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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
9
Fragmented OCR shows metal market quotations from Sydney and London with various item codes and prices. References include Koppert, cheery type, and spotter figures, plus implied price listings and exchange notes.
The report lists prices and forwards for copper lead and silver for the week ended October. It shows spot and forward figures, with entries such as forward 19 for copper, 87 for lead, and various monthly forwards. Average price noted as 47084 per ounce.
A cluttered rail of shipping notices from Brisbane to Melbourne and Sydney lists departures and arrivals for many vessels. It mentions dates in October through January, including ships like Morinda, Teresoda, and Oliga, with routes between Cairns, London, and Brisbane and notes on passengers and cargo.
Fragmentary OCR text provides little clear event or names. The isolated phrases hint at a foreign language snippet or garbled headline. No verifiable entities or actions present to summarize with confidence.
A fragmented account describes a wandering truck linked to a distant Vietoran region. The piece mentions a ceremonial gate, the Arghtale Lie, and references to figures such as Star Trent and Indy gratis, with dramatic imagery of water ethics, a water gate dispute, and protective actions around a freight vehicle.
Mr and Mrs Fred Poulsen express sincere thanks to Dr Geancy Matron ABen and Babinda District Hospital Nursing Staff for caring for their wife and Norman during recent illness. They also thank Matron Gardiner and staff of Mareche District Hospital for wonderful attention and treatment as Jar Hughes recovers at home in Chillagor and progresses well.
Commercial report from Brisbane on September 23 describes a bustling market with buyers active at Roma Street. Prices listed include potatoes and vegetables with varied demand, several traders offering stock at different rates, and multiple lots selling across categories.
A garbled market ledger shows fluctuating rates for Australian, New Zealand and other goods, with scattered figures for salted products, color materials and early January notes. The fragmentary entry lists several price points and items, including references to New Zealand, Australia and December periods, providing a snapshot of a busy, unclear trading day.
The text describes a sugar-related event in the South involving a cane or sugar trade, noting a public cry and a schedule for a cemetery visit and a commission meeting at 8 am on a Saturday. Names and places are garbled, but references to sugar, markets, and an official action are evident.
The article reports climate observations from western regions near Burkevost Goan and Tragic Cassi net, noting thunderstorms and mixed conditions. It presents Brabane and Amacralia year data, with 1921 population totals: 3,287,995 males and 3,151,004 females, and a total increase of 5,78. It cites birth excess and migration effects, mentioning male and female changes and a net rise in population.
Riddle honors Mona beloved wife of I I Riddle and mother of Fred Bert and Jack who passed away in Bahinda Hospital on October 24 1925.
Reuter's World Service and additional special sources contributed to this Overseas Intelligence section in this issue. All rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand.
Weekend edition preview from the Cairns Post outlines local news, events, and notices for Friday October 24 1990 with brief summaries of community activities and regional updates.
The annual Navy League gathering in London spotlighted Singapore as a key strategic base linking Britain to Australia New Zealand and Malaya. Australia’s Sir Granville Revie warned that delaying a base could leave Australia vulnerable, especially if Pacific tensions rise and the Suez Canal were blocked.
A Brisbane era speech argues Australia must defend Pacific routes with a strong navy and citizen volunteers. The speaker cites population figures across Asia and stresses protection of the Far North Queensland as essential, warning against weakening industrial lines.
A noisy mix of local notes appears: the Railway Band plays at the Lake and Spence intersection tonight at 7. The Federal Treas Repercentions expedition targets tropical diseases like hookworm in Far North Cairns, with a public health push in schools. A New York correspondent critiques American and English student life, noting cultural contrasts, athletic youth, and debates on science and discipline in university settings.
A local business figure in Innisfail warned that cane farmers in the district face hard times as sugar industry troubles persist. He cited debt, cash flow issues, and the need for careful management to survive the crisis, noting many farmers live year to year and fear for their future. The speaker urged firm action to stabilize the industry and prevent further distress among growers.
A Cairns Lodge I0 visiting members hosted by Wor. Master R A Ruddell presided over a large gathering. Toasts honored The King and The PAF SGA with Deputy Grand Master French and Past War Grant Master J Cochrane. Visitors praised the reception and the lodge’s progress in Queensland, with Sister M C Wallace receiving a Vast Mistress certificate.
Tully October 23 F Alexander secretary of the Clamp Progress Association says a road from the coast to Binget Bay will proceed. He notes no government barrier and the minister for railways hopes work will finish by year’s end. Officials seek the best possible route along the Comet line.
An employee of Ghirartoll's farm in Woree, Jack O'Keefe, suffered severe punctured wounds from a harrow foot trap. Cairns ambulances convey him to Catraw District Hospital. Delegates from Swestry to Mere Hill Cloncurry and Herberton plan to attend the annual moveable conference starting Monday, with forty to fifty visitors expected and accommodation arranged in Innisfail. A social program includes a smoke dinner and Oddfellows Hall welcomes visitors, while discussion of roadside mileposts and signs for motorists is proposed to boost local advertising and travel experience.
A condensed snapshot discusses inter empire trade, Domination plans, and Western Europe's postwar recovery. It touches on wheat exports to Soviet markets, Britain's trade references, and Ramsay MacDonald's political position. Mentions European production shifts, overseas credits, and global surplus challenges shaping postwar economics.
After a long meeting the Premier and party leaders warned the unemployment relief fund may soon be insolvent. They expect shortages by end of June with relief rations failing to meet rising demand and expenditures exceeding estimates by thousands. A special sub-convention will investigate and report recommendations.
October 25 report from Reisbane on the resale of a competition for mantiving ridway rations across Southern Northern divisions. Winners named in each section include Toowoomba, North Coast line, Mount Chainess, Cairns ineligible, with prize amounts and placements noted.
A 1940 Commonwealth Gazette extract outlines a Proclamation prohibiting import of numerous goods into Australia. It lists items including foods, textiles, electronics, tools, and fuels with various percentage-based restrictions and notes the proclamation dates, authorities, and exemptions for transit. The long list reflects an effort to curb imports and control trade under the Governor General’s authority.
Garnet Police report a death by apparent homicide of 35 year old William Meander at his hut two miles from Nyame bool toward Mesundher way haat ive. The incident occurred Monday evening at the married man’s residence.
Fragmentary notes discuss farming economics, mills, and price issues. References to Anny Rabinds Mill, 1920s conditions, small town growth, and farm calculations show concern for mill profits, cultivation, and regional price effects amid evolving labor and production. The text hints at broader rural finance debates and farm workload shifts.
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