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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
5
On July 22 at Kangaroo Point a man attacked Bruce Bree with a razor or knife after a quarrel, inflicting deep wounds from temple to chin and a fatal artery bleed. Bree collapsed, later hospitalised. police arrested a woman and charged her with initiating grievous harm.
Readable text discusses government submitting amendments on customs and taxes in New Zealand. Mentions abolitions and substrate changes, impact on duties payable, protection for certain industries, and potential price effects. Notes power shifts and reactions to British influence.
Fragmented reads claim a financial deficit and calculations for an oral or local matter. The garbled lines mention sums like 48711 and 79K, with references to rates, figures, and a petition or nomination process. No clear event or names are discernible.
A Mareeba social column records visiting friends and brief moves among residents. Miss Charity Waters sends best wishes to her friends from Newtown and Toowoomsea as visitors arrive. Local residents including Mrs S Edwards, Miss Sansam, Clarrie Sansum, Lorna and Ruth Woods plan holidays and train departures to the South. Other residents and visitors from Mt Molloy, Port Douglas, Mossman, Cardwell, Cairns, and Port Douglas are noted with small movements and transfers.
A social at Bartle Frere Hall in aid of the Church of England fund drew over 20 attendees. The hall was decked for the occasion by the Beats Orchestra, with Mr W Masnre as ALC. Mr Gordon Johansen opened the event. Bridge prizes went to Mr Calder and Mrs Whitchurch. Empire prizes awarded to Mr Heidke and Mr Walder. ladies prizes to Mrs Withers and Mrs Fleer stein. A cake for the correct guess of a name was christened by Mr Kemmis Henry, won by Mrs Severin. Supper cloths and serviettes with Eastern designs were won by Mrs Severin. Novelty dance prizes went to Mr Hughes and Miss T. Mound and to Mr McDonald.
July 20 session at the School of Arts Herberton discussed conference agenda items. Delegates Tolga and Herberton elected J J McDonald and J J McDonald to attend. Debated government funding for abattoirs with general disapproval. Executive approved motions on Lands Department reforms and soldier settlers. Various departmental agenda items listed including elections act amendments and farmland finance proposals. Local visitors and residents noted in brief.
The Peeramon Notes report a Saturday dance at Butcher’s Crest Hall despite rain, with pink and blue decorations and a well-attended program including Old Time dances. It notes a postponed Allyn cricketers dance and upcoming Youngaburra footballers event, plus various travels and social visits among local residents and staff.
The CW A held its monthly meeting with president Forbes and vice president Forbes among attendees. An apology came from several members. committees were formed for visiting roles and hospital linen delivery. A financial statement showed a small credit balance. arrangements for a children's fancy dress ball on July 26 were announced along with teas and weekly visitor duties.
Sydney reports an official letter from Leeds accepting a one year engagement for rugby league star J Busch. The contract pays 1000 pounds plus wages at England's ruling rate and bonuses of 7 pounds per win 6 pounds per draw and 5 pounds per loss with return travel to Australia. Busch will not depart until about July next year and intends to play for Leeds in August 1951.
The Cairns Cycle Club held a 20 mile test race on Sunday with Bob Paige clocking the early lead and winning after a close duel with PietrobelI and Drew. Budding riders Eldridge and Watkins challenged strongly while several riders suffered falls or mechanicals near Gordonvale and Fishery Creek.
An old style health ad touts phosphorated iron nerve tablets as a cure for nervous exhaustion, jitters, headaches, and indigestion. It claims quick relief, improved blood circulation, and a return of cheerfulness with no habit forming drugs, backed by a money back guarantee.
The Innisfail Boating Club held aquatic events at Fish Point with a large crowd. Morning races paused due to low water. afternoon winds churned rough seas. Secretary J G Archibald oversaw smooth organization as results show A D Collins and S Ledlie leading multiple scratch and handicap races with boats named Miss Banyan and C U Later among top finishers.
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