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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1930
Page
6
Week end specials list fabric items with measurements and prices. White terry towelling described as hard and without dressing. Items include 14 inch to 24 inch widths with various yard prices and bleached table damask.
Advertises men's cotton singlets bearing a guaranteed stamp on every unit. Claims assurance of quality and authenticity with stamp verification.
This afternoon and tonight at the Palace Theatre a Paramount all falling production features Ruth Chatterton Clive Brook Mary Nolan and William Powell in a sparkling matrimonial comedy about a wife who discovers her husband flirting and the startling climax that resolves the drama. Box plans at local hotel and theatre office.
The Tropical presents the aerial adventure Conquest directed by Roy Del Ruth with Sonebie star in a South Pole chase on a twin engine plane. Also shows Honeymoon with Polly Moran and Harry Gribbon, plus Irene Rich in Women They Talk About at Owen Whittick's and the Strand Hotel Wednesday.
The ship Comorin is resumed voyage with two holds damaged by fire and water. Fibre wool in holds two and three is being discharged. Oil fuel is being pumped into tanks, indicating the vessel is out of danger.
London reports that Australian press sources indicate the Comorin's gold is insured and that the policy covers potential delays and losses during its voyage to England. The arrival timing remains uncertain with further details awaited.
Reports from Colombo dated March 1 describe extensive damage to cargo aboard a vessel. Damaged trunks and suitcases lie scattered as clerks inspect insured parcels and assess structural impact, with experts noting limited structural damage overall.
Legal notice from Murray Abijah Murray and Joseph Bennett solicitors at National Bank Chambers Cairns. Official communication regarding matters of public record. Names listed include Abijah Murray and Joseph Bennett.
A report on Babinda hospital sanitation details serious drainage faults with kitchen waste and septic tanks. Observations urge separate handling of roof and waste water, improved grease traps, larger trenches, and possible absorber systems to curb foul odors and flies. Local officials debate costs and next steps as Gordonvale hospital tank overflow discussed.
Town and Country manager Burns and Co. leader, visiting Cairns, stayed in a motor car at Innisfail and planned hospital entry over the weekend. Miss Lucy Culhane returned to Cass after a Mareeba holiday. J. Pawsey and Mrs. Pawsey, Mareeba CPs, visited Cairns and returned by evening tram. Maclean of Mareeba made a flying visit to Cairns yesterday.
In Mareeba on March 17, residents hosted and visited relatives and colleagues from Cairns Mossman Woree and Port Douglas. Notables include Matron M lend from Port Douglas District Hospital and Miss Vera Henderson heading to the Cairns District Hospital after a Tableland visit.
The twenty first meeting of LA LO CF Loyal Lady Goodwin Lodge was held at the Scouts Hall Gordonvale with President Sister W Bennett in the chair. A letter from G M H Frys notes a purple lecture at Edmonton on March 15. Lad regalia includes a PG collar. owners urged to identify. Next quarterly meeting set for March 27 with good attendance expected. Dues totaling £4 7s 0d were received. The lodge closed at 9 30 pm in peace and harmony.
Townsville reports that nominations closed at noon Saturday with Gordon Hayes and Robert Reid added to the 27 candidates. Three parties have fielded rivals, while Harbor Board incumbents J. E. Clegg and Percy Willmott face no opposing nominees and will be declared elected on Tuesday.
Innisfail chamber president says a mail train from Townsville will soon run through to Innisfail and Cam on the same Sunday. Rail motor tests impressed officials and Ipswich workshops were asked to supply several units. The minister for railways may visit Townsville to inspect matters, with a suggestion he be invited to Innisfail. The railway commissioner recently visited but did not meet the chamber.
During the last year 6 344 fines were imposed in Queensland on persons who did not adjust their enrolment on the Commonwealth Electoral Roll within the required period under the compulsory enrolment provisions of the law. The article notes the authorities will continue actions for the coming months.
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