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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
11
Moon phase schedule lists Apogee on June 16 at 1 53 am and New Moon on June 19 at 7 0 pm with Last Quarter on June 19 at 7 0 pm and Penges on June 28 at 12 0 pm. Ships in port at Canberra are noted from the south with times in the early morning and afternoon.
The Metal Market Sydney reports current prices for copper lead silver and related alloys. Copper quotes at £50 16s 3d and £61 for bars while lead runs £18 2s 18d 3f. spelter £16 10s. silver around 1s 4d per ounce with 기타 figures.
Shipping notices list arrivals at Cairns and Brisbane with dates in June through July, detailing vessels such as The Ormiston The Carns The Nellore and others bound for south coast Cairns and Sydney routes. Also notes Orient Line mail steamers arrivals from London and Fremantle outbound calls to Brisbane and Townsville with schedule variations and agent notices.
The inter State passenger liner Canberra arrived in Cairns from the south with many passengers. About 250 disembarked at Cairns while 130 visited Magnetic Island and the remainder toured Townsville. The ship leaves for Melbourne at dawn tomorrow after extensive overhaul updates including ventilation and hull colour change.
A fragment lists travelers and passengers including Hutchinson A Wetten R O Keefe A E Dyen Gir W Fent Hughes EI Dawe Feynch Gain McConnell L onore J D Arew Regan H Chan man Jonesas Johnneon MW Beneten Rowatt H King E Miller Wilson Smith lord Williams A PR Wallace and child AM Thinean child Thomp son and child M C Moore W Beaumont J Hackett F H Jones Duffield and four children E Kelly and child J A Steane C Andrews Siemerne L Graham SN Threeton R H Pate sng child Ward and two children C Joice PR C Sherwin A Tanigan M Pari A Aberkof A Fisk W Halliday
Brisbane prices show strong demand for local produce at Kowma Street with steady sales across teerme ch, chaff, hay, potatoes, and Swede turns. Wheat had no sale. maize and oats moved at modest rates. overall turnover reflected favorable conditions and ample supply.
Cane assignments from Murray River and Bilyana farms were discussed. Farmers agreed to forward telegraphic details to the Premier and Chambers survey for immediate consideration. An acreage survey and prospect analysis will be conducted for all assigned farms.
Canberra reports a tense exchange in parliament as Opposition Leader JG Latham challenges comments by a government minister about assault on a diplomat. The incident prompts calls for full disclosure and assurance that officials will act against any offender.
The Nasking Government says it will redirect its foreign affairs ministry to seek talks with Britain and France over silver stabilization. Officials stress the issue of quality affecting national life and note possible League of Nations involvement.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and families, including B Dent d Freney J Bradford Pearce and son, Bar s Short W Kirk and two children, Lows and infant, C Stembarr A J Young M Dates arat infants, Misses E Caron B Kells A McSweesey M and H Wilson M Penrose, and many others. The names appear with scattered fragments, indicating a social or community notice listing residents or attendees.
The friends of the late Mrs. Lilla Williams relict of the late Mr. are invited to attend her funeral leaving Yunga's Catholic Church at 3:30 pm today Friday for Yunga burra Cemetery.
Vera Norma Anderson second daughter of Mr and Mrs T Anderson Carns wed Edward Philip Brown son of Mrs C G Brown and the late Mr D Brown Cairns at St John’s Church of England Carns the service conducted by Revd P W Hohenhouse on Wednesday June 4 1930 at 3 pm
Memorial note marks the two year anniversary of Harold Francis Roberts who was killed in Bathinda on June 13 14. Doreen and Jack McLean Babinda insert the tribute with lines about God calling him to rest and the midnight stars watching over his grave.
A cautious look at Romania’s liberalising franchise amid Carol the prince’s homecoming. The Peasant Party gains momentum while women’s voting rights remain limited to war widows and educated women, shaping the Democratic move and future elections.
The Australian Loan Council warns there is no money for public jazzing and deficits remain. Leaders must govern wisely with sensible economy to halt the drift and pull the nation out of debt as Queensland signals improving conditions and aims to turn the corner.
The text contrasts Australian civic life with Romanian society steeped in Turk rule, noting deep cultural and legal differences. It stresses rapid political shifts in Romania and the uncertain future of public life as reforms unfold.
The Railway Band will render a programme of music tonight at the intersection of Spence and Bunda streets.
Peter Lawson appeared in Cairns Police Court before Acting P.M. A Anderson. He was convicted but not punished. Inspector Coman reported Constable Martin of Fossilbrook was transferred. Constables Mowrilyan and Daley will be stationed at Fossilbrook.
A fragment of fabric from Miss Amy Johnson’s aeroplane was received by Nelson McKeeman. The Jason was stripped after the crash in the Qantas workshops in Brisbane and the souvenir was sent through a mechanic friend employed there.
