Dr. R D Rex visited with consulting engineer and surveyors to inspect the port and town water intake. Government sanction for the scheme exists and hydro electric potential for town use is under study. Road work includes cutting, repairs after slides on Daintree road and urgent attention to Bamboo Creek and Chrisnce roads. Streets and footpaths in Mossman are being maintained for weather conditions.
Inglis reappointed chair and Shephard hon secretary as committee roles renewed for the year. Motion passed limiting pool use to members with visitors exempted, a March dance planned, and a bank account changed to Bank of New South Wales. Subscriptions for adults raised while children swim free. Discussion on replacing ordinary wire with lead covered wiring and pricing of sea-water resistant netting. Women’s Guild novelty evening raises funds with prizes won by Fred Shephard and others. Monthly RSSLLA branch notes King George V tribute and farm land offers near Cooktown. Town Hall construction progress at £6000, with aims to complete by July. Rainfall 114 days to date. Cane growing favorable.
Patek S D O’Hara faced trial under the Vagrants Gannog and Other Uciences Act for allegedly entering J N Merarsden’s dwelling at Cooktown on February 12. The defendant pleaded guilty as witnesses described an earlier entry and a book loan incident. Prosecution by Sergeant Hadland, defense by Mr Littler, and evidence from J N McFadden and others were presented. The case involves disputed intent and a concluding summing up by the court in London.
Mr Paw Anthony, Engineer Manager of the Barron Falls Hydro Electricity Board, reported December 1935 operations against 1934. Figures cover Cairns Power House and Barron’s scheme output, coal usage, water consumption, new consumers, and transmission losses.
Mareeba February 27 an Aboriginal resident Sandy Cane died at Mareeba District Hospital after a long local presence. He drove Mareeba's first motor car while employed by Dr. Savage, later cared for by Billi of Tinaroo, and resided there until weeks before his death. Funeral attended by many old residents with rites at Tome Res. Tavlochi officiated. Mr H Roden and Mr Puller noted shifts in local personnel and travel as nearby towns saw staff changes.
February 26 report from Brisbane states H. R. Seddon will direct the Glenfield Veterinary Farm. A new faculty is formed with Prof. Seddon as director and the institution aims to advance veterinary science and education.
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