High Water Timings and May Readings
High water marks recorded with multiple times in May across locations. Notable readings include 11:21 AM and 3:52 PM on May 65, 3:41 PM May 7, and 7:45 PM May 3 with additional 6:43 PM May in a separate note.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1930
Page
9
Moon Phases and Ship Movements Snapshot
An odd mix of moon phase timings May to June and a dense ledger of ship movements. It lists multiple moon phases with times, plus a sprawling catalog of vessels, routes, ports, and sailings from Brisbane, Sydney, London, Cairns, Fremantle, and others, with dates and service notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube Dellowng
Orient
Samuel Allen
Hirlivane
Drama Eresane
London
Lordan Tareil Catearas
Cevcea
Syuney
Brishane
Sedoes
Meveré Haware Smith Ltd
Cairns
Agrann
Commonwealth
Brisbane
Canton
Bay
Hobson's Bay
Mantakans
Dee Fremarale
Adelaide
Melbeerse
Sydnex
Bris
Caumas
Weededale
Fremantle
Melhouse
Sydney
Townsville
Ferndale
Seatey
Sea- Weeors
Thie Fremartle
Mterede
Melhourne
Jefus
Brocaar
Howard
Cansanenn
Hockey match feature with scattered names and teams
Readable fragments describe a hockey event with players such as Pavel M Cle and Winkworth, plus Brady and Romi. The text mentions teams and a planned game or vote related to a hockey match, but many names and details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavel
Oh Winkworth
Brady
Hotera
Romi
Tewen
Police raid at Redlynch club ends with arrests
Report describes a police raid at a Redlynch venue where about a dozen people were gathered. Officers said the group was acting unlawfully and many were detained during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redlynch
Alam
Eychork
Oe Walaek
Marcy
Ipl
Cotumandal
Olnapectin
Orca
Redlyney
Mme
Unclear fragmentary notice about Melbourne travel
Fragmentary wire note mentions Mr Dwy and Ms Duff in Melbourne with arrangements for Friday arrival. references to a conference and planning activities with dates and names obscured by OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachan
Piss Serebeae
Melbourne
Satbeday
Frieplas
Duff
Tor
Ences
Holiday Telegraph Office Hours Announced
Office holiday arrangements outline post and telegraph services. Labor Day opening hours listed as 9am to noon for all portals and telegraph stations. Telegraph men to attend as volunteers to handle duties and detertion of services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Mier
Cire Tetay
Seeday
Pervins
Mining managers urged to send authentic reports
Mining managers are asked to forward authentic reports to the Post for matters of public interest. The call emphasizes accurate accounts and timely submissions to inform readers about industry developments and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trom
Funeral notice for JURS MARY BANNAM TILLE
Relatives and friends of the late Jurs Mary Bannam Tille of Contaner Street are invited to attend her funeral. The Church of England service will be conducted by WM Vaughan and M Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bannam
Church of England
Town election pledge and gratitude note from T McManus
In a post on civic life, T McManus thanks Des Mansfeld Langan and hospital staff at Cairns District Hospital for skilled operation and kindness to his wife while an inmate. He also expresses gratitude to supporters and renews his pledge to serve in city elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des
Mansfeld
Langan
Cairns District Hospital
T. McManus
The Metal Market May 2 Spot and Forward Prices Listed
The page notes spot and three month prices for metals with figures like 4601/1210 and 217/00, alongside references to electrolytes and American materials. It preserves mixed spellings and ambiguous figures from the clipping while indicating market activity for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Sore
Copper and tin market trends widen producers' concerns
The report notes weak copper and tin prices with producers urging protective moves. French and European demand shifts pressuring copper while Chinese production influences global markets. tariffs and temporary aid debates reflect hopes for stabilizing exports and sustaining mining activity amid low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Fas
Rabon
France
Almiinam
Ding Waneroe
Speier
Silveran Partiereat
Lane
Maren
Vrselieres Akariatidin
Timporny
Ayr
Lesegets
Tarif Comite
Ant Dept
Teg
Ananutae
In Memoriam Auderton and Wing
In remembrance of John Auderton who died May 3 1921 and of our mother and grandmother who died May 1928. Inserted by wife and family, and by daughters and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auderton
John Auiderton
Wemors
Ens
Bess
Loane and Facts in Queensland Loan Council Debate
The Cairns Post discusses loans to other states amid election talk. It explains the Loan Council's role since 1927, its 1928 legal status, its control over state loan estimates, and how allocations are set based on money market conditions. It notes Queensland received 1,200,000 in new money for 1929-30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caius
Loan Council
Moore-Barnex Kovernment
Queensland
Counell
Labor
Unclear Market Report From Anon Source
Unclear OCR fragment reports mixed prices and goods from New Zealand and Australia. Mentions salted items, a cheese sale, and various unsalved lots with currency references. Details are fragmentary and non-specific, hindering precise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hondon
May
Rasier Darich
New Zealand
Whitplers Iop and Ascot tips from Brisbane broadcast
In Brisbane on May 4 tips for Ascot races are listed with selections for each handicap and event. Choices include Second Tral Achieve or Tippe n ats Yer Old Van Prince of Jonas Valley in Handicaps and Novice races with riders names and horses such as Mine Zeta Polydorus Dudley Persne and Vain Bachelor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ascot
Monway
Old van Prince
Jonas Valley
A. Haniliewp
Lady Bine
My. Dep
Kuala Lumpur
Alison K
Untitled Local Court Note From Cairne Police Court
Fragmentary OCR item notes a Mayap section and a Tuesday event with the mayor of Caiem and a Thomas Burns appearing before officials in the Cairne Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burns
Ah, Ores
Loan Council sets path to fund future projects in 1990
At the February 1990 Canberra meeting the Lean Council urged each Government to review existing and future Joan projects and to limit loan programmes to funds raisable in the Australian market. Governments must stay within allotments, with Queensland warned to meet its obligations or risk a damaged public life. McVilly Cairns notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IMR
Canberra
Nire
Queensland
McVilly
Athom-street
Cairns
Final Cane Payment for Hambledon Mill 1920 Season
Hambledon Mill pays 1/52 per ton for all cane crushed in 1920. The Local Cane Prices Board awarded terms for the year, with payment expected on or about the 12th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hambledon
Hambledon Mill
Kane Prices Board
Football Match Injuries Report From Parramatta Park
Summary of a game at Parramatta Park where Brothers players suffered a broken finger, torn tongue requiring stitches, facial abrasions, and knee injuries. Ambulance staff ferried several injured players to hospital as the match extended to two hours with multiple rough incidents and bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parramatta Park
Colin Ross
Brothers
Ernie Markham
CDH
Fred Hallett
D. Ladams
Cairns
Australia Crisis Speech Sparks Labor Debate
A meeting featured Mr Hives and Mr FC P Curlewis addressing workers amid unemployment concerns. The discussion pointed to government blame for economic strain, wage-cutting accusations against the Moore administration, and questions about Australia’s economic direction and tariff policies.
