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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 05, 1930

Page

10

Fral Year Vik Tile See View

Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear phrases. Key readable items include no identifiable person, event, or organization. The piece lacks concrete facts to form a meaningful summary or headline.

Northern Queensland tourist fame grows with Australian travel chief

An American journalist and Australian Travel Association figures tour Cairns, Green Island, and the Atherton Tablelands, praising Far North scenery and marine beauty. Officials including Mr O Connor and Mr O Gorman promote campaigns to attract overseas visitors, backed by federal and state agencies.

Australian National Travel Association Aen Gverniever Australia Brwava Aid Great Briain Hoc. Fenton Cairns O'Connor Melhowrne O Downor Save News Melbourne Federal Evpraserasine Avi ITM Everal Tireen Tend Canberra Kteat Ans United Cable Services Green Island Cams Iondon Amd Ashrifaily Hironies Mat Nene Anzac Club Serrian Soma Will Hays France Nestamee Owen Ealety Uw Travelters

Solmers Sacrificed in Federal Cabinet Attack

Melbourne May 4 A voter attack by the State Presider of the Returned Soldiers League targeted the Federal Government over Referendum for Returned Over the Top. Mr Holland condemned the Prime Minister and Cabinet as a disgraceful blend of antagonism to soldiers and degradation to the nation.

Melbourne J. E. Fenton Lowihan Aimee America Merk Collis Commonwealth Hay Joan Amber United States Wall-etreet

Cairns Diggers Protest Returned Soldiers Preference Policy

A Cairns district meeting of the Returned Soldiers League protested federal interference with returned soldier preference. The Cairns Diggers asserted the government policy undermines the benefits promised to men on active service during the war.

Soncai Cairns

Election of Chairman in Shire of Douglas

Fragmentary notice from Mossman outlines an election for chairman. Details are unclear but it references the Shire of Douglas and a ceremonial or formal process.

Shire OF Douglas

Cane Plant Quarantine Measures Aimed at Disease Spread

A government inspector outlines new plant quarantine designations to prevent interdistrict spread of cane plant pests and diseases. The rules prohibit movement of cane plants into quarantine districts and require permits under the act.

Habharat

Tournament Games Show Keen Competition and Surprises

The Cannonn Trophy weekend event opened Saturday with rounds that produced unexpected results and highlighted skill gaps due to course conditions and player form. R Browne and J Mathieson delivered notable performances as others faced stiff challenges and organization drew praise and calls for more trophies to boost participation.

Queensland Parliament Urged to Share Burden for Work

A Brisbane report notes calls for shared sacrifice as Queensland faces income shrinkage and unemployment. The Treasurer cites a future Work Week plan to boost employment and fund reforms while urging public patience and unity in economic reconstruction.

Brisbane Fie Queensland

Anderson Narrowly Tops In Tight Morning Matches

Morning games featured Ward defeating C Grimey by two and Browne beating M Klarnem by five. Mathiewn topped E Lyon and Anderson beat F J O’Been, with Warner over MS Thorne. Afternoon saw Mathieson best Firvwene and RO’Meara defeat J R Warner, as Anderson’s lead tightens. A keen race forms around O’Meara Mathes and Warner with ongoing debate on who will win.

Ward C. Grimey Cho Tad Tye Browne M. Klarnem Sand Mathiewn E. J. Lyon Ma Anderson F. J. O'Been S. H. Warner MS. Thorne Mathieson Firvwene Ro’ Meara J. R Warner M. Anderson Mant Anderson O'Meara Mathesword Warner Mathoeson J. Mathieson L. O'Meara Town Newitt Woodward AL K.N. MacDonnell K Ward Alan Ken

Bowling scorecard notes from match summary

Detailed bowling figures list batsmen and bowlers with wickets taken. Entries include Wail, Ponsford, Walker, Grimmett, Geary, and others with figures such as 3 for 37 and 7 for 4. Sundry totals and notes on dismissals appear amid terse shorthand and abbreviations.

Worcester vs Warwickshire ends tight match in a drawn innings

In London on May 1 Worcester's Walters top scored with 44 as Warwickshire chased in the second innings. Grimmett shone with 5 for 44 as Worcester limited Warwickshire to a modest total. Wall and Fairfax bowled steadily but wickets fell mainly to Grimmett and Hortonbrook, with rain-affected interruptions noted and the game ending around 1 15 pm.

