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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1930
Page
11
Moon Phases for April Sequence Noted
The record lists lunar phase timings for April including First Quarter on 0 924 p.m. Full Moon on April 13 348 p.m. Last Quarter on April 21 908 a.m. New Moon on April 29 504 a.m.
Arrivals and Departures Yesterday
Morinda arrived from the south, Kallatina from the south, and Physa from the east. Departures yesterday saw Morinda leave for Kallatina and another trip toward es Gall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morinda
Kallatina
Physa
Gall
Shipping movements and arrivals to Cairns and Australia ports
A long list of ships including Ormiston Mundalla Taiping Nellore and others details departures from Brisbane Melbourne and Sydney with arrivals Cairns and routes to the East Papua and the Gulf. Entries note due dates in April and May, sailings south and outbound freight services with agents Burns Philp Co. and Howard Smith Ltd and various line movements to London and Java Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormiston
Brisbane
Cairns
Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Mundalla
Changre
Taiping
St Albans
Nellore
Papua
Tanda
Mernoo
Adelade S. S. Co
South
Gulf
Australia
Liverpool
Burns Philp and Company
Winton
New York
Physa
Shell Company of Australia
Havre
Horda
Messrs. Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd
London
Orsova
Orvieto
Otranto
Fresate
Jervis
Largs Bay
Moreton Bay
Hobson's Bay
Mantakana
Fremantle
Adelaide
Townsville
Aeard
Adel
Ferndale
Syd
Bri
Girns
Aberdees Wine Star
Blue Fence
Olymees
Amcises
Howard Smith Limited
Line steamers announce Brisbane service with 21000 ton ship
A fragment notes that a 21000 ton steamer will depart Brisbane and call at Sydney and other ports. The report mentions plans by Barns Philp and Company and other agents to commence services to Brisbane with the new liner. Further details remain unclear in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esers, Barns, Philp and Company
Brisbane
Sydney
Ore shipments from Mt Isa to Chillagoe noted
Mining sources report small leaseholders at Mt Isa sending ore to Chillagoe. In February, 54 tons of silver lead ore reached Chillagoe, including 29 tons of lead and substantial silver. Ore came from the Reject and Spider Ant mines, with several small western centers like Julia Creek sending ore to Chillagoe last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Isa
Chillagoe
Whittworth Company Reports Retrenchment at Irvinebank
The Whitworth Company nearly halts work for two weeks at Irvinebank. Most laborers and surface workers have been paid off, with only two at the Lizzie remaining. The mill and battery idle, while officials consider the suspension of Wyatt's lease and potential takeover if closure becomes permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvinebank
Whiworth Company
Wyatt
Whitworth
Whitworth Finance and Mining Co shuts Irvinebank works
A cable from London orders the Whitworth Finance and Mining Co operation to close its Irvinebank works. Reports say the mining equipment is being sold today as the closure takes effect.
Metal Market Report from Sydney April First
The Melbourne market figures list copper at £71/2/6 for spot, £68/3/6 for three months, with electuary and bar prices. lead at £18/1/3. spelter £18/8/9 and £18/18/9. Tin at £170/12/6 and £172/5/0. silver measured at 1/7 7-loths to 1/9. American electrolytic at 18 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Market Report from Brisbane Lucerne and Grain Trade
The Brisbane market shows firmer demand for better class lucerne chaff at Roma street with slow buy for soft heated material. New South Wales eaten chaff saw higher supplies and Wagen lots were refused. Orange and New England materials sold or passed in around 7/6 to 7/10. Mixed wine and better class lots fetched good prices, while lucerne hay and wheat markets were scarce and prices generally declined for prime grain and maize. Algerian oats from New South Wales cleared at 3/11 and 3/9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Lucerne
Roma Street
New South Wales
New England
Obituary thanks readers for sympathy in Cairns and Mossman
Relatives of the late Mrs Charlotte Lindsay of Cairns express sincere thanks for kindness, messages, and tributes in their bereavement. Augusto Trivaldi and Pietro Tibaldi families of Mossman thank friends who sent sympathy and attended Paolo Tibaldi’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusto Trlvaldi
Pietro Tibaldi
Redente Tibaldi
Mossman
Mmessages
Paolo Tibalibi
In Memoriam Blackwell Family Remembrance at Gordonvale
In loving memory of Aunt Sarah Blackwell who died at Gordonvale on April 2 1929 with verses and tender notes from Maud Ken and children, sister and brother, nephew Dick and Gertie, Sadie Charlie Tom, and W. and H. Tiley family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Maud
