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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
11
A cultural event organized by the Pasto SaliG Association featured an egg laying contest with Eridd achieving a score of 16.2. Officials reported strong turnout and noted the FC co 4 entry won a prize, as competition stretched over 40 days in 1992.
May 23 reports from Calcutta describe escalating communal violence with no signs of Bombay the city’s mills paralyzed and Hindu workers targeted. Police struggle to counter guerrilla actions as casualties rise with 152 killed and 1100 seriously injured overnight.
May 19 report notes fair attendance at a Euchre party and dance organized by the Rehana Tent Club. net proceeds around £5 for beneficiaries. events led by Mr Money and MC Mr Asolins, with prizes including a ham and chocolate seat. attendees included Mrs Lawrence and Miss Money, plus various donors and visitors.
Fifty-five Doukhorbor men in Nelson British Columbia admit to parading nude at Theums last Sunday. They were sentenced to three years in the penitentiary on Thursday. The total count includes eighty-five women among those punished.
A 19 year old clerk Miss Bonnie Roberts was assaulted while returning from the bank with the weekly payroll of 2 Fiteroy factory. A man seized the money and struck her head injuring her. the payroll was retained in the crook of her arm between parcels. The car was later found abandoned and the victim suffered shock and injuries.
A fragmentary OCR notice dated 2/11/68 references a weekly Lane Pi event or listing involving soap robes. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a recurring item or listing in the Lane community periodical. Further details are unclear.
A meeting of the Deabct Shire Council discussed state school crowding in the district. Councillor Marty urged action from the Education Department amid reports of students crowded in classes and verandahs. He highlighted long walks for toddlers and blamed government delays for insufficient school accommodation. Several schools were to be surveyed to form a plan.
May 20 Ingham a semi completed register of gangs in Macknade area prep for signing ton shows ten or nine members per gang with eight men and a cook. no disputes reported as registration nears completion and tasks may be referred to industry authorities.
At Loxpor May 21 Mr Levy opened the defense for Rev Davidson in a case marked by claims of past misconduct. The minister, once an actor and welfare worker among boys, allegedly involved with women and underage girls, including bringing two tramps to the home. The witness described troubling behavior, while the defense argued against unjustified accusations and denied improper ties. The hearing adjourned with proceedings continuing.
Weather conditions are clary windy and firm CPS. April receipts list Treasury 118 pounds 14 shillings 9 pence Taxation 20 11 7 State Insurance 7 19 4 other 155/18/92. Balance 177 pounds 15 shillings 10 pence. A public meeting Saturday nineteenths: a dance and local notices featured, with names and local figures mentioned.
Dublin dispatch notes Motiligan and Valera clashing over free state status and the right to sever ties. Debate centers on Free State's constitutional posture and whether British or Austrian actions could alter the peace process. Valera asserts that no sensible person views severance as acceptable. Britain’s role remains to constrain or enable the Free State’s choices amid international pressures.
The Chief aviary's Office Brisbane reports that Premier ministers approve Padden's settlement scheme aimed at restoring Queensland's credit and balancing the budget. Copies go to L H Pike Acting Agent General in London. Pike to attend an important conference. Officials expect full discussion in coming months. money is the key issue.
In Ingham on May 20 a Victoria mill will start at right o'clock next Tuesday morning after wet weather delays. The CS.R. Company intends to crush this year’s crop in the Victoria area similar to prior years, at Marknade. Growers oppose transferring cane from Victoria to Macknade and the decision was received by the Macknade Mill Supplier Committee.
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