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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 13, 1928

Page

9

Shipping Notes and Arrivals at Australian Ports

Inland and coastal shipping movements list arrivals and departures near Cairns Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. Vessels such as Yangtze Saan, Morinda, Wangaratts and Marella are noted with routes to Hong Kong China Japan and London detailing sail dates and port calls. The report lists wind conditions tides and docking details along with miscellaneous cargo notes and passenger movements.

Mangte Hong Kove Albbana Methwatt Melbourne Hong Kong Tanda China Japan Avbrlarne Stine Wangaratts Einge Autraluan Tnedit i Kairos Cairns Sydney Townsville Brisbaie

Morning Session and Evening Bulletin Log of Events

A garbled OCR page lists various sessions and talks including a Morning Session an hour for the lathe led by Rita McAntife MM and a cookery talk by The Ethquette Girl Li Mueie. It mentions weather information supplied by Commonwealth Weather Hurt and Daily Mail and Daily Standard. The page also references orchestral societies, forecast notes, and entertainment items, with scattered names and venues, typical of a busy broadcast and society notices page.

Rita McAntife Soca Mil Munc Atheriian Sen Gielesteal Society Vers Parker Ty Friedman Osniineg Mir Birk Hoch Wale Wiener Barger Ziehrend Tilaew Orehestral Society Graham Y Wattie Y Wattie.” — Fignoforte Raganatho Thelin Saruber Math Chen'si Kmviers Kithwen Regal Mass Dwily

Brisbane Produce Market Trades Highlight Mixed Wheat and Feed

Reports from Brisbane and New South Wales show fluctuating prices for wheat, oats, and barley with buyers noting strong demand for prime heavy feed and fodder. Various lots moved with quality equipment and limited supplies while some futures declined amid steady local wheat offerings.

Dee Ayawe Elise New South Wales Eyland Anniety

Health posts appoint Cairns inspector as change note

A report from Cairns notes changes in health staffing. William Astin transfers to Mackay. Hrishane becomes health inspector at Cairns with David [reer] assisting the health inspector in the new arrangement. An ambulance provided care after a motor incident involving J Morris, 27, who survived and received treatment.

Cairns Willian David Hrishane Wiliam Astin Mackay

Innisfail Premier Heard On Local Deputations

Spectator notes the Premier’s Innisfail visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. The piece describes deputation responses, calls for restoration of the Circuit Court, and criticism of northern jealousy while urging commonsense policy and sensible progress.

Innisfa'l Spectator Innnisfail Bremer Innisfail Beagan Mourilyan Harbour Cannns Piaces

Local Names List and Miscellaneous References

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and families including Pearson, Trotter, Elliott, Williams, McEwan, Perkins, Wright, and others with varied titles and accompanying notes. The text appears as a menu of names, abbreviations, and stray terms with no clear narrative or event.

H. L. Bartram J. Bain Haley Scanlon Master Trottier Bristoe Elliott and Boy Williams H. Perkins la ‘ Fates

Funeral notices for Laycock families and associates

Friends and relatives of Mrs N Ok Laycock of Lake Street Currie are invited to attend the funeral from the Call Dietrien Hospital at 12 noon today Friday to Caine Cemetery Martyn Street. Also invited are the friends of Mr and Mrs BP Deni i Arishwwei and family Laycock Caulin, Gladys Laycock, Nel lie Laycock. Members of the Waterside Wheelers Federation and the Accident Association are requested to attend. I M Svendsen Lt Undertakers and Funeralmasters.

N. OK Laycouk Lake-street Currie Tree Laycock Mises Gladys Nelfie Laycock Weelers’ Federation Anserhiathon I. M. Svendsen Fanhalmers

Ben tor'a world services use in intelligence reports

Special information from Ben tor'a world services and other sources contributes to this venue's intelligence compilation. Rights to publish or distribute this material in Australia and New Zealand are noted.

Bentor'a World Services Australia New Zealand

Snooker Rules Clarified For Respondents

An excerpt explains snooker foul and pocketing rules including penalties for fouls and snookering after a foul. It notes the need to refer to official rules and provides an address for obtaining the full rules by post.

Roads and Railways Spark Victoria Debate on Freedom

The piece gauges public anger over potential limits on motors and car gifting. It argues such moves threaten liberty, cites plans to curb private car pickups, and warns that road funding shifts burden to taxpayers while neglecting roadway policy and rail competition.

Progressive Thought and Public Works in the Taxpayer Era

A reader argues government truth and worker welfare demand progressive policy. He insists taxpayers fund railways and roads through taxes and fares, warns against autocratic rule, and urges schemes balancing road and railway interests for the common good. The piece ties transit policy to broader economic conditions and labor welfare.

Local Auditor Appointed for Cairne City and Wortlas Shire

W Smith Abela FAB and Nevitt and Co public accountants are named as auditors under the Local Authorities Act for the current year to Cairne City Council and Wortlas Shire Council.

W. Smith Abela Nevitt and Co Local Authorities Acte Cairne City Counnell Wortlas Shire

Weather Forecast and Administrative Notices Combined

The State Weather Bureau issued a forecast for the northern coast with cooler, generally calm conditions and a foot of snow on the southern border, plus light southeasterly winds. In government actions, the Governor appointed Ernest Stanley Smith to a central price committee until June 30, 1928, during an absence. probate notices and letters of administration were granted for multiple estates including James Wait and others.

