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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
4
A fragmented oblique notice honors M Briand as a major European figure. The garbled text references international affairs, Marck 7, and speculates on his passing, with scattered names and places implying a condensed obituary note in a historic newspaper.
A terse report notes rainfall progressing across the territory with renewed weather alerts and advisories issued by local authorities as showers continue. No damage details are given beyond this procurement of grid-wide warnings.
New York reports describe a ransom letter chain tied to the Lindbergh case. Investigators scanned letters received since early March as authorities pursue a genuine note claiming to hold the infant and demanding £10,000. Police continued to monitor the letter’s provenance amid the investigation.
March 7 reports claim that tobacco raids targeted English illicit suppliers. Secretary to the Treasury Walter Elliot announced confiscated stock and seizures. The document notes enforcement measures and possible transfer to the Lorraine wardens for administration.
A fragmented maritime notice lists a March 7 movement from France toward Noumea with pilots Motch and Dere aboard a liner. It mentions a wireless operator and navigational duties, along with a tremor event and adjustment of routes from Parmer Meaagapnas.
In Sydney, an act of Parliament directs that no court or authority may grant preference to nonunionists. The Secretary of Railways under Premier guidance issues a Cabinet decision mandating absolute employment preference for union members, with all employees required to join a union by month’s end.
The Atherton club held an agreed shoot at the range on March 6 with top scores recorded. After the 600 yard segment, results show Keller and Hetlingsworth among notable scores, reflecting a competitive meet with firm totals across distances.
Ten members competed in the OSSMAN Rifle Club fourth CJ Crees trophy shoot with scores at 300 500 and 608 yards. Harper and Johnston led the 300 yard event with 32 each, Johnston and McClark scored 31. at 500 yards Sorensen topped with 32, while Johnston and Harper had 31. at 608 yards Harper led with 32, Johnston 31. The best three aggregate scores were Harper 90, Johnston 89, McGrarty 85, noting Harper and Johnston as rising young shooters.
At Tully Court on March 4, A E Aitkin heard details of a wife and three children maintenance case. The defendant repeatedly failed to pay, with arrears totaling £4 6s 8d per order. The magistrate ordered imprisonment in Stewart's Creek Gaol for one month or until £4 6s 6d per case is paid.
London dispatch reports sterling’s rise pushes sovereigns down 3d to 27/3 while fine gold holds at an ounce. Despite the dip, demand continues as buyers flood counters with purchases. Harrods and Schmiges call the gold rush excellent for trade and signal a brighter time ahead.
In Tully on March 7 the Tully Gints School committee held a meeting to review the outgoing committee’s work over three years. Reports noted a credit balance, donations for wheat grounds, and several improvements to school grounds and tennis facilities funded by local efforts and society funds.
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