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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1929
Page
7
The notices list lunar phases for November including First Quarter on the 10th and Full Moon on the 17th, with Last Quarter on the 24th. Tidal times appear for several days, and shipping notes mention vessels like The Canberra departing Melbourne and calls for Cairns, Yokohama, and China ports with various return dates.
海事 item notes shells described as gifts from a Murray school teacher to Cairns, brought by Capuin Murphy. Captain Hall plans to add them to his collection. Photos by Mr. Lehfeldt of the White Car.
Prices improved for local lucerne chaff with scarce supply and poor demand, and some high grade samples sold up to 8/6. Mixed chaff cleared at 6/6 while several lines and many items were passed in. Potatoes showed higher prices and good demand despite increased supply. Pumpkins sold lightly at 9/3 and 8/1, with other prices at 4/7 and 10/-.
An unsteady tale describes an unoccupied Ex Printing Office and a moving owner Mr. England from Maclay. The narrator recounts a wild night horse roam and a London night march to Sandringham, meeting a policeman and a king's shadow as betting on Shadow King unfolds.
The Barron Falls project stirs public demand for decisive action after years of slow progress. Enthusiasts keep the hope alive that cooperative local and government efforts will form a Joint Board to advance a scheme seen as crucial for regional industry and prosperity.
The piece attacks Mr. Scullin and the new Government policy, claiming foundations of national defence are undermined. It argues supporters of the Littl Peddlington programme overlook harm, while opponents feel chagrin at the shifts in federal aims.
The text accuses the Prime Minister of prioritizing party policy over national welfare and criticizes the Scullin Theodore Government for neglecting major issues affecting Australia. It denounces political attacks and calls for wiser statesmanship to reduce unemployment and boost prosperity.
A note indicates page eleven contains a fund of interesting information. The readable fragment hints at a broader feature or column to be continued, inviting readers to turn to the designated page for details.
A fragment describes swordfish near shore with basal width one foot and length up to 15 feet. It notes the fish can attack whales by stabbing, breaks off in timber to stop leaks, and is not numerous in these waters.
A Cairns notice outlines a meeting of the City Council with the aim to standardize and update the Government Tourist Bureau. The plan seeks public cooperation to develop local resorts, survey itineraries, and coordinate with existing groups for amalgamation and improved transport and accommodations.
At the Police Court, the defendant pleaded guilty to using offensive language while intoxicated. Constable reports the man was under liquor influence and was fined 43 with 36 costs, plus one month imprisonment. An ambulance ferried the injured to hospital after an altercation involving a Bell and a local mill worker.
An incomplete Reuters note references five special sources of information and mentions laws, rights, and regional references to Australia and New Zealand. The text is garbled and lacks clear event details or names to establish a full news item.
A mother asks Johnny if he wants jam pudding ends and he recalls Ellen urging to cook “plenty of jam in the ends” because the ends are always left. The exchange highlights frugal kitchen wisdom and childlike humor.
Fragmentary OCR note urged supporters to attend a meeting for the Grosvenor Francis recruitment in Pittsburgh. The text mentions Beaten worry and Seale as a cadet to all supporters, with references to attendance and a rally or gathering.
The Cairns Railway Band Committee chaired by Mr Les Davie met at Sherisla rooms with secretary A Jones and members O'Shea and Templeton among others. They discussed granting Christmas raffle funds and a stocking raffle viewable in Abbott street, and noted poor takings from the tin at events. A request for a better collection system at Spa and Friday was raised as done by two royal members, with a plan to develop a workable method soon.
The secretary discussed plans to overhaul the instrument and seek permission for work. Monthly cash intake from contributors totaled 45 pounds 15 shillings 11 pence and outgoings 21 pounds 11 shillings, leaving a credit of 24 pounds 14 shillings 11 pence. The band’s total credit balance stood at 411 pounds 12 shillings 7 pence.
A dinner at Government House in Brisbane will honor Victoria Cross winners on Armistice Day. Guests include HL. Daisiel of Atherton B.S. Gordon of Beaudesert and E. T owner of Longreach.
The Cane Growers of Queensland report a majority vote in favor of a Defence and Fighting Fund levy. Voters showed little turnout, raising questions about interest and accountability. The piece notes looming council elections and warns careful spending as funds are allocated to national and local bodies.
Bah son appeared as Katista and Audrey Gillett as the bride elect. Miss Stanley arranged dances and Miss Barratt led piano music with Miss Elite Barrfatt and Mr Wall Hallett on violin. Mr Gordon Uren assisted with a few moments of joy.
Report of a plane event in Atherton on November 4 with H. Smith and C. A. Butler arriving by air. The crowd watched as planes landed and number of flights indicated a significant display of aviation activity.
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