Ken
Blackwell
Sarah
Dick and
Gertie
Sadie
Charlie
Tom
W. and
H. Tlley
Innisfail C P S March collections total 9305 pounds
The Innnis fail C P S office recorded March collections of 9305 pounds with principal items including Suspense account 542 16 3 court fees 61 14 9 taxes 2607 3 2 licences 2 10 marine department 132 10 6 insurance 44 00 Lands office 1559 9 8 Public Curator 46 11 5 and miscellaneous 6 3 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail C.P
Innnisfail C.P.S
Marine Department
March rainfall totals and heavy falls reported
Deera notes 45 points in March across 21 wet days with the heaviest falls on March 1 537 points March 3 917 points and March 10 1534 points. The three month total reaches 122.14 inches. An additional 250 points was recorded at 9 am today as settled conditions set in reported by Our Deeral correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deera
Deeral
Police Court charge sheet lists only one drunk
Innisfail correspondent notes the Tuesday morning charge sheet at the local Police Court contained a single drunk name for several days. The report downplays claims of a riot or widespread violence by foreigners, contrasting harsher Southern newspaper depictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Street Gardens Add Two Plots Opposite Bank in Abbott
The City Curator Mr. Les Wright placed two new bars on Abbott Street opposite the Commonwealth Bank. They contribute to the councils beautification plan and will improve the street’s appearance with concrete kerbing. The plots are planted with acalyphas and crotons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott Street
Commonwealth Bank
Les Wright
Court House Acoustics and Witness Box Noise
Pressmen complain the Circuit Court’s hearing room makes it hard to hear evidence from the press box and jurors, who sit farther from the witness stand. The Crown Prosecutor outlined a cattle stealing charge to the jury, and the defense counsel noted a witness at the side door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Circuit Court
Ries
Quinn
Mining Propositions in Irvinebank District
The Cairns Post discusses unconfirmed rumours that the Whitworth Corporation may cease operations in the Irvinebank district. The piece urges faith in the district’s mining potential, noting that a single company’s failure does not end prospects. It calls for new capital and belief to revive large scale mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvinebank
Whitworth Corporation
Commonwealth
Whitworth Corporation Prospects Prompt Closure Debate
The author argues the Whitworth Corporation may close down despite strong low-grade prospects in a belt of country that could yield solid returns with proper development. He asserts the field is sound and hopes the decision, if made, will be reversed for the industry and district sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitworth Corporation
Darker urges balanced policy over warlike zeal
The presidential address by Mr. W. B. Darker at the twenty sixth annual Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting in Adelaide argues against alarmism and aggressive policy. He warns against rigid standards, calls for elasticity and responsibility, and urges careful consideration of legislation to avoid worsening conditions for employers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Darker
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Adelaide
Darker J
Darker
Recreation Reserve Request Sparks Cairns Conference
At a Cairns joint Cairns City Council and Harbor Board meeting yesterday interest rose over reclaiming land beside Alligator Creek. Sporting groups seek use of part of the railway reserve behind the board offices, proposing to fill a small lake to create a recreation reserve. The Waterside Workers' Federation also asked for the reserve to be filled in for recreation. The Mayor noted the reserve is Railway Department property and would require its approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns City Council
Cairns Harbor Board
Alligator Creek
Harbor Board
W. C. Griffin
F. C. Hodel
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Railway Department
Mining Agent Ernest Hunter Heads for London Mission
Our Herberton correspondent reports Ernest Hunter a mining agent from this town will depart for London on Wednesday Neat and aims to arrive May 22. He represents the Palmer Development Company to interest London capitalists in the Palmer Concessions reefing area centring on May town and including the Comet Ida Louisa and Queen line mines. He joins Northern Chambers of Commerce at a London conference opening May 26. Hunter long served in Parliament and has championed mining and sugar industry expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hunter
London
Herberton
Hunter
Old Country
Palmer Development Company
Palmer
Palmer Goldfield
Maytown
Louisa
Cairns
Atherton
