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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1938
Page
11
Fragments show a church notices item listing service times at 7 and 9 with Sunday school and sermon notes. Names, places, or full dates are unreadable but imply a standard weekly church schedule in a local paper.
Moon's Phares freMron Newerter reports sailing yesterday with Titans junior crew aboard a noted vessel. The record notes a maritime event involving the team and a vessel named a2 in a brief, period-style notice.
Community calendar lists inter-state travel notes, church services, choir performances, and local meetings across multiple dates in November. Notable items include church sermons at St Andrews and Sheridan Street, junior and senior choirs performing hymns, and a series of social and civic events with times and locations.
Obscure OCR fragment mentions dates in November and March, references to a pregnancy, and names like Malaia and Trem Fh bar Deere. Several unreadable phrases suggest a local notice or column about expected births or prenatal topics, but key details are garbled.
Fragmentary weather brief shows scattered lines about seas and wind. Living weather station notes unclear, with missing dates and locations. The readable portions suggest coastal conditions but lack concrete regions, times, or temperatures.
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Fragmented text fragment references individuals and a charity award in a local context. Names such as Carey and Lew Mews appear amid garbled phrases. The piece hints at a society event and possible prize or recognition but unreadable details limit precise summary.
Fragmented mining item about metal market prices with garbled text and numbers. The readable bits reference spot prices and trading terms, but most details are unreadable.
A damaged OCR entry records a farm goods sale with prices and unsettled accounts. It mentions rents, payments, and balances, including a ledger line about a line rented and a partial payment. Details are garbled but reflect a mid 20th century agricultural transaction.
A garbled note discusses beet sugar and a promotion offering 1M per perk PNERY of pletta at Sygar cat, with unclear details. The fragment mentions Venbaler Aenstind Freie and VOUT Nowerphes in a terse, unidentified context.
Overseas dairy trade shows mixed activity with auctions in London and New Zealand markets. Prices for butter and cheese edge higher on overseas demand while milk powder offerings remain steady, and freight rates influence regional pricing dynamics across exporters.
The readable text describes a chaotic scene near a park and coast involving many young people. It mentions a ship or station at Cairns and Almaden with references to drownings or near drownings, a rescue attempt, and a sense of confusion among survivors. Names, places, and exact actions are unclear due to damaged OCR. The tone implies a local incident with multiple youths affected.
The relatives of the late Catherine Daniel of Catrys thank doctors Matron and staff of Cairne District Hospital for care and all friends for messages of sympathy and floral tributes after her bereavement. The note, signed by her daughters and grandchildren, expresses fond remembrance of Harriet Hoar and mentions family notes from overseas.
A Washington message by Joseph C. Harsch discusses American stance amid world upheavals. It praises diplomatic timing and measured influence, noting the policy group’s nearly continuous work to chart noncommittal action while shaping world opinion and moral framing for future crises.
The article discusses responses by President Roosevelt and key figures like Hull and Chamberlain to the Munich crisis. It suggests US influence on European policy, the potential impact of peace messages to Hitler and Mussolini, and questions whether Allied leaders fully used backing to resist force.
In Redfnch yesterday Acting Industrial Magistrate Mr AL Anderson presided over a case against baker George Swinton charged with breaching the Caring Trade Award by allowing an unregistered boy to assist delivery. Swinton pleaded guilty and was fined £10 with costs. The boy, not registered, testified he was paid weekly for bread deliveries.
A regional advisory board conference discussed canefertility analysis for growers, soil surveys during watch months, and sample collection to Merings for chemical testing. North Queensland cane varieties Q10 Q20 Vulcan Brisinn and imports from Hawaii were trialed, with disease resistance priority and 1939 releases planned.
The board endorsed the director's push to publish a Cane Growers Handbook and to seek Federal input on compensation for cane destroyed in sugar control efforts. Plans include an agricultural and tractor school at Gatton College in January and February, with anticipated strong attendance. Draft regulations under the Sugar Experiment Station Act were reviewed and amendments proposed to improve operation. applications for chief technologist were considered with no appointment made.
An investigation into the Koch method of cancer treatment in Perth reports discouraging outcomes. A committee reviewing six cases at Perth Hospital found no evidence the method combined with Aristopan provides value. The secretary noted the limited cases and questioned overall effectiveness of the treatment.
In parliament Premier W Forgan Smith accuses Opposition Leader K B Maher of dishonest advocacy during debate on the Jasimy Sa Development Tex Bill. Maher disputes figures on expenditure from the Joey fund. both cite government gazette entries and treasury returns, while the Speaker seeks clarity on alleged misstatements.
Nominations for Labour candidates in local authority elections were filed with returning officers across the area. In Carns city, D Crowley reported sufficient nominations for city council along with harbour board candidates, ensuring no plebiscite for the harbour post. Current aldermen were renominated, while two former Labour members did not seek nomination. no mayoral nominations were received. Nominations will be sent to the party centre for endorsement, with the city’s party vote on December 10.
Nominations closed at noon for Townsville City Council and Harbour Board elections. For Mayor two candidates named Ivory Williams Micha Franks and Anthony War Harbour Board nominees include Kegan George and others. Aldermen contenders list includes Aikems Thomas Jack Thomas Tenrant Christoffersom Rheaben Coreen Jamen Patrick Andrew Viewwood BE Andrew Milan Kogler Robert William Murray Margatrayd Arthur Laiteer Implanees Wheeler Tomes ilway William.
The report outlines lighthouse works near Albany Passage with a reef light system. Materials and men were transported by the Reef steamer Leeuwin to Ling and Cuma to support shore operations amid shark infested waters. The automatic light will use acetylene gas and a tin valve to switch day and night lighting.
A new brick factory near West Cairo, built by the Cairo Brick and Pipe Co Ltd, will add a 20 000 daily brick capacity once fully operational. Investigations show suitable clay deposits and a process using metamorphic rock materials to produce durable bricks, with initial plant costing about £5000 and bricks expected to hit the market within weeks.
Sydney on November 1 William McKeown a 21 year old miner from Lithgow was sentenced to 15 years with hard labour for four counts of malicious wounding stating he intended to harm Mrs Georgina Spring. The Crown Prosecutor said the offense occurred on the Minigee mail train between and Springwood on August 2.
Howard reports on Burbum district mines where labour leaders plan a meeting to discuss workers' conditions and Christmas expectations. Mines currently operate at full output with anticipated changes amid rising tensions.
The article recalls Armistice Day observances with reverence for peace and unity, praising efforts that prevent war and strengthen international cooperation. It notes commemorations across the British Empire and highlights speeches by officials urging continued dedication to enduring peace and safety.
The mayor announced a policy shift and a reflection on the anniversaries of armistice. Citizens and officials discussed peace hopes, fears of renewed conflict, and the rising arms race as they looked toward a more hopeful future. Strong entities are Armistice, Mayor, Porting Termolation, and Af Their eros.
An early memorial ceremony honored fallen lives with community leaders present. Music, wreaths, and names from local schools and organizations were read as residents reflected on past wars and the enduring memory of those who served.
Lord Gowrie argues disarmament has failed and nations arm to the teeth. He warns that future war would unleash indescribable horrors and urges renewed national defense limits to relieve the world, as printed in the Armistice Day Dressage.
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