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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1930
Page
2
The Ravenshoe Chamber of Commerce document references various figures, committees, and local concerns. It mentions community leaders, police or civic actions, and ongoing civic events. The text is fragmented and garbled, but centers on chamber activities and town governance.
March notes report February rainfall at the factory and widespread rain totals near fifty inches across Rasvale and Julatten. Debi Creek floods and shifting crossings challenge transport while council plans motor trade crossings and repair work under Geraghty and Meldren. Personal items recount arrivals, hospital stays, school holidays, and a tight, partisan council election contest described as sporting and friendly. Community sports, finances, and hall projects occupy club discussions ahead of May Day events.
The report records routine committee actions, elections, and attendees from a local council in March. It lists secretary RL Finwick, A Betton, and others, noting payments passed and upcoming events including annual races in May and Mareeba festivities.
Reports describe stock movements at Mareeba cattle yards in Mareeba district. The text notes conditions, shipments to Mareeba and adjacent towns, with references to buyers, handling, and local market activity impacting cattle flows and prices.
The Einkd monthly meeting at the Wealventay church vestry on March 5 discussed finances with treasurer Mrs Heth presenting a report. Checks approved for payments. Miss Kenny and Mrs Skene named collectors for the first quarter. The Annual Church Fair was halted. condolences sent to Mis Templeton Moore and Jamis. Concerts planned with Rev Huet Rodger. afternoon tea refreshment duties assigned. Mrs Nell and Cant officiated. H Keager closed with prayer.
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