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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
9
The Cairns port tide book lists high waters on April 4 at 2 58 am and 3 20 pm, April 9 at 8 21 am and 4 56 pm, and April 10 at 8 20 am and 6 3 pm. It notes First Quarter on April 17 at 10 20 am, Full Moon on April 28, Last Quarter on April 20, and key phases Perigee on April 2 and Apogee on April 3.
A departure note lists Mossman and Daintree as destinations with passengers including adecar o Commins and Campbell Lol, and an agent named.
The notice lists trading shifts for Cairne Ausm and Mangana with dates in March. It mentions routes to Orada Island Nauru and Ocean Island and notes departures from Cairn and Vine Bouth with Wednesday and Shuweday timings.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline travel routes among Australian cities including Brisbane Melbourne Sydney Cairns and Townsville with dates in mid month. The text mentions departures from Melbourne Brisbane and Sydney and references to Paris or Towne LA likely misreads.
The Adelaide Steamship Company vessel Urilla is scheduled to depart Newcastle in April bound for Cairns via intermediate ports. The voyage details include calls at listed ports and a completed sailing plan.
Fragmentary note describes movements toward a Gulf coast port with references to Christian Sweet and a patrol route. Details are garbled and dates are unreadable.
Coastal ships Merinda and Daintree depart this morning toward Vert Dewetae and Cooktown. Authorities confirm routine voyage schedules with no incidents reported.
GasTEAN arranges ferns and other consignments to Cairns and China. The schedule notes departures and faster service planned for Monday from Kant a Fu, with March 18 cited for China and Japan.
AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE reports AIPING departs Cairns for the South with Bal noting a Thursday to und the East on March 24. BURWS and PHILP Linz are listed. MORINDA also sails South on April 2.
A fragmented notice lists Burns Philp and Co as agents with departures including AUSTWARD via Sydney and Cairns, NIRVANA F.S.N. leaves West of England ports for Curie, plus dated references March 6 and January 1. The document records multiple names and destinations without complete dates or clear routes.
Oein reported a fire in the Macedon’s No. 1 hold causes the vessel to be detained at Townsville. The ship, due at Calems today, will likely remain in port for several days delaying arrivals and cargo.
April trading shows firmer lucerne and NSW chaff with moderate supplies. Potatoes and sweet potatoes in light supply. maize prices strengthened with a prime dry grain bag. Local court notices appear amid fragmented market text and a remand for further legal proceedings.
The report outlines a royal visit by the Duke and Duchess of York with a public reception at a state venue. A large musical program by the 4000 strong orchestra includes selections like Maid of Monnaie and The Merry Widow. Weather and market notes accompany the day’s events.
The document lists numerous singles and doubles matchups for the Innis fail games, detailing first round entries across men’s, ladies and mixed draws. Players named include Larsen, Mackenzie, Sherrington, Volk, Purdy, Tracey, and Weyl among others with a mix of scratches and byes noted.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce will discuss a Gulf Country delegation’s views on a proposed line closure. Representatives from the Newcastle Range area and Etheridge railway region expressed opinions in Feapance and expect the meeting to clarify Cairns position on the matter.
THANKS readers extend heartfelt thanks to Dr Byrne Matron nursing staff and hospital for care for their late son and to friends neighbours and tributes. More thanks go to Dr Rows Autre Sisters Nurses and Herberten Hospital staff for kindness during bereavement and to Mr Moore and family and others for floral tributes and sympathy messages.
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A Cairns editorial urges voters to choose candidates of merit and steadiness in municipal elections. It stresses that ballots shape city policy, warns against self serving insiders, and calls for leaders with strength, clear judgment, and open minds to advance Cairns’ best interests.
The piece argues public bodies neglect regional needs and that reversing small landholder consolidation could harm the Cairns area and related electorates. It contends government misperception or inefficiency on the issue, warning that a revival of political and economic conflicts may follow if large areas are withheld or restructured.
Readable fragments describe eligibility for a local vote, staff leave plans for Ange Day, weather forecast of cloudy showers along the tropical coast, and a Cairns court case about theft from an AWU servant with restitution and six months hard. Also notes on cyclone damage, lights restoration, and local associations scheduling meetings.
Mrs Fluerty Northern Organiser for the W C T U held the first Cairns meeting in the Presbyterian School hall on Wednesday afternoon. She aims to renew vitality in the union, recruit new members, and visit old ones. One child joined the Recruit Brigade as the program concluded.
The April 7 report details the Bemeraide house collapse on the Mulgrave River during floodwaters. Witnesses describe families swept away, including Salva Russo, Domenico Raganese, Rosa Ragonese, Rosalia Sofia, and others. One survivor clung to a tree for two days before rescue. The scene cites heavy currents, house destruction, and multiple drownings. A note condemns dynamite use along the Mulgrave River as a factor in fish deaths.
The letter from Toe the Editor discusses local election guidance. It notes gratitude to Mr Winkworth for his letter and his advice on voting for beneficial candidates. The writer endorses Charles Kerk and Ernest Hunter and urges finding two qualified men to help in the forthcoming election.
Voters weigh city race as candidates Marton Huard and City Council seek support. The article notes contenders for the City route grid and mentions duties of the Hart Board and Council members in the upcoming election.
A fragment from the municipal election column shows Returned Soldiers denying involvement with the election campaign. It accuses some figures of spinning influence while urging respect for the soldiers and their independence. The piece mocks the Drum Major and other correspondents, urging readers to view the soldiers as free from partisan pressure.
A political notice urges electors to consider candidates for nine city aldermen. The writer defends municipal honors, praises proven businessmen, and lists several names including Jabberton, W. A. Moline, Draper, Egan, and Kendropp, urging thoughtful voting in the upcoming council race.
Letter to the editor condemns hiring foreigners for earthworks while British workers are unemployed. Writer, resident of Wungaburra, claims council motion to employ British labor is not being followed and urges action. References ex-servicemen and local diggers seeking work, urging council members to honor wartime service and provide jobs.
In a contentious meeting Fred. C. Hode criticizes the Board over gorge route work money and the conduct of engineers. He cites costs, alleged mismanagement, and calls for a water power scheme while urging government involvement and support for a public meeting to discuss alternative financing.
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