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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
3
Fragmentary Papuan notes recount tensions around Port Bay Plantation and Semesi case. References to Morimdaux, Mrs W Gray, Kanaua Plants, Lemaire, Mrs EJ Frame, and local officials hint at political fear and calls for restraint amid gun violence debates.
An accident near Hanter's Passage across from Port Moresby occurred on February 19 involving a Port party heading to Fisherman Island. A man, Jance, fell overboard after dynamite exploded injuring his hand and head while another native suffered injuries.
A brief note regrets that the request to allow Sunday bunking for extra revenue cannot be acceded. The passage mentions a financial motive but declines the proposal.
Officials gear up for a major event promoted by the Railway Nam with a star lineup including Sting Lasky and Twanno Foirestone. A one and a mile race features R Page vs Munas as Decheeny eyes a track record attempt. Edmonton’s G. aims to lower the quarter mile mark. Road racing tests and trophies headline Queensland events with Babinda and Cairns courses on the schedule.
A narrative recounts a trip Boma to Misima aboard a vessel under Murry with His Excellency the Administrator aboard. Passengers enjoyed a pleasant sail to Fairfax Harbour, refreshments, and a festive reception. It notes ship capacity, reduced crew, and plans for larger vessels if demand grows. Also reports local typewriting and shorthand exam results from a focal convent school with standout scores for Joan Hart and Jean Hart.
A catalog style list of fabrics and clothing items with prices. Includes Stean Sweep and Clean Sweep marks on yardages and garments such as Voile frocks, children's rompers, ladies vests, boys shirts, and men's pyjama suits. Several items priced per yard or per piece, with variety of fabrics and colors.
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