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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1930

Page

2

Pilgrims at Imam Reza Shrine Amid Meshed Turmoil

The article describes Meshed as a bustling holy city with the Imam Reza shrine, attracting 100,000 pilgrims and thousands of beggars. It notes the grand rituals during Moharram, the redoubled security measures, and the harsh conditions faced by worshippers, along with Meshed’s trade in carpets and Damascened blades. It also mentions nearby Central Asia refugees, frontier clashes with Turkmen across the Russian border, and Persia’s cautious stance toward England and Russia influencing regional policy.

Joao Ress Lewend Taatoe Haroun al Rathyala Kosta Ldewraph Mecca Dracles Iman Becoldew Ermid Mallahy Gulf Mwsaptanica Tala Chirat Ars Imam Reza Shay Robt Actos Wired Paine Moharram Ali Abbas Shah Mansour Nishapurat Fiedtasi Dragate Persia Tamerlane Positon Russian Turkestan Afghamean Awn Volna Central Asia Derhak Hal Catt Jeon Kori Tiekta Preenrd Parne Torkongas England

Turkomans Seek Migration Across Frontiers Amid Repression

The report details Tekki Turkomans and other groups fleeing Soviet pressures in Central Asia. Many seek asylum in Afghanistan or Iran while Persia reports overcrowded camps, food shortages, and renewed emigration. It notes Russian authorities restricting Turkoman entry and warns of broader regional refugee movements and cultural shifts.

Demand for cheaper law grows in England and Ireland

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce backs a London memorandum on cheaper law proposing simplified pleadings, single expert use in technical cases, and removal of certain fees. The Liverpool Law Society agrees with many points, suggesting fee refunds on settlements and limits on multiple counsel, with a push toward fixed solicitor remuneration amid a broader cheaper law movement.

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce London Chamber of Commerce Proaf Incorporated Law Society of Liverpool London Commercial Law Committee Liverpool Chamber of Gamerce Orms Society Liverpool Law Society Law Society St Neorce’s

Labor Party Sees Next Election Opportunities Amid Crisis

From Our Own Correspondent reports Labor lawmakers feel disappointment with the latest state election outcomes and expect the Moore Government’s emergency measures to shape next campaign. The piece notes shifting Brisbane shopping patterns, new self selling venues, and brisk public interest in a recent loan flotation as Christmas demand grows.

Labor Party Issatisfied Electioa Ts Rot Laboim Queensland Victoria South Australia Moore Labor Swifts Brisbane

Mourilyan and Goondi Mills Shine in Sugar Season

Innisfail district reports strong sugar export performance as Mourilyan Mill and Goondi Mill close a highly efficient season. Mourilyan set a world record by producing a ton of sugar from 6.44 tons of cane, with smooth steamer departures to Cairns. Goondi Mill finishes with under 200,000 tons of cane processed, delivering prompt shipments to Cairns for refining. South Johnstone Mill remains active, delivering steady output as its season nears end.

Innisfail C Christsmas Mourilyan The Australian Sugar Co Concord Moncrlyan Mill Mourilyan Mill Pont of Mourilyam Harbour Cairns South Johnstone Mouridlyan L. J. Duffy Mr. Sloan Goondi Johnstone River South Johnstone Mill F. Gillan Ol Evry

New Color Signal System Replaces Old Railway Signals

The familiar railway signals are to be replaced in Great Britain by a new color system with green for go yellow for caution and red for stop, marking a major modernization of railway safety and operation.

Great Britains

City Council Faces Costs From Unemployment and Projects

Fragmentary remarks describe councils bearing unemployment strain and costly undertakings. The piece critiques prior Greater Brisbane decisions, tramway funding, water and sewer issues, and rejection of St Helena gift while noting hesitation toward a proposed island project and government road work.

Greater Brisbane Od Brisbane Council Gheater

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