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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1935
Page
2
Brisbane March to day statement by Mr Corbett denies involvement in any direct advertisement or public notice. He claims not to have resigned or altered the matter with Mr Tepes and stresses no duty to publish or suppress notices without advertising.
Arriving details include Todas de Minioner for Lands expected in Cairne trac lowiad at 1290 po. Ny departs on Menvlay for Atherton with a Thursday morning return to Cairne at 231 pom Fe Wranesiay. Towerie outcome uncertain.
A local gathering discussed reform as Ike Hogan urged change. After Hogan spoke, Secretary Locke coordinated with Hogan’s team and tentatively planned a debate for March 24 in Townsville to address the issues raised and potential outcomes.
March Ata Wuncheon offered the Bay Nufield for Morris Cars while Mr W R Wilson proposed his Fakapuna residence for crippled children’s use. Nar on Nuffield pledged £10,000 to endow the effort, adding to his £50,000 donation at Wellington.
Melbourne reports a remarkable recovery in the Victorian elections with heavy polling and unexpected shifts. An assistant government member who trailed early appears to have rallied, defeating rivals as counts progressed and turnout grew across multiple precincts.
Mareeba Turf Club members discussed a benefit race on April 4 and a circuit bear to Mareeba after the annual meeting. The special meeting adjourned after altering rules on subscriptions, admission charges, and membership provisions, with changes to Rule 7 10 18 75 and the substitution of new rules governing payments and gate procedures.
A fragmented diary style narrative recounts a journey from Buchans Point through flooded routes and muddy tracks. It describes washed out bridges Rector’s Creek, a swamp obstacle, and vehicular struggles with a group led by Len Kennedy at the wheel. The piece blends travel hardship with social commentary and a late return by rail motor, ending in an odd misrouting to Stratford and back.
Brisbane reports the Jury Act Amendment Act 334 coming into force in June. The amended act abolishes juries in civil and criminal cases with trials to be drawn by authorities, under the direction of the Attorney General Mr J Station.
Brisbane market items show strong demand for lucerne chaff and chaff varieties while maize and potatoes move, shipments limited by shipping orders. Wheat and mined chaff fetch mid range prices, onions and sweet potatoes sold or passed in. several lines of New South Wales crops realized modest sums amid variable quality and pests like weevil noted.
The report notes a quiet dairy market with Australian and New Zealand products under light demand. Danish butter crosses at 107 shillings, salted New Zealand and Australian varieties at 75 shillings with 76 shillings for certain samples. Unsalted New Zealand browed bread remains around BA. Australian cheese also described as quiet with New Zealand white trading from 48 to 45/6 and colored varieties at 45/6 to 46.
Brisbane reports an Industrial Court conference this afternoon to determine steps toward ending the abattoir dispute. No side has yet engaged, but an early settlement is hoped. Discussion covers pay offers and cost impacts cited by Mr. Carey and Mr. Tomlins, with notes suggesting the strike aims at developing the chilled meat trade.
Theodore C. Ov Price, 32, of The re, died today after being stung by a hornet while cotton picking. He grew ill after the sting and was carried home where he passed away in his wife’s arms.
The Stonel new 3800 ton motor ship replaces traditional wheel steering with electronic 4 wheel control. A 3 ton turn indicator sits before the helmsman while repeaters line the bridge ends to aid the watch officer during harbor maneuvers.
Misima Island Pape reports February 4 progress on the rumth mine. Ore through the mill yields 921 tons rated and 25 percent slime. Gold balloon value estimated at £295R/2/8 Australian currency. Repairs underway at cyan works, manager’s fork carried, main levels extended, shaft re-timbered. Dividend No 39 of 1/6 per share declared and payable forthcoming.
London metal quotations show copper and silver prices with daily spot and forward rates. Notable values include copper around 27 to 31 pounds per ton forward, and silver around 15 pounds per ounce average, with varying spot readings across February 22 to March 1.
A detailed sketch blends Catalan culture with Spain’s regional pride. The piece notes Catalonia’s distinct music, dance like the Sardana, trade history centered on Barcelona, and local language shifts. It visits Ampurias and Costa Brava scenery, Catalan customs, and the rural economy, ending with a nod to regional transport and tourism.
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