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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1930
Page
5
In Brisbane a public gathering prompted by Turbay's visit drew attention to alleged misdeeds and internal tensions within a local organization. The event centered on debates about leadership, fundraising, and the future of the group amid accusations of impropriety and calls for reform. Local figures and attendees urged transparency and accountability.
In Innisfail, senior sergeant Shersby receives a promotion after lengthy service and extensive experience. The ceremony at the police station marks recognition by the Queens Police and the headquarters officials praise the officer’s leadership and dedication.
A damaged Sydney report notes a cutter wreck incident with possible aboard crew member names like Joe and Matero. The record highlights a distressing wreck scenario near Sydney Harbour and official reactions.
In a letter to the editor from February, concerns rise over sector production and pricing fairness. The writer notes tensions between social function and mutual aid, criticizes a proposed change as unjust, and signals the political climate needing reform. The article references Motors and Herberton discussions, plus a figure of £4,000 tied to wartime and interwar production.
Returned soldiers protest a local memorial fund arrangement contending funds should support the memorial for soldiers rather than other uses. They urge accountability and argue the money collected for fuel donations and memorial purposes belongs to the returned men and their memory.
A stranded vessel Milora faced unsuccessful attempts to free it in the Fitzroy River area. The ship had been brought from Sydney by the Corega crew amid preparations for a likely departure today.
February 7 Innisfail the Lunisfail and Dusmet Ratepayers Association debated broken bottles at Flyway Fish Point. Council discussed action requiring residents to provide evidence to prosecute, noting danger to bathers and water safety. The Harbours and River Department may bear primary responsibility for bottle removal. motion to address hazards passed.
Babinda Hotel in Babinda and Mederan Council are involved in a sale case in Brisbane. A bill passed by the Assembly last session authorizes the sale and establishment of fee simple in the property. The State Motel sale was announced with City and council references.
In Dublin a tight international rugby match produced a 4 to 3 scoreline as teams traded tries and penalties in a defensive battle. No further details were provided in the readable excerpt.
St Andrew's congregation presents the 102 report to the linia Presbyterian Sunday School led by Mr A V Cane. Enrolment reached 280 with 45 attending Bible classes, annual welfare donations totalling £27 19s 0d, and a year end balance of £23 14s 1d. Local North Cairns school praised. social duties and mission support noted. Christmas gifts distributed. chairs and rack purchased. financials outlined.
Weather halts a weekend cycle meet as the Cycle Club postpones the open time trial while road conditions improve. Nomination details and rider lists will be posted, with plans for a Worcester to back race then Exeter and back before final legs from Ware Hotel to Edmondson and back to Carrs.
In a medium south easterly breeze Saxon led early, Ark Just, Mascot, and Chance followed as Green Light and Low Light rounds shaped the order. Ark June held, then Mascot gained, with Chance and Saxon closing. The Ark Jim won by 44 seconds over Chance, Saxon a further two minutes behind.
A Saturday start features Auckland scores with Wer 77 and others, MCC innings none for nine, and Brisbane fixtures. Toombul 18 with Hollsworth 76 faces South Brisbane. Eastern Suburbs 155. Northern Suburbs 145, Western Suburbs 9 without loss. Valleys 184 with Leey 73.
The annual general meeting of the Caley Aiten Tonal league had a large attendance. Financials show a credit balance of £62 0s 3d. Officials for the coming year were elected led by J Kaves as vice chair and Runcie as treasurer. A quorum of three for the executive was set, and a grant of £12 12s was approved with recommendations to the new executive.
Inspector Loch reports from Proserpine that farmer Richard Woodguard, 35, of a remote residence, was found dead Saturday after telling a mate he would shoot at fish. A single gunshot wounded his left hand and left chest. Postmortem planned.
The AWU and Australian Labor Party convened in Sydney with Friday sessions focusing on party policy and addressing questions raised by attendees. Organizers highlighted Australian industry support and urged solidarity among members.
The report covers the quarter ending December 31 with a comparison to the same period last year. It notes losses and numbers tied to operations, including references to 20900 monthly figures and salt-related data. The document includes coded period remarks and emphasizes the fiscal performance.
Palace Theatre offers a program featuring Lampe us Cory with Clara Low and Emily Clara Low in a Verona style screeners night. The event includes acrobatic and wire walking acts, a circus backdrop, and a new dramatic feature with dynamic stage routines. Supporting acts include Thy Maraman and a Le Hall Caines work adaptation Tomorrow night. Box offices list available tickets at local outlets.
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