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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1930

Page

9

Ships in Port and Upcoming Sailings

Shipping movements list arrivals at Cairns Melbourne and Sydney with several vessels due Cairns in November. Canonbar and Taiping sailed or arrived, Orca and other lines schedule departures from Brisbane and Sydney toward Townsville Port Douglas and Melbourne. Major lines include P and O Australia Italia Orient and Aberdeen Commonwealth with multiple ships set for posting.

Messrs Burns, Philp Brisbane Remo Romolo Sydney Twards Genoa Remoto Mesers Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd Orient Line Orama London Oronmay Orford Otranto Ormonde Orvieto Orontes Messrs. Howard Smith Ltd Cairns Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line Hobson's Bay Esperance Bay Karamea Townsville

Tar Coola Backs Melbourne Shipment At Wharf Five

On the waterfront the Tar Coola sugar freighter berthed at wharf number five yesterday completing a shipment for Melbourne and set to sail today. Lighters Katoora and Wortanna were alongside with sugar transshipments and Wortanna was unloading general cargo for Port Douglas. Wortanna sailed during the night. Tomorrow the Morinda is due from Papuan ports and the Taiping from the south en route to the East.

Ormiston Orangallei Sydney Cairns Canberra Melbourne Brisbane Hong Kong Ove Cairns Aberdeen Commonwealth Line London Townsville Adelaide Port Douglas Taiping

Interstate Vessels See Freight Dip Yet Passenger Boom

Report in the Daily Shipping List says interstate ships carry less cargo but show improved passenger bookings. Several cargo vessels are allocated to Queensland to aid southern sugar shipments, while idle ships decrease. The season boosts Sydney Melbourne Adelante and Fremantle passenger trade, with hopes for gains from a new return fare. Adelaide Company steamers Junee and Mundalla arrive in Sydney from Fremantle in ballast, with Junee likely to be tied up. both often call at Cairns.

Queensland Sydney Melbourne Fremantle Adelaide Company Junee Mundalla Cairns

Aberdeen Star Trade Gap Highlighted by News List

The Daily Commercial News List notes reduced Australia United trade with the Aberdeen Star voyage left Port on October 10 bound for a route not specified, illustrating ongoing trade lull between the two regions.

Australia The United Daily Commercial Anes Ee Aoe Wan Aries

The Metal Market. Sydney Prices October 29

Spot and three month prices for copper lead silver and tin listed with figures in pounds shillings and pence. Copper at £2 0s 0d the 3 month at £2 2s 6d. Lead £0 15s 6d. Silver around 1s 4d to 1s 5d. American Elect price given in cents. Market notes show varying bids and prices across metals.

Sydney

Market Report From Roma Street A Mixed Goods Update

Brisbane reports steady supplies at Roma Street with moderate demand. Chaff and lucerne prices show limited demand while pumpkins fetch strong prices. potatoes and onions shift downward due to abundance. wheat clearances improve. Maree prices remain low. line limits on pumpkins.

Brisbane Roma Street Lucerne New South Wales Maree

World News Summary From Special Sources

A compact note indicates this issue relies on special sources from Australia and New Zealand. The brief outlines that Reuters World Label material underpins the main coverage for this edition.

Reuter’ World Australia New Zealand

Wide Bay Dairying Sets Production Records in September

Wide Bay Dairy Association reports new records in butter output for September, the third quarter, and the nine months ending last month. Durie totalled 391,939 pounds of butter with cream suppliers paid £24,305/0/ at high rates. Gympie and Cooroy district supplies added 315,871 and 76,086 tons respectively, delivering a combined pay of £24,590/6/. for the quarter.

Wide Bay Dairy Association Durie Gympie Cooroy Aearney

The American Stage Compared to U S Theatres

Dan Carrol of E J Carrol Management, back in Sydney after months in the United States, criticizes American theatre for vulgarity and sensationalism. He notes repeated onstage face slaps, police intervening in many productions, and a shift of many venues to film. He observes few speaking plays in Chicago and New York, contrasting Sydney and Melbourne with rising American sensationalism.

