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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1931
Page
9
The note lists lunar phases for November including Last Quarter on the 11 at 3.9 pan, New Moon on the 19, and First Quarter on the 27 at 10.5 a.m. It records times and descriptions in a compact, period-tinged format.
Notes and news list ship arrivals and departures with port calls and sailings around Cairns Sydney London and other hubs. Vessels including Orungal Canberra Taiping Morinda Poonbar Valsella Ashburton Arkabs Port Fremantle Bonneville Fi Aberdeen Commonwealth Line Romolo Pordsdale Chitral Maloja Moldavia Naldera and Moreton Bay update itineraries for January through February with loadings per transshipment and sugar oil and general cargo movements.
On the 6th instant at the Lands fee Hugh James Halferty Land Agent offered for sale public and private town lots of Gordonvale and Sour in the town of Carne gh ggg leases or free with upset prices of £45 to 13 and 16 section Gordonvale secured by A H Way the upset price of £45 and 168 respectively Allotments 1 and 12 Gordonvale secured by JR Gordonvale
The Soldier Settlement Revaluation Board has been reconstituted to year end 1927 and has handled many hundreds of station claims. Government concessions include loan indebtedness reductions and tax relief, with transfers and stock and improvements advances. Delays arose from unfavorable seasons and difficulties in investigations, but the government hopes settlers can meet obligations now.
Sydney market report dated January 8 lists copper prices from £46/1/3 to £49/10/- with bars at £49/10/- and best at £47/12/6. Lead shows £14/6/3 to £14/7/6. spelter at £13/7/6 to £13/17/6. tin at £19/2/6 to £20/11/5. silver around £1 11s 1d per ounce and American elect at 10.50 cents.
In Brisbane on January 3 heavy rain impaired supply of potatoes pumpkins and lucerne chaff with strong demand for potatoes and maize. Prices ranged from 12/6 for potatoes to 19/6 for maize while pumpkins sold between 3/8 and 4/4. Lucerne fetched 5/3 with scarce berg and onions largely withheld.
A letter to the editor praises two women who walked from Kuranda to Redlynch in extreme heat, contrasting with a local critic nicknamed Old Timer. The writer commends tourism resilience and urges welcoming visitors who explore the North’s natural beauty rather than complain. The exchange hints at regional pride in tropical Cairns and a clash over attitudes toward tourism and local figure Old Timer.
The article argues party government excludes many electors from influence while cabinet seats grant others power. It notes Australians have long disliked party rule and welcomed Leader Latham's offer to cooperate with the Government to share responsibility during the current crisis, hoping all parties contribute to solutions.
The article discusses rampant illicit betting and illegal alcohol distillation, noting despite efforts authorities have failed to curb both. It links illegal offshore whisky to Hawkesbury enterprise and describes betting under the robe as widespread, with government plans to tax gains while suppressing starting-price agencies.
The friends of Mrs J Murray and family request attendance at the funeral of their husband and father John Murray leaving the Presbyterian Church Cairns at 10 o clock Friday morning for Cairns Cemetery Martyn Street. H M Svendsen Ltd Undertakers and Embalmers.
Mrs E Josephs and family express heartfelt thanks to Dr English Mrs Olsson Miss Elsie Owens and all friends who sent sympathy condolences and floral tributes after their recent sad bereavement.
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Elizabeth Ann Holt who passed away in January 1929. Inserted by her loving husband and family.
The bulletin notes that Our News Service uses Reuters World Service and other special sources for Overseas Intelligence, with rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand. It emphasizes broad sourcing and security of intellectual property across regions.
A critical examination contends that the Commonwealth government under the Constitution fails to meet democratic ideals. It argues Parliament is captured by cliques and ministerial domination, undermining equity and public representation. It predicts Prime Minister Scullin will face control limits and party constraints.
A call denounces outside-Parliament powers that dictate government policy and erode democratic rule under the Constitution. It urges the public to defend liberties and oppose what is viewed as arrogant cabal influence over the rightful authority of the people through lawful constitutional action.
Thoughtful travelers praise the White Australia Policy yet warn that words alone fail to keep the nation strong. The Sugar Embargo tests our resolve. cheap patriotism cannot sustain a multi racial empire as it expands. History shows the price of insular prejudice is high and costly to patrimony and national spirit.
The Citizens' Band will render a programme of select music at the intersection of Lake and Spence Streets beginning at 7 20 this evening.
