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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1936
Page
5
A clipped advertorial notes a woman claiming a regimen to reduce weight with a modified diet and gentle habit. It mentions taking hot water with Kromben Salts and lists price options of 1/6 and 2/2 per bottle, suggesting chemists and stores stock the product.
The Johnstone Shire Council discussed a campaign to immunise children against diphtheria. It urged head teachers to cooperate, issue a questionnaire, and target all children in the area. Over the past month seven diphtheria cases were notified.
The Commonwealth and British Governments discuss establishing meat works in the Gulf of Carpentaria while offering up to 1,000,000 pounds in private capital support. Dr Pace and Mr Paterson indicate a duty free entry for Australian beef if a robust port and shipping facilities are provided, with focus on northern cattle and improved tenure conditions under inquiry by Mr Payne of Queensland.
The Sydney Diocesan Synod, meeting over three days, approved a draft constitution for the Church of England in Australia and set to discuss diocesan amendments. Canon Langford Smith argued bishops must not accept the House of Bishops as final authority on church waters.
In Canberra on September 24 the Prime Minister Mr J A Lyons dismissed allegations that evidence for amnesty had been doctored and said the Royal Commission on Banking would not be abandoned. He replied to Mr Garden in the House of Representatives today.
A private members day in Canberra focused on marketing and constitutional changes to permit primary producers to form Australia wide bodies with state balanced control. The opposition questioned Gov ernment plans, debate adjourned to October 15 with a likely continuation on a constitutional proposal.
A conflicting hearing record shows Tully denying any insult intent in remarks about a statement by Council member Alexander. Witnesses discuss whether phrasing could be construed as insulting while affirming no deliberate disparagement occurred.
September 24 report from Innisfail on the Johnstone Skiv Counes project. Builders struggle with fire damage and higher costs. current outlay about £36,880 with partial payments totalling £24,350 and £12,300 yet to be settled. Site work proceeds despite delays as carpenters and labourers number twenty one. The engineer reports the fracture to ground and balcony concreting in progress with timber, steel, and exterior work underway. A council meeting was held to address overruns and responsibility concerns.
In Canberra on September 24, a Blackburn Labor motion demanding a Commonwealth domicile rule for divorce was carried 28 to 15. Nine ministers crossed the floor with the opposition Flynpeople, producing a telling division over private member business as the house backed a federal approach to matrimonial domicile despite state courts denying relief to petitioners domiciled outside their state.
The Annual Show at Malands in the Tableland dairy district kicks off this Thursday featuring dairy displays, art, and community stalls. Organizers invite visitors to enjoy exhibits and regional products during the event.
Before departing Mareeba Constable R Pearson and Mr. Prison were hosted by Mr and Mrs W Allendorf in Walsh Street. Guests included Mrs Allendorf Mrs Peters and Miss Gladys Peters. Pearson won the bridge prize, Peters the half hundred, and Mr Kaufman the 500 event. A crystal centerpiece was presented to the guests of honor, with speakers praising Pearson’s service. The gathering ended with a silver cake and plans for Pearson’s move to Namboar.
In Cardwell Shire officials and J.C.A. Products Ltd representatives demonstrated the foot thrower and arsenic pentoxide to combat lantana along shire roads. W. Purcell urged immediate eradication of the pest after noting its rapid spread in the area, with discussion of a bushy devil's fig and new grasses in inspected paddocks. Officials observed dense grass growth and potential for improved stock farming in the district.
Australian Associated Press reports London September 23 that the average daily receipts of the British Post Office from postal traffic in the United Kingdom increased by 5.2 percent over the same month in 1935. With three exceptions, receipts have surpassed the prior year for each month since late 1932, marking a steady recovery from the wartime downturn.
In Bulawayo on September 24, reports state the Government of North Rhodesia fears German colonial ambitions and has urged the Tarperal Government to annex the Crown colony. The approach signals regional tension and possible boundary moves in southern Africa.
In Brisbane today the Minister for Agriculture stated in the Assembly that estimated margarine production was 35.50 tons. He noted 1934-35 output at 613 tons with figures for 1935-36 awaiting confirmation. MP HLF Walker (CP, Cooroora) questioned the estimates.
Malanda Butter Company reports steady improvement in butter prices through August with higher pay and production. Directors fix cream supply pay at 1/1 for August and determine deferred pays for March May and June, totaling 2d per th. Distribution occurs this month. August production is 118 tons 13 cwt 3 ge with previous 4 tons 12 cwt 3 ar 10 lb noted.
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