Dan Carrol E. J. Carrol Sydney United States Stevorue Charaely New York Chicago William Faversham Canada Australia Melbourne

Moderates Seek Unity as Latham Leads Opposition

The piece argues Mr Latham's declaration unites the Opposition to support the government against extremist elements in both the Federal Government and Canons. It portrays Mr Scullin, Mr Fenton, and Mr Lyons as moderates facing a test of democracy and principle, with Latham providing a clear path to rally support for essential measures amid economic strain.

Fenton Latham Mr. Lyons Scnllin Commonwealth Scullin Lyons

Judgments Rendered in Cairns Magistrate Court Claims

Judgment for plaintiffs in multiple cases entered yesterday morning by Cairns Magistrate Court. Notables include Mega Carns vs Renzo Barn for promissory note dishonor and £25 costs, Barns,hilp & Co. v Alfred Ernest Abel for goods sold and delivered with £40/14/8 and £14/6 costs, and several other suits involving goods sold, delivered, and services with varied sums and court costs.

Cairns Ah, O'Kelly Bheig Mega iCarns Renzo Barn Shell Company of Australia FE. F Borghero Irvinehank Barns,hilp and Co. Lids Alfred Ernest Abel Cairris A. Brake and Co James Robert Thomas Kulara Thomas le Iande Freshwatervy FE. Palmer Lo Gageravy Gusta Lavargalagham Mc Gradidge W. Crane Irvinbank H. M. Svendsen Ltd Henry Fagg M A Jurk Frederick Spewart John Donaldson John James Donaldson Babinda Motor Works Frank Gruppi C. Wall V. T. Scarabesio Mayer P. McManus A. S. Scheikowski Martin Burns, Philp and Co J. Donnelly

Palmer Goldfield hopes rise as Hunter returns from England

Mr Ernest Hunter, envoy for North Queensland Chambers of Commerce, has arrived in Brisbane after visiting Britain where he secured attention for Palmer development. He reports £100,000 earmarked for growth, with experts insisting our metalliferous fringe is only partly explored and vast wealth lies beneath. He stresses sugar, butter, timber links and urges government and industry support for mining expansion in Far North Queensland.

Ernest Hunter England North Queensland Queensland Hunter Chambers of Commerce

Shipping service routes trimmed to exclude Albany port

The schedule lists calls at Albany Melbourne Sydney and Newcastle but Albany is now omitted. The Aberdeen Commonwealth Line units call at all main ports, yet cargo demand seems insufficient to justify duplicating the service. Adelaide had recently been a regular port but is also omitted, reflecting trimmed operations and non duplicated routes.

Albany Melbourne Sydney Newcastle Adelaide Aberdeen Commonwealth Line Mks

Expansion of trade and industry in the Far North

The speaker asserts expansion is essential for the State and the Far North. We have done enough but must broaden resources and wealth. The recent Australian setbacks prove the need for debate and action as Mr. Hunter opens groundwork for future thought and hope.

Australia Mr. Hunter

Public meeting to protest government scholarship plan

A public gathering is planned at Hibernian Hall this evening to oppose the government’s pro ABC scholarship scheme. Citizens fear reduced funding and biased allocations under the new program.

Hibernian Hall

Methodist Synod Honors Rev Larkin After Fifty Years Service

During the financial session yesterday afternoon the Methodist Synod endorsed a resolution praising Rev Larkin who completes fifty years as a Methodist minister. The Synod extends heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation for his splendid service to Methodism.

Methodist Synod

Lorry bogs down on Sachs Street with laden benzine

A Davis business firm lorry loaded with cased benzine became stuck yesterday around 5 PM on Sachs Street near Spence Street. One wheel sank axle deep while a crowd gathered to watch its predicament. The vehicle was freed with help from nearby lorries and resumed its journey.

