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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
3
The piece notes a society article questioning the mass committee's confiding in actions about funding and the potential impact if the inquiry continues. Public curiosity centers on whether the finances will be examined further and what outcomes may ensue as events unfold.
In a letter to the editor under the byline Ravenshoeite I challenge Ravenshoe notions about Herberton credit for forming the Upper Tableland Football Association. The writer defends Herberton’s revival of football citing persistence and asks for carefulness in future replies.
Readers criticize the Johnston Shire Council after the latest election as ratepayers face heavy costs. The editor notes alleged missteps, weak leadership, and unsettling twists affecting local governance and district prosperity. Strong tied entities include Johnston Shire, council, and ratepayers in the Inland district.
A letter to the paper accuses the Johnston Shire Council of financial mismanagement and post dated cheques. It calls for a ratepayers vigil and removal of the council as investigators reveal deeper fiscal faults and political maneuvering affecting rates.
A historical article discusses coal reserves and energy use, noting that current mined coal would not run out soon. It explains the role of heat energy, efficiency limits of steam engines, and how higher temperatures could improve power. It cites a 1928 World Power Conference talk on mercury heated systems increasing turbine efficiency.
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