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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 12, 1932

Page

7

Arrival and voyage snippets from a distant sea voyage

A fragmentary historical clipping notes ships sailing in May and June from Melbourne to Sydney and Cairns. It mentions departures on May 14 and May 26, arrivals at Cairns on June 2, and a ship called The Cam Fork stopping at Cairns while the American Semon Lint references oils and steaming timbers.

Grange Teestay Murmmne Sydney Arcwes Corny Melbourne Brisbane Arives Carns Matewne Cains Cairns Carns Dariegiet Sanday

Merinda Resumes Wossmak May 11 Island Run

May 11 report notes the Urrands arriving at Bor Dowe Setem, with direct tre cok M4 hows and a Malan way sewer vee on the lavters arrival from omtoown. The Matumbia Jet is to take up the island run in the near term.

Bor Dowe Sete Mermig Fom Townsville Omtoown Matumbia

Land Court Monthly Armains Bee Mayerites Case Summary

Land Court Monthly lists cases involving Bee Mayerites and the Lani Comair Coart oy Cagis Ms camert. Names include Frank O Leadinghan CM Seocther and Waldemar Keen. Certificates and reversiat actions noted with various portions and parcas. several parties referenced in Leadingham and Marcebs.

Bee Moma Frank O Ameer Te Pectow Leadinghan CM Seocther Masverter Beane WOM Gest Leadingham Waldemar Keen Lemdeathare Ernest Vo Grant Perhew Merich Robert Priwet Wranberl Willem Brae James T. Ca Bachan Mo Machen Prortinn Seoritrid Sertin Pheemad Edward Cap East Coord Marcebs Suwbras

Musical Tradition and Literary Society Meeting Fragment

Fragmentary notes recount an Arvt meeting with members and speakers, mentioning Sabai, Brat emer, Mabie, and Frank. The text describes music, ballads, drama, and poetry with references to witnesses, performers, and observers. It preserves names and roles but remains highly garbled.

Berthe Mar Gramaphins Watrisians Setinerire Femmares Rack Bratemer Mabie Frank Comet Salleremes Wilbert Wil Selatan Fayshett Taplin Eegres Beert Wwe

Price of Gold and Metal Rates in London Market

London May 9 The price of gold and metal rates in the London market are listed with figures for steel and three months, including bids and yields. Market data shows pounds shillings and pence figures, such as L575 and £12/6/3, reflecting currency values and exchange for metals and related commodities.

Ameryean

NICE Find OF TIN Herbertton Mine Reports Tin Riches

May 10 Herbertton reports a tin prospect near Irvinebank with ore samples including a 57 lb portion containing about 80 percent black tin and a 52 lb sample with 90 percent black tin. A 10th weight sample is nearly all black tin. A Canberra party near Herbertton raises about 2 ermithing of stone within reach. Prospectors at Shamrick Tease site and North Star mine are active. fate of a missing individual is unknown.

Herberton Tow Huddy Irvineban Bam Wreek Tim Irvinebank Canberra Herbertan Iain Shamrick Messrs Bennett Samme Noth Star

Pumpkins Dominate Brisbane Market as Prices Surge

May 11 Brisbane market shows strong demand for pumpkins with high prices. Lucerne chaff and wheat remained steady while potato bags improved in quality. Oaten chaff sold at 5/5, mixed chaff at 5/9 and 3/6, brown fodder at 4/4. Sweet potatoes brought 5/ and various lines of pumpkins cleared between 6/3 and 5/3. Wheat firm at 3/4d, maize hulls cleared at 4/14 to 4/1.

Brisbane Romyssec Irene Nay

Cold Bounty PATS Increased Production Figures

The Postmaster General reported higher bounty payments and rising production under the 1930 Bounty Act. For the first half, production averaged 2 3/4d per ounce, with a total bounty of £89,000 for the period. Calls were made to settle claims as production continued to exceed the three year average.

J. E. Foren Anne

Waterside wage case reserved in Brisbane hearing

In Brisbane on May 11 Mr TA Berry of the Industrial Treasury reserved his decision on the application to the joint committee regarding waterside workers. The testimony touched on working time, hours, and the potential need for standard wages under a new federal act. The case also considered provisions for essential utilities and the establishment of a central packing place.

