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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1930
Page
6
A fragmentary letter dated July 3 shows Woodforte complaining about a truthful exposure and denying criticism of his past remarks. The text references a “common highway” and a clash with what he terms unbasised claims, with claims about a public or shared defense of faith and propriety.
In Sydney on July 3 a tram fire injured passengers Russell (48) and Abrahams (20) amid a Newcastle to Ceesnick run. Russell stayed at his post and applied the emergency brake, stopping the car before flames enveloped him, while Abrahams clung to the brake until the tram halted and both were rushed to hospital.
A Cairns Post letter urges opening Kuranda National Park to visitors. The author notes tourists are misled by map guides linking the park to the Maze, asks removal of Maze branding, and calls for proper signposting and access from the railway station. The piece lists local attractions and criticizes tours that omit park features.
In Canberra on July 3 the Minister for Home Affairs Mr Blakeley announced approval of his recommendation to set a definite wage for permanent workers. The plan also includes housing provisions and a duty on employers to provide approved accommodation. The Arnheim Land area, as delineated in Blakeley’s report, will be reserved for natives.
A Mossman versus Miallo rugby match finished 5 all after a tight second half. Miallo led 1-0 at halftime with a strong Mossman side pressing after the break. Mossman Reds and Miallo Reds fielded noted players including Gallwey, Morgan, Benham, Knight, and Andrews with refereeing by J Nelson.
A Cairns reader urges Christians to seek revival as a means to face costs and corporately wrestle with God in prayer. He cites Acts 2 17 and urges a Holy Spirit controlled revival, challenging Northern churches to mobilize and prepare for divine outpouring.
A local medical advertisement urges quick action on kidney symptoms and promotes Dean's Backache Kidney Pills. The testimonial by Mrs. Masee recounts relief from back pain and fatigue after using the product, claiming dramatic improvement after medical skepticism.
The Reds narrowly beat the Greens 9 0 in a hard fought match. Key plays featured Pringle and Knight for the Reds and strong defense by Sutrenaon and Morse as tackles and scrums dominated the border-to-border action.
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