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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 31, 1930

Page

11

Maritime Schedule Fragments Outline Global Shipping Movements

A jumble of ship names ports and departures outlines the Asia Australia and Europe freight routes. Vague timings show The Canberra Melbourne departures and Fremantle arrivals while Aberders Commonwealth Line movements from Brisbane and a long list of sailings to Towneville Cairns Sydney and Adelaide appear with scattered dates.

Tele Liverport Jane Adelaide Methourm Sydney Brisbane Towneville Cairns Steves Lindon Dee Mielbowse Suitney Iir Brice Sane Towne Lie Nowebern Queensland Caris Samuel Aller Ocomen Tarvday Oramaff Wisbane Astein Onovs Sishene II Laodom Ferndale London Fremantle Rasite Melbowne

Orungal for Queensland at Sydney event details

Fragmented readable text outlines a Queensland event in Sydney with mentions of marks, materials, and temperaries. It references accommodation at a time and various trade terms, suggesting a public notice or schedule. The language is garbled, but indicates planning and arrangements in Sydney tied to Queensland interests.

Cairne and District School Sports Summary

Cairne and District hosts a junior athletics meet with multiple age groups competing. Notable events include 14 year old Nova winning the 200 yard dash and 78 yard relay, plus under 9 and under 12 children contesting skipping and sprint events. a substitution affected a girls skipping relay.

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Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Events

A collection of church notices lists St. Jo's Church of Eiynd St Anirews Presbyterian Shemitastraet Surlay and others with service times. Includes Sunday school at 1 pm and 7 30 pm, communion details, and a church picnic Tuesday 3 720 pm plus community singing. Also notes Methodist and Presbyterian services and youth activities with various times and locations.

St Anirew's Presbyterian Church Shemitastraet Surslay Sanday Scheed J. C. Kebeta Drngerarcs Mechicine Church Sm Viens Powle Poe Gnithin Mideraweroad Methedia I Pm Taiwan

Memorial notices honor late Sydney Conlan and family

Notices express gratitude to doctors and staff of Herberton Hospital for Sydney Edward Conlan who died May 22 1930 aged 56. Bergin family rate late memories dated May 1 1927 and 11 1927. Davis family remembers Jot who died May 10 1927 with lines of memory from daughters sons and relatives.

Davis I At Ay Aera

Black Shirt and Australian Foregners Debate

A fragmented note criticizes the "Black Shirt" movement and questions its stance on Australian foreigners. It argues a majority of Australians are proud of their heritage and warns against political biases influencing representation. The letter expresses concern about foreign influence and urges caution.

Roads and Timber Lorries Spark Shire Meeting

A letter from M May, Tolya dated May 22, complains about timber lorries blocking roads in Queenland and the Atherton area. It notes weather, bridge and ferry issues, road wear from lorries, and opposition to weight limits proposed by Cr Moule. The writer urges the Johnstone Shire to act, citing unemployment and forest service ties.

Tiather Farrsine Wang Eames Fedang Meith Seteetere Atherton Autre Juburtonie Queenlamt Johnstone Shire Taber Queens Saint Forest Service Atom Moule Johanstone Shire

Aged Pensioner William Smith In Ambulance To Hospital

An elderly pensioner William Smith suffered a head injury yesterday and was taken by ambulance to the Coors District Hospital for treatment.

William Smith Coors District Hospital

Barron Falla Hydro-Electric Scheme Backed by Board

A special board meeting recommended to Government the acceptance of Mr A P Flockhart’s proposal for a hydro electric scheme costing £100000. The piece emphasizes optimism for Far North industry, urges patriotic action, and praises the board’s steadfast, diligent approach as essential to future prosperity and the region’s development.

Barron Falla A. P. Flockhart Sehall Cairns Ben

Homecoming of Clergyman Described in Cairns District

The text notes Serene Rev Cairne holiday after nine years in Southern residence. Mr Cole, once from Yarrabah Mission and trained for Holy Orders, returns to the North route at Codktonen. He is pictured as well regarded by the community and connected with Chremot Inde. The Browne family of Sheridee are mentioned as hosting and he will attend services at the Eagles tomorrow.

Serena Cairne Southern Cole Yarrabah Brisbane Codktonen Cairns Mra. Browne Eagles Clohery Abbott and Betlamay No.1 South Comet Clohery Goldsfield Clohesy Battery Comet Cramer United Menem Abrent Bell South Prade Tn Frank Ray Cim Waterata Tel P Syndicate Longden John Phumper Court Kram

Australian Goods Campaign Promotes Local Buy Action

A wry campaign in the Commonwealth urges Australians to buy Australian and British products to strengthen national responsibility. It recalls Lord Foster as Governor-General stressing support for domestic industry and outlines the public’s duty to back local goods.

