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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1930
Page
9
Fragmentary notes from early editions about wartime arrivals and ship movements
Fragmented OCR reads like a wartime diary of arrivals and consignments. Mentions Sydney Jar, Comerin, Brwbane, Spt, and Calme, with references to Boris Philp and Company and various dates in February and March. Names and places are garbled, but imply shipping, consignments, and travel notices.
Prince Departs The Flesh Hangs With The Deir of Glucenter
The fragmentary notice notes the departure of a prince and references a eerie phrase The flesh hangs with the Deir of Glucenter, implying a looming or symbolic event tied to a royal figure. Readable facts include the prince and a named entity Deir of Glucenter with a dark, enigmatic tone.
Fragmented OCR Summary of a Prince's Visit
Vague OCR text describes a prince's travels and a private waiting room. It mentions a ward received by a cape fain and assorted garbled names. The fragment lacks clear events, dates, or locations to form a complete news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Visit to the South by John and Lady
A brief item notes a visit to the South by John and Lady, with sparse OCR text indicating a social or official excursion. The readable portion confirms the principal figures but lacks concrete dates or locations due to damaged text. The record preserves the core fact of a notable visit by the named individuals.
Fragmented rural market note from January reports
The garbled English notes a January market scene in Brisbane with prices and supply details for maize and other staples. It hints at increased pass in and varied bid levels, mentioning limited quantities and partial clearance of maize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Jecmary
Wool Trade Upturn Showed Active Prices in Sydney
Sydney reports a brisk wool trade with strong turnover and rising prices for the season. December figures indicate a heavy sale with about 550,000 bales expected, buoying the value of November sales and underscoring improved market activity despite some declines in early tall receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Cingea
Wales
Youth Drowned as Sister Bravely Tries to Save Him
January 5 report from Meldourmnm recounts the death of 17 year old Richard Thermas Grant who drowned after waves swept him from Carram shore while his sister and others attempted rescue. The sister’s cries drew their father who reached the scene and searched until the boy disappeared about 70 yards from shore near the wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meldourmnm
Twii
Carram
Richard Thermas Grant
Ito
Deadly epidemic hits refugees in Berlin camp
A deadly fever spreads among refugees at a Berlin camp, with fifty five cases and several deaths reported. The illness rapidly worsens to inflammatory disease of the brain, likely caused by streptococcal infection. All camp children are immunized and heavily sheltered as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rate
Marasses
The Coal Crisis rock Saturday labor rally in Britain
A garbled report centers on the coal crisis with Labour leader statements and weekend protests. It mentions supporters in Maitland and South Maitland, money pledged for unemployed workers, and police tensions over licenses amid miner actions and comments attributed to W. Niaibieley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
In Memoriam for William Frederick Cairns
Memorial notice remembers William Frederick Cairns who passed January 6, 1969 at age 9. Family and friends express love and say he will not be forgotten by those who cared for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fredrick
Cairns
Empire Solidarity Speech Promotes Empire Integration
The article extols a major movement to unite self governing parts of the Empire for trade and development. It argues for real fusion of the Empire, interchanging commodities and services, and forming a robust economic unit beyond sentiment. It warns that without practical unity the Empire risks division or weaker global standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Melchett
Europe
United Economic States of
Great Britain
Commonwealth of Nations
Australia’s path seen through Empire trade and solidarity
