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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
9
March events list shows daily departures and pauses across locations. Notable items include Bie Ha and 428 p Moon Pauses and Las Quartier with references to Mors Apere and WoNew Meo. Details are cut and fragmentary but indicate ongoing schedule changes.
Fragmented text lists ships and movements, including vessels like Camembert Cairester and Royal Malsscamers. Mentions dates in March and April, routes to Sydney, London, and Cairne agents, with numerous unreadable fragments. Core details: ship names, ports, and voyage notices amid garbled OCR.
A partial OCR fragment shows a legal notice involving butchers facing a lawsuit and a demand for inspection. The text is garbled with names and amounts unreadable, but indicates civil action and oversight context. No clear dates, parties, or location are readable beyond references to butchers and inspection.
Mining executives and secretaries issue official reports and letters dated through Saturdays. The correspondence outlines operations, safety measures, and administrative actions affecting the mining firm and its oversight.
Market observers warn of a widening gold shortage amid a global downturn in production and rising demand. Analysts cite central bank competition, potential price inflation, and shifting finance dynamics as the World Trade Organization and major economies reassess reserves and exchange rates.
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions various names, places, numbers, and dates in a jumbled, unreadable state. The readable content is insufficient to identify a coherent event, person, or outcome for a factual summary.
Delegates in Sydney discuss divisions within the League, noting tensions and alarming views. The meeting examines alignment between regional leagues and broader federation dynamics, with concerns voiced over leadership and future cooperation.
BRL BRISBANE awaits a ruling or action from the de goer with high interest. Officials and observers expect decisive steps impacting local operations and future plans as details remain unsettled and the timeline remains unclear.
In memoriam, loving memory of our dear one, expressed by family. The note recalls a cherished life, a lasting bond, and the hope of reunion beyond the grave. It mentions a wife, daughter, grandchildren, and a mournful family message penned in sorrow.
The Cairns Post laments the Railway Department's choice to not run the southern mail train through Cairns on Sundays. It notes the Townsville break remains and passengers face inconvenience and cost while the department debates how to fund improvements. The piece urges careful reform and consideration of frequent travelers within broader state railway changes.
The article argues against placing tax burdens on passengers and criticizes recurring Sumway irritants that raise travel costs. It notes the Minister Commissioner and Premier recognize the need to make Railways more popular while achieving a thoroughly paying footing, citing Mr. Moore’s timely comment on government aims.
The Order-in-Council creating the Barron Falls board marks a formal step by the Cairns City and Shire councils toward advancing the project. Government action is praised as a timely gift, with delays ending and real progress anticipated across the district, though initial steps will take time. The public now sees a brighter outlook for forthcoming development across the city and surrounding area.
The Woothakats Shire Council releases the comprehensive balance sheet for the year 1020, published on page 15 of the issue. The document details assets, liabilities, and equity as of December 31.
Dronk did not show in Police Court this morning. Marty Stephenson failed to appear as scheduled, with a bail set at three shillings for a stated offense.
Master W Todd reports that George Tol of Herbertom broke his thigh bone when his horse startled and bolted beside a tree on Sunday. He was taken to the district hospital and is making good progress amid the emergency.
Brwhane Weather Bureau telegraphed an unsettled forecast for the state. Rain is expected along the coastal districts north from Townsville with more or less cloudy skies and scattered thunder storms inland. Warm and close conditions prevail, turning southeast to east winds.
Andrew Michael Todd appeared before Cairns Court yesterday for failing to keep a lit sign over the licensed premises during night hours. The judge found him guilty and ordered payment of costs.
Agriculture official H F Walker visited Innisfail and raised the rumor of shutting the railway workshops. Secretary K Page of the Chamber of Commerce received a letter from the Minogee Pass with a reply stating it is not proposed to discontinue the workshop practice at present.
At the monthly Cairns Harbor Board meeting, members including W A Griffin chaired by J. Wyer as secretary discussed a letter from Babinda Central Mill Soy Setinda. Evidence showed neglect of damaged sugar in a shed and a monetary amount of £25 16s 2d noted. a resolution to inform the members followed.