Davis Sachs Street Spence-street

Weather forecast from Brisbane telegraph forecast today

The State Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions with thunderstorms in the far north-west and far south-west and along the sub tropical coast. Rain passes eastward as a cool change moves through the eul tropical zone from the west. Easterly winds on the tropical slopes shift to northerly in other areas.

State Weather Bureau Brisbane

Johnstone District Accidents Report

In Mourilyan a man named W Ryan sprained his right wrist and was treated by the Ambulance with advice to see a doctor. In Innisfail Mrs A Clocken foot injury from stepping on a nail required first aid and doctor consultation. T Wilshire of Goondi received Ambulance care for an incised wound to the left palm from tin. John Viallams injured his right thumb with a knife and was attended by the Ambulance.

Sky Pilot of Bush Church Aid Serves Vast Parish

Rev L Daniels leads the Bush Church Aid Society flock across a huge 145600 square mile parish. Flying thousands of miles yearly he pilots and maintains his aircraft, braving dust storms that blinded him yet he endured. Based at Wilcannia NSW, his parish reaches Queensland, South Australia, and the Western Darling. he served meritoriously in Egypt during the Great War.

Rev. L. Daniels Bush Church Aid Society Mr. Daniels Wilcannia N.S.W Queensland South Australia Darling Daniels Egypt

Returned Sailors to occupy School of Arts basement

The Innisfail sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia will occupy the basement of the new School of Arts building after two recent meetings. The basement will be furnished by the League and the arrangement awaits ratification by committees and trustees, with work expected to begin shortly. The League previously donated a large sum to the project.

School of Arts Innisfail Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Returned Soldiers League

Butter Exports In Australia Rise Toward Record Levels

Acting Minister for Markets Mr Forde notes a marked rise in butter exports this year, with July 11 to October 1 shipments reaching 369 364 boxes or 9234 tons, up from 213 379 boxes or 5334 tons last year. Queensland leads with 176 562 boxes, Victorian shipments reach 127 393 homes, and officials credit coordinated efforts of Victorian Agriculture Department and Department of Markets, plus factory managers, for better quality export butter.

Forde Australia S M. Herald Queensland Victoria Department of Agriculture Department of Markets Cfr

Annual Synod Opens Publicly in Central Church

The Pastoral Session of the Synod opened at 9 am in the central church under Rev. A. E. Lapthorne. Revs. Stephen Larkin, E. G. Hall, E. E. Potter, T. Bainbridge, W. Lawton, R. Montanari, J. Tainton, I. Menear, A. C. Hawley, E. Ball, R. H. Shelton, P. J. Lanham and R. H. Hayes attended.

Central Church A. E. Lapthorne Stephen Larkin E. G. Hall E. E. Potter T. Bainbridge W. Lawton R. Montanari J. Tainton I. Menear A. C. Hawley E. Ball R. H. Shelton P. J. Lanham R. H. Hayes G. T. A. Phillipson H. J. Presswood H. Carter W. Ryene B. J. Dale J. Griffin Cairns RK. E. Bacon Athol D. McGregor Howard Kettle Ira Menear T Bambridge Young People's Department

Bradman Receives Warm Perth Welcome After Ashes Tour

Bradman faced a cheeky moment as four buxom girls kissed him leaving the Palace Hotel after a luncheon by the Westralian Cricket Association. At the Theatre Royal, he was greeted with thunderous applause and presented with a cheque, praising team spirit led by captain Billy Woodfull and opening batsman Bill Ponsford as key to Australia’s ashes comeback.

Bradman Palace Hotel Westralian Theatre Royal Billy” Woodfull Billy Billy” Ponsford

Bradman Farewell Crowd Surges Outside Station

Outside the street, a dense crowd of people police and friends pressed toward Bradman as he moved to the car and then to the railway carriage. Sixteen policemen guarded him from car to train amid a packed platform as the farewell erupted when the train departed.

