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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1930
Page
12
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The article reports active preparations for a hydroelectric project led by city officials and engineers. It mentions key figures such as McDanus, Magee, WW Chapman, and AP Hlockare guiding the inquiry, with oversight by the Cadet Secretary and other department representatives. The piece notes inspections, design work, and anticipated rate considerations linked to the plan.
Brisbane July 4 report of Justice Campbell's royal commission into the Mungana and Chilcoot affair was presented to the Governor. Premier Moore offered no comment beyond noting the main conclusions. Legal advice may be sought and cabinet discussions scheduled for next week.
The report details a contested appointment of Pete Lewis Goddard to a state role, amid claims of breach of statute and questions over government management. The cabinet and ministers faced scrutiny over the selection, with references to untoward influence and concerns about transparency. The evidence suggested Goddard’s experience in administration, yet doubts persisted about the process and motives behind the appointment.
England July 4 Australians delivered a dominant win over Yorkshire by ten wickets as Grimmett and Beckett spearheaded a quick collapse of Yorkshire's first innings. Yorkshire followed on with sturdier resistance but fell short, with Australia sealing the match before stumps.
The Daily Mail reports Australian cable service workers facing limited labor amid private work schemes. A table shows Sydney Town Hall crowds praying for jobs as Franci seeks sufficient labor. New efforts center on foreign workers, notably Italians, to fill five year French contracts.
At Wimbledon Victorian era scorecard shows Crawford and dines brow defeated Allin and Mine Cross ie 8 3 in the fifth round. In men's doubles Gregory and Collins beat Borotra and Bousns 47 6 3 0 2. Goch and Brognot defeated Tilden and Viner 2 4 0 3. In ladies doubles Cruse and Amerca beat Whittingstall and Nuthall 6 108. Moody and Styan defeated Sigart and Penrotia 2.
An OCR fragment lists a July 22 Gordonvale event at Gulden Vale Café with the Mr bina Shield Com, a Boy Cairns A event August 17 at Agua Finale, and multiple players and staff names. It mentions team lineups, a rescue M. Pattern lineup, and live matches with various players.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce notes from the June 28 meeting report strong board support and renewed discussion of establishing a board. The missive reflects framed thanks and mentions individuals such as Mr A Tale and Mr P Anthony in Raven, with a focus on venture prospects.
The Brisbane representative team will arrive in Cairns on July 2h and play Cairns on July 20 before returning the next day. The squad includes W. Futton, J. Botton, and Seca Heke among others, with selections made for trials at the men’s ground on Saturday.
Mareeba CWA meeting chaired by Mrs G E O’Neill heard notes on the late resignation of Mrs UG Hopes and discussed the branch anniversary set for November. Reports covered hospital stalls and Mareeba rainfall figures, with finances and charitable aims outlined.
The Carlton Cup match Sunday under ideal weather saw Babinda and Leagues teams compete amid mixed scoring. Highlights include Kitte and Lesing conversions, Rogers and Weatherley scoring for Babinda, and Barham Kitt Hart McFarland Wardle Richardson Hough praised as standout players. An earlier lead exchange, defensive scrums, and dangerous runs by Babinda forwards marked a tight game with final tallies close.
A London meeting at Hambro's Bank, led by Sir Eric Hambro, adopted a resolution urging urgent measures to promote Imperial trade and secure markets for British producers. It cites failed hopes for four year old tariff reform and growing sales of foreign products in Britain, calling for open empire markets and possible duty changes.
Tomorrow at Parranita Park the Jays face the Brewery up contenders Tyamhoestaeet Brothers in a high stakes clash for a valuable trophy. Last meeting saw Brothers edge a dramatic win as Ivanhees kept a long winning streak. both sides seek to prove dominance tomorrow. Junior and minor grades also push for victories as plans for Sunday’s representative games unfold.
A report details acreage planted at English farm and Lake Barrine plots, with May and November plantings. It notes cane growth, inspection by the Bureau of Sugar Experiment Station officers, no disease evidence, and planned harvests and shipping.
Fragmentary weather note reports good winter rains in multiple regions. Mentions Goondiwindi and Gerenmcumt Tatwood Wes among places with recent precipitation and evolving forecasts.
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