Brisbane TA Berry Riedayy

Drastic Cuts Hit British Economies

May reports from London cite government plans to cut domestic channels and reduce education and research funding as part of finance measures. Neville Chamberlain faces pressure as budget negotiations conflict with promises of postwar welfare, mirroring unrest abroad with communist agitation and labor tensions in Shanghai.

London Neville Chamberlain Tara Wen Sean Sinen Everal

Memorial notices fragment from May 12 entries

Fragmentary obituary snippets note a May 12 date in 1883 and a May 12 1927 memorial for Marthe Prewett, with lines praising purity and soul and quoting a biblical verse. Names appear as Brickaile, Pree, Eve, and references to son-in-law and a wreath.

Tering Emery Wren Ma Keith Pree Atpie Marthe Eve

Queensland Budget Debate Reflects Economic Divide

A Brisbane newspaper column contrasts a British finance speech with Queensland politics. It praises Premier Moore for restraint and warns against opposition promises of tax cuts and unsustainable spending. The piece cites rising national debt under Labor, arguing long term harm to workers and employment.

Incomplete OCR Review of Political Fallout

Fragmentary text suggests a report on opposition leader participation and alleged influence over medicine sales and public health concerns. The garbled lines reference Cilia Sante and figures showing involvement in post crisis events, with mentions of Eranty and Biaman Natura. Content is highly unclear.

Cilia Sante Fignees Biaman Natura Meormack-Smith Mevitte Abbot-street Ciena

Police parade addressed by commissioner at Cairns station

Police officers attached to the Cairns station were marshalled in a parade in the City Police grounds this afternoon by the commissioner. Ryan was present and spoke to the men before they left by the afternoon train for Innistai.

Cairns Intie Ryan Innistai

Spake Bite Incident Sends Patient to Cairns District Hospital

An ambulance attended a bite incident yesterday morning involving D. Everon who was bitten on the left fourth toe by a spake. First aid was given and the patient was transported to Cairns District Hospital for treatment.

D. Everon Dean Cairns District Hospital

Tully Court Grants Pending Action In Odd Arrest Case

May St. Florence Thompson, a laborer, appeared before Justice Mer El. Moore at the Tully Court on a charge of using with intent to land. Constable Zeller represented the case for the pending producer of the original arrest, and the matter was granted.

Tully May Florence ‘Thompson Chientmowsy St Alocmabe EL. Moore Tully Court Zeller

Brigdare Defeated by New South Wales in Rugby Clash

New South Wales dominated the second half to beat Brisbane in a rugby match. Kennedy scored four tries for the visitors, White added two, and Ross converted. Brisbane’s Michels scored a try with Lawton converting and kicking a penalty goal.

Bisbane Kew South Wally Rugby Brisbane Mater Metician Eh Mi New South Wales Kennedy White Ross Michels In Lawton Geal

League of Nations statement by Mme. Lathaws falls flat

A brief note from the Austration Cable Service records Mme. Lathaws delivering a League of Nations statement. The read appears uncertain with Lees cited as a participant or audience member. No formal outcome reported.

League OF Nations Lathaws Austration Cable

Fragmentary AP Note on The American Planned Service

Partial AP text shows jargon about a service or organization in communication with American entities. The readable fragments mention an organization, plans or measures, and a possible revision or update but lack clear actions, dates, or names. The piece remains too garbled for precise facts.

Agreement Details Beset by Free Arrangement Claims

A fragmentary report describes parties noting the option to arrange the season cutting. It states terms had been observed and disputes arose over who remained free to set conditions.

Lagually

Secretary of Queensland Union Comments on Market Shares

Mr W Riordan, secretary of the Queensland branch of the Avend an Workers Union, said he had not received advice on the wage agreement and that it aimed to protect industry interests and British workers. Canegrowers and Hunger Producers Association commented, with unions prepared to engage management. Mr Murlewin noted serious crop effects in northern areas and weather impacts. He estimated the crop would be heavier than last season but below the forecast and possibly under last year’s average yield.

