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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1928
Page
7
The fragment lists multiple dated celestial notes and lunar phases from April, including last quarter on the 1st at 6:00 PM, new moon around April 2, first quarter around April 27, with scattered values such as 0.55 aim and 0.53 pim, plus terms like Apol Wi-2d and Slepan. It reads as an OCR snippet of an astronomy or almanac page.
Miscellaneous shipping notices list vessel movements in April including entries for The Bombala leaving Sydney for Melbourne, Cairns departures, Yokohama arrivals, and multiple steamers such as Marella, Poonbar, and Oceanic lines. Details cover sailings to Cairns, Port Darwin, and London, with dates in April and May, plus various ports including Townsville Singapore and Fremantle.
Fragment describes a man named Godwin and Mrs Geey at a hotel in Brisbane Kelvin Grove. Godwin entered the water for a few minutes before distress. Hotel staff or associates attempted rescue as authorities note a recovery period of about half an hour.
Radio schedule details for a Commonwealth network listMorning session includes An Hour for the Ladies and various music segments. Afternoon covers market reports weather updates and the Progress of Agriculture in Queensland. Night features Studio Orpheans concerts with numerous soloists and a metropolitan weather forecast.
The 44th annual Herberton show opened in fine weather with a large attendance. A prize lineup highlighted the display in the hall, with extra attractions added to the program. Cairns weather recorded a maximum of 9.0 degrees and a minimum of 69.0, with barometer readings around 92 inches and rainfall listed for the period.
The Railway Department announces a rail service departing Cairne at 10 40 tomorrow for Alma Dert, with arrival around 5 pm and further connections to Ether. A second train from Alma Den at 4 80 pm will carry passengers, arriving Cairns at 2 40 pm. Phineter will pick up passengers to Chliegos. Further details follow.
The notice describes a planned outing to the Mungana caves with an official wedding on Sunday April 15. A special rail motor will run on Saturday April 4 at 12 noon from Cairns to Mungans, returning Sunday afternoon, with a dance at Munwana Saturday night. The Cairns Innisfail rail service connects with Aloomba, and readers are urged to see advertising columns for details.
In memory of dear husband and father Henry Methock who departed this life on April 1927, remembered by his grieving wife and family. The notice notes affectionate tribute and a small commemorative sentiment.
A terse notice in the Cairne urges Jen im tha Pest to submit edits to the Editor. The change targets individual stall members for review.
Opinion piece urging North Queensland to shift from a sugar dependent policy to broader development. Argues sugar supports fifty thousand people but needs complementary industries like banana cultivation, fruit growing, cattle and mining. Calls for optimistic, persistent leadership to attract employment and cultivate vast lands, with emphasis on grit and reform in marketing.
Townsville hosts the final session of band contests with broad attendance. Teams from Charters Towers, Mackay, Rockhampton, Brisbane Federal, Townsville Railway, and Ipswich View Royal compete for titles across sections such as Country Grade Hyman and others, with results and standings noted for multiple towns and bands.
In a curious move, American single men travel to Greece seeking spouses, a grand journey described as a continental quest. The report notes cultural expectations and local reactions as these men pursue matchups amid distant traditions.
A daring 6200 mile flight from Paris to Timboct andKick-a divance in four days was completed by Captains Corpethon ami Gernot with five Hoyas. They flew day and night to obtain fresh Mael supplies off Paris April. The latest French trans Atlantic flyer was Detroit. He will pilot a plane with a Wii similar to Lindbergh, awaiting favorable conditions.
The Cairns District Union reports on the year with balance sheet and prizes, noting a revival of rifle shooting interest district wide. It highlights competition at Cairns rifle range, the McAllister Shield, and superior showing by Rowneville Chileen Force Club, while funds and maintenance for the range and firing mounds are urged amid deteriorating structures.
A fragmented notice from the Cairns Press notes goodwill as a factor in secession of rifle activity in the district. It reports public activity and states officials retire, with the council announcing new officials to be accorded the role. W. O Gelrin is president with D. L Desa Thou as secretary.
Marcela correspondent telephoned that Fergus O Beirne part owner of Laura Stason Cooktown died at his Constance street Mareehs residence yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. The funeral will leave the house this morning with Mr. Bob Coutts of Charles street Cairns receiving word of his mother Mrs Coutts death in Cooktown.
Townsville reports the second day of the Flying Squaids Easter Regatta with variable winds and near record pace. Competitors Vinve Latini and Mars Taylor post strong times as the field features crews from Townsville and Sylvania, while Treadrea and Seiad show notable placements in the handicap results.
April 9 Babinda scene reports Maxander Ornedste a woodcutter injured by dynamite about 4 jam. He was taken to hospital. A nearby jigger failed near Clyde Wim and Chysing. one occupant thrown clear with injuries. Mark Ryan sustained head injuries and was conveyed to hospital for further care.
A Cairns city valedictory at the Hotel Pacific paid tribute to Mr R C Craig. Alderman A J Egan apologized for the mayor’s absence and many townspeople spoke of Mr Craig’s contribution as a respected citizen and businessman. Several other speakers lauded his work with the community and local enterprises.
Ryan spoke of a pleasant duty and handed Mr. Craig a token of esteem from many friends. Craig thanked him warmly, expressed sorrow at leaving Cairns, and recalled his time with citizens. The farewell included speeches by H. Mears Jones and J. Martin, with McManus thanking the chair and songs to close.
April 9 report from Longreach Labour on the Mitchell beat notes a plebiscite to pick a candidate for the Mitchell seat in the Assembly. Richand How won by a slim margin over the remaining contenders.
Six picnickers died when a man driving a three wheeler attempted to cross in front of a bus causing a crash. The accident description notes the driver’s collision with the bus as the fatal event.
A car crash left the driver pinned and killed while five others were flung onto the road. A woman clutched two babies in her arms as emergency responders attended the scene.
A fragment from a historic page references a premier and a visit to a local site. The readable portion hints at a formal government event and possible meetings at a designated location but lacks specific names, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
In Avetrats 4 the community pushes water conservation following a recent disaster blamed on a waterhole near Gantslara Valley California. Officials say the event, tied to a junction of rivers Mirta and Murray, underscores risks as 41 000 acres would be affected if a dam breaks, linking to broader flood and infrastructure concerns.
The Canegrowers Association on the Tableland moves to establish a seed cane stock with Bureau of Sugar Experiment Station support. The aim is to supply a disease free, pedigree stock of canes for coastal regions while testing and selecting suitable Tableland plantings. Only a few cane plants on the Tableland are deemed fit for propagation, and none will be released for coastal planting this season.
Fragmentary report discusses experimental cane growing and cultivation methods, noting wind effects, harvesting timing, and uncertain or unproven claims. The text references doctors and researchers but presents little verifiable detail, leaving conclusions unclear.
In September observations discuss cane growth near Matunia and the wider coastal plans. The movement to improve stock and cane cultivation is noted, with references to Australian Sugar Producers and the Plant Industry. Possible disease threats in New Guinea are mentioned, along with the need for warnings and standards.
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