TIDES LIST FOR MAY DATES AND TIMES
The record lists tide times: May 1 at 3.27 a.m. and 6.27 p.m. May 13 at 6.47 a.m. and 7.32 p.m. May 14 at 7.22 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also notes Q tides at 12-467 a.m. and 7.1 p.m. on May 13.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 11, 1931
Page
7
Moon Phases This Month Showing New Moon and First Quarter
The calendar notes a New Moon occurring May 1 at 1 27 a.m and a First Quarter on May 22 at 5 38 p.m. The listings provide times for the lunar phases this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Moon
Shipping movements and sailings reported for Orient Line and affiliates
Notices list multiple ship movements from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and London for Orient Line and related services. Vessels including Orangal, Canberra, Ormiston, Taiping, Chamgte, Kallatina, Canonbar, Dorama, Orama, Orford, Ormonde, Orsova, Jervis Bay, Largs Bay, Remo, Esquiling, Romolo, Narkunda, Naldera, Mongolia, Barraboel and others show arrival and departure dates, with destinations London or Brisbane and various May to July windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangal
Brisbane
Cairns
Canberra
Sydney
Carns
Ormiston
Melbourne
Jane &He Morinda
Papua
Yam
Dorama i
Samuel Alien and Sons Ltd
Orient Line
OrsoYs
London
Tirehane Jane
Orang
Orousay
Orama
Orford Teft
Ormonde
Orsova
Jane
Sretene
Messrs
Howard Smith Ltd
Aberdeen and Commonwealth
Jervis Bay
Largs Bay
Burns, Phip
Beras, Philp and Co
P, and O
Hom
Meohan
Doe Aechane
Herberton Hospital committee meeting notes May report
A Herberton Hospital Committee meeting chaired by Ledlie discussed the Home Secretary objection to the new financial rule except Clause B enabling private ward access. Reports include Ravens event ball proceeds of £11, hospital financials, and a Raster bazaar net £99 2 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Weeday, May
Lg Prese Stasses
Ledlie
Julio Newell
George Gibson W Qown
J. Wallace
A. M Lenton Bolles
M. Ledlie
Anderson
E . Atherton
Home Secretary
Ales
John Nowell
W. Down
Mather
Matted
Milie
Srs
Atherhyn
London Metal Market Copper Lead and Silver Quotations
London metal prices for the week show copper advancing to about £45 per ton forward with spot near £13/2/6 and averages around £45. Lead quotes span spot £11/17/6 to forward £12. silver standard quotes vary with spot around £11 to £12 per ounce and forwards similar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELAS
Prices and supply at Roma street farm market
Brisbane May 10 light farm produce at Roma street with fodder demand unchanged. Alon half the incerne chaff sold 3 to 4.5 percent. No fecal chaff and no small rise of mixed chaff at 4 percent. Goat lucerne 2/4 to 2/2. Wheat and turmeric notes misread. Maize weak demand. Potatoes 3 to 5/6, quality poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Roma Street
Gles Beng
Oma
Brisbane Markets Vegetables And Fruits Price List
Brisbane vendors list May and Cubbage Stanthorpe goods and locally grown produce with prices for beans tomatoes cucumbers beets chokoes celery marrows lettuce carrots lemons quinces oranges grapes apples and pears. Includes imported Tasmanian and Victorian fruits and poultry prices with market notes on demand and bananas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
May
Cubbage
Stanthorpe
Munro
Wales
Gayndah
Byrnes Town
Howard
Thorme
D.cariel
Victoria Jons
Blair Appointed Secretary of South Johnstone Co operative
Our Innisfail correspondent reports G R Blair has been appointed secretary of the South Johnstone Co operative Sugar Milling Association Ltd. He previously served as accountant at Tully Central Mill and earlier with the Bureau of Central Sugar Mills at Rabinda South Johnstone and Tully. Blair has 18 years in sugar mill accountancy and is well known in Innisfail for his courteous manner and business ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Johnstone
Innisfail
G. R. Blair
Department of the Treasury
Blair
Ww.ood Short
Bureau of Central Sugar Mills
The
Sugar Board of Queensland
Thanks from Mr. R Schinkel to hospital staff and theatre
Mr R Schinkel extends thanks to Dr Townsend Matron and nursing staff of Tully General Hospital and to the Tully Picture Theatre management for attention and kindness shown during his recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Schinkel
Dr. Townsend
Tully General Hospital
Tully Picture Theatre Management
In Memoriam Mazin Dear Mother 1930
In loving memory of our dear mother who departed this life on May Wth 1930. Her loving son and daughters insert this tribute.
