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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 29, 1938

Page

4

Private Benefit Funds and National Insurance Impact

The text discusses effects of national insurance on private benefit funds, noting exemptions and adjustments for health and pension schemes. It outlines employers’ choices to retain, amend, or replace private schemes, the cost implications, and guidance from a commission to consult an official advisor. A separate anecdote mentions Marcel Felix, a waiter, discovering a bag beneath a seat with a note about a seven feet long constrictor.

Tang Ividios Conctran Indizal National Insurance Hinile Life Commission Easity Marcel Felix

Francis proposes home defence using ex service volunteers

Canberra reports Josiah Francis, MP for Moreton, urges a plan to mobilise returned soldiers for home defence. The proposal includes listing ex AIF and British Imperial ex-service men through RS LA sub-branches, forming platoons for militia duties, issuing equipment, and providing refresher courses with provisional commissions. Emphasizes redirection of manpower and resources to maximize national defense.

Canberra Josiah Francis 1.A.P Moreton Home of Representatives ALP Defence Monitestiry RSS CLA A.lf Rs.la Trank Drifl Hall Dil Battaions Membr ALF Francis Red Cross

Pan American Conference Delegation Leaves New York

The United States delegation led by State Secretary Senator Hull departed for the Lima Pan American Conference. Hull returned with Ambassador Wilson after a brief ten minute discussion. The group touted the conference as a solid cause for hope in a world seen as desperate while Latin American states were anticipated to join in a united defence plan.

New York Senator Hull United States Lima

Cooktown News shows church visits and postmaster changes

The Cooktown News reports visits by church members, Mr T Paterson appointed postmaster at Cooktown with duties starting November 2, and Mr J McNab acting as relieving postmaster until November 29 when Mr Uat vervon takes over. It notes town arrivals, a mining lease, water rights applications, and rainfall data up to November, with local deaths and transport details.

ST RC. Church Cain T. Paterson Cooktown Paterson Albiog Brisbane Theo Patervo J. McNab H. Bendizen Oxkey Uatvervon McNab H. Costello Laura Thi Mia Ki Rerainshi Manprave F. W. Shephard Mosamun Mire Borvinski Mra P. Cohan Fee Neill E. E. Neill Kookurra Station J. Cares Cum Mina Campbell Jett Cairns Port Brewnst Mra. M. Lee Cairoa

Innisfail council weighs street cleansing plan

November meeting of the Jukmatine Shire Council notes dirty town conditions and the need for a cleaning scheme. Clerk Puichard and Dr. Bisger discuss inquiries and costs while charges for property and frontage basins are fixed. The plan’s overall weekly levy and six page complaint list are outlined to unite support.

Innibfail BV. Bisger Jukmatine W. R Puichard James Lander

Mineral survey in North Australia advances aerial geophysics

The Aerial Geological and Geophysical Surveys organization reports three years of work in Northern Australia ending 1937. It details aerial photography, geologic and magnetic surveys covering over 11 500 square miles, with 128 335 pounds spent and numerous centers examined in Queensland and Western Australia to attract mining investors and map copper and gold potentials.

Queensland Western Australia Rew Australia Royal Australian Air Force Gealo Witty RALAF Air Force Tl Guncurry Croydon Herberton Walmer River Hinson Portland Cloncurry Clomcurty Tortland Loswith Mount Codlon

Mineralised Croydon outcrop extends two miles

Geological and geophysical surveys at Croydon show a zone of mineralisation extending at least 2000 feet with an average width of 37 feet. It yields higher silver values on narrower sections and cross sections indicate 4.3 ounces per load and 3.2 ounces per ton. Results will guide testing to reveal ore shoots.

Croydon

Seeking Gold Reef in Paparoa Range AUCKLAND NZ

Government geologists test a gold bearing reef at about 4000 feet in the Paparoa Range near the Moonlight Creek head of the west coast South Island. The area yielded fortunes in early days, but access has been limited by terrain. Officials seek to locate the original reef and confirm potential productivity in this district.

Auckland N.Z Papatoa South Island

Pockewulf-Condor to attempt Berlin to Tokio flight

The Times correspondent reports the Brandenburg monoplane, winner of the August Berlin to New York and back in 25 and 19 hours 54 minutes, will seek a record flight Berlin to Tokio. The planned route follows Berlin Basra Karachi Hanoi to Tokyo with the same crew.

London The Times Berlin Brandenburg New York Tokio Wth Basra Karachi Hanoi

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