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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
10
Ravenshoe March 3 report from Ravenshoe Court House mentions a February inquiry before Mr. C. BR. in Herberton regarding a residence occupied by David Craig. Evidence found no suspicious circumstances and the inquiry was closed.
The ETDA factory produced 20.3 tons of butter in January, up four tons from December, highlighting expected strong activity. Mr Eric Hepburn returned from holidays as railway staff. A social farewell for volunteers drew a large crowd at the School of Arts in Revens.
The Ravenshoe RSSAIL A branch held its annual meeting at the School of Arts on February 27 with president WN Nicol and officers including C F Cooper and F Dodd elected. A penny wreath for Anzac Day was proposed, 150 badges ordered, a 10/8 donation to the Benevolent Welfare Fund confirmed, and £3 approved for conference delegates. A proposal for securing two display cases and other routine business were recorded, with reflected plans for a Greek relief drive and related social event.
Readings on Peking Man skulls show evidence of violent injury from early Stone Age remains. Researchers Weidenreich and Vallom cite cave finds with skulls bearing cave-ins and spear or stone knife marks, suggesting life was brief and perilous.
Minutes record timber on local road valued at about £25 for 50 000 super feet with sales by auction urged. Discussions cover forestry harvesting, shire pound for cattle on roads, bridge safety, water supply plans, and hospital accommodation requests as Ravenshoe and Herberton areas face multiple infrastructure issues.
Fragmented OCR note mentions a strategy to keep flies away with a product called QID and a household cloth soak method. The text appears incomplete and lists a grocer reference, but no clear event or outcome is provided.
Committee informs Ayr and Townsville committees of district efforts for Patriotic Funds and invites them to return figures on results to the campaign. Also reports on RS S ALLA Herbert River sub branch annual meeting with re elected officers and proposed constitutional motions. Proposes lantana bug control and a Dutch immigrant detention case. Mentions eel landed at Hinchinbrook Channel and new fitness classes starting under National Fitness Council.
Atherton on March 5 reports show society officials discussing prizes donations from the Maize Board and North Queensland Bacon Association, prize money allocations, altered appraisement points, and a special cup for the champion troom. Railway officials consider a special train for side showmen and a northern exhibit circuit.
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