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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
10
Fragmentary notice outlines price reductions and delivery cautions for Ineos products. Mentions A4 RS and IR ALL with warnings on gas rationing, shipping, and warehousing to avoid shipment delays. Includes scattered terms like Fe Series, Jarens, Caltos, and ESPATCIL. Local emphasis urges careful handling of stored shipments.
The article notes a final night of the season featuring Willem Boyd in Hi and Christina with Fanet Gaynor. George O'Brien is set for first talkie appearance tomorrow. A strong lineup of talkie shorts and Salute please all tastes. Box plan available at Parker's Music Store and W J Armadie's.
D W Griffiths epic at the Tropical Theatre tonight in a starring Lupe Velez performance. The Runaway Princess is the All British supporting feature with Mady Christians in the lead. The crowd also anticipates The Iron Mask opening tomorrow with Douglas Fairbanks. Box plans available at Whitticks Strand and Hides hotels.
Senator George Pearce told the Senate that four leading Opposition members received a letter threatening violence and hinting at bombs if they pursued action on the watersiders' dispute. The letter was sent to the state Police Commissioner. He says the threat showed the motives of interested parties, but Opposition members remain undeterred in their public duties.
Arbitration Court actions were overridden by the government in a move to intimidate volunteers and seize control by force of waterside labor supply. The Leader of the Government accused Senator Mearce of prejudicing debate, while threats said to come from the opposition were noted.
Senators attacked a regulation aimed at settling waterfront trouble and creating industrial space. Critics argued it interfered with awards and favored Watersiders' Federation members over volunteers, while supporters called it experimental legislation. The debate paused as union leaders awaited fate of the measure.
Mr J W Creaghe is visiting Cairns and staying at the Imperial Hotel. Turner of Babinda is bitten. The Rev and L Reid of Bri arrived by mail train on Wednesday with the Rev R H of Cairns Presbyterian Church for two Sundays the 18th and 25th instant. Reid expects to visit Atherton and other Tableland areas before returning south.
St Andrews Presbyterian Women’s Guild led by Mrs. A McKenzie held a successful afternoon event in the school hall to raise funds for their annual drive. The program featured three items, a musical drawing, and a shopping contest with Mc Kincaid and Mrs. Henderson among winners. Soloists included Mesdames Owen Peake Miss Mavis Sheppard and Mr. Alister McKenzie. A dainty afternoon tea followed.
Parramatta School Committees meeting praised the workers at the children's hall and commended the new Parramatta Band for its fine music. The band featured Misses RK I Priestley A wrey and Messrs R. Williamson W Cranwell L O Connell and E Murphy.
The committee of Cairns Girls and Infants State School has organized another popular dance at the school tonight. Proceeds from the event will fund school sports activities.
This afternoon and tonight offer the last chances to see Nancy Carroll in her latest all talking singing and dancing production with Helen Kane in a comedic role. New songs include My Sweeter Than Sweet Alma Mammy He s So Unusual and I Think You ll Like It. Ken Maynard stars in The Wagon Master, a western with a wagon train chase and cowboy choruses. The program also features The Sleeping Porch a Paramount all talking short. Tomorrow Saturday matinees and evening show by Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company with Scratcher Rosa and Walter Kingsley plus a jazz orchestra. Booking at local hotels and theatre for prices and matinee details.
Mr J O Keefe member for Cairns will be in Gardenvale over the weekend staying at the Central Hotel. Townsville City and Suburban and mistail clubs returned home on Wednesday's mail train after taking part in the No POA carnival here.
The Water siders' Federation leaders meet with government officials in Canberra to seek amendments to waterfront conditions and fair treatment for wharf workers. Cabinet is reviewing the issue and a party meeting is set to discuss it tomorrow.
The second Younger Set meeting of the Cairns Branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association heard Mrs. R. T. McManus recount guidance for sub-branch work. Miss Thelma Collins was elected chair, Mrs. L. O'Brien became vice-president, and Mrs. O'Brien resigned as president. Members arranged enrolments, afternoon tea duties, and an May 23 talk by Hazel Heale. An afternoon Yorkies Koh picnic is planned for May 25 with transport offered.
An old health ad explains pimples arise from constipation and waste buildup. It promotes Pinkettes as an octasminal remedy to keep the intestinal tract clean, liver active, and bowels working, claiming clearer skin as the best safeguard against blemishes. From chemists and stores priced at one third bottle.
Bert Rays Pantomime Company presents Cinderella at Hibernian Hall tonight and Saturday. The show features Miss Nell Crane and Miss Bessie Phillips as Cinderella with a large cast and ten costumes from Melbourne studios. Matinee for children on Saturday at 2.40 with box plan at Littard and Clark's.
The first bowls tests in Sydney show Victoria defeating New South Wales 85 to 9. New South Wales then beat Queensland 122 to 40, with Rankins rink for Queensland winning 25 to 22. Webb and Sapsford rinks lost 34 to 12 and 35 to 18, while Bouchard rink lost 31 to 25.
Instructions advise testing linen by fingertip moisture to distinguish linen from cotton and describe a method to renovate felt hats by brushing and benzine water. It also explains button sewing technique using a pin and twisting cotton before securing and trimming.
A fragmented public notice lists individuals including Abijah Murray and Joseph Bennett in connection with legal roles at National Bank Chambers on Spence Street. The document references Murray and Bennetts titles as notary public and commissioner without complete context or dates.
Extra Special deals on Black Satin Bar and Court Shoes junior spikes flapper heels and men’s bow calf roots. Weekend sale prices show numbers like 12 6 13 1 and 22 6 per pair with full ranges for children sizes 4 to 10 and women's 1 bar and sports heels.
Weekend sale lists Bond's Silk Stockings in several colors and grades with special prices today. Stockings including Flesh and Hoggar shades are offered at 1 shilling 11 pence per pair, Lustre Silk Hose in multiple colors marked down from four shillings eleven pence to three shillings eleven pence per pair, and additional Lustre Silk Hose options in varied tones.
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