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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1940
Page
8
Fragmented text from a historical page references Herberton Mineral Field with scattered notes on mines, operations, and wartime or administrative references. It mentions Emerald and other localities, possible strikes or events around September and February, and a mix of technical terms, names, and phrases lacking coherent narrative. The readable segments indicate a broad mining district update with uncertain details.
A fragmented wartime piece from London on September 28 details a heroic doctor amid the blitz. The article speaks of medical courage, suffering, and the public mood, naming a doctor who saved five civilians and endured hardship while aiding the wounded.
Mine survey notes describe a power grader operated by Kraft, with two helpers, smoothing a 40 mile per hour grade on the road from the mine into Binasleigh. Norcott reports plans to extend grading to the entire route doubling ore transport and pushing production beyond the five-ton limit of Diesel rigs. The effort aims to boost mining activity in Etheridge region and aid nearby prospects, including Lynd and Carpentaria Downs and Lucky Creek diggings.
The report outlines Queensland state education spending for the year, noting total costs for primary and secondary education, grants to grammar and denominational schools, and the distribution of scholarships. It records maintenance of 41 small schools, openings of new schools, examinations in December 1938, and the year’s totals for education assistance and transport allowances for scholarship holders.
Canberra reports that Prime Minister Curtin is re-elected in Western Australia with a large majority, while national results hint the United Australia Party and Labour pact may reshape the Senate. Preference distributions will clarify post election balance early next week.
Mazlin chaired Atherton Fire Brigade Board where the monthly financial report showed a credit balance of F23/2/9 with £17 11 7 for ware panels parers. The month saw two fire calls including a cinema fire at RSL Welfare Hut and a Redbank camp incident.
A chaotic, fragmentary report notes ongoing donations for the Bombing Appeal Fund. It lists contributors and organizers such as Ms Homes Cram and Gordon O12, with mentions of civic figures like the Lord Mayor of Brisbane and Alderman W. Chanvier Pesgate. Mentions of Atherton, Tableland trips, and various locals in Australia accompany limited names and places, painting a picture of a broad, community driven relief effort amid confusion.
The piece reports a strong Labour swing in New South Wales with multiple Senate and House contests. It notes Abbott and Dein losing seats, Caplin Patrick returning to the Senate, and Beasley winning in West Sydney. It discusses ballot changes, informal vote totals, and the impact of endorsed candidates across several electorates.
A brief note reports that the query Answers to What Do You Think began a torma, a ritual circle in Tibetan Buddhist practice. The item notes a ceremonial setup and participants engaging in ritual recitation and offerings.
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