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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1935
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment presents scattered proper nouns and phrases such as Hyde, Sinner, EAA, and cremation. The text lacks coherent narrative, likely a misscanned section about individuals and events. No clear event, date, or location stands out beyond scattered names.
A fragmented report details internal discussions around the Douglas Social Credit movement including references to Artois J. feasts, Mr. Bennett, and Ms Beene. It mentions proposals, indemnities, and dissent over policy, with implications about class analyses and economic plans. The text notes disputes, imagined costs, and potential debt strategies within the movement.
A text fragment reflects early 20th century Cairns concerns on public health and urban improvement. It mentions malaria fears, street drainage projects, gravel supply for road work, and attempts to make Cairns a healthier, more habitable town amid past fever outbreaks. Named places include Cairns and Esplanade streets.
Mr W Morgan of White Care Ltd reported to Tomwenille that temporary repairs would be arranged. Millican of the Main Roads Commission said CS.R. Company would diguess Rother Creek bridge abutment today. A survey of the adjacent road bridge is being carried out as officials seek a swift restoration.
Kuranda recorded 22 points of rain in the 48 hours ending at 9 am. Showers scattered early but the weather later cleared with periods of fine spell. The March rainfall is around 29 points and nearly reaches expected levels.
Reports from Babinda describe disrupted transport and flood damage as councils and medical officers mobilize to cope with shortages and disease. Rebuilding of drains, tramway repairs, and reconstruction of damaged bridges are underway, with cautious optimism as rain eases and efforts focus on easing waterlogged land and protecting cattle.
Cairns Post notes Cairns, Innisfail, and Tableland towns in a regional update. Officials discuss development plans and local travel advisories affecting residents and businesses across the far north Queensland region. Local leaders may push coordinated funding and infrastructure projects.
Records show high flood levels on the North Johnstone River during the past weekend near Innisfail. Marek 7 notes indicate multiple measurements taken at Stoters Jarut as authorities assess flood impact and potential damage in the region.
Heavy rainfall continued in Insisfail with 2.30 inches in the last 24 hours and 2.91 inches in the past seven days. Roads remain inundated and traffic restricted as floodwaters damage cane crops and impede travel. Local authorities warn of more rain and ongoing river and field impacts.
The Joboose River erosion has advanced along riverbanks causing loss of land and pressure for diversions to protect harvests. Five years of rising silt and flooding have worsened bank instability, prompting schemes to curb erosion and safeguard settlements and farms nearby.
Senator McLachlan stated that Fremantle staff were selected for the Northern Territory and Western Australia survey. A two ministerial committee administers the survey with appointments approved in Queensland and other territories. Teams move from Fremantle by steamer on April 4 and Adelaide by car on April 10, joining trains toward Alice Springs.
The Magneta arrived today from Cairns with a cargo, delayed by an interruption affecting the route. Ship's arrival confirms resumed service, with officials noting the cargo and timetable disruptions have been resolved for now.
March 7 report from Tully states cane growers in the area expect a strong yield after recent rains. Mr Brive Henty of Oakwood notes cane growth improved since weather changed after a long dry spell. He cites McMahon's canal and river embankments diverting floods as key to preventing damage and preserving farmland.
Tuy eek of te richest te ed at the ape as i excite of Se Ei reed ton cease in of tee Legimon thet the food ems not er high.
Innisfail March 7 Algido Sumer pleaded guilty for driving a truck at high speed across Exnest street intersection. Constable Rose noted the narrow road and divided lanes. The case follows with other charges against Demetne Rossi over tyre chains on a motor bus on the Irminiail Bombete road.
Mr. R E Pinkerton urged that ordinary rates be padded and that 44 hours be worked between 7 am and 5 pm from Friday including and between 7 3 am and mid day on Saturday. Rosters should be union arranged not by employers. Time and a half should apply and overtime on holidays. Medical cert required for extended absence, paid by employers. Opposition argued by Mr S Benjamin noting an extra holiday. court adjourned after hearings due to ongoing strike concerns.
March 6 report that Andre Spada, famed robber, was sentenced to death after a two year trial on seven murder and attempted murder charges. He made a defiant appeal for mercy as crowds gathered in Corsica. The prosecutor branded him a racketeer and called for the death penalty for the honor of Corsica.
An excerpt describes a travel narrative through the Andes from Mendoza to Chile, noting the Cumbre Pass, Redeemer at the border, then the Mendoza river and Cachenta springs. It details the Transandine stations, vast plains, and snow crowned peaks such as Aconcagua, and mentions the Cuevas bridge and the Paramillo de las Coeas as the route proceeds toward Pacato el Inca.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Chile and Mendora with vague imagery of a winding path and bats. No coherent event or clear entities are discernible beyond these scattered phrases.
A fragmented description blends surreal imagery of yellow ploscers weighing the long fork and flowers of many colors mashing the cacti near the river. The scene shifts to a widening path where "texieads" drift and the Andean landscape suggests a crossing at Sata Bona dor Andes.
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