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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1930
Page
7
In Cooktown notes, January reports fluctuating weather followed heavy rainfall and damage on Monday night. The piece records river and coast impacts, a ship’s passengers, and a Batavia-bound colonel, plus a Land Court agenda and state repairs. Public works and hospital matters are noted with committee appointments and meetings.
A dubious weight gain product claim recounts how Sargot promises rapid fattening with nerves, digestion, and stomach disorders improved. It boasts gains of ten to twenty pounds monthly, says the formula uses fattening elements, and warns against use by those unwilling to gain weight.
Letter from Paul Cheyne, secretary of the Australian Manufactures League, argues high wages raise costs but increase efficiency, supporting arbitration and regulated employer employee cooperation. Mentions Herbert Hoover era US policy and calls for rational industrial reforms and shared prosperity.
In Malanda on January 27 Sindell defeated Russell in a boxing match before about 300 spectators at the Majerne Mall. Local fans filled the arena as Passel and roman figures watched, with Ned Turner controlling the refereeing and Sindell receiving strong crowd support.
In Sydney on January 25 Jac Haines of Australia defeated Amy Anderson of the United States in a tightly contested bout. Haines displayed a sharp style while Anderson was forced to the ropes, but Wallis intervened to end the bout with Haines declared the winner.
Rem Yur i reports a dramatic heavyweight match where Carnera, aged 14, defeats Peterwa with powerful lefts after a surge in the early rounds. The bout features a late comeback by Peterwa, with claims of the other fighter withstanding a fierce assault before the bell.
William Young, a longtime resident of Ms Garnet, died recently at Mt Hulligan. He lived in Brisbane for years and was a familiar member of the old Defence Haven, serving under Sir Marey Cintuvel and Mapa De Wat. He planned to return north for the works at the Mt Garnet stack, where wine shares and local duties are mentioned.
A Wednesday debate session hosted by the Cathe Ye Men’s Society featured speakers including A. Leary and A. Straker arguing on employment loss versus progress. Mr. Herb Plunken acted as adjudicator as attendees praised and critiqued the rhetoric and structure of arguments.
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