Australia New Zealand News Service Policy Note
A policy note from the Our News Service warns that Australian and New Zealand content remains reserved for limited audiences and outlines access restrictions and usage guidelines for regional contributors and affiliates. The notice emphasizes compliance with licensing and publication rules.
More Industries for the Far North Urged as Nation Grows
The article argues for diversifying beyond sugar in Mossman to Ing ham, highlighting timber and mineral wealth, dairying, and land development. It condemns overreliance on one industry and warns of unemployment while urging policy to build a robust regional economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossman
Ingham
Commonwealth
Honoring F P Curlewis for sugar industry service in Cairns
A Cairns gathering praised Mr. F P Curlewis for his decades of service to the Far North sugar industry. He impressed as a logical, fair leader and earned a State role on a recent Committee of Inquiry. He is leaving Cairns for a new position in Brisbane with significant industry impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
P. Curlewis
Curlewis
Brisbane
Development and Industry in the Province
A voice emphasizes accelerating development and expanding industries to improve living standards, increase population, and provide essential comforts and services linked to industrial progress and civilization.
Clean Sheet at City Police Court Saturday
There were no cases set down for decision and a clean sheet was recorded in all departments at the City Police Court on Saturday.
Abbott Street Grows Bush A Relief Gang Proposed
Weeds and grass on Abbott Street between Minnie and Florence streets have become tall. Residents discuss naming the area The Junie and consider ringing the timber with a relief gang to curb growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott-street
Minniestreet
Florence-street
Banana Industry registry due for orchards in 1932
The Banana Industry Protection Board reminds advertisers that all commercial banana orchards must register for the year ending March 30, 1932. Application cards are available from board agents in each district or at the Department of Agriculture and Stock office on William Street in Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banana Industry
Banana Industry Protection Board
Department,of Agriculture and Stock
William Street
Brisbane
Mareeba Water Authority Prohibits Most Water Use
Under the Mareeba Water Authority by laws misist and undue consumption of water is addressed. Water for pardoning purposes is prohibited except 6 am to 8 am and 4 pm to 7 pm daily. Sprinklers and mechanical devices are banned at all times, and gardening may only use water by hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareesa
Abolition of State Parliaments and Local Self Government
William Ager of South Grafton argues for abolishing state parliaments but retaining national and local self governing bodies. He urges a redesigned federation with two government tiers, broader national powers, and strong local territorial administrations to boost development across Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mothers Day Tributes Across English Speaking World
The article notes widespread homage to mothers in Christian communities worldwide. It describes the emblem as a white flower or a white bow symbolizing purity, service, and sacrifice of motherhood and honors mothers everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
St Andrew Presbyterian Church Holds Festival Services
Large congregations attended both morning and evening services at St Andrew Presbyterian Church. The children's choir, 40 to 50 strong, was led by Miss Isabella M Kengie with Mrs Dudley Chalk as organist. A huge white bow decorated the pulpit, and Rev. RK Reid officiated with discourses fitting the festival. The evening service saw especially large attendance as the senior choir conducted by Mr A Price offered suitable praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Yesteday
Isabella M*kengie
Dudley Chalk
RK. H. Reid
Bla
A. Price
Mothers' Day Observances At Carns Central Methodist Church
The Carns Central Methodist Church celebrated Mothers Day with fern frond inscriptions and strong services led by Rev. E. E. Potter. Morning and evening addresses drew attentive congregations, supported by noted organists and conductors. The Cairns Salvation Army also devoted the day to Mothers Day activities with heartfelt addresses and festive music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carns Central Methodist Church
E. E. Potter
Miss Gargett
Mr. T. Collis
Miss Stillman
Cairns
Far Northern Visit Itinerary for Hon E A Atherton MLA
Public notice covers the Far Northern tour for Minister for Mines Hon E A Atherton. The schedule runs May 10 to May 26 with departures from Brisbane, Cairns and Atherton, including stops at Chillagoe Tate Tin Ravenshoe and Herberton, ending in Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Atherton
Brisbane
Cairns
Chillagoe
Illagoe Chil
Ponbrook
Eens
Mae
Zee Pape
Pridey, Me
Atherton Saturay
Summit Descent Noted In Gardonvale Region
