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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 20, 1930

Page

3

Victoria Hydro Electricity Scheme Outlines Power Plan

The chair of directors of Civil Engineering Construction and Hydro electricity company describe a project on the Vincent River rail road area to develop multiple hydro stations. Each station to have turbines and generators delivering interlinked power for Melbourne suburbs, with thousands of horsepower, station mains and proposed locations including two GN A units and a third unit to be installed later. Existing plants with around 400 horsepower reach operate, and the design aims to feed the construction works and local distribution.

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Cairns Eisteddfod seeks broader program inclusion

The Cairns Post records editor notes calls to expand the Cairns Eisteddfod 1925 program beyond arts and science, urging more drama, local authors, vocal and instrumental sections, and wider youth participation to boost talent development and community interest, referencing prior debates at the Enteddied Conseil.

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Meeting Clash Over Farmers Association Revival

Local farmers' meeting devolved into dispute as Lander and Niven clashed over calling a special session and the future of the Farmers' Association. The chairman denied repeated refusals to convene while arguments centered on whether to reinstate the old body or form a new quarterly structure.

Cairns Binder Babonla Sural Mill Tess Keowns Ain Ecru Lander Angas Niven Hess

Anzac Day march appeal for reunion committees

The text urges former Diggers to join reunion committees for Anzac Day in Brisbane. It lists units and officers, calling on every Digger to contact the secretary of their reunion committee via their home address. It notes many committees exist and asks ongoing support to organize welfare efforts.

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Alleged Murder Case From Australia Details

An Italian laborer Giovanni Maggiora was charged in Melbourne with involvement in a murder case at Applethorpe Queensland. The incident is linked to February 5 with ongoing escort arrangements yet to arrive from Queensland. Further court actions were recorded around May 20.

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Pear lands reclamation schemes reported in progress

Wrisbane May 1 The possibility of reclaiming many areas of Queensland still infested with prickly pear is seen as within sight due to progress by radio Wastes and insects in the treatment of the pear The Minister for Land said that if these insects were not deterred by disease or parasitism they would aid in clearing densely infested areas under the prickly pear land act A notice of resumption has been issued for thirty three prickly pear leases in the Dathy district with further action planned as the position improves

Wrisbane Queensland Dathy Burther Jenn

Preference to Soldiers Industrial Conscription Debate

Canberra reports reveal a heated exchange over industrial conscription as the Federal Labour government faces challenge from the Opposition. Prime Minister Seuilin defends the policy, while critics accuse the government of betraying returned soldiers and stirring dissent.

Aviation. R100 for Canada headline style note

In London on May th a fragmentary aviation item mentions Canada and Greenland as possible destinations for R100 flights. The text references Squadron Leader Broth and a training or transit involving a small fleet, but the details are garbled and uncertain.

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Graf's Next Flight Aboard Zeppelin Headed for Havana

Berlin May 18 Twenty two passengers pay 30K to accompany the Graf Zeppelin on a seven week voyage halting at Seville Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires before mooring at a quay Then proceed to Havana Lakehurst and other ports The crew is insured and the larder stocked with champagne and provisions The article lists notable passengers including Deumenard Hay and Mrs Fierce wife of a New York financier and mentions stops and costs for the expedition.

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Stomach relief ad promotes Sal Magnesia remedy

An advertisement addresses frequent stomach distress including sourness, gas, bloating and heartburn, urging immediate use of Sal Magnesia to neutralize acid and ease pain. It claims quick relief, doctor and chemist backing, and warns against confusing with other magnesia forms.

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Letters on mill meetings and sugar mill matters stir debate

HG. Lander of Deersl writes about privileges, meetings, and press coverage amid industry tensions. He defends his remarks on a strategy for annual gatherings, notes past resolutions, and criticizes misquotation linking his comments to mill meeting matters.

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