Bradman

Financial Session Opens at Central Church at 2 P M

The financial session opened in the central church at 2 p m with ministers probationers home missionaries and laymen including G Walker A F E Dean Cairns Nielsen Ayr Millett Atherton Grigg Charters Towers J J Squire and chaired by Rev A E Lapthorne After devotions Diprose and J Taimton welcomed members and responses followed Appreciation was voiced for Mr A Murritz a prominent layman from North Queensland recently in Brisbane

Messrs. G. Walker A. FE. Dean Townswire F. A. Diprose W. A. Watson Cairns G. Nielsen Ayr R. B. Millett Atherton F. A. Grigg Herberton J. J. Squire Charters Towers A. E Lapthorne J. Taimton A. Murritz North Queensland Brisbane

Bradman Delights Youth Leaders With A Sydney Visit

The Australian cricket star Bradman agreed to spend a day with boys from all states gathered in Sydney for the Young Australia League Christmas vacation. He teased that he would try to show a few strokes if they think he can teach them, speaking in a lighthearted tone during the gathering.

Bradman Sydney Young Australia League Owly

Appointment of church reps to stationing committee

Rev. E. G. Hall was named to accompany the chairman as representative to the stationing committee while Rev. T. Barmbridge serves as substitute representative.

Transfer of Winton circuit to central district agreed

At the request of the Central District Synod, it was agreed that comment be given to the transfer of the Winton circuit to the central district.

Central District Synod Winton Central District

Transfer decisions on Mt Garnet and Stewart Creek area

The transfer of Mt Garnet from Herberton circuit to the Mareeba Home Mission Station was remitted to the quarterly meeting. The development of the area between Stewart's Creek and Ravenswood Junction was referred to the quarterly meetings of both the Charters Towers and Townsville circuits.

Mt Garnet Herberton Circuit Mareeba Home Stewart's Creek Ravenswood Junction Charters Towers Townsville

Atherton and Herberton Circuits Granted Relief From Status

Recommendation approved to relieve the Atherton and Herberton circuits from the obligation to be raised to married ministers' circuits, removing pressure on those regional congregations and allowing continued operation without a change in status.

Atherton Herberton

Home Mission Stations Recommend Continued Support

The general secretary for home missions report was received with the treasurer’s report and adopted. Mossman Mareeba Chillagoe Malanda and Tully home mission stations were recommended to continue as such with praise for progress. Mareeba received a special request for favorable financial assistance from the Home Mission Committee. The Innisfail Mission Station appeal for a special increased grant was recommended for the committee, and the Tully station’s appeal was referred for favorable consideration.

Home Missions Mossman Mareeba Chillagoe Malanda Tully Home Mission Home Mission Committee Innisfail Tully Home

Appreciation for Rev Romani Montanari Work

Sympathy was offered for the Rev Romani Montanari and a recommendation was made to consolidate his work among Italian populations. The Synod adjourned to reconvene at 9 a.m. the next day, Thursday.

Romani Montanari

Delegates Welcomed By City On Civic Night

Delegates from the Methodist Episcopal Synod Northern district were hosted at a civic reception in Methodist Central Church. Mayor Ald. W. A. Collins presided and a choir provided the musical program. Rev. J. Tarmton praised the Mayor for supporting all branches of the Christian Church and anticipated his comfort among "Good Methodists."

Methodist Synod Northern District Methodist Central Church Ald W. A. Collins J. Tarmton Collins Christian Church

Mayor Responds To Mr. Tainton's Elicitations

The mayor took note of the solicitations from Mr. Tainton and replied with a formal acknowledgment. The exchange signals official engagement though the precise outcomes remain unclear.

Christian visitors seek aim to aid Cairns district

The Cairns gathering aims to benefit the district by Christian sponsors sharing knowledge and applying teaching to social problems. Ministers are urged to be universal scholars capable of understanding human nature, social issues, and duty. The text emphasizes personal destiny and communal responsibility as guiding principles.

