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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1931
Page
6
Fragmentary text appears to note a departure event with uncertain details. Names, dates, or places are not legible, preventing a precise reconstruction of participants or location. The readable fragment suggests an upcoming or recent action but lacks verifiable specifics.
A garbled news item references a September date tied to a Canberra area event at The Arkaba venue and mentions Philp Co and Line of steam Pere See. The fragmented text suggests a social or civic gathering with local participants and timings, but specifics are unclear from the OCR.
Fragmented OCR draft lists prices and items from Brisbane markets in New South Wales with references to celery, cabbages, prunes, peaches, and various grades. The itemized notes mention quality levels, weights, and vendors, indicating a market snapshot rather than a cohesive article.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a metal market and bidders including Tim UBS, NZL Geddy V0 38 Salers with TA 115-16. Limited readable details describe a French connection and a possibly listed price 75 conte, but key entities and outcomes are unclear.
Fragmentary market brief from Brisbane noting potato availability and prices at Kilometers street. references to dates 8/4 2/31 7/0 09 9/4 and a sale at Zama from Mo 2/9. Mentions New South Wales cater and ar numbers amid unclear context.
Sydney prices list perishable goods from September market in terse updates. Includes references to honey finishes metal exports sales figures and Tasmanian fare such as white wine and bran with various weights and price markers. notes uncertain figures and regional mentions.
Fragmentary item notes fruit sales in Melbourne with references to September 2 and various produce items. The readable text mentions oranges, nectarines, apples, and juice offerings alongside prices and quantities, but many words are garbled.
A Secretary for the Band of Hope traveled to Tally to discuss a special water wine initiative with Mr HW Carter, state secretary. The meeting aimed to test plans near Weld ot fig bomen, with Carter to address Werth Gueresian. A stop at Tewneville on September 12 was noted.
Mossman mill report notes cane crushing results with 244 tons of cane processed, average yield around 1510 pounds per ton, steady work but some disruption in traffic. Maintenance shows no firewood issue, good cane supply, steady production despite minor delays.
The Reed family and relatives are invited to attend the Methodist service at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Cairne Cemetery Marten Street. Attendees include J Leslie and family, A Leslie Port Moresby, J R Gilham Gortanvate, D Eaton and family Lod Street, D Gilon and family Rockhampton, Gibson family Normanton, A Reed and family Redhymch, G Game and family Sadie Street, A Meuteman Keil Senet, F Reed and family Cairns, and others invited by HM Svendsen Ltd. Unveiling undertakers and embalmers.
The article argues that public opinion is shifting on tariffs similar to views on war. It notes that tariffs, once seen as a private national matter, are increasingly viewed as affecting the global community, with calls to consider their collective impact and to lower barriers for world prosperity amid historic trade tensions and League of Nations discussions.
The text notes high protection persists yet hints at a shift in thinking. It argues tariffs may lose purely national focus as international consequences grow more central. A sense emerges that the era of tariffs as solely national concerns is ending, with the international mindset becoming restless.
An area of two acres in Cardwell county parish of Rokingham is set aside as a reserve for State school Lower Tully, per Japislans correspondent. Youth Injured. Thomas Ceanswick, 17, of Smith Sor seal ear hng watering toon in Wapateering head injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle. Water to be Cut Off. Carns Water Authority announces water outage in streets for installation work on Abbottstreet to Martyn-street, Gattin-street to Abbottstreet, and Abbott-street to Minkie-street.
Generally fine weather continues but sporadic thunderstorms and dust storms may arise in the southwest by Thursday afternoon. Cold nights in the southeast quarter and Trost pinballe on the Downs with varied temperatures, winds mainly northeast to east.
Inspector Mr T Unwin of Carne Brandishes the Birds and Animals Act warning that few people are aware of the law. He notes no licensed dealer is selling exotic birds and households disposing of rabbits must have a valid permit to avoid breach of the act.
The death has occurred in a private hospital of Mrs Jean Reed wife of Mr WD Reed a Redlynch resident for nine years. The funeral cortege and relatives are expected to attend from the Methodist Church at Gairns.
Ingham Mills reports smooth operation, with Victoria facility setting a weekly record by crushing 4233 tons and Macknade at 5393 tons. Victoria holds steady at about 7300 tons weekly over seven weeks, while Macknade has reached 8300 tons per week across ten weeks.
