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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
14
A fragmented OCR page shows a dense list of wireless programmes, music, and local news items with sparse readable items and various names. It references broadcasts, musical selections, instrumental pieces, and court news, with scattered captions and program notes.
An unclear column discusses unemployment relief and a public agitator. It mentions a speaker at a capital or government space, references wages and work acceptance, and hints at controversy over policy and the observer stance. Names and precise places are obscured by the garbled OCR.
Fragmented notes describe Barrine tennis with players Avni Barrine, Yonnaiere, and others. Mentions of matches, players such as Jones Halbert and Davy, plus side events including Davis, Mather, and Wylla Rotors. Also notes Easter vacation visits by Herberton High pupils to families in St Mary's and Portersory.
Fragmentary text notes Britain importing pork and bacon from Denmark around 192 with a value of 777. The legible portion mentions nearb to thirds and cameral terms,但 details are unclear and sources incomplete.
In Townsville on April 29 a woman was charged under the Liquor Act for selling beer without proper registration. Francis James Arrowsmith acknowledged handling liquor for Frank Fraser Ltd, while Frank Fraser Ltd denied direct involvement. The case involved Kellock’s agency and the Railway Refreshment Rooms. Proceedings adjourned to Tuesday.
In Sydney on April 2 W Engis and Sons offered horses once owned by the late Tohn Brown. The top price reached 223 guineas for Adrian's March, bought by Randwick trainer Abbe for a patron. Magneticite was also sold to John Brown at a listed price.
Sydney correspondent notes large crowds at Randwick for the agricultural show and racing meetings with about 100,000 visitors on Saturday. Despite prior financial anxieties, sunshine returned, boosting attendance, revelry, and spectacle including schoolchildren demonstrations, horse events, and Doncaster Cup results. Venetian Lady’s upset win in the Doncaster Handicap and Phar Lap’s dominant win headline a lively weekend amid fashion and social events.
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