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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 01, 1928
Page
2
A scattered OCR paragraph outlines cane pricing, labor terms, and shifts in worker rates. It references growers, tribunals, and commissions, with figures and dates implied but largely obscured. The text hints at payments per ton, delivery terms, and a public body review of rates and conditions.
The council discusses a loan of 2000 from the Eastern purse and a proposed amendment. Mossy moves to repeat the matter on a future date while noting the need for review by the committee and potential impacts on farmers.
A funeral procession for the late Sie McKnight drew a very large crowd. Attendees included Atherton Royal Arch Chapter and numerous local peers, with messages of condolence and regret for the passing of Atherton’s townsman and esteemed member of the community.
Mareeba rifle club hosts its annual prize shoot at Mareeba with eight teams from Cairns and Mareeba clubs. Windy conditions affected scoring across days as teams competed at 50 and 100 yard ranges with the eventual Mareeba joinery team securing the win amid strong performances from Cairns shooters and notable local entrants.
A chaotic rally incident in Northern Transvaal disrupts proceedings as speakers confront a disruption that halted the event and required crowd control measures. Police and organizers assess the disruption and potential injuries after the incident.
In a confusing note, Fi duces Ltd of Bor 2011 amid GPO Sydine submits a reply regarding an evacuation plan. The document references a locality response, but the exact actions and authorities remain unclear.
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