W. Riordan Queensland Avendan Workers’ Union Aid Today Marth Amteclajon Union Murlewin

Lyons Catapulted Terrors Flee Amid Town Bombardment

The Lyons residents faced fear as bombardment of a hill risked collapse and landslides. Field guns fired near the town causing damage and prompting evacuations while experts advised safety precautions.

Paris Lyons Urie Howe

Golden Casket Tully Hospital Demand Over Funds

Keys of the Golden Lasker office notes completion of two years since a disaster and signals strong press for fan allocation from the Casket funds. The article cites £213,172 distributed in Far North Queensland from July 1920 to June 1931 and mentions Tully Hospital under consideration as a new focal point. Keys departs for Ingham.

Tully Keys Golden Lasker Carens Taydor New Rs Queensland Tully Hospital Ingham

Ingham May Weather Report

The May forecast for Ingham notes showers and possible storms with cool nights. Winds from the west bring fluctuating temperatures and light to moderate rain expected across the region.

Ingham May Port Tine Monte Cy Sa

Rogues Luce Jake the Baser Trial Notice

A report notes criminal charges against an individual linked to the alias Jake the Baser. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but mentions legal action, charges, and an ongoing case. The item references fertility of fortune and a bear, indicating possible sensational or misrendered content.

Death notice fragment from Australian sounds and names

Fragmentary obituary note mentioning Loweon Semel and Chin Reed Lee with unclear context and garbled lines. Readable portions hint at a death notice or memorial item from an Australian source, though names and phrases are corrupted. Further text needed for precise identification.

Reputed figure T F Hoey and Abbott Arrest in Cairne

A report cites T F Hoey representing the case with Abbott atrest in Cairne. The incident involves local authorities and a questioned action linked to the named individuals. Details remain readable but fragmented.

T. F Hoey Abbott Atrest Cairne

Labor policy speech sparks debate on child endowment promises

The piece critiques a Labor Party policy speech by W Forgan Smith urging women voters, condemning proposed child endowment schemes as fiscally reckless while noting prior pledges and political maneuvering. It records mixed reactions from ministers and opponents, highlighting tensions over social welfare promises in Queensland.

W. Forgan ‘Smuth Ace Smith Moore Theodore Queensland Emer Nein Forgap Smith Labor Party Stothermite Smith CMM Roy Seni Pierts Mir McCormack Patty Jalan Saar Madak Feneioen Cetrn Driaws Harry J Stephane Quay Eireet

Fragmented OCR Confuses Local Meeting Note in Cairn

A mangled passage reports on a Cairn event with references to Mareeht talmeco areas and names such as J C Bruny and T P Hoey. The text is garbled, but hints at meetings, attendance, and local concerns, with unclear outcomes and dates.

Centrist candidate to address Cardwell meeting

The Centrist candidate, with Herbert and Tully, travels toward Cardwell for a meeting to be held tomorrow night. Premier Milport and Mines Minister Adfeerton are expected to attend alongside Mr Monce from Cardwell on his journey to Youisail. Mrs McLeas and Tally are also mentioned.

Tully Cen Herbert Adfeerton Tees Terns

Sentencing in Campsie Court for alleged offenders

Sydney May 10. The court heard from a judge who questioned the young defendants as Edward the Fingleader faced severe charges. Fourteen months were imposed on two men for various offenses, while others received shorter terms. A key exhibit, a defective tool, tied to car unlockings, was discussed despite unclear details Mysterious fragments of the case remained unresolved as the session concluded.

Sydney Campsie Court Edward Is Fingleader Anid Teres Monte Arerie Beleyrina

Unclear historic scene at a somber funeral crowd

A rain soaked gathering of thousands, many in mourning, observe a funeral rite as wreaths and tributes line a bier. The scene includes references to figures or institutions tied to the event and to officials presenting condolences. The context suggests a public mourning display with formal tributes from prominent groups.

Fragmentary notice from OCR with unreadable content

A damaged newspaper fragment contains garbled text and partial phrases about an ATM, mine, and sages, rendering the event, date, and entities indeterminable for a reliable summary. The readable portions do not establish a coherent who, what, where, or when.

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