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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1930
Page
7
A compact report notes lunar phases and astronomy details with names and dates obscured. It highlights observers and a local society presenting demonstrations on the moon’s changing face and related celestial events.
Fragmentary OCR notes report arrival yesterday in Abseberk with mentions of Kiematitia Voor Hall and Thearectey. No clear event, date, or organization details beyond names and place. Further readable context is needed to establish a full item.
Fragmented OCR text of a historical newspaper page notes votes and mentions dates in January and February. The readable items reference people, places like Canberra and London, and event listings tied to a sailing or shipping company, with scattered dates and names.
A garbled fragment reports multiple robberies in a city area during a quiet period. It mentions names and places vaguely, noting a sequence of events and possible suspects without clear details or dates. The readable text emphasizes fear and disruption but lacks concrete facts to confirm exact locations or times.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a GOOG work operation aboard the ship Ormonde with unclear phrases. The text mentions an examinee by the Sete Showy and concerns about risk in mowing, but details are garbled and names or outcomes are not clear.
The text appears as fragmented OCR with unclear meaning. No coherent event, person, or organization can be identified to form a valid news item. Summary reflects inability to extract a sensible news point from the fragment.
January market scene shows prices for lucerne potatoes oats and other staples with scattered figures. Readable items include value notes, supply levels, and several distorted price ranges from 1/2 to 8 or 0 percent, reflecting a noisy OCR transcription of a mid century Brisbane market brief.
A special committee in Melbourne today affirmed the butter bounty at two pence per pound for 1826 and kept the levy unchanged at nineteen pence per ton, with no further adjustments made to the current rate.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an event involving children and injuries, with garbled names and unclear details. No clear dates or locations are readable. the snippet mentions passersby and a confusing scene suggesting a disruptive incident affecting youths.
A broken menu fragment notes a boy’s brave act during a perilous incident. The report highlights his quick thinking and presence of mind, with injuries to a companion and himself. Authorities describe the scene as a display of courage and aid under distress.
Melbourne reports a fatal plane crash as a governor announces two others missing after a dive into the bay. The incident occurred January 5, with authorities seeking details from the wreck.
A damaged account says the plane wreck occurred near Pent Cemetery mile marker with the wreckage of the RAAP machine carrying several crew. The fleet commander was Captain Treveue and Leading American Ereta of RAAB. The salvage crew found no bodies and the search continues for the missing wreckage and remains.
The fragment notes a Golden Casket event with names such as Malgiestro, Sovaleton Mee, and No. 4750 Come Giver Herre. It mentions a syndicate care of Harry Wittaien in Sydney and references South Water and a third place, but details are incomplete.
Fragmented OCR piece shows repeated phrases about fraternity and city locations Perth and Me colt Geaia with disjointed lines. Mentions Rev T Allen and a poetic lament on pioneers, misreadings interspersed with references to Catholic fusion and campanbns.
A columnist argues for steadfast national policy in Australia against traitors and foreigners seeking to destabilize industry and unity. Archbishop Dubie endorses hard work and restraint while warning against violence, urging calm, honest effort, and decisive action to protect the country from internal and external threats.
A New Year’s Eve gathering of Caledon jaux at Malanda heard a speaker stress fostering national sentiment and keeping the younger Empire nations in sympathy with the mother country. The speaker praised love of country and Australians’ strong ties to England Ireland Scotland and Wales.
The speech extols land wealth and natural resources, urging Australians to foster pride and active governance. It emphasizes understanding needs, service to the nation, and a duty to develop the Far North as the brightest jewel, calling for effort and sacrifice to strengthen citizenship.
In Wellington reports indicate Danese SS will stay at Soval Fijt and be available for urgent summons in Samoa. The Datsedin plan annual leave at Wellington while telegraphic offers arrive to rein the ship immediately.
In a radiogram to Mr H E Holland leader of one Labour Party Mr A Hall Skelton barrister of Auckland, witness of the Apis affair last Saturday week, asserts that the official reports sent out from Samoa are wrong.
Mu claims grant charges are pending and ads that Administrator Colonel Allen withholds a true account. Sir Molland sent three sets to Prime Minister Ward urging censorship to ensure full information from all sources reaches the public.
