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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1930
Page
6
Herberton May 17 Chillagoe producer of copper ore cuts smelting charges due to metal price drop. Rutledge states amended tariff lists values for electrolytic copper at 60 per ton with various percentages and deductions for cartage and railage to determine net value.
Tariff schedule cancels prior rates and sets 87 percent payment on ores with 10 percent copper, plus deductions for silver and gold contents. The article also reports extensive mining activity across Chillagoe area including ore bodies, stoping, underlie work, water issues, and recent production figures from several mines and mills with a March 1930 return.
Boxing card in Gordonvale on Friday features Bert Healy versus George Lloyd with a snappy four round spar between Keith Lindell and Cliff Gordon. Healy trains under Lindell, Lloyd recently competed for England’s Lightweight title, and many ringside seats are already sold.
The Times leader says NSW coal dispute settlement marks the start of Australia’s economic recovery. It blames reckless state finances on Mr Jang, notes miners bore no blame for mismanagement, and states owners and miners will cooperate in the necessary sacrifices to rehabilitate the industry.
A clipped ad copy promoting Dr Sheldon's new bronchitis remedy claims it provides relief during winter chills. The text emphasizes reliability and quick action against bronchitis and colds.
A partial text notes a morning haft and ananto tending daily to precipitation. The readable fragments hint at weather observations or forecasts but lack clear details or dates.
The Premier said two or three companies have submitted proposals to the Government for bridges at Brisbane. The government contemplates erecting these structures and set tolls. Construction could cost up to £2,000,000 and provide extensive employment.
John Simpson of Tamoulin grows a record giant white potato, 2 feet 6 inches long with a two foot circumference weighing 26 pounds. Found in red forest soil with no fertilizer, the enormous tuber is showcased in Mr Kerr’s Ravenshoe window for public view.
The deepest known location so far is in the bed of the Pacific Ocean between Guam and Midway. Researchers report the discovery as a potential record for underwater depth.
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