Cardwell Cemtherm Goverie Ernest Stanley Simith Central Leger Cone John Smith

Prices of Brew in Mareeba Noted in Trade Board Report

A communication from the Board of Trade and Arbitration records Mareeba retail brew prices. The note cites tea at 2 shillings per pot and 7 pence per two pence for delivered bowls, with prices valid over the next two days.

Mareeba Slareela

Death of A J Draper Revered Cane Grower Leader

Our Tamnisfail correspondent notes the passing of Mr. A J Draper a key figure in the Johnstone River Advocate era and a driving force in the sugar and Cane Growers Association. His counsel supported cane growers and industry planning, leaving North Queensland sugar with a powerful, deeply valued advocate. The list of mourners and peers honoring his memory includes Molloy, Dargee, Grifithe, Kelly, Lawson, Bell, Lucas Hughes, Shapcott, Edwards, Walsh, Wilson, Carr, Irvin, Manley, Sem Kelly, and others across Ingham Malanda and Cairns communities.

A. J. Draper Johnstone River Vane Growers’ Council A. J. Drraper Draper North Queensland Cane Growers Tamnisfail Neetheran

Church Services Promoted by Paina and Lanterp Slides

Readable fragments announce church services tied to a Paina of one Lord and illustrated by Lanterp slides. The item notes spiritual programming and visual aids accompanying worship.

Paina Lord Franima Lanterp

Country Women Cairns Branch Holds Meeting and Fund Drive

The Cairns branch of the Country Women's Association met at Odelfellows Hall Lake Street to discuss sympathy for a bereaved member and plan support for the seaside cottage and Cancer Campaign Fund. Minutes, correspondence, and future events centered on education, waiting mothers housing, and a possible Birdsville branch.

Cairns Country Women's Association Telther Odelfellows Lake-street Vreadeat T. Mie Manuel

Canadian Ships Lose Under Government Reversals

Ottawa reports a government reversal leading to a downturn in naval affairs amid unspecified maritime setbacks. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Canbra Campaign Benefited Night Cycling Carnival

A large crowd attended the Cancer Campaign cycling carnival last night. Several races and heats featured keen finishes despite three falls with no serious injuries. Notable results included addy Roberts and Jimmy Kotdsen. a second programme is planned for the near future.

Cancer Campa Rers Peru Wils Plarey Shaw Birt Wan Serhepely Addy Roberts Jimmy Kotdsen Goconge Gibson

Hotel beds clash sparks license hearing in Innisfail

Innisfail Licensing Magistrate heard a renewal application for a local hotel. Inspectors questioned bed counts and room configurations as the hotel reportedly converted rooms into twin or single spaces. complainant insisted existing hotels weren’t outdated while the magistrate expressed concern over room arrangements.

Innisfail Licen Court Inniafall Licensing Magistrae Mer. AL BE. Althin Tuohy Yeo Mr. Aitkin Surand Aitkin Perarent

Cairns Post Letter on Finale Defense and Perceived Practices

A Cairns Post reader complains about Finale's defense and claims about common practice. The letter references Seat and Beard and questions the validity of alleged strategies.

Lellewins

Monte Carlo Tourney Australasian Meet Practice Report

The Monte Carlo tournament notes Australasian practice rounds with Hawkes and Crawford among performers. Andreu Spall lost 0 4 while Anetra defeated Hand a in straight sets. Hawkes and Crawford won doubles matches and Hopman fell back after overdriving. The Australians showed solid team play and preparation.

Monte Carlo April Ram Austra Ha Andreu Spal Anetra Handa India Mailer Spain Lent Hawkes Crawford Hopman Secienity Meith Opin Ma. Com Fcr Alrowets Hawkes Abes Werd Iuamy Tnehes

Patterson Loses In Bea Tournament Final

London April 1 Rogers defeats Patterson in Bea tournament final to reach the title match before losing to American champion Worm. Result 3 6 4 7 5 in Worm’s favor.

London Rogers Patterson Bea Worm

Obituary of Isaac Laycock Cairns Resident

The death of Mr Isaac Laycock of Lake Street occurred in Cairns on Thursday afternoon at about his age. He was a waters worker by trade and had been a resident of Cairns for many years. He leaves a wife and family. Laycock of Water Street is a brother to the deceased. The funeral will move from Cairns District Hospital at 12 o'clock on Wednesday. Members of the Waterside Workers Federation and the Accident Association are invited to attend.

Isaac Laycock Lake-street Cairns A of & Rears Deceaeed Ena Calirue Mr. Laycock Laycock Water-atreet Cairne District Waterside Wa Federation

Anzac Day Silent Minute Proposed Across The Nation

The Anzac Day Commemoration Committee calls for a nationwide minute of silence at 9 pm on Anzac Day Wednesday April 25th. The request asks theatres cinemas and entertainments to stop for one minute. Railways agree trains may pause for one minute at 1 am to join the remembrance.

Ion Commelastoner For Railways Othe

Towne's Band Contest Draws Thousands for Results Night

Thousands attended the Towne event for the Y0OE uses land Band Contest as results were announced. Adjudicator Mr Percy Jones delivered remarks on performances by the Cairne Railway Hand and other named participants including Mr H Henderson and Mr Hardmuseter.

Percy Jones Cairne Railway MM. Henderson Hardmuseter

Co D and Country Orace Oval March Opener

Critics praised a vigorous opening and fine steady rhythm in a marching performance. The adjudicator noted excellent attack, strong details, and a well rendered trio in the second strain with commendable overall execution. later sections included scores from Cairns, Longreach, and Colne band entries.

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