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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
9
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference tide timings and a broadcast note with partial numbers and labels. Details are garbled with no clear events, locations, or named entities to identify a coherent news item.
Fragmentary text notes a 148 score or count and mentions Moon’s phase and a new Aus A team, with unclear date and place. The readable items suggest a quirky sports or astronomy reference, but details are incomplete.
The page records the departures and arrivals of numerous ships and voyages from London to global ports. It names routes, ship names, and dates, including services to Melbourne, Brisbane, Fremantle, and Vancouver, with notes on sailings from Liver pools and other British ports.
A veteran reporter, recently from the Fas MescRewtte and Guardian editorship, received a prestigious award in Manchester and London. The tribute highlighted his fearless work and lifelong commitment to justice and freedom abroad, noting his international stature and influence on the profession.
Fragmented report from Meraerton describes mining activity with scattered names and numbers. Mentions Abe and local offices, various sites, and an upcoming vote or production discussion affecting workers and residents. The text is garbled with many OCR errors but centers on mining operations and community impact.
A fragmentary OCR notice from Sydney references rail or cab fare details, dates in April, and a sequence of fare payments. It mentions specific sums and a schedule point on the 15th or 16th, with scattered names and places obscured by text damage.
fragmented OCR text references the Empire Mining Congress with an unclear note about Australia and Capetown. Details are unreadable, but hints a mining congress event or sequence involving Australia as a next turn and Capetown. Precise facts and entities are not recoverable from the fragment.
Agricultural market report from Drismane details price changes and demand across staples. It notes sharpened sales at hay and rapeseed classes, New England imports, and mixed offers for barley and maize with several bids refused or accepted.
The Minister of Agriculture told Parliament a decision was made to allow marking butter with the country of origin and production packages for marketed items. The statement referenced an April session and noted government clearance for the labeling practice.
The notice states that on Saturday in 1908 readers will see a deviation in publication, while all other issues of the Post and Northern Herald will continue to be published as usual. It mentions the standard publishing pattern and confirms continued routine issues.
The eyes of Australia are on Premier Bavin as he battles NSW out of an economic whirlpool. Opposition, workers, and others oppose him, while Mr Lang’s stance is criticized. The piece argues only honest work, more production, and duty can save the state, urging the public to face responsibility to balance the ledger.
At the Benalla annual meeting nine days ago a Victorian Country Party delegate proposed wiring a sea station for broadcasting MPs. Supporters cited valid reasons though some remarks were uncomplimentary to parliamentarians, reflecting a history of strong expressions toward representatives.
A debate over broadcasting parliamentary speeches provokes satire and skepticism. The piece questions whether public airing would improve conduct or merely burden taxpayers, noting public disinterest in lengthy debates and the potential for increased triviality. The stance: the idea remains unlikely and unwelcome even as humor.
In Cairns prices for groceries are reported including Keoceries at Mr Molloy and others with mixed price notes. A Weather Bureau forecast from Leishane predicts storms along the Stith coast with clearing by tomorrow night and variable winds.
A Laims Harbor Board meeting on Tuesday discussed a letter from My Tiermey representing small boat owners forming a dinghy club. The group seeks a timber handling facility and a 10 JAN feet platform at No 8 Wharf, with Samuel Allen & Sons to be informed the project is not approved.
A fragmented court item lists small debt claims against multiple defendants for fertilisers goods and services with balances due and costs. Names include Annie MM WS bir Cidpratal and Parker, Robertson, Ling Mor ell, Evans, and others, with sums and interest noted against various suppliers and assignees.
The Cairns electorate hosted a reception for candidate Mr Hives with Mr W F Lee Howe and Mrs Hayes present. Hives pledged to win the seat, praising ministerial support and urging rapid enrolment as rolls open on Tuesday.
The secretary of the Parm er ration reports that CER Company cannot answer the final payment for the 1929 crop until after a conference with the Sugar Board. The company will consider the purchase. notices invite interested ladies to a meeting at 3 pm. Several officials received invitations. surplus funds may be allocated.
Vague notice invites eligible residents to check electoral enrolment for Cairns election. It instructs how to inspect rolls, contact Lt. Mrenald, and attend Electoral Registration offices between April 15 and May 5 to verify enrolment details for polling day May 1.
The newly elected Mill Suppliers held their meeting with AW Browne elected chairman and J Mann as deputy chairman. Moore Mann and Cunningham joined ex officio as district representatives of the combined Mill Suppliers Committees. A general meeting will be held Sunday to consider Colonel Sugar Refining Company proposals.
The minister announces a new Forestry Road policy with emphasis on funding. Tamaroo Corsnefl is set to receive £125 toward a £1500 project cost, marking a substantial contribution from the government in this program.
A minister informs Mr Deacon of approval for a Forestry Aid Road repairs project from Kawi to Staie Forest. The plan provides funds up to 1500 pounds with departmental liability capped at 1125, contingent on Tinardo Shire Council's satisfactory work and eventual audited accounting before final payment. The Eacham Shire direction oversees the project with monthly progress payments and supervision by the Forester Atherton and the engineer.
The Atherton Cooperative Butter Association Ltd Malad reports on Golden Grove butter from Tully stock. Two tons were shipped to Brisbane for grading by the Government grader’s certificate. Members listed include Brannan G, Preven, Huey, Moran, and White.
Mr Carter and Mr Faitwidk arrived in Merbert on April 9 after a rugged overland journey from Townsville. They traveled by rail and car via Ingham Mt Tolm Kane Earner Hills Green Vale Valley Af Lagoons Cunnawarra station and reached Herberton, planning to stay and explore the range road to Cairns.
Two travelers begin from Townsville with poor maps and scant provisions. A skeleton bridge forces them to wade a flooded creek and push gear across, dragging axles and walking seven miles to seek help. They endure inadequate hospitality and plan to continue toward Cairns Ferrato Townsife then Sydney by the same route.
In Innisfail on April 8 hundreds signed a document at the Italian Consular General office protesting a right published in Smith's Weekly under March 2. The message denounces alleged anti Italian sentiment and calls for support of the Italian community while condemning hostile press coverage and urging calm.
Brisbane April 9 The Queensland Shopping Week opens officially with remarks from Mr HOE Sizer Master for Trade. Participants note a mood of cautious optimism and debate over tariffs and local industries. Officials urge residents to buy Queensland made goods to support state industry amid federal tariff discussions.
In Townsville in April at the Cairne Circo Courtings John Price of Watson ite miner sued for divorce from Cairns resident Jererich Tat aiorning. His Honour granted a decree nisi and ordered the son of the marriage to be moved absolute after three months.
April 9 in Ingham H inchinbrook Shire Council considered a proposal to pay 1000 pounds damages for cane crop injury and an injunction against further drainage. The matter followed earlier discussions with Annie Jayasuria and prior mediation. If accepted the offer would withdraw the writ and settle the dispute.
In London on April 7 the Egyptian delegation pressed the Anglo Egyptian treaty negotiations with Boilah Government representatives present. The talks, built on the British proposals from August, will resume tomorrow at Commana. Ms Henderson said he would not commit to a definite stance pending further statements.
April 9 at Tully town, unemployed residents plan to establish the British Sugar Workers' Association to coordinate efforts and advocate for labor interests among local workers.
Madame Hanau is released in Paris and will be allowed to sing again. Friends report she has been observed in public and plans to resume performances, marking a return to her singing career amid ongoing interest from supporters.
The Harbor Board met and received letters from city officials about harbor plans. The board discussed engineers plan outlines and anticipated work for the coming months, with signatures and dates noted for further action.
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