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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1930
Page
7
A compact notice lists yesterday’s arrivals and departures at Camber with brief names and times. Readable fragments show people and likely origins or destinations, reflecting a local transport or harbor ledger style entry.
An OCR corrupted page lists scattered scores and names from cricket and other sports. Many entries are unreadable or garbled, but several line items suggest player scores, team references, and venue notes. the legible fragments mention dates, places, and multiple cricketing terms without clear context or coherent narrative.
Early start at Queen fancet aims to attract investors as 200 tonnes of 4 aint ore and 50 tonnes of carbonates at Grass are readied. Mosquiter Creek trends to finer silver lead, while remnant moll bearing rock at Dairy Maid spur yields. Cumberland mill completes 2 crushings of 40 tons, about 20 ounces of gold expected. St George 15 tons more to follow for strong returns.
Brisbane markets showed limited demand with lucerne hay and New South Wales chaff selling poorly. Mixed hay ranged 4/1 to WT, lucerne 7/6 to 6/9, and a local hay lot partly forward. Potatoes and pumpkins had limited supply with prices around 7/ per unit. wheaten hay chaff sold at 4 to 5. Some consignments cleared at 2/10 for hay and 21 for a different item. several lots remained unsold or declined.
Sydney has a Crown case in the Central Crimea court today against Wilhaug Heckett and Charles Weed. Witnesses described the company and its directors, with financial details and ongoing proceedings.
The government sets up a migration advisory committee to study internal and imperial migration aspects. George participates in Liberal talks as the government seeks expert input on movement within the empire and domestic policies.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local council or committee issue about loans, rent terms, and a treasurer’s notice. Mentions a mayor, a failed action, and concerns over rates or payments. Key names and places are unclear due to corruption.
Adelaide Sene report on a bill to impose a 4 percent tax on wages salaries and assets for federal officers, with the levy to be collected from veteran central service workers in South Australia as an annual base. The tax would be retrospective to the date of the federal act in force vase.
A local sports update notes Mourilyan Mill 4 achieving a record week. Details are partially unclear with fragmented figures, but the report highlights a strong performance and a notable score of 65 to 35 in the period. Innisfaf appears in the context as a location or team reference.
The steamer Veore is commanded by Captain Helante while Captain Chapman is ill. Pilot Orteen will steer the Carrou along the north branch of the Shiatoon River toward Kad Gar for Cat.
A memorial entry honoring a mother described as loving and dutiful and a son Henry Bunny Peterson who died on September 9, 1927. The notices express enduring remembrance from family members including husband, daughters, son, daughter-in-law, father, mother, and siblings.
The Cairns Post outlines Prime Minister Fenton's push for substantial economic savings and equality of sacrifice. It notes the cabinet subcommittee will present proposals soon, aiming to bolster employment through renewed confidence, credit, and industrial viability amid wartime pressures.
In a striking illustration the Commonwealth and State present a lesson on the hollow nature of political rhetoric. The piece argues that people are misled by showy phrases masking real concerns and insincerity in governing.
The article reports an attempted ring-the-changes crime targeting several Cairns shops, warning inexperienced clerks to remain forewarned. It also covers a weather bulletin from the State Weather Bureau, a cottage fire disaster at Kulara, police court actions on drunkenness and fraud charges, and police transfers affecting Cairns and nearby districts.
Fragmented text reports on Fremantle figures and a UK or Australian involvement, mentioning Crawford and a team manager. The passage shows strained dialogue about a possible visit to Australia and a humorous or incredulous reaction, with references to a Moon and an English preacher.
A post mortem note hints that the deceased's parents lived on Cabweitere. Investigators seek kin details as authorities build the case and trace the family from the fragmentary report.
The Adelaide Steamship Company freighter Allara went aground at 4 30 this morning near Freeman's Channel Moreton Bay while bound from Sydney. With assistance from the Carrick the vessel was refloated at 20 roughly.
A vessel named Wgnments was refloated with minor damage. It moved outside Freeman's Channel then reentered the river at a marked point, proceeding to an anchorage near He Tile Lughtlevy. The crew plans to survey the river and coordinate general average measures for salvage.
A Sydney labor caucus session discussed wage policy amid reports of resistance to wage cuts. J Beasley Assistant for Industry outlined aims to publicize factory needs and government action, with attendance from metropolitan members and broad representation.
The cabinet avoided discussing wage cuts, signaling a broader labor policy stance. Beasley’s death halted some debate, but ministers reviewed government expenditures and signaled possible economies. The previous administration had created costly scientific departments to be eliminated.
Melbourne reports favor able developments in Gippsland oil fields with No 4 bore returning 43 1 2 barrels crude oil in two days and early 20 walls daily from other sites. Shares in related companies rose as markets view the finds as a promising step in Australian oil exploration with more tests expected next week and optimism for commercial potential.
In Sydney, it was reported that financial strain from tax demands may have contributed to the death of W. Scott-Fulk, former member of Parliament. The State Taxation Commissioner sought £32,000 in income tax on profits earned overseas from 1914 to 1929, with further proceedings set for Monday. Names and details include Mr. Scott-Fulk and involvement of federal authorities, amid disputed tax assessments.
Vague notes from a damaged report describe a burglar case in a neighboring shop. An accountant’s movements around 1020 Elm Street are cited, with no clear trace yet. Police continue cross checks and await reliable leads.
The article reports on a sugar industry inquiry in Innisfail with the Federal Commission of Inquiry focusing on the Star Industry. It notes preparations of evidence, local handling of materials, and visits by officials to discuss outcomes and regional impact on northern Australia’s economy and related industries.
Horse and bullock teams return to Charleville from the southwest as residents recall old routes and the town buzzes with excitement. Locals recount long journeys, while watchers photograph the scene. the railway yards sit empty and waiting for new racks.
Melbourne May 7 The funeral took place as Secretary Mr M E Duffy of the Melbourne Trades Hall Council is named to join the Commonwealth Bank board Herbert Haines as chairman will be responsible for the bank’s governance Sir Robert Greenidge will continue as deputy in a reshaped leadership team Duffy’s appointment marks a return of formal parliamentary connections to the bank board
A terse weather notice reports elevated humidity and variable air pressure yesterday across the North region. Forecasts point to continued unsettled skies with pockets of drizzle and brisk winds shaping brief, cooler spells.
Sept Mach reports easing south west winds along the coast and calmer seas. Vessels returning from Arnhem Bay to Goondi and Mowigan Harbor may find better passages now dawn breaks and conditions improve for sailors and ships.
An obituary notes the death of Austrafian Sle Service Landon with details about family and affiliations. The fragment mentions location West Ring and a potential delegation, indicating a regional public notice style for a local obituary.
A 1930 inquiry from Herberton miner A L Lowes asks if tin copper or lead ore miners must register as manufacturers for sales tax, whether tax applies on sales of concentrates, if transport milling and smelting expenses can be deducted, and whether sales tax is deductible for income tax. The Taxation Office reply notes certain refined products are exempt when no processing alters their form, with further guidance to follow.
A letter from EC J Sumter of Innisfail cites Mr W Moore of the Janstal Chamber of Commerce, defending Italian workers in Queensland and criticizing statements seen as inaccurate. The piece argues Australians’ contributions to empire, rails against xenophobic talk, and defends Italian labor amid migration and industrial questions.
A fragment from a historic page shows a garbled line about eleven out PaseENGEEE and a Nieuw Zeeland reference. The readable bits reference passengers and speeds, with unclear context and missing surrounding text.
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