In Cairns Summons Court John Thomas Watkins was charged with unlawfully failing to keep two headlights lit while his car stood in Spence Street. He was convicted and fined 5/ with 3/6 costs.
Official notice from Brisbane announces plans to alter Johnstone Shire boundaries after three months unless sufficient cause is shown. Proposed changes include adding parts of the southern Johnstone Shire by Cardwell Shire and adding areas from Cairns and extra shires. Maps have been sent to the Cairns Shire Office for illustration.
A superior draft of grade Jersey heifers arrived today destined for Mr. J. Birmingham of Ravenshoe, selected from Churchill Ipswich stock. The cattle were sent by Martin Snelling and Co Brisbane with Cairns agents R. T. McManus and Co, and are being fed in railway yards for inspection by interested parties. They are hoped to meet the owner’s expectations.
At Exeter a local trader was fined 2 and costs for obliterating the mark of origin on imported eggs under the Merchandise Marks Act. Employees allegedly removed marks with water and Vim. The defendant denied instructions while others were cleared for lack of knowledge.
In London on June 11 the Australian bowlers defeated Devonshire in a decisive match. The victory adds to Australia’s strong form in county cricket, showcasing tight bowling and disciplined fielding.
The Cairns Post Office received confirmation from the Weather Bureau Brisbane that a cyclone formed near Willis Island and appeared to move south. The cyclone warning flag flew atop the Post Office for the day as officials noted a northeast to southward course from Bowen.
Rainfall reports from railway offices on June 12 show general showers across North Queensland towns. Readings include Proserpine 179, Bowen 100, Townsville yards 26, Ayr 38, Innisfail 108, El Arish 115, Tully 87, Silkwood 75, and others with varied amounts.
Weather Bureau reports a cyclone centered northeast of Mackay tonight and moving southeast. Conditions improve north of Bowen, while south of Bowen expect strong to high southeast winds, rough seas, and rain. The disturbance is likely to pass north east of Sandy Cape by tomorrow morning and bring squally showery southeast weather along the sub tropical coast for the next 24 hours.
The Weather Bureau reports a rotary low about 54 miles southeast of Wills Island at 9 this morning. The cyclone likely moves southward with unsettled showers. Heavy weather expected along central and southern Queensland coast for the next 36 hours.
Heavy weather along the Queensland coast disrupts shipping. The steamer Orungal from Cairns with many returning southern tourists is not expected in Brisbane until 6.30 tomorrow morning. The Mareeba from Rockhampton, due tomorrow, will arrive on Saturday.
A London demonstration shows a novel diving suit claimed to endure 1500 feet of sea pressure. The suit, resembling a giant metal crab, uses friction resistant joints and film, and carries ten hours of oxygen for deep water work.
Sydney reports that four New South Wales players will join Queensland for the Dubbo clash next Saturday, leaving Queensland with 13 men on tour. Chairman J Edwards opposes NSW reinforcement. Bardon defends merit based selection. Balmain standout G or of Balmain suspended three weeks for striking an opponent.
June 12 at Tully Councillor Bratt reports a mob at Feluga and threats during a discussion of the Cardwell Shire Council decision to declare the shire a bird sanctuary. An inspector from Innisfail probes bird protection questions ahead of the council’s debate.
The Hospitals Commission heard Dr J Bostock of Brisbane General Hospital urge a new 560 bed facility with expansion for neurology and psychiatry, plus a separate institution for subnormal children and tailored care for inebriates. Dr D Croll for the British Medical Association outlined infectious disease care, advocating isolation wards and specialized hospitals for certain cases.
Doctor Alex Murphy warns TB is a vast problem with high death rates in Queensland over a decade. He cites meager facilities at Dalby and Westwood, poor ward conditions, and urges modern sanatoria near Brisbane, TB dispensaries, and better staff. Dr Myers backs hospital governance reform and a Hospitals Commission with targeted funding and open wards for needy patients.
The piece previews the first Test at Trent Bridge with note of time zones and doubtful Australian selections. It surveys Davis Cup semi finals involving Italy and the United States, plus a long account of Carol of Romania’s contested path to the throne, exile, and recent royal political moves surrounding Princess Helen and Michael.
The death occurred at Atherton Hospital after a sudden illness. Mrs Zilla Williams widow of Ned Williams of Wungaturra aged 33. She was daughter of Patrick and McHugh pioneers of the Darling Downs and mother of four. Funeral moves from Yungaburra Catholic Church at 3.30 this afternoon.
June 12 report from Perth states two unemployed men Frank Emanuel Jacobs and Donald Melrose 28 took poison last night and are in danger at Perth Hospital. Both men were described as low in spirits due to unemployment.
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