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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
11
A fragmented OCR note reports MOON PHASER arriving yesterday. Other lines mention high water on May 21 and May 25, ship in port at Ormiston, and a sale on a Saturday. Details are incomplete and unclear due to damaged text.
A dated timetable lists outbound and return passages for multiple steamship lines. It covers departures from Sydney Cairns Brisbane Melbourne and London with destinations including Java Singapore and townships in Australia. It notes dates in May June July and August for ships such as Orvieto Orsova Orient Line vessels and the Royal Packet Navigation fleet with cargo and passenger services and port calls.
Fragmentary crust of text mentions Ormiston officials and a four-lane route. References a parade of 17S passengers and Keranta. Vague notes of a smart train delayed until next week.
A damaged OCR passage lists numerous passengers associated with Ormiston and several names including Dwyer Barker Hampéress Evans and many others. The text appears as a fragmented roster of travelers or settlers with scattered surnames and given names, lacking clear dates or destinations.
OCR fragment describes a gathering near Mamganar with water, travel from Waetyaioe, and mentions Tranor owner Bma, SATTotina, and a marriage on 28th involving William Isabel and others labeled RLP.
Commercial buyers eyed a May sale for small samples and furred produce with mixed prices. Kangaroo and wallaby lots showed varied rates, while overall sale turnout exceeded prior figures due to careful classing and marketing strategies. Market watchers expect more clear price guidance and inventory updates from salesmen Edward St and Co.
At Mrismané Brisbane on May 22 the market showed demand for premium lucerne hay, grassy feeds, and fresh vegetables. Prices ranged with lucerne chaff and hay scarce, potatoes and maize listed with varying rates. new shipments arrived and rates fluctuated across items including waxed grains and forage, while low rates were noted for certain coarse feeds.
May 22 coverage from Atherton notes the opening day of the Adhere Shine show with cattle exhibits from Toowoomba and Tableland regions. Report mentions improved cattle quality, fine exhibits, and strong representation of fox scents and Siredale Yernicm stock along with well-represented poultry.
The fall agricultural pavilion features extensive displays of vegetables, machinery, and implements. Members of the Uncve Batter Association and local exhibitors show farming gear, with wide participation by farmers and officials. The event promises strong community interest and a thorough demonstration of available farm technology.
In Auckland May 21 the United Party caucus selected Mr GW Forbes minister for Lands as the next party leader, positioning him as the presumed next Prime Minister ahead of Sir Joseph Ward. The report mixes unclear phrases about other figures and stray text from the dispatch.
Cairns yesterday saw the Board for the Barron Fully HydroElectric Scheme hold its initial meeting. The Mayor was elected first President and Alderman Hoel secured a key role. The Mayor spoke on the project’s feasibility and local potential, urging continued support to bring cheap power, lighting, and industrial growth to Cairns and surrounding districts.
A passage from a speech urges the people and the Board to embrace a concrete plan for the Far North area. It argues the proposal will lock in reality and serve the city and district by bringing blessings and prosperity to this magnificent region. The speaker stresses duty to pursue tangible improvements for the community.
The Viner Ballarat from Brisbane struck a submerged object in the Suex Canal damaging plates Numbers one and two slightly and the cargo during discharge for survey.
Melbourne May 21 Leslie True aged 48 found lying in a blue pot near a confectionery shop on Elgin Street Carlton. He was rushed to hospital with two deep gashes under the eye and a badly lacerated neck. Authorities believe a knife caused the wounds. The assailant, identified as Trump, refused to provide information to police.
In Brisbane on May 2 the Prickly Pear Land Commission dismissed a report that cactoblastis cactorum had attacked orange trees near Ipswich as untrue but said the matter would be investigated. The note mentions land reclaimed worth millions from prickly pear by the cactus moth insect, with a valuation of about £10 cited in the context.
Shamrock the Fifth won her third successive race, finishing fifth in a containing event from Harwich to Southend. The yacht will leave for America in mid July, via the Azores, escorted by a convoy carrying an oil reserve for bar weather. A 22 crew will sail with nine months of rations and water aboard.
The Cuisean Band site features pieces about a forthcoming Velocy popularity program at We streetion of Spence and Banedu Street fornight starting at 7:15. The Railway Band will perform nine minutes of music tonight in Lakesteel beginning at 7:20.
Yesterday's forecast from the state weather desk notes shattered frontal showers mainly in the north from Carnwell, with otherwise fine conditions. Southeast winds 10, increasing to fresh to storm at times in the tropical area.
The convener reports a major excursion leaving Cairns tonight for Kuranda arriving at 8 and leaving Kuranda at 12 en route back to Cairns. A social and dance will be held in Kuranda hall with supper and local entertainment. Proceeds aid the bereft. participants urged to join and book at the railway today.
