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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1930

Page

6

Prickly Pear Issue On the Atherton Tableland

The Tinaroo Shire Council discussed prickly pear found on the Atherton Tableland and agreed the matter was urgent. Tracks with live pear specimens from Rockhampton were received and would be destroyed to prevent spread.

Tinaroo Shire Ment Fire Underwriters’ Association Atherton Underwriters’ Association Backam Tinaroo P. G. Martin Kairi Tolga Millaa Millaa Rockhampton Atherton

Australia urged to push Singapore base amid Pacific risks

Dominion delegates press for a Singapore naval base to secure Australia, warning that delay could leave Britain’s allies exposed if Pacific trouble or Suez disruption arises. Sir Granville urged decisive action, praising Scullin and warning of strategic vulnerability if Britain withholds support.

Singapore Pacific Suez Canal Australia

Dance fundraising at Tully augments funds for a worthy cause

A Tully dance event on Oct 18 raised nearly £6 including subsidies, with music by Evieamo and Langley on piano. MC L Freney led the evening as attendees enjoyed chocolate waltz winners Mr and Mrs Strake of Feluga amid other attractions at the Catholic Young Men's Society twilight dance. The hall was donated by J S Mor ee, and Mrs Forbes stayed with the Harrises. A H MacCarthy and young Michael planned a St Lawrence holiday trip.

Tully Evieamo Langley L. Freney M.C Aml Strake Feluga el Arish

Absence Noted as Holiday Ends for Staff Member

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a staff member named Mr Ni G Ye away for seven weeks on holiday, with return planned after a period of leave. Mention of White Car and Ms HJ Armen appears in unclear context.

Mr. Ni G. Ye Seath HJ. Armen

Dominions Back Quota Plan If Preferences Fail

Dominions prefer the quota system over outright rejection of Britain's options. They warn that returning empty-handed could let Britain claim an offer was rejected. They propose a report urging Britain to accept Dominion wheat over time with a fair price, keep preferences open, and refer details to the Marketing Board or Imperial Economic Committee.

Britain Dominions Marketing Board Imperial Economic Committee Ecreetes

New Zealand dairying expert reports on overseas farms

Mr A W Lipscombe, returning from a ten month tour of England and the Continent, says England lags in dairying with much manual labour and women predominating on farms. He notes training colleges under county control, a strong milk examination system, and sealed A grade milk with production dates. He contrasts German progress, Denmark’s co operative approaches, and Belgium’s slow gains, while doubt persists about Australian cements overseas markets due to Danish opposition.

A. W. Lipscombe Melbourne Moreton Bay England Lipscombe New Zealand Australia Asia Germany Belgium France Denmark

Dr Sheldon’s Pills Promise Quick Kidney Relief

Dr Sheldon’s Pills claim immediate relief for kidney and bladder troubles from the first use. They state the remedy targets kidneys and bladder without laxative effects, cleansing poisons and delivering prompt relief on the very first day.

Dr. Sheldon Dr. ‘S

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