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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1929
Page
7
Fragmentary note from Cairns page mentions moon phases with dates and a short departure reference. Includes Aged 10 and numbers that may indicate times or measurements. Likely a weather or timekeeping snippet from an old issue.
Movements of multiple liners and steamers including Cairns and Brisbane routes. Vessels such as Taiping Poonbar Mackarra and Orient Line ships move to and from Cairns Sydney and Wellington with April May calls and returns. The report lists arrivals departures and expected ports along with sail dates and voyage legs.
In a London dated April report discussing a Washington Conference and naval strategy, the piece notes wartime plans and tensions between Britain and the United States. It mentions proposed fleets, armament comparisons, and potential sacrifices amid high seas power debates.
In Atherton, Justice Douglar and a jury tried Herbertton area defendants including Hegel Sonam and Charles Wyatt Rockley for property theft tied to Michael Byrne. Several prisoners were discharged after lengthy evidence. Chinese acquitted Jacky Ah Sam faced similar charges. Frederick Sprinker, 18, faced indecent assault on a girl under 17, with a judge calling for evolving moral standards and sentencing him to six months with hard labor, suspended under law.
Fragmentary text describes an engagement broken between Bulgarian and Italian parties with references to marriages, church provisions, and royal or noble figures. The passage mentions distrust, religious ceremonies, and international stake tied to a dissolved betrothal.
Memorials recall Fergus O Beirne who died at Mareeba on April 9 1928 with "Sadly missed" and a long note of thanks from the Andersen family to doctors nurses and friends for support and attendances. Farewell to mother lines and expressions of gratitude conclude the notices.
The Italian Consul Count di San Mezzano’s North visit spurs discussion on Australia’s population policy. Proponents stress the need for industrious immigrants who embrace Australian ideals while maintaining ties to their homeland, with a strong call to keep Australia white. They warn against rapid inflows of those who refuse duties and work.
The text argues production above employer and worker interests governs the nation. It condemns passive state roles in industry and supports state involvement through corporate forms. It praises Italy for fostering civic duty over rights, linking citizenship to duties performed for the state.
Four men were arrested in Innisfail during the weekend on drunkenness charges. At the Police Court on Monday morning all forfeited their bail, according to the Innisfail correspondent.
March accounts show receipts including taxes and employment stamps with details of suspense collections. An ambulance case involved Carman Bros. butchers employee Kelly with a serious knife wound treated at Cairns District Hospital. Train parcels from Brisbane for Cooktown arrived in Cairns and were routed to the Merinda. Weather forecasts predict generally fine conditions with possible showers on the Far North Coast and moderate temperatures. Weekly Penny Savings Bank records a modest deposit by F Nodwell and G H Thomas. Packer's Camp rainfall for March noted at 11.44 inches with the three month total 40.06 inches in 1928 and 76.68 inches in 1929. Licensing Court notes leave of absence granted for Miiin Creek Hotel with Davie Donnelly as agent. hawker's license awarded to W Redmon.
A confusing passage discusses altering the Flying Fish Paint to Palm Beach naming and mentions the Marine Department objecting to changing the designation. It questions the intent and likely outcomes for the Palm Beach resort near Trmiefail and its residents.
Our Deeral correspondent reports a Sunday night wreck on the north side of Harvey's Creek Station after a lorry with front tyres blew out. The vehicle left the road, rolled down an embankment, and occupants were thrown into a rocky area. Frank Armstrong sustained head injuries and was treated by first aid and taken to Rabinds Hospital. another car was summoned to continue the journey for local players.
A large Cairns audience at Hotel Pacific welcomed Royal Italian Consul Commi di San Marzano. Speeches praised Italian Australians' loyalty, harmony with Australians, and contributions to sugar and soil industries, with calls for continued law obedience and unity within the British Empire.
Count Marzano praised the remarks of prior speakers noting learning and added to knowledge. The Vonat declared astonishment in English and spoke of development potential in the North. He contrasted the coast and Tableland as two worlds and admired the beauty seen from the Circle Range Road.
A Cairns to Townsville campaign logistics update notes a 7:15 pm rail departure from Cairns to Redignel with a return, while a Cairns gathering hosts Walter Wetharrent. In Townsville on April 8 Minister for Agriculture W Forgan Saith visits Stock Experimental Farm at Ross River with officials, then heads to Charters Towers after a public meeting.
The Mt Isa mines celebrated the official opening on Saturday with a Smiths Hall gathering of 180 guests. Mr Draper and Mr Gray praised government completion of the line and predicted forthcoming shipments of machinery and a major operation in the coming months. They noted overcoming past transport differences and stressed shared Australian and Queensland interests in national development.
The gathering at Cairns and District considered Australia’s development and land use. Speakers contrasted Italian and Australian aims, stressing fair treatment and shared progress. Toasts honored Italy and the hosts, with remarks on immigration, sugar industry, and cordial ties.
A review of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company cane payments outlines two scale systems for Australian consumption and export sugar. It details flat rates, end of season adjustments, and disputes over valuation methods affecting grower earnings.
William Burkitt, a prominent Home Hill figure including former president of the Chamber of Commerce and mayor of several civic groups, fell from the Inkerman bridge while workers cleared it. He leaves a widow, three sons, and three daughters. A search for his body will resume tomorrow.
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