The article argues that Australia’s true development depends on imperial trade and solidarity, aligning with the nation’s grand policy. It emphasizes cohesion within the empire as a central driver of growth and national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Callous policy on sea survey criticized by Commander Bennett
The article condemns federal cuts to sea survey work, arguing that keeping sea routes safe requires constant attention. Commander Bennett’s comments urge government action and accountability, warning that neglect endangers trade and coastal navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commander Bennett
Bennett
Car Mishap and Court Findings In Isolated Report
In Cairns a car mishap on Caifax Ware Road involves Mrs G Speed as the apparent driver. Police court notes show the Criminal Investigation Branch releasing a report. Miss M Ryan suffered severe scalds from spilled hot liquid, with transport by Cairns Ambulance to hospital. William Faulkner convicted under the Vagrancy Act and sentenced to one month in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caifax Ware
G. Speed
M Ryan
Cairns
Weather forecast from Brisbane telegraph shows unsettled with rain
The State Weather Bureau telegram from Brisbane reports unsettled conditions with general rain in the North Coast and Peninsula divisions and Northern Queensland, likely spreading to central districts by Monday. Scattered showers expected along the coast south of Townsville. Winds run south easterly to easterly, fresh to strong on the Tropical coast but easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Weather Bureau
Brisbane
Peninsula
Carpentara
Central Districts
Townsville
Innisfail resident urges council to hand over traffic control
A local Innisfail resident asks Johnstone Shire Council to press the Police Department to take over traffic management. The writer complains the council only attends to race-day traffic and ignores speeding bylaws, fearing more accidents unless traffic is organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail Trafic
Innisfail
Johnstone Shire
Fmtends
Trafic
Sugar Industry in Johnstone District Delivers All Milred Sugar
Innisfail January 3 sugar from mills in the Johnstone district has been sent to southern refineries. Mourilyan Harbour is closed and Goondi wharf operations idle. Growers praise the expedition, hoping for similar efficiency next season amid harmony on the water routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Mmils
Tomisfail
Mourilyan
Goondi Wharf
Mighty Man-Eaters Shark Tale Reveals Massive Beast
Survivors describe a sensational encounter near Sava with a large man eating shark. A later examination suggests the back of the creature showed hundreds of immense shark teeth, marking a fearsome record in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sava
Cairns Team Wins Townsville New Year Shooting Cup
Townsville hosted the annual New Year shooting event with Cairns taking top honors. W Lee led with a 142 score, Dillon and Harte posted strong showings, while Norm Cassels achieved a 100 pour feat. Cairns led from 200 to 300 yards, finishing 62 points ahead of Townsville as Mackay trailed by 49, Arch Farr coached the squad amid injuries and gear issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Cairns
Townsville
Panaccien Eaee Perse
Sss
Bn al
Pesuing Thy Gu Ey
Ramn
W. Lee
Dillon
T Gat
Colonel Cameron
Norm Cassels
RK. Hartes
Hartey
Mackay
Archie Farr
S. Des
Hhis
Norm Denney
Trophies Presented At Club Event After Shoot
Visiting teams attended a shoot at a local club where Lieut Colonel Cameron chaired proceedings. Captains Melliwaine and Me aribben were noted attendees. Trophies were awarded including a wristlet watch donated by Colonel and Captain McIlwaine for the high score. Warrant Officer T. McArthur Cairn received a donation. The event ended with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Tomuarille Cluby Ac Aery
Cameron
Melliwaine
Aribben
Fopasille Tite Chu
Capeaine
Atc
Oficer
T. McArthur
W. Dillon
McIlwauliie
Earl McCulloch Dies in Tully Hospital at 62
The death occurred today at Tully General Hospital of Earl McCulloch 62 a native of Scotland known in the Tully and Home Hill districts where he worked He is survived by a wife and possibly other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Tully Ayeneral Hospital
Earl McCulloch
Scotland
Home Hill
Cairns Inspector Promotes Airways Across Regions
