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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1929
Page
4
Fragmented reflections on the aim of the war and the task of realigning humanity after a global conflict. The text contemplates salvaging value from postwar debris, clinging to tradition, and the challenge of self reform to hasten peace.
A letter to the editor defends C. V. Hives as a clear thinker and criticizes his opponent for prioritizing party lines over common sense. The writer cites past disputes over sugar cane sources and production at Hambledon and Proserpine mills, asserting personal farming experience and challenging Doherty’s expertise.
A reader letter questions Babinda Hospital Board actions. The letter asks whether beds were removed and if improvements were made after the Mansion incident, directed to the Cairns Hospital Board for the issue of a local periodical.
A Cairns Post editor notes a public danger in the Cairns Shire area dated October 25. Witnesses report straying between locations and mention of a Cairns Council issue. Details are unclear due to damaged text but highlight local safety concerns.
A revived Herberton cricket club played its first match at Ravenshoe on October 20, beating Ravenshoe by an innings and 94 runs. Ravenshoe were all out before lunch for 84. Herberton scored 278 in their innings with Wilson making 93 and Pie 44, while Wensher bowled well for Herberton. The club aims to tour foreign fields to conquer new opponents.
Mr. W. Martin donated his prize to the Hos funds. Mrs. Emily Penny and family of Cairns spent a few days in town. Mr. and Mrs. Benson of Isa are valon So Boras future residents. Mr. and Mrs. Young left Herberton for MM Jareeba. Mr. T. Sharples of Atherton visits Mr. George Ryle, an old resident. He died at the District Hospital aged 84 leaving eleven surviving children.
November 1 Brisbane draft asks the Brisbane City Council for a clear definition of what constitutes late land for rating. The Local Producers Association Brisbane Ward plans to press the question as today’s meeting debates the issue.
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