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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1930
Page
11
Fragmentary notes show an American item referencing a lunar phase or praise and a brief Cuban weather mention with numbers and terms that are unclear. The readable parts imply a small, dated notice or snippet rather than a full article.
Fragmented OCR text lists many names and places with scattered dates in a dull bulletin style. Named entities include Canberra Nagel Saletan Card Auger Nellore Leuna Seabhune Cart Angers Tam Wert and Ryemam Del Aer. The text hints at schedules, ships, and local notices but lacks a coherent event or narrative.
Fragmented OCR text lists vessels, captains, and ports with scattered names. It reads like a crowded waterfront directory or ship schedule with many garbled lines and unclear details, offering glimpses of crews and ships without coherent events.
Community churches across the region hold Sunday services at St Jodmy St Andrew and Presbyterian centers. Rev Norv and Rev Robertson lead morning worships with Holy Communion noted at 7 am and various Sunday schools and evening services listed. Multiple parishes including Anglican, Presbyterian, and Metropolitans feature sermons, open prayers, and youth gatherings across different times.
Percy Graham thanks doctors and the Atherton District Memorial Hospital nursing staff for care. The Gane family expresses gratitude to those who helped save property and to neighboring bakers who supplied bread after the late fire incident.
In Memoriam Lawrence In loving memory of Rose Lawrence who passed away August noting husband’s tribute and family message. Memorial verse reflects enduring sorrow and devotion from Bolwarra and nearby communities.
The Queensland Cancer Trust annual report for 1929 emphasizes early cancer treatment and public support for expanding clinics in population centers. It notes the move to establish cancer hospital clinics, education of citizens, and the importance of research on radiative approaches to attack cancer.
A garbled London market report lists copper lead and silver prices and forward quotation figures for the week. It mentions forwards and per ounce values with several illegible numbers and fragmentary terms, reflecting a disrupted OCR transcription.
Fragmentary metal market notes from Sydney August and Son show bid and price figures for various alloys. Entries include prices like 17-6, 218/54, and 28, 1/5 36, with no clear full items or dates due to damaged OCR text.
The forecast notes a cold wave from a Gulf and highlands region with a deepening cold front. Northerly winds rise to a strong pace, then veer to the southwest as a southeastern quadrant shifts. Light showers possible, with a high near the low 40s.
Sidney Joan Fert and others are granted temporary orders in a Mulgrave district proceeding. The hearing addresses residence and custody matters with directives issued by the court. Authorities note the case involves local residents and a named hotel venue in the broader tally of actions.
Ambiguous text fragments include names such as Simos Wetgh Patrick Mack and Miller Tate. appears to be damaged OCR with scattered surnames and initials, offering no clear event or context to form a full news item or summary.
A government appeal argues for £100000 to sustain cancer research across Australia. It stresses treatment should be guided by research, not hindered by lack of funds, hoping scientific work widens treatment options and aids prevention. Public support is essential to confront the menace.
The Cairns City Council agrees to take over the new City Chambers after contractor adjustments and a total payment of 707 pounds 28 shillings and 8 pence. The official opening is set for Monday at 4 pm led by Alderman W A Gallins as crowds attend the public inspection and lecture events at Abbot Street.
Minion Doctor MR Brawner arrives by night mail train to Cairns and will conduct evangelistic meetings starting Sunday. The doctor is a legally qualified medical practitioner and former member of the Americas' Medics Association who shifted to preaching to save souls. Communicated. The Flower Show section reports fine reflections at the Presbyterian annual flower show with stalls and displays, lively crowds, and notes on fruit and cake displays.
The Carns City Committee seeks a loan of 436M from the State Treasurer to fund public works, including a bridge or road project and wages for men employed under approved conditions. Public inspection of the proposed work is invited, with officials noting the project’s anticipated costs and oversight.
The Cairns board in session with Mayor Collins and engineers in attendance debated travel plans to Kuranda and a Thursday meeting to hear engineers. Mr Flockart sought advisory input from Mr Gr, while Mr Unser aimed to travel Friday and discussions on the proposed agreement proceeded in committee fashion. The Cairns Police Court also noted a drunkenness charge and a nurses board reply concerned hospital registration.
Mr Mighell discusses how Australian war pensions extend to dependents of soldiers. He notes growth in total pensioners from 110,174 in 1918 to 272,881 in 1929, with about 75,000 incapacitated men and 159,000 dependents in 1920, and cites Commonwealth liability rising from 7,600,814 in 1918 to 2, ... 1928.
The Commission holds all control and administration of war tensions and is a proven success with admin costs under two percent of funds. Its duties extend to vocational training for returned men, education of soldiers' children, free hospitalisation for war disability, and provision of medical and social aid.
The text lauds Valune J. M. Semmens as a capable and sympathetic chairman. It asserts the Commission’s success partly due to his leadership and discusses a veteran pension plan supporting all service members for all disabilities, war or non war related, and broad benefits.
A serious accident disrupted the Canal Shire County meeting when a councillor was injured moving between seats. The report also covers retirements, new officers, and a museum display of historical items and specimens from Cairns.
A letter tabled at a recent Heartl meeting shows fourteen returned soldiers seated at Carns District 1 Hospital over the past two years. The Cavens Hospitals Board received 4244/6/- in payment, details provided in reply to an RSHLA inquiry.
The Cairns railway July earnings rose while passenger and parcels traffic figures were listed. At Cairns High School the Past Students Association met with Mr JOA Barnes leading a debate on Democratic Government and Mr A Cane delivering a counter-attack. The connective is set for Tuesday August 14 for an Improvement Speech Plane.
Cairns City Council and Caius Shire Council combined rate valuations total 1 100 201 pounds for 1930. Hospital Board details show the precepts to be issued to the two councils as part of the Hospitals Act conformity. Gordonvale Presbyterian Church to hold harvest thanksgiving services and sale of work on Sunday and Monday with noted music and an address by Rev H Rednet.
The Mulgrave Central Mill project itemized costs totaling about £2000 with a £170 overrun on the contract. Directors’ acceptance of extra charges and contract endorsement are pending.
In 1929 the community hall hosted a pageant featuring dress competitions and music by Mr. Foster and Mr. Crow. Children performed amid prizes and a lively crowd, with Brown as president and a committee overseeing arrangements. The evening included dainty seating and a post ten o'clock floor showcases.
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