Lord Forster Australia

Australia must sell the world the best goods to hold trade

Lord Forster argues Australia should establish and maintain top market standing by sending only samples of the highest quality. He warns many settlers lack experience and urges delivering goods that meet sample standards to win Britain’s trust and safeguard industry. The emphasis is on quality production and a White Australia policy is noted but not elaborated.

Australia Great Britain Mample Lord Forster Australis Advier West Queensland China Commonwealth Tasmania Alan Cairns Aumeralia Muchix Hobart London Chine

Cairns notices and events take stage on June 3

Cairns readers are informed of events and notices including the Atherton to Millax Mills rail motor service on Tuesday June 3, the Guzena Band with Lyric Orchestra plus local artists, and Cairns Post Office and King’s Birthday arrangements. Also mentions police court actions in Gordonvale, orange theft charges, and telegraph service detentions with brief local notes from the Gordonvale correspondent.

Mulenda Atherton-Millax Mills Secon Guzena Lyric Orchestra Tow Esterrajomem Silver Com Hy Raph Cairns Temually Gordonvale P. Jonson S. Boyle T. Hop D. J. Kearney J.P Galligan

Impressions of the Worth and Queensland Trade Curious View

A visiting observer praises Queensland residents and railway staff for courtesy and efficient railways. He notes sugar policy limits growth, questions protectionism, and contrasts Tasmanian and Australian production. He envisions expansion with freer markets and comments on timber exports and proposed immigration to boost the region.

Far North Tour Impresses Visitor on Tasmanian Trip

Mr Murdock toured Cairns and Queensland, visiting Melbourne for Harbor Authorities and Australian Overseas Transport Association meetings. He served as Tasmanian representative, impressed by the Far North country, and planned a return visit to renew acquaintances with Queensland and North Queensland.

Murdock Cairns Mur Murdoch Melbourne Persuament Committee Harbor Authorities of Australia Sydney Queensland North Queene

Council considers architect applications for public works

Present were Am Erwen WA Yelling chair, councilors Simmonds Chaginian Mann and secretary Wilkinson. Applications were received from Irvin Crookes and Sons, Zealand Melbourne firms, and numerous others. The government reserves rights to approve schemes, prepare specs, and hires consultants. Meeting set for Friday at 2 pm in City Council Chambers to discuss ordinances and monthly meetings.

Amerwen WA Hadel WM Murchison McBlanas J. C. Birch W.M. Simmands WW. Chaginian J. Mann Mr Ale, Wilkinson Poste Nek Burney Macnical, Wright and Co Syt Wickermatt and Lancaster Welington New Zealand

Damages Awarded After Two and Half Hour Jury Verdict

Brisbane May 2 jury empanelled in the case of Charles Edwin Stephens v Truth and Sportsman Lad awarded seven thousand pounds damages with costs after a retirement of two and a half hours. A stay of proceedings for fourteen days was granted.

Brisbane Charles Edwin Stephens Glamnn

Jury verdict cites defamatory articles void of public interest claim

The jury found the articles referred to the plaintiff contained defamatory meaning and were not published in good faith for the public. It also determined the publication did not serve the public interest and questioned how far the coverage advanced information on a subject of public concern.

MEWS HOCKEY AND STATE INDUSTRY DISPUTE

Fragmentary remarks discuss a wet weather impact on a men's event and a proposed postponement. The text references rounds, sanctions, and debates over state aid to build primary industries, noting inequality and Commonwealth identity. Names and clear facts are scarce due to damaged OCR.

Railway Tourist Office Appreciation Note

A brief, appreciative remark from a railway tourist office highlights the department's work. The message cites the officer in charge, Mc Huddy, as a key figure in coordinating arrivals and departures, expressing gratitude for service at the railway offices.

Raiway Huddy

From the Pale days of Cairns and local events

News notes from Cairns recount a charity raffle at St Monicas convent, boxing exhibition fiasco at the old Salvation Army barracks, and local club elections. Reports detail racing crowd schemes, three card monte antics, rifle range visits by Defence Commandant Gutter, and mining outputs at Clohesy and Waterata lines with early syndicate tests.

Brialu St. Monica's Convent Cairns W. HL Swallow Meyers

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