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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
13
A formal notice states that secretaries and others are to settle specified samples and related debts by a weekly payment schedule. The document lists a sequence of obligations including 20d items and a fee structure applicable to a named entity. The text emphasizes timely settlement and adherence to the outlined payments.
The Cairns Post reports on a cricket style four hand crih game tied to Trinity events. One hand shows a score of twenty while four players vie for bets and knockout rounds. Teams Trinity Ivannucs and Ivanhoes lead in junior and senior brackets as unions contribute bonuses to the final.
A fragmentary report from Innistail v Townsville notes a contentious council meeting in Cairn yesterday with disputes over estate matters. It records a Thursday session at Taovistatt intended to settle differences, and references decisions on voting rights for vice-presidents and the referees’ delegate, plus procedural complaints about notes.
A collage of racing gossip and proposals from Melbourne and English circuits. Mentions trainers G0 Nader and Steve Donahue, horses Man o’ War and Sir Grier, a plan to erect a monument to Carlise at Roundwick, and a call to retain Sandown Park racecourse amid Act revisions. Also notes a fatal schooling accident and a reference to the Allegory gelding.
Report on the Amateur Hack Club gathering at Mossman on July 21 with multiple race results. Notable: Drop One wins, Stan Brady receives praise though carthoning noted, and Dividend pays 3/6 in the Third Division. Afternoon tea served by ladies. proceeds unspecified.
In the rugby league football scene the third competition day approaches with Brothers set to face Trinities across three grades. Earlier results saw Ivasles defeating Trinities and Brothers beating Ivanbucs, with Shuuki Brothers also mentioned in a partial report.
July 25 saw a wild wrestling exhibit at Bemigane Stadium between Pat McGill Cleland and Toward Cansonwine. The first session featured explosive exchanges as both wrestlers battled with caveman like abandon, delivering gruelling tricks and dramatic near falls before the arena hushed at the height of the bout.
Describes a chaotic scene as Rafferty and an opposing player collide and incite a brawl among the crowd. The match cooled after, but tension lingered, with McGill securing an early fan advantage in the sixth as Canton’s officials move to calm the arena.
Wellington July 23 reports trouble likely in Parliament as a Labor wing demands government support be withdrawn over tari proposals and unemployment bill.
Al Todd and partners launch a boxed business venture regulated by Brisbane commerce authorities. Established 1914, the firm emphasizes shop and plaza operations with a focus on doubling output and market reach.
A long list of mixed doubles and singles results fills the page as players from Cairns and surrounding clubs compete in the Spalding Cup. Notable results include Teckel and Emslie defeating Cumwains and Gaaiier 6-4 6-2, and Corkhill with Emslie falling to Burgess and Peeshowe. The Shamrocks beat Aloamba in one set with 9 games to 7 across 74 pairs. A full Sunday lineup outlines singles matches starting at 3 am and 10 am, with team rosters and captains named for Car teams facing Carns AL teams.
The club hosted an allied visit and detailed results from a match won by Ridolh over Howe 23 to 29 after a strong first half. Practice sessions Saturday and Sunday featured multiple pairings and scores, including Howe, Carne, and Johnson in 22 17 victory, and Thornton Cup pairs results.
July 23 at Boaroo tabin, the Laylerd rink defeated Srails Histane and Evins by 22 to 27 in the Queensland Rowing Association Metropolitan event. Referees Tumbe Thunas Buckland Lar combe noted.
Townsville July 23 His Honor Mr Juste Dranglas of the Supreme Court presided as the Commercial Bank Of Australis Ltd was sued by George Lear a builder and commodore seeking an injunction to restrain the bank from selling certain tunes claimed as the plaintiff’s property. The case requests damages for fraudulent misrepresentation.
The court hears a lease dispute over the Picture Theatre at Hyile Park involving Grace Mayer and partners. An order restrains selling the cited property while the case seeks to resolve the lease and related financial claims.
London reports no further disturbances as Wr. A. Henderson tells the House of Commons the situation is under control. He notes the Egyptian Government indicated no need for special protective measures for foreigners and that Britain remains committed to protecting foreign nationals and interests per the 1922 declaration.
Community notices list several gatherings in Cairns region. Meetings include ON T.B. Atherton Centre at Main Street 8 pm Wednesday July 30. QAT.B Gordonvale Centre subscribers at Ambulance Quarters Thursday July 31 8 pm. a school dance at Cairns Girls and Infants State School Friday July 25. QAT.EH Babinda Centre July 31 8 pm. Fishery Creek Entertainment Club masquerade ball July 36. Loyal Lady Goodwin Lodge cuchre tournament and Beattie Theatre Beattie slowvale event tonight.
Innisfail Chamber of Commerce secretary reports a letter from Railways and a ministerial representative regarding bridge construction over Liverpool Creek near Old Silkwood and over South Liverpool Creek on the road to Japon. The survey work is underway from Silkwood to Liverpool Creek, with designs in progress.
An inquest is held today concerning the death of Mary Hazelton aged 39 of Mount Waverley. Jay 23 es SS oy Stee ar City Corser examines evidence as part of the inquiry.
A woman named Mrs Harchon died during a cancer operation at the Melbourne hostel. X-ray images indicated disease presence before the procedure. Doctors reported the death followed complications linked to her chronic illness and lack of timely treatment.
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