The report describes a climb to Cairne summit at 3 016 feet greet by a splendid view of Cairne Gardonvale and sea islands. The descent was completed in one and a half hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne
Gardonvale
Victorian Prelates Tour Northern Queensland
Dr Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne and Pr McCarthy Bishop of Sandhurst led a party including Heavey and Phelan on a two day tour of the Tablelands returning to Cairns Saturday. They planned visits to Kuranda and coastal areas with a farewell concert in Cairns before leaving for the south on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannix
Melbourne
McCarthy
Sandhurst
Heavey
Phelan
Cairns
Two Tablelands
Kuranda
Curlewis Titled Secretary of Cairns Canegrowers
Mr Curlewis receives the Canegrowers' Association secretaryship at the Strand Hotel as Mr Ferguson lauds the sugar industry’s organisation. He vows to serve Cairns growers with diligence, noting the association’s high standards and the need to carry out duties effectively. Applause closes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owers’ Association
F. C. P. Curlewis
Curlewis
Strand Hotel
Person
Canegrowers' Association
Cairns Canegrowers’ Association
Tully Sugar Mill Directors and Growers Meeting
Tully May 19 directors of the Tully Sugar Mill will meet on Thursday and a canegrowers meeting will be held on Friday to discuss business linked to the acquisition of the Tully Mill and the forthcoming crushing season. Mr AW Fadden, financial adviser to the growers, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Tully Sugar Mill
AW. Fadden
Kenny’s tour of Cook district planned with multiple stops
Mr J C Kenny MLA will depart Brisbane by air to Peeramon then visit Rei Lynch Freshwater Stratford Cairns Oak Forest Mon Repos Monamona Mission and Thursday Island. He will meet Home Secretary Petersen in Cairns and later tour Torres Strait islands before returning to Cairns and touring Minas Man Cooktown Darntree Bayjev’s Creek and Gulf areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C Kenny
Brisbane
Peerameon
Reilynch
Freshwater
Stratford
Cairns
J. ©. Petersen
Oak Forest
Monamona
Kuranda
Changte
Thursday Island
Torres Straits
Peterson
Kenny
Minas Man
Cooktown
Darntree
Bay- Jev's Creek
Whale of the Gulf
Redlynch State School Building Hinted by Education Director
Mr J C Kenny reports receipt of a Department of Public Instruction letter from Brisbane. It states the Works Department has been asked to give favourable consideration to erecting a Redlynch school building when funds become available. Director of Education B McKenna signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Kenny
M-La
Department of Public Instruction
Kenny
Redlynch
Brisbane
Works Department
B. McKenna
Weather note on rain at Tully in May WW
Rain fell in Tully over Friday and Saturday with 48 hour rainfall reaching 105 polmes. Registration details appear incomplete and unclear in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
May
English wife request reaches Tully mayor in Cupid role
Australian cable reports Frederick Elliott of Tully North Queensland seeking a wife through the mayor. Elliott 35, employed, with house and property, recalls a year ago a girl asked a mayor to find a partner and wonders if he knows someone suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Cupid
Tonbon
Om Venport
Ata
Frederick Blliott
Reer Tully
North Queensland
Elliott
Dr Hastings Reed Remembered as Far North Public Mentor
Innisfail mourns Dr J Hastings Reed a sugar industry veteran of fifty years. He headed Fearnley and Co Cairns harbor board and shire council service and introduced Badita cane to the Far North. A reserved scientist with strong public duty his counsel aided Cairns and the sugar industry and his memory endures in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Reed
Cairns Harbor Board
Pritisher
Dr. Reed
Hambledon
Ignac Reed
Bedila
Queensland
H. T. Easterby
South Johnstone
Innisfail
Far North
J. Hastings Reed
Legion
Tropics
Australia
Scientist
Citien
Dominions Commission
Sir Rider Haggard
Cass
Post
W. J. Munro
A. J. Draper
P. J
Tribute to Curlew sugar industry figure leaves Cairns district
A farewell tribute honors Mr. Curlew who led the sugar industry in the Cairns district for about 20 years. Speakers praise his knowledge and service, noting the impact on the region and the industry as he departs office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo A. Calkins
Lewis
Boing
Queensla
North Queensland
Hyarette
Tower
A J
W. Brow
Hannle
Carlewis
ASA
W. C. Gri
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London Metal Market
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Cavendish
al &l
Lady Fingers
Eggs and Poultry
New Zealand
the Post
Herald
Cairns “Post” Ltd
Che Carns Post
As.p.a
Cairns Post
South Grafton
William Ager
ST. Andrew's
Central Methodists
Salvation Army
Mr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Java
Australan
England
Tully Mill
COOK
MR. Kenny
Redlynch State School
Cable. Service
Badila
Ivan Dr. Reed
Atherton
Far ‘Ng
Carl Farew
TION
Strand
A.S.P.A
A. H. O'K Cortes
Tris
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