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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1929
Page
7
High water at the Port of Cairns listed with daily tides from April 8 to April 11. Times include 8 18 am and 8 54 pm on April 9, 9 26 am and 9 50 pm on April 10, and 10 9 am and 10 35 am on April 11, plus April 8 data.
On April dates the new moon occurs on the 10th at 32 am the first quarter appears on the 17th at 01 and the full moon follows on the 24th at 7.47 am appearing as a monthly lunar cycle reminder for observers.
The record lists numerous ship departures arrivals and due dates across Brisbane Cairns Melbourne Sydney and Townsville. Vessels include the Canberra Bombala Macedona Orungal Tanda Morinda Poonbar Canonbar Arilla Mackarra Canadian Constructor Willaston Wirral Weoodarra Montoro and more with destinations such as Cairns Yokohama Rabaul and London and ports including Sydney Brisbane Melbourne London Colombo and New York.
London April 3 The Sporting Life suggests that if the returning English team faced South Africa in the first test this summer it would let the public express appreciation of a tremendous turn. It also notes the South Africans visit could introduce young players for tests in 1930 when Australia aims to atone for a recent failure.
Stalls on Reana street markets Saturday report mixed fruit and produce with varied prices for cod deer cheese pumpkins spuds barley maize and oats. Agents represented buyers and sellers with best offers around 2 to 4p and midweek rates noting price firmness for maize and wholesale barley.
London reported a disappointing butter market on April 6 as hopes for post holiday recovery faded. German production runs 10 percent higher than 1928, cutting German demand for Spanish butter, while Denmark ships surplus butter, worsening prices.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father William Joseph Roberts who departed this life on April 1. Sweet memories cling around your grave and the heart that holds you in deepest affection still loves you in death. R.I.P. Inserted by wife daughters sons and grandchildren Mrs A Roberts Bahinda.
The friends of Mr and Mrs A W Barram Freshwater late of Kuranda invite to attend the funeral of their infant daughter Alice. The service leaves the Methodist Church Cairns at 1 o'clock Monday morning en route to Cairns Cemetery Martyn Street. Hf M Svendsen LTD Undertakers and Embalmers.
Retailers can set lower counter prices thanks to wholesale supplies while Colonial tea remains at 20d per pound. Consumption improves as cold weather and rain shortages slow home stock drawdown. Importers hope demand growth will clear Colonial stocks, with no large stockpiles currently.
A fair sized crocodile was spotted moving along the Johnstone River Friday morning. The animal disappeared from view quickly after the sighting reported by a correspondent.
The mail train from the South arrived yesterday morning with passengers, mails, and fruit. Floods in the Burdekin and nearby streams caused the delay, though service resumed with the punctual arrival noted in Cairns.
Count di San Marzano the Italian consul for Queensland arrived in Cairns yesterday after a visit to Innisfail. He is accompanied by Vice-Consul Luciano and Dr. Merlino and stays at the Hotel Pacific where a dinner of welcome will be hosted by local Italians with civic and business representatives in attendance.
Count Gabito di San Marzano accompanied by D G Luciano and Dr Merlino visited Gordonvale yesterday. They dined at the Central Hotel and were shown the Mulgrave Mill and Gordonvale Bowling Green. In the afternoon Marzano spoke to a large Italian gathering at Sutcliffe's Theatre.
The Cairns Ambulance attended several minor mishaps last week. A 13 year old named J Burke stepped on something sharp causing a lacerated wound to the left foot. he received first aid and was taken to a doctor's surgery.
Rain accelerates weed growth in Johnstone area while canes grow tall enough to shade them. Despite this, most farms report strong sugar crops and harvest is expected to begin in a couple of months.
The Linotype staff presents Mr. Thomas Miller with several gifts on Friday afternoon. Editor Mr J H McVilly leads the presentation and Mr Miller replies on behalf of himself and his wife, thanking colleagues for their cordiality.
Police have conducted exhaustive inquiries into a report by Malsess that a single shot was fired at him near Currajah. No definite action has arisen. The homeowner, who was away at Kabinda, returned and quiet remains. A window was smashed the same night and a scorched bead from a Maltese form appears in the incident.
In Berlin a proposed ordinance would not make a slog in the streets punishable. The owner of any animal run over will be prosecuted.
A cablegram outlines U S concerns over Antarctic territory and hints at possible tensions with Britain. The piece argues America pursues world influence, cites wealth and ambition, and urges caution in negotiations to avoid escalating clashes among nations.
The article cites Senator Blaine warning that the English speaking nations face a contest for lands and resources, arguing the Kellogg Pact could spark a commercial war and broader struggle for world dominion. It laments confusing U S claims and anticipates possible disputes over Antarctic possessions or Australia.
Police continue investigations into the burglary at Messrs. R. H. Kelly and Company last Tuesday night. About £50 worth of goods including silk stockings, men’s shoes, and travelling rugs were stolen with no arrests yet.
Innisfail correspondent reports the School of Arts secretary acknowledges a gift of illustrated New Zealand literature. The donation is gratefully received and welcomed by subscribers to the institution.
The Sub-Collector of Customs Cairns advises that the Director of Lands and Surveys Melbourne will receive offers from persons desirous of purchasing the Old Customs Bond building in Port Douglas along with about a quarter acre of land.
Innisfail cor respondent notes a “clean sheet” as no criminal cases from Jaris jail will be tried at the forthcoming Circuit Court sittings in Cairns. The Innisfail court session ends without arrests for major crime.
A southern bank queried Innisfail made to respond with district reports noting population 8000 to 9000, new Main Roads projects to Millaa Millaa and Silkwood, proposed coastal railway links, dairy expansion, tortuous sugar mill growth, and telephone subscribers up 60 percent. The letter cites North Coast railway and Tully factory as catalysts for continued growth.
Melbourne police thwarted a planned robbery of about £15,000 from Hoyt's Pictures Ltd strongroom in Jourke Street. Two Metropolitan Fire Brigade members, John Wilms and John Barr, were arrested after detectives trailed the plot to overpower on duty staff, blow open the safe, and steal the money.
Mr Kenny spent a week in Cooktown district visiting towns and outlying areas. He met Progress Association members, attended a well attended meeting led by Mr Martin, critiqued the McCormack Government’s finances, and praised Cooktown hospitality and local sports visitors.
About 80 people attended the Mt Mulligan Hall meeting on Wednesday night to hear Mr Kenny discuss the North Queensland election issues. Speakers and locals noted the past government’s neglect, the Chillagoe shutdown, and the mining region’s future, with no questions and a concluding vote.
Mr. G Luciano chaired a dinner for Count Di San Marzano in Innisfail with many locals attending. The Count spoke on Italian nationhood, Mussolini era reforms, and the Vatican agreement, praising ItalianAustralians and urging cooperation with British society and sugar industry.
The Consul remarks on shared ground despite different races and histories, stressing cooperation. He thanks the audience for a warm reception and signals ongoing efforts to consolidate views. The moment closes with loud and continued applause.
The Reverend father Clancy lauds the Johnstone River District as an agricultural hub with vast territory and seasonal vitality. He defends Italian land ownership, arguing natives and Britons could have achieved similar success with instruction, urging pride not hostility as discussion continues.
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