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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 14, 1926

Page

7

Cheese Stabilisation Scheme Expands to Cheddar Output

Sydney reports steps to extend the cheese stabilisation scheme akin to the butter Paterson model. Preliminary moves plan to form a federal cheese organisation, with Wri bane and Bogwera cited in 8/4/26 reports. Sheep and cattle markets noted with firm openings, varying prices, and several export companies active. maintenance orders and dredge overhaul updates accompany local legal and industrial notices.

Sydney Ryal Cheewe Indwerv Fem Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd Wribane Bogwera Hoowera Bindanga Uindanga Daymar Bindargy Tostoral Co Hindange Easita

In memory of William George Fraser

In memory of William George Fraser missing from Vapere Line Bullicourt April leaves may wither flowers may die friends may forget you cherished by mother brothers and sisters

Fraser Willian George Fraser Vapere Bullicourt Lth Pistera

Duffy Aims to Lead Eacham Campaign for Constitutional Government

Mr George Duffy, popular across the Tableland, is urged to carry the banner for democratic government in Eacham Division. The piece praises his practical experience, leadership qualities, and strong local support, noting his ability to advocate for regional needs and his fit with Mr Moore’s reform platform.

George Aly Eacham Duffy Hela Moore Eacham Ynay Dividing Range Tittoral Cairns Babinda Facham North Queensland J. E. Shillito Abbotist Calrne

Earthquake Aid Fund Topped Up by Overseas Donation

A correspondent from Innisfail reports cash gifts for earthquake victims totaling £1 from Auselio Fornio at Uabinda Innlaiall Wi. Local harbor activity is quiet with no vessels at Mouril yan Harbour and few work opportunities along the water front. The Cairns area Skill Championship results and aquatic club activities are noted, with several crews listed. The North Queensland champion inquiries and interviews are to be arranged with the club secretary soon.

Innlaiall Wi Innisfail Mourilyan Harbour Lunistoll Ae Geonnuli Celene Aquatic Club North Gaeensland Cairns Melody M. Conglon Veyrey J. Malone C. M Lo E Lawrey Aleteor M. Keigan Sunbeam Sid Johnston Marie J. Winn Grave Mia H. Peters Mulva T. Z. O'Brien Mystic J. Wilson JM Td Harris Crown Motel Sylia May

Ex Caires Wypeats Bid Origins to NSW Railways Sub Inspector

Ex Cairns wypeats Tom Alston promoted to Sub Inspector of the Electrical section of the New South Wales Railways. He brings experience with Victorian, Commonwealth railways and London firms, holds Electrical Engineer and correspondence school diplomas, and is celebrated as a North Queensland career success.

Caires Buccens Thomas Alster Ubi Betty Sydewy New South Wales Railwaye Mer Alston Tuitin Wader Meres J Stowe Gad Lon Limited Londen Lad Cairns Cairne Railway Townley

Drowned Man Found In Alligator Creek After Search

An elderly man Olaf Pearson aged 79 disappeared from his home near Cairns Timber Limited. A search by local workers and police located Pearson's drowned body entangled in mangrove roots about a quarter mile upstream from the Railway Bridge. He had suffered poor health for years and reportedly had a stroke four years earlier.

Alligator Creek Olaf Pearson Severin Neips Yerur Mawaite Lip de ‘Phompea Mary Ann Pearson Cairns Timber Limited Hilo Pearson Nee Wrootton Wootton Th Gate Timber Limited Leslie Roe Carl Olson Michael Cahlll Te Creek Hy Ie Wml

Political campaign notices and local auctions spread across Cairns area

A flood of notices lists campaign addresses for the Country and Progressive National Party in Mourilyan, South Johnstone, El Arish, Clamp Point and more, plus many tenders and auctions by Woodward Calder Honeers Gordon Vale Ravenshire and Cairns entities. It includes rate notices, meeting invites, and calls for bids on reinforced concrete works, street extensions, and water services, with dates in April and May.

Woodw & Calder Palyncourt Wong Concern Norman R. Mighell Endoceed Country Progressive National Party Mourilyan South Johnstone el Arish Clamp Point Ted Silkwood Ager Veers Woodward & Culler Auc- Honeers Armstrong Upper Sherf Cabin Shire Vox MacDonnell Sconiuma Gordonvale Tisun Mth Cairne Fockewtah Noistail Distriet Cane Growers’ Association Hill Avchivnet Allt-street Cairns Chimera The Oddfellows’ Hall Evenieg Vth Leone, Woodward & Calder Mra Dempsey North Cuast Isuantity of Household Tyonvale Ambulance Ashworth Mareeba Mensru, A. J. Draper, Ltd Cairos Gerdonvate Balimuton Kale Hill Sawmill Pocket Candwell Shire Inmeil Soi Marien Kuchingham Aecorcigy Ie

Pilemaking Operations Halted Near Overvacas Site

A report notes stoppage of pilemaking work yesterday at the Overvacas project as crews shift to concrete pile installation. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate delays and reallocation of equipment including from the Poexcourt area to the Huli T Murthier vicinity.