Rourisis Cairns

Circuit delegates welcomed with Cairns praise and growth

Mr F A Diprose and Mr W Allen Watson welcomed visitors to Cairns noting improved weather for the Circuit while praising the younger generation. Rev J Tainton recalled past Synod discomforts and highlighted Methodist progress including new rooms parsonage and three churches with Sunday school growth and a 26 percent rise since September 1929.

F. A. Diprose Carms Misery W. Allen Watson J. Tainton Townsville Charters Tdwers Cairns Cairnns

Federal Evacuation Resolutions From Australian Manufacturers Meet

Melbourne October meeting of the Associated Chambers of Manufactur ers of Australia endorses evacuating the field of industrial re epention supports a plan for a minister controlled tribunal, annual wage fixation for unskilled workers, and arbitration. Resolutions urge narrowing industrial legislation to shipping and shearing and condemn Amendments to the Arbitration Act as costly and obstructive.

Melbourne Associated Chambers of Manufacturers of Australia Commonwealth Feld Eady Victoria Wintertea

Cleante Drowandi Sues Over Hotel Bill at Cairns Court

Cleante Drowandi, licensee of Union Jack Hotel at Woree, pressed Silvio Miotti for 113 pounds 17 shillings 9 pence for board and lodging in Cairns Magistrates Court. Evidence focused on hotel books and accounts, with Brona Drovandi and the defendant testifying. The hearing was adjourned after a law point on whether the payment settled a liquor debt or a beard and lodging debt, to 10 am today.

Cleante Drowandi Union Jack Woree Silvio Miotti Cairns A. H. O'Kelly P.M J. Bennett C.K Bennett Brona Drovandi Alo POM

Leisure and the British Labour Leader on Beauty

Miss Margaret Bondfield, Minister for Labor in the British Cabinet, spoke at the City London Vacation Course about balancing progress with leisure. She noted that modern invention fills streets with noise and ads while stressing the need to preserve beauty and quiet in a mechanized age for the cherished heritage of leisure.

Margaret Bondfield London

The Solace of Knitting in Reforming Manners

A columnist ponders idle hands in modern life and praises knitting, sewing, and embroidery as soothing arts. He cites Duchess of Atholl urging girls to knit as a better solace than tobacco, admires a pantry butler for church embroidery, and recalls a Guardsman winning a knitting competition, noting personal humiliation at the sight.

CBM Duchess of Worden

Amazing Electrical Feats In Sydney Spectacle Of Power

In Sydney on the 20th instant two Erskineville brothers William Aeneas Key and Arthur Hesvnd Key wowed crowds with a 1,000,000 volt coil transmitting current to light 240 volt lamps several feet away. Arthur passed half a million volts through his body, melted a half inch steel bar in three seconds at 720 amps, and flames and sparks ran through his body as 10,000 volt shocks were shown from the brothers. The display included lighting a house lamp with one wire and Arfur’s mouth as the return, and burning electricity flashing from his finger ends ears and feet.

Sydney Saya William Aeneas Key Arthur Hesvnd Key Erskineville Marconi Arthur Key Witham Arfur Arthur

Pests Fought By Plane Over Ballarat Forest

The Ballarat East forest of about 500 acres suffers heavy pest predation from the lesser casemoth. Ground spraying failed, so Defence Minister Green approves using an Air Force aeroplane to dust trees with calcium arsenate at the Forests Commission request. The aircraft will be fitted with tanks and a hopper to release the chemical, with Defence charging only fuel costs.

Ballarat East Vic Defence Department Forest Commission Yarrowee Ballarat The

unclear prompt fragment prompts ministerial direction clash

A garbled segment mentions Mr Latham and a ministerial issue in a public clash over direction and community sacrifices. The text is incomplete and cannot establish a clear event, date, or participants beyond these names and generic themes.

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