Ingham September case before Industrial Magistrate details a dispute over cane gang size and work hours. Farmers allege desire to raise the gang to full strength while inspectors limit to seven men to avoid exceeding 200 tons weekly. Magistrate keeping the gang small and warning penalties for extra shifts.
Broadbent Darwin arrived today at 3.30 from Brummitte where he spent the night. The machine is going well. He leaves at daybreak for Cred, delayed him during the last two days. The trip probably will occupy screw.
Official sanction from Qantas Ltd confirms cessation of the Brisbane to Townsville air route on September 25 after four months of operation. The director cites ongoing losses despite good passenger demand and a strong schedule, noting future resumption possible with better conditions, government support, and appropriate aircraft.
In Los Angeles four hours of daring bank robbery unfolded at the First Natoma Bank. Lhirre Tiandits directed security, took £10,000 in cash, and freed the vaults. They forced staff to continue work and warned of shooting if frightened, then fled with the cash in a waiting car.
Frantic settlers failed to prevent flood at Long Plain opposite Murray Ender as Roadwaters Yawke breached the river. The flood roared for miles, three white divers and fifty acres were inundated, with losses around £20000 to settlers.
The Government Party members met and discussed the Consolidated Companies Act and an amendment to Pearl Shell and Beche Industry fisheries. Mr King, Minister for Practical Instruction and Works, proposed reducing minimum school attendance from nine to seven to enable school consolidation, with finance questions for rural areas to be addressed by the Minister.
Sydney reports on wool sales with Senator Guthrie warning that sales have hit a serious slump. The text notes a significant decline in prices and production metrics, describing how the wool trade could suffer and impact Australia’s key industry.
A Perth deputation led by A Green protested the banana export duty and government taxes, urging a reciprocal trade arrangement with Canada. Speakers warned the ban on banana imports harms Java and West Australia, noting reduced 1937 imports and Queensland’s earlier banana dumping. Ministers pledged to press the issue in Parliament and seek a trade solution.
Brisbane reports a staged Parliament session with opposition protests over private member time and the Privately Constructed Road Facilities Bill. MPs discuss adjourning, private business, and the Brisbane bridges project amid government contention and votes.
Dedley Bishop, a youth from Tully, died in an accident Wednesday at Tully Hospital. The son of James Bishop, a local tanner, he had just begun work and was admired by neighbors. The article notes his boyhood in King’s Creek and references church figures in the community.
Proceedings against the Waterside company began with two CSR prosecutions and related cases. John Helland and George Biggs faced charges for employed as waterside workers without proper licenses, and others were cited for over ten hours of work in a single day. Mr V Swayne represented the defendants and adjournments were granted pending further legal action.
Brisbane reports two upcoming activities funded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. They aim to preserve and transport foods, including tropical fruits, and to develop a preparation that prevents wood taint in butter by coating boxes with a chemical substance. Professor Richards, chair of the State Committee, provided the information.
Alphonse Lambert of Brille survived a month stranded on Franser Island after his boat wrecked by heavy surf. He built fires to signal passing ships and salvaged food from a turtle and salt. He slept uneasily and planned escape paths across the northern shore, enduring exposure and isolation until rescue or contact seemed possible.
Fragmented OCR summary describes national debt concerns and appeals related to Melbourne authorities. References to Australian leaders, premiers, and a proposed repayment plan appear, with notes on government responses and public reception. The text is garbled but indicates a fiscal appeal and political debate over debt management and withdrawal actions.
A garbled OCR snippet references insolvent banks and an attorney general in Arkansas. It mentions a 300 000 figure and possible talk of exposure or escapes, but the readable content is fragmentary and lacks clear names or dates. The item seems to hint at a financial or legal matter with insolvency implications.
Contam previating notes and financial markers appear in the yearly estimate with figures referencing BN and soury terms. The readable fragments suggest a budgeting or accounting item labeled Contam and Ox cash with numeric codes. Further context is unclear due to OCR fragmentation.
Colonel Currie, endorsed CPS candidate for Capricornia, withdraws from politics. He cites loss of certain imperannuating rights and was unaware of this when seeking endorsement, signaling a shift away from public office.
Canberra reports that Home Affairs Minister A. Blakeley dismissed claims that renteticcloss off pearl shell would collapse the trade. He stated production was justified and that the majority of workers valued safety, with plans to advertise Australian modern shell products in the United States.
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