Government Relief Scheme Debate on Wages
In a crowded meeting the speaker challenged the value of a relief scheme claiming it applied only to certain men and did not displace workers. References to the Arbitration Court and a proposed 48 hour week for government employees are noted as part of the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thomas
Bal
Moore
O'Keefe
Hives
Presen
Jt Wills
Tnt
Cairns
Eil
Sarr
Blind innovation boosts North Queensland homes in Mackay
Arch ie McDonald of Mackay starts saving on verandahs with the Sutzl Blind a patented louvre enclosing system. Demand grows across Northern and Central Queensland homes as locals seek enclosed or fully open verandahs controllable by a single pull. Blinds are crafted from timber chosen for strength and lightness with regional timber sourcing under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Archie McDonald
Mackay
McDonald
Ernest
Dregon
Mt. Mel
Brisbane Farewell to Archbishop Brings City Support
A large, representative gathering in Brisbane saw tributes to Archbishop of Brisbane on eve of departure for Lambeth Conference. The Lord Mayor praised Del Sharp as a worthy Queensland figure while the Archbishop expressed gratitude and intent to continue ecclesiastical service in Australia for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Fie Lara
Cm.g
Archohog
del Sharp
Queensland
Lanepiere
Ferguson to Address Edmonton Elections Meeting
Local notices promote W J Ferguson a familiar Queensland writer and Progressive National Organisation organizer to speak at Edmonton School of Arts. The event, tied to electoral campaigning, will feature Mr J Kenny and Mr W Ferguson and is set for 1 pm at Beart Mall, with farmers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
School of Arts
J. Kenny
O'Elock
Frordonvale
Vsenne
Ives
W. Feigecon
Attornary General of Brisbane Faces By-Election Fallout
May 1 report notes Attorney General MacGrowry’s visit to Cairns amid a by election and questions over alleged health issues and unpaid obligations. The brief cites political tension and candidate accountability in the regional contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
MacGrowry
Cairns
Mewes A. J. Draper Limited Opens Modern Factory
The firm unveils its new factory for high quality goods in Abbotto Street. It features a modern production line with an up-to-date hammering department and a chair-making unit. Samples are on display in show windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewes A. J. Draper Limited
Abbotto Street
Good Workmanship Elevates Local Industry and Craft
The sturdy construction and tasteful design reflect credit on the town’s tradesmen. Their pride in quality supports skilled labor, draws residents, and boosts opportunities and contracts with southern firms, strengthening local crafts and industry.
Fragmentary Correspondence from Old Text fragment
A garbled historical correspondence fragment references names and a meeting at an unnamed Horners Test Offre on a Wednesday. The readable parts indicate a request or offer and mention a spouse, with several unreadable terms reducing clarity of purpose and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horners
Melek
Unscrupulous Theatre Critique At The Australian Stage
A fragmentary critique rails at lavish American displays in a Saturday theatre in Australia. It condemns theatrical excess and mocks contemporary entertainment, referencing critics and civic culture amid broader debates on national taste.
Howe Secretary Probes Alleged Violence at Japanese Island
The Howe Secretary said he has directed the Police Commissioner to investigate reports of violence at Japanese Island. Inquiries found some damage from a renovation incident and noted generally good conduct, with few disarrayed items and evidence of dining injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrisbane
Howe
Tal
Theieday
Wartime incident report on Japanese relations at Thursday Island
A local veteran stated he never saw Japanese assault or conflict. A new case alleged Australians were jostled by Japan, with claims of a constable assaulted by several Japanese, who were said to be non Japanese in fact. The inquiry noted officers involved and disputed the article's details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursday Island
Manila
Obituary of Mrs M H Tile in Mareeba district
The death of Mrs. M. H. Tile occurred in Cairns Hospital yesterday morning. The late Mrs. Tile resided in Mareeba and recently came to Garris. Her husband predeceased her and the funeral will be raised to Mareeba. The service takes place at 3:31 this afternoon. The deceased lady was well known in the Mareeba district and was 7 years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H Tile
Cairns
Unclear OCR Incident Involving Child in Grienshewatreet
Fragmentary text reports a child living with her parents in Grienshewatreet near a cd. The Cairns Ambulance treated her after a morning incident. Further details are mangled, with references to severe toasts, arros, chunt and chenilters, and a twisting jog of hkwil from a ca eas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte
Coplan
Grienshewatreet
Cairns
Ambiguous OCR Note on State Supremacy Case
Fragmentary text references a state supreme issue involving Sol and Holland. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. no coherent event, date, or entities can be confirmed.
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