18 Apr 1930
Page 13
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
13
Shipping section notes varied times with a 112 pm 4-24 schedule and 20 pm and 219 am entries. Moon phases are listed as Las-pea 21 8 Kew Sor. A shipment arrived yesterday as Winton comes overseas, with brief timing notes and a dena ARRIVAL YESTERDAY.
A garbled OCR record lists multiple vessels and routes with arrivals and departures across Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Cairns and other ports. Mentions include Barmah, East and Southbound legs, and future dates in April May and June, with cargoes and schedules referenced in a jumbled sequence. Names and places are inconsistently rendered, but imply a timetable of ship movements and expected arrivals around April to May.
The report lists local affairs across Normanton and surrounding districts. It notes attendance at a Monday afternoon meeting, staff appointments to Tate Tin Mines school, and recruitment activity at the Education Office Gazette. It mentions hospital admissions, a power plant project, football matches, and infrastructural works in progress, with several names and positions referenced alongside ongoing public works and local incidents.
In Maleny on April 16 a large gathering attended a dairy cattle sale led by representative buyers from Crarchton and Southern Queensland. Attendees watched pure bred dairy cattle offered by Atlan Webster and others, with strong interest reported across Mackay and surrounding districts.
Local church notices list Good Friday services and Easter events across Gardenvale. Includes schedule for Presbyterian, Methodist, and other congregations with times, locations, and invited attendance.
Lucerne chaff at Roma street cleared amid higher prices for choice forage. New South Wales supplies steady while New England hay tops 7/. new local potatoes arriving in fair shape, demand tepid. Wheat tight but prices ease. malt barley and skinless barley offered, maize in heavy supply with values down. Market to reopen Tuesday after Ester holidays.
Brisbane April 17 mentions Mr E Graham Under Secretary to the Department of Agriculture and a board member at Atherton appointed to a term ending 1931 and December 31 1930 respectively. It states Mr Graham may be unable to attend all meetings while Mr O L Hassell from the Agriculture structure at Atherton will represent Winton on the boards as deputy.
In Watsonville on April 15 a local tennis gathering featured players like Dare wae and O Callaghan with Marr and Degen performing in tango style routines. The event emphasized good fellowship among participants, with assorted performances including poems and songs and a notable turnout of supporters.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Aransas and Meese with unclear names and a lamenting tone. No clear events, dates, or organizations are readable to form a complete news item.
In memoriam notice for Elisabeth Rhoda Napier who passed away on April died aged with loving husband remembering her life and affection of family and friends.
The Cairns Post outlines upcoming Friday features for April 15 and April 18 with special events and themed notices. Highlights include community events, local adverts, and society notes across Cairns venues and venues.
The piece argues Australia must confront national debt rather than seek easy fixes. It criticizes Labor leaders including Mr Scullin for pushing costly measures and calls for saving, production, and honest taxation while warning against tariff expansion. It cites Braddon on duties and notes past wage trends to emphasize the need for real economic reform.
Fragmentary passage questions who controls production and store policy, noting a landowner as primary producer and pointing to masters of Mr Seulljs. The context is incomplete and difficult to interpret without surrounding details.
Passengers on last night's special train included the Royal Life Saving Society team from Caims brant who will take part in Easter contests in Townsville. Advice was received from Rocklees reforming 2 cen of solo competition with Bolton winning Amateur Trombone solo, Wiltsimaon Amateur Solo, and F. Robertson Amateur Bans solo, as reported by the local press.
Advert announces Anzac Club dinner for returned soldiers on Thursday the 24th at 6 pm in the Anzac Club. Also reports Cairns meteor sighting near Atherton and a weather forecast from Brisbane with scattered showers and possible storms. Weather slight chill at night, seas and interior conditions noted.
Fragmentary OCR item lists several seniors and juniors with names like Adwaris Muir H Colina KR Fullerson and Powter Keane plus Donne Post Parra ann Bie m U Brown. Content appears as a rough roster or letter page from a school publication with unclear context.
In Cairne Lee Dun Gow aged 87 appeared in court over a charge tied to a 4200 figure in the substance of a failed sale. Sub-Inspector Cahalane noted the sum and sought police service that afternoon. Counsel argued evidence admissibility and the hearing was adjourned to April 24.
Awards from Cairns players in Rockhampton include solos on trombone baritone euphonium and cornet with high praise from the adjudicator. Winners listed: Robert Williamson Cairns junior cornet and W Evers Ipswich euphonium with strong performances noted.
J Selwood of the Howard Bill Wand, dubbed the boy wonder cornet player, repeated his Low Chord with conviction during the night’s contest. He received a special drive for sale under TV, as Mr FM. Forde opened the program and praised the young musician’s performance, expressing hope to see more cornet players in the Commonwealth. He announced it was Selwood’s twelfth birthday.
The Lund divorce case concludes after one day of testimony with a jury finding misconduct proven but damages to be assessed. Custody of the child is adjourned for future consideration. plaintiff granted liberty to apply. Each side to bear own costs.
The Cairns Shire Council notes the last of the team meeting with Mr Crmainham and Mr Cleland. A letter from the Carns County Connnected references a film placed under Fox Film Corporation. Mr Conkrey’s payment is unresolved and a subscription of expenses will be discussed by Cargo, Cay Council, and Carnsarbor Board to cover the film masking duties.
The Queerah aerodrome site matter prompts council debate on a Cairns Dry Comesl submission. A proposed land offer, with expenditure of £280, is assessed for suitability and public expenditure. Councillor Stenmenads moves to discuss acceptance. debate centers on appropriateness and further inquiry. The motion outcome favors advising the county, while considering future rent terms and a report for approval.
A long note from W Hollows discusses loitering on Stratford Bridge and urges safety upgrades. It covers proposed pedestrian improvements, central elevating features, and calls for formal action by local authorities and the Federated Chambers. The missive notes costs, road safety concerns, and requests official handling through the town council and secretary.
The council notes closure of theatres across the Shire on Awzac Day as no theatre owners reply to requests. A message will be sent from the council to ensure statewide regard for events, with Councillor W. SM Sinumvats available to address Babida and Gardenvale. Griffin acts for the council at the Contowate service.
The fragment recounts a chaotic rural social scene with plantation labor, mill construction, and local meetings. It notes the Moseman Sugar Company gaining approval to build tramlines across roads, a Chinese side event with dance and attire, and various local lectures and gatherings at Draper’s Hall. The text blends gardening, transport, and community notices with remarks on social order and celebration.
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