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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 03, 1929

Page

4

Butter Board equalisation controversy sparks freight dispute

The letter discusses alleged flaws in the Butter Board order affecting Atherton factories and freight concessions. It argues the Board has departed from established methods since June 1925, risking unequal treatment of other exporters like Roma. The writer urges a consistent system and cites potential savings by direct Cairns to Britain grading.

Cairns Sir—Ay Atherton Brisbane Cies I Beneft Butter Board Civie Athertones Roma Great Britain England

Trout debate spurs editorials on Dhu and trout suitability

A reader argues the Dhu fish is misrepresented as a scavenger and praises its value. He cites scientific authorities across Victoria New South Wales and Queensland calling it edible medicinal and fighting, compares it with trout and suggests trial farming in local lakes while noting warm rivers may hinder trout northward spread.

Cairns Post Reid Pire Bosch Victoria New South Wales Queensland H. Reid Andralis Stoker Teremory Murrumbidgee

Upper Tennis Tournament Results and Finals

The report lists multiple singles and doubles matches with players such as J Cook, Davie, Manly, Moon, Kemp, McAulay, O Callaghan, Roos, Adair, Kirkman, Tighe, and Robertson. It details first and second round results, semis, and a final with several byes and varied scores across men and women matches.

J. Cook Davie Bre Manly C.ode R. Morris J. Kirkman O. Roos W. Stewart Vonhof E. Arbouin W. Kemp W. Tighe A. McAulay H. Wyatt Romass Bowe Adair J. Davie Kan H. Manly R. Moon S. Hall Vanhol Kemp McAulay C. Stewart Theil Ocallaghan Adee Rt "Rooster Sonia Kemp . Stewart O'Callaghan J. Bowe V. O'Callaghan Roos W. Ray W. Moss Dempsey Routh V. Romans Pathos Leinster V. Morris Mortis V. Bowe Ahern Kiwan Tithe W. Raymond W. Roos Talat V. Dempsey H. Routh Pee En Tighe V. Roos Ver. A Igre Vy Kirksian Tighe

Japan’s Cities Lead In Oricenta Population Rankings

The text notes Japan’s two largest cities in the Oricenta, a thriving industrial center with 2.5 million people, and Tokio near them. It cites pre quake Tokio as capital in first place and says these cities rank sixth and seventh worldwide, behind London New York Berlin Paris and Chicago.

Japan Oricenta Tokio London New York Berlin Paris Chicago Buenos

The Kangaroos Match Up With Keighley in London

The Australian rugby team travels to London to face Keighley tomorrow. Lineup includes Melan, Spencer, Holmes, Upton, Shankland, Laws, Weissel, Edwards, Root, Henderson, Madson, Treweeke, Armbruster, Sellars.

London Keighley Melan Spencer Holmes Upton Shankland Laws Weissel Edwards Root Henderson Madson Treweeke Armbruster Sellars

Home Garage Precautions for Petrol Fire Safety

A compact wall sheet from Vacuum Of Company Pty. Ltd. offers simple fire cautions for motorists. It covers safe handling of motor spirit, running a car in the garage, and extinguishing petrol fires, stressing prevention and ready actions in emergencies. Copies are free at local company branches.

Vacuum of Company Pty. Ltd

Tennis Association Dance Shines at Town Hall Social

Upper Tableland tennis enthusiasts held a successful social and dance at the Town Hall between tournament days. Attendees came from Irvinebank Watsonville Coolgar Ravenshoe and others. Irvinebank Brass Band provided music with extras from Miss Robertson and Mr. Van Dorrsen.

Irvinebank Watsonville Gordon Uren M.C O. E. Power Scott Gregory Boy Grant Miss Ledlie Miss Bimrose M. Fairbanks E. Fairbank Brady G. Borghero

Pacific cruise by Matson liner Malolo to Australian ports

The Matson liner Malolo of 23 000 tons sails from San Francisco on September 21 with 400 American businessmen aboard. The voyage, arranged by the American Express Co and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, visits Yokohama Shanghai Bangkok Singapore Bali Fremantle Melbourne Sydney and returns via Auckland Suva Pago Pago Honolulu and Hilo. The trip aims to promote Cairns and the Tableland region, backed by the Australian National Travel Association and local publicity groups.

Tableland Matson United States San Franscisco Pacific American Express Company San Francisco Melbourne Sydney Auckland Suva Pago Pago Honolulu Hilo Cantaberra SOF Jen A.N.T.A Indian Ocean Java Australia Fremantle Great Australian Bight Matson Steamship Lines Thursday Island East Indian Archipelago Cairns Barrier Reef Australian National Travel Association aims-Tableland Cain A.N T.A Matson Pacific

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RC. Rowlinson Wooloowin Sinsticat Tecocrass TROUT Roos and Dempster Leman Miss Roos Mrs. O'Callaghan Miss Jackson Miss Grant Miss Bowe Etc THE Kangaroos Tennis Association Dance Cairns Tableland Mystics Spencer Moulton D’oyléys Sissi Everwear Aloma Pawnee Peach Eden Mirane Snow Cinella Will Ebiel Huce Mutual’ Limited Abbott Street
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