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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1935
Page
3
A business card style notice from W. C. Hess, registered associated member of Botanic Medical and Naturopathic Practitioners, offers examination and advice on cure possibilities. Includes phone number 2355 and Cairns PO Box 412.
A detailed report from Heisloane dated March 20 outlines Labor party activism as it builds internal support, seeks ministerial roles, and debates a potential bloc strategy. It notes ministerial aspirations, prospects for a reshaped leadership, and mounting tension as members push for reform and align with party goals.
Brichavne fire brigades gain modern gear after successful negotiations with the Commonwealth Bank and state government. Funds will buy a 1000 horsepower pump and a 24 foot extension ladder enabling tackling high rise fires and distant stations. The new equipment will improve rapid response to potential dangerous incidents at a growing church and suburb, with several stations set for upgrades.
Readers report a remarkable ice cream and beverage season with profits rising for line shops and manufacturers. Stores claim weekly sales since Christmas stayed hot, enabling repairs and upgrades while elective fridges and stoves see increased use. Local producers note profits approaching £400 in some weeks as demand remains strong.
Marely 27. The Local Authorities Valuation Appeal Court sat Monday with Mr J E Lardy presiding. Br Gil Pert Petter appeals against several mineral leases. The Magistrate noted the act sets valuation at twenty times the annual rent in some cases, or three times the fair average value in other instances, based on samples from the same neighborhood.
Mr Peter reports council approval to discuss Unite Bradlaugh mine lease 0 the court. He estimates 20 acres valued near £1 per acre with nearby leases sold for £21. Road access, mine works, and improvements are debated. The Magisterial decision reduced the value of the Bradlaugh mine to £3 3s per acre amid appeals and requests for further reductions.
Mr Prier testified the Extenuate mine faced worse prospects than Rainbow. The Extenuate spans seven acres, with a reduced valuation from 70 to 30 pounds. The Wild Leishman mine, linked to Mr Better’s petition, saw valuation drop from 50 to 23 pounds per year, while a five acre claim is mentioned.
The record lists ore yields and claims around January to April, naming miners, ore types, quantities, and values. It mentions tin and gold reef claims near Irvinebank and Gleneagles roads, with several new or extended claims, water rights, and drainage considerations.
The School of Arts hall in Chilagoe hosted a public farewell to Matron A Gossner who departs for Cairns to continue her nursing career at a hospital there. The event drew most of Chilagoe and featured toasts, tributes from hospital and sporting committee members, and gifts including a crystal lamp set. Continuous celebrations and refreshments followed, marking a fond memory of her four years as matron.
A Molloy District weekend event report covers Mr Carline Creket Clule entertaining locals and visitors with the Mr Carline Orchestra providing music. Attendees included many ladies. novelty events and a supper followed a lively dance. Other items mention Labor plebiscite dates, Main Roads matters, a special train, and a forthcoming District Ratepayers Association meeting.
March 29 in Sydney Jockey Knox is injured with a torn muscle but no bone breaks. He plans to ride Dromos in the Doncaster and Sydney Cup. O Sullivan has left hospital. Lightiner McHugh and McElhinney remain hospitalized though not in serious condition.
The document details several mining applications: Jack's Flat a 1200 by 300 foot alluvial tin claim near Bowden's homestead. Croesus a 160 by 300 foot lode tin claim on Tin Creek south of Mt. Gar net. One Again a dredging claim of 224 acres on Sandy Creek near Mt. Spurgeon. and additional ground near Deep eal west of Hawkin's, submitted by Harry Pawsey and others.
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