Brisbane Weather Bureau telegram last evening forecasts generally fine conditions with scattered thunderstorms mainly on the Peninsula and in the South East. Cooler in the South West, hot elsewhere. Winds mainly northerly, backing to east along the Southern border and shifting to westerly and southerly later in the South East.
Government of India plans to buy 2421 horses abroad this financial year for British and Indian forces, while only 65 full grown Indian horses and 1200 young stock may be produced domestically. The Delhi Horse-Breeding Society notes private buyers pay above government remount prices, yet India still lags in horse breeding amid vast population and landowner indifference.
In Sydney many cling to gold discoveries as a potential remedy for the country’s woes though past “glowing” reports often fade after official denials. A recent claim mentions a promising goldfield near the state with a nugget found near a back door and a shaft sunk, but the outcome remains uncertain.
The Cairns Choral Orchestral Society plans a strong showing at the Cairns Eisteddfod opening April 4 with the Townsville success in sight. The programme features Parry’s The Storm and Bantock’s Grass of Parnassus, with 80 voices across eight parts, and invites tenor and contralto singers to join rehearsals.
A daybreak fire in Babinda destroyed the Trembath bakery shop and lodgings above, forcing proprietors Kremastos and Coleman to flee in their night attire. The Q N Bank nearby caught alight but was saved, aided by locals and police led by Sergeant Selby. Loss tallies at £5500 plus cash from residents. brave 13 year old Velma Lloyd helped save items. The hotel rooms and bakehouse were razed, with only the bank strongroom intact. A lack of water hampered firefighting assistance.
Police conduct inspections of all motor vehicles and motorcycles in the Cairns traffic area. Motorists urged to visit the Police Station on the east between 9 am and 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm to assist inspectors by showing licenses and registrations.
A 25 feet launch belonging to Mr A Ritchie left Cairns yesterday afternoon with a party including children. The plan was to return about 6 pm but the boat was delayed off Marion Point late in the afternoon and had not returned by nightfall.
Yesterday topped the heat index in Carns with high humidity. Storms formed locally but rain mostly fell on the slopes of the tactic Tableland. Cairns Harbour Board member J Williamson reported temperatures well above 100 degrees at Gilbert River and Georgetown, though drier air inland eased the burden.
Innisfail residents endured another oppressively hot day with no rainfall in sight. A south easterly breeze provided slight relief this afternoon as temperatures remained high across the town.
Council debates Penny loan for plan preparation and a large timber mill project on the Tableland. Proposed power sales set at 0.8d per unit with capacity to supply Tolga at 0.75d. Estimated annual revenue 1125, expenses 4900, council approves three borrowing resolutions including 1400 from the Treasurer and a 40 000 debenture loan for a 30 year hydro scheme. Then seeks an order-in-council to supply electricity to Marceba and Talga in the Tinaroo Shire.
Dr Teitzel pressed Cardwell Shire Council to extend the voters roll deadline for March 14 elections. The clerk noted a 30 day requirement but a special meeting could resolve the issue. A 2.30 pm January 22 session was set with Post advertisements to notify alterations and additions.
A Gipsy Moth crashed in a field near Griffith aerodrome in Sydney today. Passenger Hugh Peach, representative of the Nauru Fruit Exporting Company, sustained serious injuries after the plane burst into flames. The pilot, claiming to be Captain Hammond, barely escaped and helped pull Peach from the burning craft with Charles Lawrence assisting before collapsing.
Brisbane notes a 24 hour period ending 9 am with scattered thunderstorms chiefly in the Carpentaria division. Registrations were small outside Normanton and Croydon where 150 and 126 points occurred. Heat wave conditions prevailed with high shade readings including 15 degrees at Boulia and 12 at Arandangi. Windorah and Winton reached 111 degrees while the lowest 62 degrees was recorded at Herberton.
Obituary notes the passing of Mr. John Murray a highly respected resident with a large family. Surviving sons include J E Murray Bundaberg and J H W P and G F Murray Cairns. Funeral from the Presbyterian Church at 10 o'clock today.
Inspector Coman reports withdrawal of transfers among Cairns Police staff. Acting-Sergeant Tons moves Mossman to Cooktown and Acting-Sergeant Gavin shifts Cooktown to Mossman, cancellation of both assignments approved.
Edward Taylor head of the large chemistry firm Taylors and Elliotts Ltd died in Brisbane this morning at age 92. A prominent figure in the city’s commercial and social life, he was widely known across Australia for his business leadership and public presence.
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