Sydney January 3 report of the death of 83 year old William Braybrook of St Francis Street Enmore who died last Sunday after a long illness following a Diamond wedding celebration. The Braybrook family held services at home and at the Church of England Cemetery Rook Gabe. Daughters Nellie and sons Bert William Reuben Bram Harry Stan attended with the Lilford cricket team captain W Braybrook.
Mila is set to depart Brisbane on Monday heading north for her assignments. The move places her with Cook in a planned early week transfer, details of the itinerary remain limited.
Messrs Ryan and Thomas attended as directors at a Saturday afternoon meeting. The deposit totaled £55 5s 0d. Directors invited to attend next Saturday afternoon the 11th, with F Mc Kierle and the secretary present.
Fragmentary OCR notes list D Riordan MLELR and secretary Gardner with unclear titles. Mentions ALCP and Keenadie de Aater. Source text is garbled with names and affiliations, lacking clear events or dates.
Belgians and Italians thronged the scene as King Albert of Belgium stepped from the carriage signaling cheers from the crowd. Prince Umberto and Princess Marie Jose drew further admiration in elegant white attire as crowds cheered the royal procession.
Report describes a crowd showering flowers on the convoy to the Quirinal as Mussolini and ministers travel by balcony, with the Belgian royal family present. The event heightens public interest in the marriage amid discussions of prisoners tied to small charges during the occasion.
A fragmented news snippet from Cairns Walnut in New York notes continued trade despite a weak rainy season. It mentions diminishing sales and ongoing production pressures affecting walnut markets, with cautious expectations for recovery as the season ends.
Sydney skipper N Wallis and crew aboard Wanderer faced a severe gale near St Kilta Bay after leaving Port Phillip. A damaged jib and wind shift forced storm sails, then a sea anchor was set to daylight. Damage estimated at about £20 with repairs at Willmsstows needing ten days.
The Innisfail hearing on double taxation involving HM Land J D Gallagher and Dr Craig resumed under acting president Mr J H Moore. Tax evaded cited at £258 10 9 with ordered payment. further figures show £288 and £517 1 6 in related matters. Mrs Vandeleur and Mr Carter argued for time to pay while proceedings noted ongoing departmental details.
A court in Ennisfall considers the Mourilyak case with defendant recalling events after police pursuit. Witnesses including McNamee testify about the incident and alleged actions at the scene. The record notes multiple individuals and details of the confrontation.
A court treater verdict left Idaane Webb facing a year out as she plans to appeal the decision. The case centers on a snare rial that affected a local journey. Webb has indicated plans to challenge the ruling in an appeal.
Shankara, who had been galloting well, yomped attt im the face. ban fupind a coed position for three fur longs, after which he gradually rapped back and finished at the
Fragmentary OCR from a newspaper item mentions hotel offers and beer sales but the garbled text makes details unreadable. The piece hints at a crowd reaction and general interest around the event, with no clear names, dates, or places extractable.
Fragmentary notice discusses polling timing and legal actions under an amended act. References to the Secretary's Department, lodging, weather, and court actions appear, with unclear dates and procedural notes.
An assembled group led by George Bill and Harry plans a new club charter to improve finances and hospitality. They propose easy chairs, card tables, nectar and cold beverages, and regular gatherings with speeches by a grand visitor to attract members and raise funds. The initiative aims to host yearly events at a suitable hall and end the current weariness with renewed activity and purpose.
A damaged report describes a plane misadventure on a New South Wales beach near Lake Tiawarra. The aircraft reportedly struck the sand and broke apart, with occupants escaping unbound and scrambling to the shore. The craft carried a sunken propeller and a salvaged machine was stolen by Mr Carter prior.
Rail authorities report Northern and Southern mails passed rivers near Townsville and Behana Creek, with water rising over tracks and bridges. A special Cairns-bound service was planned for dawn Tuesday, while earlier mixed trains diverted via Gordonvale reaching Cairns later. Weather and flood levels on the Malacca and Mulgrave rivers caused rail delays and early morning suspensions.
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