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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
5
Market over supplied with sheep 7400 penned and calves 460 penned. Lambs 660 penned with market firm for good quality. Pigs 100 penned with keen demand and porkers realising. Prices: 1830 sheep and lambs, 489 cattle and calves. 14 pigs noted.
Metal market prices show copper and lead values with several per ton figures in Australian pounds and shillings. War Records sales led by Captain Berg raise funds in Gardenvale with framed items purchased by Royal Society St George, State Library, and School of Arts while Merberton Hospital staff prepare for a charity event tonight at Herbert Shure Hall to support nurses quarters renovation.
Farmers welcome General Manager W J Short's approval of a consultative panel to work with South Johnstone mill management on cane allocation and planting in the district. The elected committee includes Mr Movle, with strong ties to the Producers Association, and aims to ensure fair treatment and prompt handling of past grievances. The plan seeks to run affairs on sound lines with timely decisions and will report by early May.
Methodist Diving Service announced for Freshwater on Sunday next in March at 4 30 p m with Rev A Hutch son foreign mission secretary as preacher. A tribute to the memory of W Wilson Mae departed this May from friends Stanley and Brege Lowrsy. Births.
The article reviews Mr Churchill’s first budget as Chancellor, praising its contributory national insurance plan, widows pensions, and cuts to income tax. It notes protection for British industry including motor cars, Imperial Preference benefits for Dominions sugar and fruit, and a return to the gold standard. It also highlights gains for Queensland sugar growers and a shift toward economic restraint and worker self-respect.
Shipping authorities report resumed regul ar inter state services between Melbourne and Cairns disrupted by a winter weather event at Levaka in Sydney. Officials warn delays may continue as the incident affects north Queensland trade and port operations.
Customs at Cairns reported 5 058 10 4 in period April 16 27 including excise duty 25 214 W S The 28 to May inclusive revenue was 4 457 11 The total revenue for the week of April began 14 53 17 9.
The Cairns Cane Growers Association executive schedules a special Saturday meeting in Cairns at the Shire Hall to decide on the Brisbane representatives' proposals regarding alien cane cutters discussed at the Brisbane compulsory conference.
A sample Chermoter of Custard Apple received from Mr J F Currie of Atherton shows a fruit few know in the north. The trees are young about one year old and the fruit, though hard now, softens after four to five days and becomes fit to eat. Cairns notes the fruit should grow well.
A child named Northage living on Martyn Street sustained a small wound to the arm after a recent fall. The ambulance brigade transported the patient to the Curmis District Hospital. Other cases included abrasions to the hip and ankle with brief notes on treatment and observation.
Before Mr Byrne P M in the Cairns Police Court yesterday Elmar Bergman faced charges for creating a disturbance at Belmont and resisting arrest. He failed to appear. Bail was set at 10 shillings for the first offense and 1 pound for the second. both were required.
Cairns waterfront shows sparse movement as cargo ships linger. The inter State cargo weather June arrived for general cargo and will depart next week with timber and sawn assortments. The Lae o Gowrie delays at Levinsbail and will sail to Porgy by late tonight or Saturday. The Wyreema passenger steamer may reach Cairns Sunday and depart south Wednesday. Melbourne reports oats companies plotting Cairns route from May start.
Consul General Ove Lunn and Mrs. Lunn visited Cairns staying at the Strand Hotel after a Tableland trip. He praised Yangaburra and Kuranda scenery, the local hospitality, and the district as a potential great tourist resort while noting limited time to see Cairns city. The Lunns planned to travel by train toward the south.
A Cairns correspondent notes North Queensland interest in reviving the Towneville Chess and Draughts Club. He recalls past champions and suggests revived contests could rotate annually or biennially among Mackay Townsville Cairns and Bowen with Cairns hosting a regional event. The piece highlights local players and clubs as fertile ground for revival.
The Cairna Citizens Band performs at the contest with varied tempo and intonation. Critics praise some passages for tone and rhythm while noting persistent issues in tune and attack, especially in Andante movements and the final chord. Overall the review highlights moments of solid playing amid inconsistent execution.
A mix of notices includes shareholder meeting for Woatvinda Central Mill Company Lot, a traffic bridge tender update in Hinchinbrook Shire, and immigration hearing by the Riwwalonmise sion on the Sthines. Also listed are a Ca irtie stieorghy event and a ValueLamed silt Jranely gathering in Ceibdhr's thal ae at 2 pm on a Saturday in May.
Unsettled conditions prevail at Gordonvale with intermittent showers and cooler spell. A brief warm period gave way to a cooler day, with variable winds and a temperate afternoon noted by the Donvale correspondent.
Our Innisfail correspondent notes some foreigners in Innisfail using harsh revenue methods possibly in their own country. It is reported a South European group captured a man who incurred their displeasure and forced him to drink castor oil as punishment. The man was injured and the town has not seen him since.
A damaged OCR fragment reports an English language protest over alien restrictions and a government act. It mentions North Queensland workers, a candidate, and an alert about restrictions on aliens, seeking vigilance and possible testing related to residency and grants.
Readable scraps describe worsening weather and a distressed family at Atherton with hospitals strained and wards crowded. The report notes an anxious public mood, scattered details of a patient death, and ongoing concern about local services and the evening scene.
A fragmented account describes mud affected dwellings facing deterioration and a fire hazard. The text references a California location and mentions efforts to address structural decay and safety concerns amid harsh weather and ongoing maintenance.
The article surveys Cairns Building Operations noting expanding activity along Lakes Street. It highlights new stores and premises under construction, updated street façades, and imminent architectural improvements shaping an era of progressive urban development. It mentions a growing volume of work, new premises on Lakes Street, and planned exterior design commitments for several buildings.
Atherton Tableland Industries outlines cement production across eleven factories in Queensland and Northern Division. The plan details weekly factory returns, export potential, and financial arrangements to support dividends and capital maintenance amid market conditions and river-side supply dynamics.
Fragmentary forecast snippet describes scattered thunderstorm activity over a region with easterly winds and tropical conditions. Contains unreadable garbled words and misordered phrases, limiting clear interpretation of locations and times.
A fragmented report notes police officers at gates of Gerdonvale football venue amid confusion over a tavern dispute. Witnesses describe tense scenes as law enforcement manages crowds and routes near the Cannehal area, with unclear timing and authorities responding to the disturbance.
The text reads like a garbled OCR fragment mentioning multiple names and places without clear narrative. It references a ceremony or event timing with dates and individuals, but the exact details are obscured by errors and partial phrases.
A damaged text fragment provides partial lines about a civic matter with unclear purpose. Readable segments reference an official action and local context but lack specifics on date, place, or involved parties. The brief hints suggest a forthcoming public decision or filing not yet defined.
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