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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
7
An unreadable, OCR degraded text references football, leagues, and delegates, mentioning coruption and rugby ties. It cites Cori era, Lane, Rigby League, and a queen's envoy, with unclear events and outcomes amid scattered names and places.
In a Queenaland rugby league conference discussion, delegates addressed protests and governance concerns. Questions were raised over secretary and treasurer roles, authority to act, and compliance with rules, with emphasis on ethics, proximity to Brisbane, and potential breaches.
Fragmented automotive guide notes from Al Muller detailing trim, body work, and general motor considerations. Mentions trimming, spray technique, and clothing color cues, but many words are garbled, limiting clear facts and names.
Report from Cairns noting the 1883 football tour in Queensland with players including Users, Rens, and Bruce drawing crowds. Mentions brothers from Cairns and prominent centres, referees arranged for a tour appearance as local talent aims to impress the metropolis.
Fragmentary text lists names such as O Connell, Marsh, White, Baker, Cronin, Sperd, Neal, Craywell, Earl, Fleming and mentions a 10 am deadline at Jub Sosaris for player arrival.
In Belgrade on March 3 two unknown assailants threw a bomb at a hall during preliminary talks for a planned Bulgaria Yugoslavia convention. One man was killed and three people were wounded. Three arrests have been made.
Entomologist notes mole crickets damaging cane and wireworms and other pests contributing to replant losses. They differ from common crickets with heavy hind legs capable of cutting stalks, feeding on cane sap, and causing stand decline. Observations describe mothlike coloration, behavior, and seasonal activity, urging early warnings to protect paddocks and fields of newly planted cane.
Sydney endures one of the worst heat waves on record with extreme sun and humidity. Many suffer heat strokes while thousands flock to beaches for relief. The heat disrupts theatres and shows with crowds thinning, and sporting and political life buzzes with commentary on politics and entertainment trends.
A quiet week at St Marys Cathedral featured a wedding with Monsignor Werden performing the ceremony. Guests included Sir Hubert Moray, Lieut. Governor of Pave and Mrs A Vernon from Ireland, recently from London. The event highlighted traditional vows and formalities as part of the cathedral's social calendar.
A Mackay man died on his birthday while cleaning a gun shortly after breakfast. Mr Fr Clark, city treasurer and accountant, reported the tragedy as a gunshot wound with the victim found on stairs. The deceased was in his forties, and the incident occurred at his residence.
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