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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
9
In an early evening update, Piet Gearter reports on a CBS fall event dubbed the November Blast Quart. He highlights the owner’s role and notes a 1 percent factor tied to the proceedings, with timing listed as 6.94 pm.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a local item with garbled names and dates. Readable fragments mention wares, a venue, and a day, suggesting a small town notice or classified snippet about a sale or event. Entities are unclear due to corruption, but it preserves a dated local action.
London Metal Market round up from Sydney shows November 6 quotation details for copper, lead, tin, silver and electrolytic products. Prices listed include copper forward and spot, lead forward, tin spot and forward, silver spot and forward, and american electrolytic at a few cents.
At Rome Street heavy supply in November saw limited registration of information and erratic price changes. Potatoes showed mild improvement while nuts, lucerne, and hay moved with market demand. Wheat and mixed feeds sold, with some lines holding and others easing. Swede, turnips, and veal prices varied as buyers and growers engaged in steady activity.
We receive a cable from Meare We Weddel and Co noting the Long ater and cheese markets. Damch totter spot 128 FoB Seabee markets show grade distinctions with salted and white cheese values.
Melbourne November report notes dairy product race results with scores 72 to 78 and a note of improvement on Monday. Gilman appears in the accompanying terse summary.
London November 6 The House of Lords debates the Disaffection Bill amid claims it targets pamphleteers and does not affect encitement to the forces. Respondents accuse the bill of serving government aims while opponents warn of unequal justice for the poor and the rich.
In Sydney on November 7 the assembly of Australian groups resolved to pursue a mail vote across affiliated societies. The plan aims to secure support for hosting the Empire Games and to lobby the New South Wales government or others to back the project. A formal application to the Empire Games Association is planned, with votes to be received by December and a closing date in August.
In loving memory of a grandmother and niece who died in November. Cherished by devoted parents and family. A brief memorial note reflects affection and lasting remembrance.
A note to correspondents requests return of a parcel and supplies an address for return. The item references defamatory material and asks senders to provide a mailing address for the return of poultry eats.
The League of Industry inquiry into working hours shows broad support for a shorter week among workers if wages stay the same, but producers warn costs may rise. The Employment Planning Committee notes widespread, balanced views across employers and employees, with no single group driving the conclusions.
The committee argued that technological improvements do not destroy long term employment but create more jobs. They claimed government interference is unnecessary as seen in Germany and the United States where prewar export trade declines drove unemployment. They urged economic incentives to restore demand, noting the Romanian Trade Agreement as an example of government effort.
Perm laborer Fletcher injured when a sleeper dropped on him at Hamibiedon farm sustaining a laceration to the back of the right heel. Ambulance conveyed him to Cairox District Hospital for treatment. Weather forecast for Queensland predicts scattered rain and thunder in sub tropical north with hot conditions elsewhere. An Order-in-Council preserves wine allotments near Basilisk as Crown land. Fire brigade responds to a fire reported at Schielde where minor damage occurred. Licencing Court in Cairns adjourns matter over premises sale and transfer of the Victualler’s license to Priscilla O’Reilly.
At a Country Party gathering in Brisbane on November 7, discourse centered on government policy costs in country districts. Speakers criticized expense priorities, alleged political propaganda by agriculture department officials, and called Parliament to address unemployment and labor issues amid government obstruction.
The debate centers on ministers estimates including supplementary amounts around £1425 ten, increases to permanent relief and rations, with notes on unemployment improving and loan expenditure yielding results since 1915. Opposition leaders critique relief funding and demand full disclosure, while references cite Labor figures and a promised full investigation into the matter.
Melbourne November 7 A tribute to a new Pease Cabinet includes Mr B Maber and Mr W Forgan-Sand among ministers. The debate touches unemployment, government spending, and contract versus day labor after criticism that the Labour Party favored time for a debate over Estimates. The resolution passed as ministers defend policies and priorities for employment and national development.
During a parliamentary session the Speaker intervened to curb interruptions as members debated a motion on War Service Homes. Mr Hunt and Mr Sowrey urged broad distribution of work over larger areas rather than concentrating on big structures in single centres. The resolution was carried.
A government session discussed finances for the chief office of Agriculture with T A Foley highlighting producers positions. Debate touched on collectivism versus individual farming, noting Russian collective success yet broader production concerns. The resolution and loan expenditures were carried with specified funds and authorizations.
Bets McConnel led a trek from Weipa to the Archer River surveying tribal lands and noting cultural links with New Guinea peoples. She praised Aboriginal resilience and shared admiration for residents, while a parliamentary scene erupted over decorum and public works policy.
A parliamentary session features contest over protection and demands for South Brisbane member to withdraw remarks deemed contemptible and untruthful. Discussion includes cabinet lineup, amendments, and timing of new ministers and appointments amid house actions.
A second cyclist injured and taken to hospital after a collision near Gltration plat at the Innisfail waterworks. The rider from Wynisfar Novo a Matthing, employed at the works, was struck by another cyclist named G Springthorze heading in the opposite direction. Emergency measures followed but recovery depended on injuries.
A young man named R. Matthing sustained severe wounds from a blow to the right knee and leg in a hospital incident. An ambulance rushed him to hospital where a curyeat operation was needed, but he died shortly after. Relatives await official tidings as inquiries are opened.
Acting Police Magistrate Mr A Anderson awarded full amounts in cases including Woodward and Calderley Ltd for Newer Gardenvale goods 40 pounds 9 shillings 11 pence with 16 shillings costs and other defendants faced similar money rights. cases cover goods sold supplied rent and debts with sums ranging to fifty pounds and related costs.
In Criminal Court a jury heard a case against a 74 year old woman charged with murdering Carmelo Metisano in Bremantle on September. The accused said she attacked him with a knife to defend herself from seduction and possible harm.
A fragmented local notice reports flood conditions in Tak Interior with references to Adelaide on November 7. The garbled text mentions a Croat and a creek influence, noting a rise in water, possible damage, and uncertain details about rainfall and impacts.
Berlin dispatch recalls a memorial for a fallen knight amid chaotic wartime events in Landon. The document, bearing a ceremonial tone, reflects grave losses and the enduring duty of the realm as citizens mourn.
In a House of Commons session at Westminster, a minister questioned the inter‑denominational report on migration. The debate denied the effectiveness of private agencies and criticised attempts to encourage migration. Officials argued opportunities were misrepresented and fears prompted by promoters.
Brisbane notes eight shipments of chilled meat prepared for England. The chairman said most shipments had landed in good condition, with five shipments awaiting onward transport. Officials expected potential extra savings by year end as the board projected more arrivals and smoother flow.
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