Mareeba
United Chambers of Commerce of
Empire
North
Setback for Customs Bond at Innisfail Rejected
Writings from G W Martens reveal the Minister for Customs has rejected plans to establish a customs bond at Innisfail. The 1914 King's warehouse closure is cited, with officials noting insufficient justification and no port of call status to support reintroduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
G. W. Martens
Herbert
Innisfail Chamber of Commerce
5S. K. Page
Minister For Customs
Australia
Queensland
Edmonton Notes Football Club Meeting Minutes
A meeting of Edmonton footballers was held at the Memorial School of Arts with Charles Fuller in the chair. Attendees included Woods Embling Leonard Neary Weston Sailor H Axelsen snr Axelsen jnr FE Townson Mec Hartley J Down secretary and secretary Jimtraded. A friendly match with Babinda was arranged for soon and harrows for the ground were approved with Peter Cassette loaning his tractor for the task. Mrs Ray, guest of Mr and Mrs Escuder, will return to Carbeen on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Memoral School of Arts
Charles Fuller
Woods
Embling
Leonard
Neary
Weston
Sailor
H. Axelsen
Snr
Axelsen
Jnr
FE Townson
Mec Hartley
J. Down
Babinda
Planes At Atherton Draw Crowd For Yesterdays Flights
Perfect weather drew a large crowd to Atherton for flights at Collins pad dock. Pilots stayed busy with passenger trips and a percentage of gate takings was given to the Atherton Q.A.T.B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Collins
Carpentaria Consistory Installs Grand Commander
At a Friday meeting of Carpentaria Consistory No 17 under the 33 degree rite IL Bro James Dowie D G Secretary P M W S 30 degrees was installed Grand Commander by his predecessor G L L C in a unique Masonic function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentaria Consistory
IL Bro
James Dowie
D. G
P.M.W.S
GLLC
Technologists from sugar industry to visit Cairns
A party of visiting technologists linked to the sugar industry arrives in Cairns this evening and will be welcomed at Hides's Hotel. Tomorrow they will attend a conference with Far North industry representatives at the Aquatic Hall followed by a complimentary dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Hides's
Aquatic Hall
Far North
Rotary Catholicism and its worldwide service creed
Rotary promotes the simple motto Service Above Self and Profits Most Who Serves Best. Founded by Paul Harris and three friends, it grew from Chicago to thousands of clubs in 44 countries. It rejects secrecy and sectarianism while advocating equal opportunity and global education for all people and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nazareth
Kago
Rotary
Paul Harris
Rotary Club
Rotary Catholicism
Rotary creed and community service in a churchman’s view
A Clarion Note praising Rotary as an apostolic force shaping public life through service. It argues Rotary complements Christianity, extends to business and trade, and calls for global goodwill, peace, and mutual prosperity while noting limits of membership and the need for material safeguards. The piece envisions Sydney’s Rotary conference recalibrating public effort and individual duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinai
Rotary
Sydney
Christaan
Australia
Cane Growers Column Negotiations and Prices Ahead
The sugar industry discusses next crop preparation and potential payment shifts. Hambledon and other mills face mixed payments, with final prices uncertain due to low world sugar prices. A local Hambledon board meeting aims to reach a mutual agreement with Colonial Sugar Refining Company by end of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Board
Hambledon
Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Association
F. C. PF. Curlewis
Sydney
Curlewis
Queensland
New South Wales
A. W. Browne
Babinda
Mulgrave
Arisbane
Innisfail Traffic Control Remains With Shire Council
The agitation to transfer traffic control at Innisfail from the Shire Council to the police continues, despite efforts by local officials and a meeting with the Home Secretary. Minister H F Walker declined to intervene, stating no action will be taken on the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
H. F. Walker
Shire Council
Treasurer's Returns Highlight South Australia Adelaide Update
In Adelaide the April figures from the South Australian Treasury summarize the returns for the nine year period, detailing revenue, expenditures and fiscal projections for the state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orford
Oronsay
Orontes
Burns Philp and Company, Aments
P. and O
Comorin
Aldera
Mongolia
Narkunda
Cathay
Mooltan
Aries
Mining Companion
Feried
Caps Por
the Whitworth Company
Thanes
Reuter
The
Cairns Post
FAR Northern Police
BNT
UNION
Social
Mrs. Ray
Ruth
Church
Kingdom of God
Wnlik
Economic and Administrative
South Australia
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