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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
11
A noisy, OCR plagued page lists ships, movies, and dates with scattered names. It mentions lunar phases, shipments, and multiple figures such as Carrie, Joe, and The Mamas, interspersed with headlines and partial notices.
A fragmented historical column cites Garret’s works and local figures amid a chaotic harbor board meeting. It mentions Kris Hine crisis, Joe Saan auto, and various names, dates, and places in a sparse, stained OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a federal parliament bill. Names and places are garbled with incomplete phrases and stray tokens, making it unclear what bill or actions are described. No clear dates, parties, or outcomes are discernible from the readable fragments.
Figures show a rise in gold yield with output valued at 275 livres? The year saw a 2.8 percent gain over the prior period. Notable contributors include Aly Morgue and Conlon, with output figures and percentages referenced but not fully clarified in the fragment.
Unclear notes claim a Capella district site yielded gold portions with four ounces of gold and alloys including 17 percent silver 19 percent lead and 4 percent copper. The fragmentary report mentions Crapdon party and a seven day period with rights affected and a potential seas core event near Capella Shue.
A cryptic July report from Srispane mentions skepticism about recent samples and scientific tests. The text references laboratory procedures, copper content, and several unnamed officials, with unclear context and garbled details.
Fragmented OCR text shows a market note touching metals trading and a few company names. Readable entities include Serica Inc and Tacette, with scattered figures and terms. The legible bits suggest a generic market summary without a clear narrative or outcome.
Fragmented OCR text references events in New South Wales and Tar, with scattered names and numbers. It mentions warnings, signs, and dates like 3/5 and 4/5, and a variety of unclear terms such as Regma, Bet demant, and Wwerrer. The passage reads as a garbled historical note lacking coherent narrative or identifiable individuals.
Unclear OCR reads like a sale list with scattered names and places including Brisbane and Aramac. Mentions towns in Texas and Australia with dates and prices blurred. The fragment hints at wool sale figures and merchants but lacks coherent details.
The report outlines an obscure court or parliamentary fragment with references to tax changes and public works. It mentions various names, locations, and dates in a garbled account of approvals, duties, and schedules affecting the community and local governance. The text cites changes effective from a specified year and notes adjustments in rates and duties across multiple sectors.
Obituary note lists De Graaff Io Renae passing on May 7 and a later date of 1928. The notice credits Towee family and F A de Graaff with the memorial message. The fragmentary text acknowledges a family tribute and funeral considerations.
The Budget delivered to the Commonwealth theater unfolds a £1,370,164 deficit for the year, with total floating debt near £26,? million. Prime Minister Scullin warns of heavy taxation and cuts to revive industry and employment, while Cairns tourism potential and the intake road project are urged as regional positives.
Local Cairns boosters note rising tourist interest and the need to convert visitors into lasting spenders. Business leaders urge coordinated efforts to extend stays and enhance city appeal, hoping to leverage Cairns role as a key gateway to the North.
At its monthly meeting the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce decided to have the secretary forward a condolence letter to the ASPA head office regarding the death of the secretary of that union. The article notes rails and sleepers being replaced and reconditioning of the line, though traffic at the location remains light.
The Post is thanked at the annual subscribers meeting of the Inmisiusl Hospital Cumallee for coverage of committee reports over the past year. A Tunisian correspondent notes migrant discussion, maternity ward openings, broken locks at a Shendas and Shields streets shop, and attempts to break into nearby premises.
Brashame reports Me C Greermond of Croydon inventing a mutrement and locating Roma oil bores underground long before discovery. Greenwood says oil comes from a large field miles away, with reports verified and a lease sought after Wellington Point. A government geologist investigated before lease grant.
The town's Chamber of Commerce discussed attracting visitors by sea from Townsville to Cairns, promoting Innisfail as a garden of Eden resort. They planned leaflets on ships and contacting shipping managers, with a Cairns to Innisfail excursion and telegram outreach to Townsville to boost weekend stays and awareness.
After months of planning the Townsville Pas toral Agricultural and Industrial Association opened its 4th exhibition under ideal weather. The fruit section advertised heavily and competition was keen in poultry and dairy classes. Championships were awarded to Wawarra Shortburn, Charms Defender of Oake Vale, Mawarra Shorthorn cow, Amy the Fourth, Norham Duke, Gragle Misa.
Ring events proceeded through the day with high jump fineness. A Stranger won the high jump at 8 inches, Payne's Peter led Payne's Gold dust, with Webster's Chester second and Todd's Sunny third. Keongal and Cull tied at 7 ft 3 inches.
A Cairns motorists party led by Messrs Fayior J Moore junr and L Clark overcome rough Kuranda road near Smithfield and Barn Barron crossing to reach Mareeba and Oak Forest. Rescue help from Councillor J Hamtey and Wahi aided vehicle recoveries. Clutch slip later hampered progress. RAC Kuranda return trip planned with club members invited.
The continued hearing centers on five men amid alleged insurance frauds. Wartridge, once on the Peoples' Prudential board, held major authority as managing director. The case questions cheque authorization and duty distribution within the company. Alma McGem, a clerk, testi...
The readable text shows a disjointed report referencing a Commonweal th curtailment of rations and a large venue. It mentions parallel arbitration, attempted income measures, and interruptions in arranging events linked to New York, with unclear outcomes and missing context.
Visitors laud Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef as the finest natural wonder in Australia. Comments from A H OComnoe, J Thomson, W L Burch, and others praise the coral reef, beche de mer, clams, fish, and shells encountered around the heavily wooded island, with Cairns residents urging more locals to visit.
Cairns district candidates have completed the May intermediate examination and are now eligible for final exams. Names include Crowdur, Firanamann, Williams, Burwell, Calmyre, and Fasano among others. addresses and employers listed or indicated as CSR Ltd, Babinda Central, Sugar Milling Association, and state offices.
A fatal accident occurred at the Mount Isa mine main haulage shaft yesterday at 4:50 pm. A braceman mistaken an empty bucket for a load, failed to close the trapdoor, and the bucket was tipped, sending mullock down 480 feet onto workers below. Henry Schramm, a Bathanga native, died at 1:45 am. several others, including William la Frenta and Robert Williams, were injured and transported for care, with others believed in serious condition but improving.
July 4 reports Jean Mermoz delivering mail between South Atlantic and West Natal. Weather forecast from Brisbane predicts generally fine weather with warming in the south and frost possible in the southeast. Innisfail deaths and hospital report note two deaths in four weeks. drift of health issues amid a capsized vessel and stranded sailors. efforts by Mr McDonald to assist with a speed fest lunch arrangement.
Brisbane July 8 The Governor's speech opening Parliament Week was discussed at Cabinet. Premier A E Moore said the Unemployment Wick Bill would be among measures introduced. The Arbitration Act to be amended and other bills outlined. Prickly Pear Commission funding to be reduced below 100000 pounds. Private bills include Salvation Army leadership change and land mortgage authorisation for St Stephen's Cathedral.
Work to widen the metalled Abbott street is advancing with concrete paving. Left side work from the cig is nearly completed with the right side now underway by a large team.
Sydney July report shows the Gra ssers' Association backing cheap transport and railways over motor transport. President Mr F Tumt emphasized urgent needs for primary industries to benefit from rail links and urged broader membership support.
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