Inspector Cairns promotes aviation expansion surveying potential aerodrome sites on the Atherton Tableland and nearby towns. He notes Edge MM salt pan as satisfactory but weather sensitive. proposes Queerab as a possible site between Ware and Edmonton for municipal aviation facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeae
Queerab
Ware
Edmonton
Aagenson
Aircrat
Rockhampton Band Contest Adjudicators and Cairns Entries
A Rockhampton contest committee met last night with names of attendees and visitors read. An application for adjudicator was received from Cyril Jenkins. Receipts and time at King Carnival show a profit of 4530, confirming the event’s financial success and noting bookings by numerous railway and town representatives across Queensland and New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalby
Wambe Shire
Camell
Narromine
Parkes
New South Wales
Mildura
Victoria
Kimbe
Waikerie
Wallaroo
South Australa
Gee
Atempsey
Coffs Harbour
Hatlina
Liamore
New Seth Wales
Ballina
Rockhampton
Maryborough
Bundaberg
Mackyod
Augenson
Atherton
Malanda
Ralvinda
Inniefail
Tully
Cardwell
Ingham
Shes
Rockhamipton
Rockhampt
Keser MJ. Kelly
Ogilvie
Edims
Cyril Jenkins
England
Bo Tate
Cairns
Toa Feailway
Inewich Railway
Spon
Gavermirat
Lnuisfad
Spearead, Baby
Ayr
Hands Dalby Ov
Football Dispute Sparks Separate Matches Proposal
Report on a delegation to investigate the merger dispute between the BR I and Rugby Union. The committee rejected suggested splits and eyed a Brisbane visit to define a possible standalone body. NSW proposed a joint station to aid practical settlement, independent of Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sree
Daily Telegraph
Pic
Sestigiae
BRI
Rugby Union
Brisbane
New South Wales
Hmcl
Cox
Camrak
Dramatic demand to expand Brihane representation in QRL
A disputed proposal seeks to increase Brihane presence from two to four in the QRL. Competing factions argue over control of Meishane sed intercity and interstate matches. NSW pressures timing before January 10 to convene meetings on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QRL
Brihane
Brigbane
Meishane
QI Tin
New South Wales
Betwens
Saturday cricket results from Norman Park and Brisbane premiership
Play continued with Norman Park. Gelling top scored for the tour in a high level league clash against Rovers as Mercantiles trailed by four points. In Brisbane, South defeated Valley while Varsity upset Toombul, and Norths beat Wests amid a busy premiership Saturday full of bowling figures and dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wearatahe
Rovers Wih
Mercantiles
Gelling
Brisbane
Tweibslky Valley
Northern Suburbs
Bantery
South
Welver
Varsity
Toombul
Formbal
Valley
Ai Inns
Kasia
War- Grant
Sy Baste
Pavey
Joe
Monson
Norths
Wests BP
Wests
Noethe
Matthews
Westy
Clan Macpherson A Superior Ship Chief of the Clams
The Clan Macpherson, built this year at Grernock Dockyard, recently set a record Syd ney to Cairns run and is returning south. It features gyroscopic guidance with an automatic record chart, a laryrigaphone for audio under all conditions, and capacity to carry locomotives up to 100 tons each with lifting gear up to 120 tons. The vessel has a 473 foot length, 80 foot beam, and a high cargo capacity with specialized forward hatch and loading machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Morning Herald
Clan Merpherson
Grernock
India
A.W. Simpson
Liverpool
Royal Navy
Clan Macpherson
Inc
Moten
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ONS
Gan McPrenos
Ter
Brwbane
Perecais
Aterives
Vemmon
Boris Philp and Company
Mei
Ivan
Emi
Neaves
Jamey
Stary
Bet
Dias
Prince
John
Lady
Jamea Blair
Boros
Russia
South Maitnad
Aleo
Sluters News Service
The
Cairns Post
Empire Solidarity
Inpistat
Criminal Investigation Pa
George Sab Iepesioe
Taltyee
Sugar Industry
Johnstone District
Citizens Force
N. Cassels
R. Hartley
AC Farr
Ken Bury Cassels U
Ale Farr
S. Dewy
N Deaney
A. Hareey
Im ‘Smith
F. Edwards
J. Doherty
A. Baker
J. Fast
A. Rose
Lawrence
W. K. Grenden
A. Crabe
N. Nots
Ted
W. Fraser
S Hantee
MR Earl McCulloch
Augensnn
Atherton Tableland
Cairns Grounds
Mariga Street
Norman Park
Waraths V. Rovers
Waratahs
R. Gelling
W. & Siebeueall
AL Hooper
Horwood
McMahon
T_McCoombe
Sundries
Manis
Nose
Maher
Spiers
Reid
Ivanhoes V
Trances
Ivanhoes
Carr
Tse Walker
Austin
Oh Carsten
G Seaman
Te Green
Mat
Suuilries
Clan StacPherson
Sydsey
Ald
Satitis
Wen
Nyrinne
Abdramet
Pherson
Pater Igtineh
Meri Port Douglas
Teer
Dourar
Hayles
Mattie
Mulgrave River Hi
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