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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1928
Page
7
The note lists moon phase references and high tide times around 48.84 am and 9.26 pm, with mentions of a quarter on April 13 and an entry at 20 New Meni. Also includes garter references and a reptil 27 entry, following a sequence of tidal and lunar data.
Maritime notes record frequent sailings and forthcoming movements of steamer fleets including Morinda Adelante and several Royal Mail and Matson vessels. Cargoes, routes to Melbourne Cairns and Sydney, departure windows in April, and religious travel plans outline a busy shipping period with multiple port calls and anticipated arrivals.
A garbled OCR page lists various session times and scattered names including references to a mayoral or civic meeting, a weather note, and a collection of personal and place names. The legible elements point to multiple events or broadcasts with uncertain dates or locations.
A brief note thanks Mr C J Sipiwn and Sew and Mr and Mrs A J White and Stuart for kind messages and sympathy after the loss. The note honors a dear wife and expresses appreciation for memories shared and support received.
In Memoriam for Lawrence Foley a son and father departed this life as April arrives. The ad reads of a family mourning his loss with sorrow from parents siblings and relatives. The piece conveys a funeral notice tone amid sparse OCR text and fragmented lines.
April 4 at Lucerne chaff market in Roma Street shows mixed demand for locally mown hay and straw. Prices for oats and wheat chaff varied with limited supplies and some lots passed in. several lots and buyers reported weak demand and high declines for the new season’s chaff.
Market notes show chaff and hay trading with mixed demand at Kow Street. Prices for wheaten chaff ranged around 6/6 while other feeds sold from 4/ to 8/6 with limited turnover. Wheat and maize prices linger, and the outlook for improvements remains subdued.
The Sydney metal market notes three months’ price quotes for copper tin silver and lead with several figures per unit. Electrolytic copper listed at 161/17/44 per unit and 64/10/ per 67 bars. Tin and silver prices shown with ranges and cents per pound for American Electrolytic copper at 14.35 cents.
A man named Ganger was run over by the Western mail train this afternoon while riding a tricycle along the railway near Warra. Blood and pieces of the tricycle were found on the engine, and the body was located beside the line during a search.
Notice reminds readers that all requests and communications intended for the Calina Post must be directed to the Editor and not to individual staff members in any official capacity. This applies to all insertions and notices in the publication.
News note states Reuters and Barter World Service contribute overseas intelligence in this issue with rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand. The item acknowledges special sources used alongside Reuters for international information.
Owing to the Good Friday Holiday there will be no issue of the Cairns Poot on Saturday next the 7th instant. All other issues of the Cairns Post and Northern Herald will be published as usual.
The Cairns press calls on Premier McCormack to present a brighter view of hydro electric prospects. It urges a public talk highlighting benefits, past objections, and what the government plans to achieve, stressing business results and public prosperity for the district.
The piece criticizes delays in Cairns Port Douglas road and Cairns to Innisfail railway projects, noting public frustration with procrastination and inadequate station recommendations. It calls on delegates to pressure the Premier about national service relevance and related infrastructure issues.
Cairns weather data shows temperature readings with maximums and minimums reported. The report includes dry bulb and wet bulb figures, barometer readings around 2987 and 2982, and mentions a 4 pm saturation comparison.
Rev J Vainwn and Mrs Tainton are expected to arrive by the Southern express. The new Cairns Methodist Circuit Superintendent and his wife are popular in the South and Cairns Methodists plan a cordial reception.
Representations to authorities led to Turtle Bay being opened to holiday visitors at Easter. Reports claimed Warrahah Mission had closed the bay for holiday parties, prompting quick action from the Premier and the War Secretary to notify Mission authorities.
The Cairns Comins Women’s Association plans a Fresh Food Stall on April 13. Members seek orders for preserves and other goods with early delivery preferred for non perishables and perishable items. Final arrangements to be settled at the November meeting.
The Loyal Trinity Lodge held a midweek meeting with incomplete officer attendance and an invitation for a society event on April next. Hambledon Suppliers approved a sale offer to Colonial Sugar Refining Co for the 192 crop under last year terms plus a 60 60 payment ratio and 53/18 per ton delivery price, with growers to sign acceptance letters in days.
The Cairns Boys' School unveiled a gold-lettered honour roll naming about 100 students, with Premier W McCormack in attendance. The ceremony praised past soldiers of the Great War and urged current students to honor duty, promising possible extra Easter holiday recognition.
Depotations in Cairns Shire Mall at 4 o ehek tonight as W McCormack holds talks. Sarah Rex faces Monday morning charge for obscene language and is fined. Cairns Post notes upcoming calls to Rosema Cairn Court Women’s Keat Room and MacDonnell buildings for rest room visits on Thursday 2pm to 4pm and on Good Friday.
Postmaster Mn W K Ryan issues Easter period hours for The Post Office at Caine. Good Friday April 6 observed. Saturday April 7 Telegraph and money order counters open 9 am to 1 pm with one delivery. mail closes after 11 am. Easter Monday April 9 counters open 9 am to 10 am with one delivery. mail closes after 10 am. Telegraph service after closing hours may be arranged one hour prior.
London April 2 The British Budget details Revenues reach 842 824 000 pounds up from 805 701 000 Expenditure stands at 83 358 500 down from 84 239 500 The surplus is 4 239 000 versus an estimated 1 440 000
The V4, claimed to be the largest submarine in the world, was placed in commission at the Portsmouth Navy Yard on April 3. She carries a crew of ???.
An extract reviews the Eisteddfod's medieval origins and its modern form, noting royal charters, Gorsedd ceremonies, and rules. It lists opening sessions at the Palace Theatre with chairs and times, travel details, admissions, and requests for quiet during performances.
Edmonton cyclists begin first run of the season on the track with training sessions daily. Riders are preparing for Easter sports meeting and upcoming events, with fast times already appearing as Norman- and North Queensland connections be noted in the ongoing preparation.
A fragmented 19th century editorial critique discusses power schemes and mineral interests. It questions why rival factions fear progress, cites colonial examples in Bombay and Calcutta, and argues electors in Cairns should support a new energy initiative despite opposition.
The State Elections are almost certain to be held next November and readers are urged to back Parliament members who will vigorously pursue progress for the city. The appeal contrasts a strong Opposition with other political forces, stressing the need for decisive action.
In Darwen the hotel boycott was called off after the Club Hotel manager retracted remarks about the union. A meeting last night defeated the motion to target employers of aboriginal workers, including Chinese cafes where many companions dine. Mines facing pressure may close, with toralists and producers likely to join in a strong coalition to resist the arrangement.
Mr W G Trotter died suddenly at Atherton District Memorial Hospital after working in the Maize office a week. He leaves a wife and four children and was farewelled at a large funeral from the Methodist church with hundreds attending from across the district.
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