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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1932
Page
9
A vessel named Aropena sails into Port 18 with a cargo ship heading south. arrival noted yesterday as the crew reports dipping sails in calm seas and smooth progress toward Hoahoe.
Fragmented report notes vessels such as the Montoro, Taiping, Poonbar, and Gaanrerkert arriving at Cairns and London routes. It mentions voyages, cargoes of sugar and timber, and dates around November and December with limited legible details.
Sydney market notes completed monthly report showing tonnage and values with copper price paths, trade balances and a 1 shilling dividend per share declared. Mentions new road construction and railway progress, mine operations extending levels, downtime due to illness, and production shortfalls linked to three-quarters of vine-related work losses.
Mrs F. Brown and family thank Dr Paine Matron Sister and Nursing staff of Albertom Hospital for kindness and support during their recent bereavement.
Reports from Sydney and Brisbane describe market conditions for lucerne hay onions and maize with fluctuating prices. Prices show lucerne at 6s 0d and 4/7 for inferior cuts, mixed chaff at 4s 4d, and hay around 10s 10d per some ton units. Cargo and vessel details include bids and sales with measurements, while local farm and warehousing notes touch on potato and tuber prices and general commodity movement. The fragmentary text notes yacht activity and sales, with several names and places mentioned, though specifics are unclear.
A garbled dispatch from Veayoes Triatart describes a return and ongoing events. The text references a low noyine and dunvena in a suite, with mentions of He seryee Gay heen and a question about Guan iy. The content is unreadable for precise facts.
Surdorvale Oesobee JP reported Saturday that the Mulgrave Central Mill Ltd unit at Sugar Mills Mulgrave Central Mill produced a shipment of 27.5 tons. The report notes the tonnage as part of ongoing production figures for the facility.
The report details a tense contest on September 2 involving teams led by PD Mil eriehue with a decisive late surge. Key players include an ace from IML and strategic moves by the Slpab Pine unit to secure the win.
Cabinet will consider measures to curb the expansion of hop betting and related gambling in the city. The Home Secretary and the Commissioner of Police may act, with education ministers backing controls to limit entertainment centers in large-population areas.
Fragmentary OCR text remains unclear but mentions Babinds Mill Babirda and Sarael with possible events or actions implied. No coherent names, dates, or places form a clear news item. The readable fragments suggest a local notice or brief about a mill or person named Babinds with limited context.
A locally reported tense scene recounts protests near Mourilyan with opposition to the planned closure of a school. Residents accuse authorities of mismanagement and demand continued operation, citing community impact and job concerns.
The readable text shows disjointed phrases about meetings and people, mentioning a name or two and a general sense of local civic activity. The garbled OCR prevents a clear event, date, or place, but implies community notices or updates from a local entity.
A large audience attended the Edgehill State School event titled Baffle Draw, featuring a showcase with students Me Bae, Sem the succybeful snaeble, and winner Ehneee 1'Mrerk A Seridaeatroet. The drama culminated in applause as the Ambalunes Bi Toe ve ma of Waovel and mari an took the stage to deliver a finale.
In loving memory of Wole and mother Bestie Ade Line Ywigman who departed on November 1, 192%. The notice reflects solemn remembrance and family sorrow.
A clipped and partial news service item appears with garbled text and missing context. The readable fragments offer little on location, people, or event, leaving the exact subject and outcome unclear.
The 1931 annual report to Parliament outlines the State Child Welfare Department’s efforts to remove children from degrading environments and provide care. It notes broad cooperation with churches and charities, education access through age fourteen, and scholarships extending to universities, with ongoing support across districts.
In 1931 fourteen State children boarded with their mothers, receiving scholarships in Central Wisconsin and eleven boarded in the Southern District. Several passed university and junior exams, with a portion securing extensions while many chose work. officials praise the program as vital support for children facing hardship.
Report from Innisfail notes a correspondent achieving a 4 consignment of new books and shedding the burden of Arts in their own shed, with items placed for public citation.
Cairns officials announce travel details from Cairns on Saturday November 12 at 12 noon. Morgana departs, arriving at Bool station later. Fare listed as 330 dollars. Station masters provide further information.
A city council employee named T Abell suffered a forearm injury when a winch handle struck him at work on the corner of Digger and McKenzie streets. He received first aid at the scene and was transported to Cairns District Hospital.
Reports an outbreak of Pseudo Poultry Plage or Newcastle Disease in Victoria and a regulation rescinding Rule No.3 under The Diseases in Poultry Act of 1923. Notice invites interested parties to obtain a copy from the Department of Agriculture and Stock in Abbott Street. Also includes a weather forecast noting generally fine conditions with scattered thunderstorms and shifting winds across the region.
In Gardeanvale the court before Mesere D J Kearney and C H Lidstone heard George Williams for Charles Morris accused of driving a motor car at 50 miles per hour on Cairns Gordonvale road. Morris pleaded guilty by letter after witnesses said speed appeared 40 to 60 mph. car skidded 80 feet before striking rails near Teery’s Creek Bridge. Defendent fined 7 shillings 10 pence. Claims of warning prior to journey noted.
A fallible OCR fragment describes a welcome gathering in the Northern District with speeches by Rev A Kead Mr Gevene Nielson Br Woods and other local leaders. A musical program by Ave Competitive Choir entertained attendees and refreshments were served by Ayr ladies committee.
The ministerial session resumed with reports from the Theological Institution and praise for open air mission work. Receptions, appointees, and resolutions honored Rev R E Hacom, Mrs Bacon, and Home Mission plans while noting staff movements and concurrent ties to Mareeba Station and Northern District outreach.
After Mass the Exposition fed into a crowded church with a well ordered procession led by clergy and a long list of participants from the Catholic youth, societies, choirs, and flower girls. Father Downey bore the Monstrance as the canopy bearers stood by. Benediction followed and the sermon focused on the Kingship of Christ.
The text appears garbled and unreadable, containing no clear names, places, or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
An obituary from Innisfail reports Detective Salagari died after two brief illnesses at Rockhampton General Hospital. He served with the Queensland Police Force since 19XX, noted for plain clothes work, key investigations, and loyalty to his communities. His loss is deeply mourned by peers and residents.
Special forecast notes cloudy and windy conditions for Melbourne. Reported light scattered rain in Fleming area. temperature around seven thirty with no rainfall.
Race notes from Neagh firming for the Cap as runners prepare for Saturday. Commentary highlights the field including Yaers Olds and Three-year-olds, with Liberals and Peter Pan among contenders. Trainers and jockeys weigh prospects amid expected strong attendance and a competitive pace.
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