London Thir Warerstershire Walters Ayo Warcentershire Wallytona Varta Seriiliett Root Bairfax Grimamet Farixx Rast Fairfax Worcester Grimmett Por Piim Warner Woodall Jackson Bradman Powelard Kippaxay Hammond Tate Oldfield Grimmett Wall de Ferrafome Wall Pata EU Morribrook

Australian Press Comments on Worcester Test

London reports say Australia won handsomely but last wickets stayed hard to remove. Grimmett and Grimmy lead bowling while Hornibrook improves. Comments praise England bowlers for tenacity and note Lewester prospects against the Mulltra match lineup.

Hearteniow Worcestershire C. F. Root Als England London Axnemaign Worcester Puma Hornibrook Gondalow Grimmer Hernbrook Bar Wall a'Beckett Rune Geary Kippax

Australian Players Spark Hoax Over Dress Article

The report notes lively chatter among Australians staying at a hotel opposite a gambling venue as they celebrate a center victory. An anonymous letter writer complains about Richardson’s attire and a motor car incident en route to Worcester, stirring indignation.

Vondon Australian Press Association Leicestr Richardson Worcester Sas

Bank Strongroom Rifled at Townsville Shocking Heist

The National Bank of Australasia strongroom near Lennon's Limited was broken into Friday night. Police found the safe damaged and £2900 in cash missing after a 9 am Saturday check. Entry likely used bank keys and the thieves escaped by concealing their entry, marking a bold local robbery.

Townsville National Bank of Australasia Ty Lennon

Parliament session in Canberra discusses bank reforms and contracts

In Canberra on May 7 the Federal session heard Mr Scullin defend the Commonwealth financial year cost of £37,800 and confirm preference for returned soldiers in contracts. Questions covered the Central Reserve Bank Bill, balance of reserves, and the location of the Reserve Bank headquarters in Sydney.

Canberra Laces Phew More Sant Julie Works Timnet Scullin Keane Commonwealth Central Reserve Bank Auatrahi Uy Audh Sante TV Uae Credit Reserve Federal Reserve System Seay Armenry Texerre Hawk Fretiers Iiveesan Theodore Reserve Bank Sydney Latham

Palm Island court hears Aboriginal evidence in Hoffman charge

On May 4 at Palm Island Police Court several Aboriginal residents waved evidence in the Hoffman case, corroborating Mrs Ballard. Further hearing adjourned to Tuesday next, with completion of the cave expected.

Townsville Palm Island Hoffman Ballard

Davis Cup Singles Open With Australian Victory in Zurich

In Zurich on May 2 1951 Crawford and Moon won for Australia in the singles as Moon defeated Chiesa Switzerland 4 6 6 1 and Crawford edged an opponent in a later match. Heavy rain interrupted play and conditions remained unsettled as the Australian team started a strong series in the Davis Cup tie.

Tuesa

Davis Cup Matches Highlight Belgium Openers in Antwerp

Belgium defeated Spain 4 5 2 2 in a Davis Cup tie played in Antwerp. Ohtw and Harada Cayany contributed for Japan Hungary in the same event. The reported results show tense rallies with mixed fortunes for both teams as progress continues in the tournament.

Wadapest Leteatent Harada Cayany Yilay Antwerp Bank Belgium Spain Ta Cra Retin

Boumania Defeats Poland in Warsaw Cup Matchday

In Warsaw on May 2 Mira Rowmania beats Ste Row Poland 6 6 4. Trocpymek of Poland defeats Poole Net Croatwaiat 7 5. Belgrade reports Freddie Hugo Sharadete Ramberg Sweden and Scheller Jmno-Sigetag lead Soderstrom Sweden 4 0 6 4 amid day of matches.

Warsaw Mira Rowmania Sterow Boland Ae Trocpymek Poland Poole Bel Belgrade Mar Freddie Hugo Sharadete Ramberg Sweden Andl Scheller Jmno-Sigetag Soderstrom Cys

English tennis crowd erupts at Bournemouth match

A chaotic scene marred a match at Bournemouth as spectators shouted and the umpire admonished players. The crowd's outburst interrupted play while officials attempted to restore order amid unclear exchanges involving Miss Joan Fry and others.

London Bournemouth The Joan Fry

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