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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1930
Page
3
FE CUARDIOLA of Mena Creek defends his license against a Kalbo letter writer, denying a gambling school at Mena Creek and questioning the source of the accusation. He argues the distance and district industry reports show no gambling, and criticizes biased reporting by the southern press.
A Cairns Post letter protests Mr T A Powell, a cane growers' rep on the Central Sugar Cane Prices Board, arguing his comments on London sugar prices, ratoons, and price stability are impractical. The writer urges consultation with the Cane Growers Council and warns Powell could jeopardize grower interests and export prospects.
The essay argues against equating mirth with mere gaiety and urges a fuller, lasting sense of joy. It cites Addison and Milton to define mirth as a deep, abiding delight that blends merriment with sober reflection across daily life, art, and nature.
The October meeting in the local hall saw nine members attend with three new enrollments. The group asked the Railway Department for station repairs and added two windows and a door, plus a lavatory, and urged Barinda Mill Co to extend tramway timber near Munro’s Estate. A street crossing upgrade and the Arey send-off prep were noted as progressing.
Near the farms of Kelman and Pickcle the Josephine Creek bridge washed away in the flood, and James Kelman funded a substantial pile driven replacement costing £400. Contractors were Strickland and Townsend.
The Barrine LA held its regular meeting on Sunday. A Duffy MLA letter described a protest resolution about Anzac Square offices and a method to spend unemployment relief funds to be presented to the Minister for Labor and the Party. The meat price note and reports from the LALA conference were read amid praise for farmers’ involvement. Members backed Mr Gargan’s delegation performance and supported prize donations for children. A LEA visit to Wongabel Forestry Reserve was set for Sunday October 19.
Local cricket fans show strong interest as membership climbs toward thirty. The report notes a low pitch and recent rain timing, with 2635 points recorded in the work set, reflecting ongoing preparation and activity.
A public meeting in Edmonton convened by the School of Arts Committee elected a twelve member committee for the Edmonton and District Memorial Hall. The secretary reported current liabilities and building costs with a 2900 balance due. The group approved cancelling the School of Arts portion and appointing honorary auditors, seeking government notification and new honorary appointees.
The cracker went off suddenly, and the first to depart the party was the cracker itself as the blast startled guests.
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