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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1938
Page
5
A reader thanks the editor for publishing a letter praising Mr Ginn and questions credit schemes. The note mentions a November 19 1935 Mogaman date and references a skeptical stance toward education and administration.
Fragmented reading describes a Cooktown region report with names such as Sol Brustett and W. Shephard Wire, references to a trial before Acting Peace Magistrate Wallace Campbell, and arrests linked to a property dispute at the Exchange Hotel. It mentions various people including J B Mende and Peter Chhatengen, plus events around Rhythuset Bay and Shamarth Creek.
A large gathering at the Catholic Church in Herberton bid farewell to Rev Father Tevington as he departs for Innisfail. Father Maber welcomed the new priest, with Meyma PM as chair. Speakers praised Tevington’s steady ministry and urged support for future parish life while noting the financial and community elements of the farewell.
The readable fragment references a rifle event with names like Waters and Langton, listing scores and participants in a sports context. It mentions a trophy competition and multiple individuals with partial identifiers, indicating a sporting results brief from a historical page.
On Sunday nine members of the Atherton militia competed in Kina Medal contests at Atherton Therasa. James won with 117 points, the only entrant to reach triple digits. Sergeant Lanes awarded 9 points to James, while Lent Dawes scored 97. Other participants, including Battin, have yet to finish.
The report details a surge in affordable aviation training with a focus on cross country and model planes. it highlights efforts by royal aviation groups in new south wales and australia to expand access, naming instructors such as captain jowett and cameron, and noting interest from northern communities and exhibitions.
Good used trucks and tractors for sale featuring International Timber Truck and Chevrolet chassis offerings. Vehicles described as well kept with pneumatic tyres, reconditioned engines, and overhauled components. pricing referenced with terms available. Includes touring car in fair condition and a Thomson Ber truck complete with bolts and tyres.
In a hectic weekend program Carlson wins the Costin trophy qualifying round with 3 over par while Ambrose and Fielding advance. Mrs Redmond tops Mrs Shelley trophy with 21 points as a farewell for captain O Carlson who leaves for Cloncurry.
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