The Cairns Harbor Board met on January 14 1930 to accept with regret the resignation of EC Earl a longtime board member since 1908. A framed illuminated address praised his quarter century of port administration and commitment. The board also approved a rental plan for tanks transfer and reviewed finances and overdraft requests as part of ongoing harbor management.
Nominations are invited for nine aldermen and Cairns Harbor representatives with a five pound deposit and a forfeiture rule if a candidate fails to win at least one fifth of the lowest successful total. If more candidates than seats, a poll is set for April 25 1930 from 9am to 6pm with about 2300 voters on the roll. In 1927 the wall total was 38M votes. the candidate with the highest votes was elected mayor under a revised rule, with future appointments to follow at the first council meeting after the election. the mayoral position is decided by a preferential ballot and aldermen elections.
Electors unable to attend polls may apply in writing for a postal ballot. The form must be completed on the published pre tBeriber form and submitted to the town clerk A. E Wilkin Som at the Chanel Chambers.
Sr V Hives, chosen as Country and Progressive National candidate, expresses gratitude for telegrams from across the Cairns electorate and pledges thanks to supporters. The ladies' branch, led by her, will accompany him and meet old friends in the city.
City Council met last night and approved the mayor's plan to proceed with a Brisbane coast project after tenders surpassed estimates. A short list of endorsements was named and a fuller report will appear tomorrow.
A garbled report from Brisbane discusses preparatory actions for an aerodrome project and related rail line considerations. Mentions Avro, land, and zoning steps, with references to authorities, departments, and proposed works.
In Innisfail on March 18, police court hears Robert McLeal charged with stealing a cheque drawn by Ance Baneviet and Marin Despot on the bank at New South Wales. McNamer appears for the defense, case set for Refendaie.
The report details Ante Banowich celebrating on the evening of the 13th at a Seas Serpent location, consuming a £10 cheque as payment for an employer. The morning after, the cheque was missing and police were notified. The defendant claims ignorance of how the funds disappeared. Authorities note the defendant entered the premises after 8 pm, and multiple witnesses and the publican discuss the incident.
The record describes a drink related incident with defendant J T McNamee and a discussion with Senior Sergeant Shersby. The court orders a fine and imprisonment option, with the defendant facing Estianoe in the sum of £10 and one month imprisonment, set to proceed on the 18th.
On St Patrick's Day in Hermerton Mr Hares Dube and Mr Colin Esion of the Court House staff survived a car crash near Chinaman's Pinch when brakes failed and the vehicle overturned. Dube was thrown clear. Esion remained inside as Bayon guided help to the scene and both were rushed to hospital with non serious injuries. The car sustains heavy damage but is not beyond repair.
The council accepts tenders for broken metal and turpentine piles with the Queensland Machinery Co and J Wolfe among bidders. A February 1930 marine report lists coastal vessel traffic, port entries, cargo figures, water supply, and shipyard activities including logs, copper, and lab work.
Foreman D Thomson reports February progress at Trinity Bay including 22,500 tons raised from the channel and 7,700 tons from wharf berthages. Sand pumping at the sugar shed area totals about 3,200 cubic yards for filling. Repairs to overseas wharf, shift of Sugar Shed, roadwork behind wharves, and new beacon installation complete.
The Premier Mr A E Moore said the Railway Department aims to boost popularity and a broadly profitable footing rather than curb motor competition. No final decision yet, possible small increases for second class goods, some fares high other low, reductions in chronic surcharge, no extra passenger fare changes planned.
Melbourne March 18 The House meets April 2 and Mr R Linton will table a proposal to tax wages salaries and all income from investments. He claims a small weekly stamp duty on earnings could raise substantial revenue for unemployment relief. The scheme sets penny weekly tax for 1 to 12 pounds a week, 1 shilling and sixpence per thousand for higher earners, with higher rates on top incomes.
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