Visitors surveyed a well built cottage and shelter extension, praised comfort and appearance, and discussed improvements. A tea at Rollwagen and Miss Jones followed by a walk and lunch. travel to Edmonton for a meeting, with Northern Divisional gathering in Cairns to start.
Canberra May 21 Deputy Opposition Leader HS Gullett denounces claims about Queensland Nationalists and the governments action on the Bounty Bill. He notes rising doubt among industrial constituencies about customs measures impacting yarns and knitting, unemployment and regional industry, citing ministerial motives and mounting opposition pressures.
Fragmented report notes a heated debate lasting about an hour and a half over a special ind ftaut tribunal measure. The government could have used the downe gidgeith to pass the bill, while Queensland Nationalist members criticized delay and party conduct.
Schedule shows 1 start at 1.0 with capt G Favell leading Black nore and R Geting. Other listed players include C Hambledon Mr Anthony Muse Hensrick Cairns and Doyles Mes Mawdsley Gay J. Match details are partially obscured with fragmented names and venues.
The report lists drafted players and teams such as Altaides Suburbans and Warratah for the Yavell McCoombe Shield. It notes second round fixtures including Thistles versus Waratah at Whywutties and North Cairns games, with captains and several players named across Suburbans, Nowh Cairne, and Repilanade tourte segments.
A quarterly meeting lists attendees including J A Rex W Griffin W Davies Cantamesna A Nuttall TA Mano 8 Courtice Nrat W Kittle TA Powell and WM Roherty. Mr. Davies and Mr. Kittle are noted as vice-chairmen. The group references a dental cane prices board and a rotary context with Jehan war ected shanna without apposition.
Mc Nuttall and council discuss cane pricing protests and grower agreements. A push to invite Watcher to attend the Congress meeting is approved, with steps to place tiles and regulations in the hands of solicitors and forward them for peer review at the Council. The plan is to revisit at the next meeting.
The Goordonvale League features key intertown matchups as Gordonvale, Aloomba, and Fal Owen form a new grouping. A special tram service will run to accommodate crowds for the Cairns event, with games set to start in the afternoon and players arriving by early evening.
Gordunvale defeated the Caweds 2 0 in a Recsey mann at Unival with W Duncan as referee. Final scores list Gordunvale players MacHardie Cable He Collis W Fairweatie Marr Weir B Clarke Lyall Houston J Ebrington J Stuart. Uniteds W R Spencer H Nesbit B etris K Bunge Jaca Ril Samme J Congas Hi Burges Crowe Wr Wik J Narre.
May 2b report notes Queensland select to tour NSW in June. Captaincy roles list Marshall as vice, forwards include Andrews Mitchell May Stith Gorring and Caters. Reverses Gilman Garrett and Somehine named as reserves. Les Clark unavailable due to injury or other commitments.
Members are informed the club will open for play this weekend and close the following weekend while the Giry Cup is contested. Thornton Cup entries will be received promptly and close on a stated date.
In a brief aviation note, a Monday flight along Moth SeaFlane faced unclear conditions. Experts say winds and visibility would hamper takeoffs and landings, making a forced schedule unlikely.
A fragment from the Cairne Post recounts a Dawning meeting at Dowigias Shore where speakers clash on policy and attendance. The report notes suspicion about who spoke, reflects on Labor Party loyalties, and hints at political maneuvering surrounding the upcoming election and party tactics.
The obituary notes the death of Mr Florence Demivan, longtime miner in the Merhertert field, who died in his sleep at Sandy in the morning after a tranquil life. He was a bachelor born in Arecaud, lived to 70, and was known for faith and community ties. Funeral in Herbor cemetery with service and relatives in attendance.
Mr SW Cliytum, storekeeper at Laine railway station, heard a word from a transfer agent stating Michanl Saywend had died suddenly in his chair yesterday. The rumor, known to the widow Jar Notamnity, references a founder William Holton, railway storekeeper at Toowvernha.
May 2 dispatch from Townsville describes a sequence involving the Sandmaz, Star of Townaville and multiple individuals including Bent, Meat White, Arc haul, Av Kyerky, Rolfe and Hof in a maritime aviation context with limited readable details. The fragment notes events or figures but lacks clear outcomes.
A plane crashed at Te Awamutu, Auckland, killing passenger Aliged Minchin. Pilot Captain Saunders was uninjured and unconscious. The wrecked machine buried its nose, wings and wreckage were retrieved, and救救救
Unclear OCR text references a city official, a mayor, and discussions on electricity charges. Mentions a figure over £1004, a proposed scheme, and concerns about rates and supply. Details are fragmentary, with key names and places obscured.
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