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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1929
Page
11
The snippet records yesterday arrivals from the South including Cumberra and Casberra and a Canadian Britisher at No. 5 sailing from No. 4, with further notes on departures and sailing days indicating a busy port activity.
Shipping bulletin lists Kone to the South due 7 a.m. today with further moves to Pennsylvania. Abe Taiping departed Friday aboard The Morinda heading to Papuan ports, Cairns due in November. The cargo steamer Macumba left Melbourne for Cairns on the East Wind. Another vessel en route from Gulf Penelopee to Ge Coleg on November 4. New York bound tomorrow with a cargo of eat.
Canberra travelers suffer delays and fatigue following a turbulent flight to the capital. Officials report extended waits and disrupted connections, with many passengers seeking assistance at the airport lounges and information desks.
Brisbane reports show subdued demand for lucerne feed at Roma Street with prices and yields mixed. Local buyers cleared some lots with lucerne bay and brown fodder trading around 4/9 to 7/6 while green material and straw bedding saw limited interest and onions fetched minimal advances.
The Sydney market notes three month prices for various metals with figures in pounds shillings pence and dollars. Entries include elect tor raid bars and Tim with values around £183/12/6 and £187/12/6. Silver quotes show 1/10 per pound and 2/08 to 2/0 15-16 pounds. American electrolytic at 18 cents.
Fragmentary text shows Cardwell Shire Council intends to borrow 13500 pounds from Australian Mutual Provident Society over twenty years at six percent interest. Advertising of particulars appears in this issue. Other notes mention bench warrants, adjournment, and remarks about departing officers.
Witnesses describe a rare vocal display outside the School of Arts near Cairns during a funeral. The crowd observed a cremation event leaving little trace of the ashes, with British attendees not convinced by the method.
A fragmented OCR line lists several individuals including Asher, L. Corry, Stemm, D.W. Cook and others. The item suggests a local club or event lineup with multiple names, but lacks context, date, or location to define the full story.
The friends of Mrs J B Sloane of Lornevale Station Forsayth invite attendance at a funeral for their late mother and grandmother. Separate notice records a quiet wedding at St Marys Church Emyland on September 21 conducted by Rev Arch. Macark.
Mr P M Johnson and family express heartfelt gratitude to all friends for kind support and sympathy during their time of need.
A notice notes that a posting occurred in Queeminea on March 16 in that year. The item references the Innisfail Enquirer and the correspondence about the event.
The article critiques the Labor party led by Boullin and Theodore, noting promises of a better life for workers and taxpayers. It argues voters were told the new government would deliver a millennium, but ministers fear the promised notes may soon be due and questions the sincerity of the rhetoric. The piece claims the Opposition lacks strength to block measures and asserts Senate support for the Ministry.
The piece argues that Senators expect the Prime Minister to follow constitutional paths and deliver prosperity. It notes electors tire of upheaval and demand results, urging the Scullin government to fulfill promises with grit and full implementation of its programme.
The text urges public action on forestry preserves and national parks after experts Mr. Bilin and Mr. Ellis advocate protecting Cairns area treasures. It warns that without public support new reserves should be established and made sacred for all time, stressing national heritage and regional loss.
A court granted bail in a case with the defendant released on surety of twenty pounds. The arrangement allows the suspect to remain free while the proceedings continue.
Mr A Gilchrist of 15 s Walk Melbourne writes that the sender omitted his name and address and asks for commission to be certified. He recalls Gilchrist's Cairns trip two years ago to organise the Scottish Defence. Gardonvale Church services will feature Lord Bishop Feetham arriving to administer confirmation and celebrate parish Eucharist with First Communion in his presence.
The Lake Barrint Reserve is praised as a premier example of Queensland rain forest by Mr. Ellis, who condemns its mutilation by logging. He warns the loss harms timber heritage, tourism, and public enjoyment, urging preservation through local groups and publicity efforts.
The author suggests creating an Act of Parliament to dedicate the Lake Eacham reserve as a perpetual living museum for coastal fauna. Proposals include banning timber exploitation, restricting exotic plants, forming a 10-member Board of Control, ensuring financial independence, fencing the reserve, and establishing a prevention and fire coordination unit with local bodies.
Fires on Murray Prior Range created a unique spectacle last night with hills cloaked in haze and smoke. From city vantage points the ridge line appeared as a rippling line of fire silhouetted against the heavy sky.
The notice advises delivery of Christmas mail to reach Brisbane before 7 45 am on 12 11 29 for the British Isles and Europe. Mail received in Brisbane by 7 45 am on 19 11 1929 is due in Hawton on 21 12 29 and delivery before Christmas is doubtful says Cairns postmaster W K Ryan.
The readable fragment mentions the world, France, and the United States. It references an industry heating past records, but details are unclear. The passage lacks concrete actions, dates, or named entities beyond broad geographic mentions.
In Cairns on October 7 1929 Francis Gorris faced trial for unlawfully killing Andrew George Henderson. The jury found him not guilty after testimony about a lorry collision at Shields and McLeod Streets and conflicting accounts including claims of a dog influence and driving incidents. Witnesses included Joe Nishimura and Constable Wootten with hospital and police testimony.
Robert E. O'Connor filed a Supreme Court motion against S. L. McKenzie editor and J. S. Stinson publisher of Truth for contempt. The Oct 20 articles about Dulcie bar case allegedly interfere with justice and comment on matters pending in court. The motion before Justice Macrossan is set for Monday.
Auction of the Kuranda Hotel freehold attracted speculators and spectators at Messrs A J Drager Ltd. bidding reached about £5000 but failed to meet the £46000 reserve. Two allotments sold for £165 cash as the sale proceeds are listed. Northern Butter details follow with A M Tynan of Foley Bros Ltd in Brisbane.
Acting Sergeant Roach gave evidence about the case as wheels were examined on the grass. The dialogue indicates uncertainty over prior movement of the wheels and the inquiry into the ease of Eben.
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