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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes show times and numbers with names like Mayall and Mer, mentioning a first quarter tune and dates in May. The readable items suggest schedule references and contact details but lack a coherent event or outcome.
Arrived yesterday Montero freight unclear direction south. Departures list Memb for the south Moniro for Papa and New Galen.
An OCR fragment lists intercity and international shipping movements across Australian ports with departures and arrivals in May. The churn includes Brisbane Townsville Cairns Sydney Melbourne and Hong Kong routes, plus cargo transships and pending sailings, but the text is garbled and parts are unreadable.
Passenger list aboard the Canberra includes numerous women and children with names such as AR Wart W Fisher F Spencer and many families. The compiled names span travelers from Mrs Wart to Mr Geeves and Mr Nobel, indicating a large mixed group aboard the vessel.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and phrases without clear context or dates. The readable bits include Ma wes Se Bampton Raita and Mary Tit Gien with no identifiable event, place, or outcome to describe. Additional readable details are insufficient for a meaningful summary.
A Sydney market listing from May 2 records spot and three months copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, and electrolytic tin prices with London quotes and standard forward terms. Numerous figures show bid and ask ranges, unit conversions, and old currency denominations.
Market listings from Roma Street show brisk demand for Gly wonderate supplies and pumpkins with prices fluctuating. Maize, lucerne, and swede sales mixed as buyers faced variable stock quality, while wheat prices reached modest gains amid sparse prime lucerne and fresh stock.
Brisbane reports the Federal requie for use of spraying to control wool pests, acknowledged by Minister for Agriculture W. Lubuck. The State must bow to Commonwealth rules despite opposition, incurring added costs with unclear results.
Detectives arrested several men from Victoria, foiling a scheme to rob the City Council paymaster and seize keys to the Town Hall offices. The plan, to attack Rose and seize the council’s funds, was not carried out, and the gang’s effort to force entry was thwarted.
Mrs Rosina Trevarthen died after a brief illness at Le Provate Hospital on Tuesday night at age 66. She is survived by her husband and nine daughters named Ward, D Alam, Marecha, Florence, Mary, Elizabeth, Edith, Gladys Sydney, Adeline, and Nella.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses banks in Avatratia, government actions, and wartime finance. It references Commonwealth and trading banks, context of national policy, and public sentiment. The garbled text mentions Iooks at emule, vitality of regulation, and war needs framed as national sacrifice.
The Thanes and family express gratitude for the sympathy and care shown after the passing of their husband and father. They appreciate the many thoughtful acts, cards, and tributes from friends and neighbors during the time of their loss.
In this May 1 19 public message the author argues democracy differs from fascism and socialism, stressing liberty and truth as core ideals. It warns that fascist and communist regimes suppress freedom of speech and the press, turning knowledge to political ends, and urges vigilance against traitors who would curb free expression.
The Prime Minister’s pronouncement on export restrictions sparks wide interest in Britain. The issue centers on export limits and the possible impact on imports of essential goods, with debate over effects on agricultural interests and domestic supply.
The piece discusses import and subsidy policies in major nations, noting protective measures raise domestic prices while exporting countries face collapsing wheat values. It cites a three to fourfold overpricing of world wheat and widespread debt stress on farmers amid a glut of exportable stocks in the United States and Canada, with shifts driven by demand and conservation measures.
A chaotic description details three daring theft attempts on Sheridan Street involving cyclists. A raincoat was allegedly snatched from a rider as they sped away, with witnesses noting a tense, precarious pursuit. The narrative also includes weather forecast notes and a separate, sprawling account of legal and local events, broken by garbled segments. The report blends crime, weather, and social notices with unclear attribution and fragmented quotes.
A brief note reports a tentative meeting led by Mr Brice Henry discussing the establishment of a road connection between Tully and El Arish. The document references a planned committee to assess feasibility and potential construction timelines.
The Cairns Boys Band reports strong annual progress under Mr. J B Denovan with high musical standards and community backing. The group performed notably at the Leonard contest in November and received special donations, fund-raising revenue, and instrument payments totaling about 60 pounds, offset by school and carnival activities.
A document details expenditures for a band event including instalments and various items such as music bags music stands and insurance costs. It notes cash on hand and mentions the press coverage as publicity and a secretary’s report praising a former invader for outstanding service to the committee and recognizing efforts.
Fragmentary OCR text references amplified resistance, an allied year, and mentions an antmaster and Mr Dennven. The legible portions hint at a past event involving demonstrations or mechanical work, with unclear sequence and unspecified participants.
The report notes abnormally large sugar supplies were not solely due to crop area increases but weather, poor yields in many areas, and disruptions from ice and rail transport. Board members discussed World Economic Conference limits on sugar production and the manager’s proposed trip to London to pursue matters affecting sugar, with shareholders informed of production estimates and implications.
Subscriptions invited and received by the Cam City Council to support cyclone relief. Acknowledgement of subscriptions will be made through the press. The record lists Norton's Golden Vale Cafe as a pickup or listing point with staff noted. Total to date recorded as 210.
A brief notice notes a service blending loyalty considerations with a popile program, outlining the mutual aims and impact on participants. The entry emphasizes cooperative effort and community benefit, though detailed specifics remain sparse in the fragment.
The article lists multiple officials and patrons amid a council election. Officers and patrons include the mayor and aldermanic leaders, with delegates from railway and citizens bands. Several posts such as secretary and treasurer are noted among the community group contests.
The report notes excellent progress by the Combined Schools Band during the year despite losses of advanced players during holidays. Four advanced players left, twelve since reopening, yet the band reached high proficiency and performed eight advanced players at the recent Cait Band contest. Two bands competed, with around 24 players in total, showcasing improved instruments and discipline. The band plans to rebuild after a reported change in leadership, with support from teachers, parents, and the community as they aim to restore strength and public regard.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Cairns and a case with citizens 50 cited and authorities needed. The readable bits suggest a legal or civic matter with a claim about rational confidence and remedies, but details are unclear. No clear person or organization fully identifiable.
The final comme of the Chyecto compte shows ward totals with Baranda-Laurie 5302, Robinson 7700, Athens-Warmiaton 5330, Shaw 688, Hamilton-Tait 579, Mathens 164, Logan-Brown 4859. Nixon Smith Wis, Coffey 12, Nundah Avain 3042, Payne 3281, Ingham 32, Hahenba-McAuliffe 5170, Laren Semigatt-Decher 5334, Healy 322.
A chaotic Brisbane incident began with an alleged brawl at Bilsea Read Nendah. John Milton died from injuries after police and ambulance attended. Investigations reveal a family dispute and a request from his father to ride home. Milton’s son was detained and faced one week remand. The event followed a quarrel over a body found with stab wounds.
A farmer named Groot shot his 17 year old son after entering the bedroom, then turned the weapon on himself. The family, except Mrs Foot and a 10 year old girl, gathered as the final moments unfolded, with the medical start near the farm’s cow barn reported.
The Cairns Post recalls the late Mr Cochrane as a skilled and courteous figure who shaped local governance. He influenced harbour board administration and correspondence processes, with memories spanning 1900 and the early Cairns town affairs. His cattle breeding, notably the Barons Pride, earns longstanding local respect.
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