Uae Nhe

Concrete road paving expands nationwide under cost increases

The report details cement concrete roadwork extending across the United States with 40,000 miles of cement concrete highways. It cites 603 square yards of paving in Portland, Oregon and similar figures, noting a 60 percent rise over a prior construction, and projects miles of future highway work in the West.

Bowen Wortland Coneut Association Mare Rota United States Wehng Terwe Nm Lumvio Vancouver Wishington

Clamp Point Seeks No 3 Divisional Severance From Johnstone Shire

Mr Jo M. Cutten of Champ Monn leads a fresh push for severance of Number three division from the Johnstone Shire Council. He cites higher valuations and taxes, dwindling population, and insufficient returns from funds, noting a 1916 agitation and government notices that were stalled by council opposition. The No 3 ratepayers pledge another attempt to secure severance amid rising costs and debate over infrastructure and local governance.

Clamp Point Jo M. Cutten Champ Monn Ceruit Innistailactatin Council Ionisfail No. 3 Wals-Division Johnstone Adopis

Poole Will and Second in Queenton Political Race

In Queenton district candidates contest the race with Poole’s potential second preference. Grow optimistic about winning over Laher as Young may cede influence. John Jones, endorsed by the Country National Party, addresses supporters in Ayr Me W. Hert on the date, planning a future tour among doctors. Primary Produce Party expands, aiming to triangulate the contest in Queenton and Kennedy districts. Local farmers and business leaders show increased activity as party organizers, with Halifax visits and farm enrollments reported.

Grow Nis Eiopecie Laher Young Jen Jones John Jones Country National Party Queenton Ayr W. A Halifax Reneville Donnelly

Funeral Rites Held At Martyn Street Cemetery

A memorial service for Misa Panitia Sere Iy Vie Person was followed by a large funeral circle. Many tributes came from family friends and neighbors including the Congdon, Byings, Wilkes, Stirling, Houston, Allen, Lewis, McKenna, and Martin families among others.

Adre Smith Martyn-street Eeen Agnusia Peter Chere Jack Aller Deina Amd Wace Ron Ml Abul Congdon Mer Tom Byings Eileen Mra T. Haren Rabindal D. Dean Calrus Nila Selwyn Norman Ian Norma Wd Alina Mir Gal Wilkes Stan Fish Aid Mavis Pea Stirling and Family Rows Ne W Mind Houston Mud Hire Courine P. Allen F. Lewis J. McKenna Roy Jacere Mes Melmerney Br Saul Mes Condon Alf Martin

Airmens Mascot Norge Fails To Start In Rainy Weather

A garbled report notes the mascot Norge a fox terrier for the airmen awaiting favorable weather to start a mission. The fragment mentions authorities and a landing, with unclear attributions to Nobile and Asmandarn, leaving several names and actions obscured by the damage.

NORGE Ageil J. Vie Norse Asmandarn Fox

Prohibition Debate As 63 Delegates Press for Enforcement Act

In Washington on April 12 the Senate committee heard 63 men and women delegates representing 12,000,000 voters urging retention and stronger enforcement of the Enforcement Act. They spoke for wives and children, urging stricter measures and better conditions, while offering no statistics beyond a nationwide message from women against modification of the act.

Washington Senate Committee Jon Hau Austen Ab.a

Locomotive tenders in Melbourne tender accepted

Melbourne press says on April 1 that the Thompson Engineering and Pipe Co of Castlemaine had its tender accepted for eight locomotives and for tenders to be used on the Oodnadatta Railway. Siruce announced the decision in Melbourne.

Messrs Batth Pearce K Wax Melbourne Siruce Thompson Engineering and Pipe Co Castlemaine Oodnudatta

Brisbane City Electric Light talks on council takeover

Directors of Brisbane City Electric Light Company and the Electric Light Commission discuss securing expert advice on whether the firm should be acquired by the Council. A report is to cover the plant’s capacity for power generation and distribution for ten years, plus appointing an independent assessor to review the franchise and terms of any takeover.

Brisbane City Electric Light Company Electric Light Brisbane City Neil Wiwle Npor Omypainy

Man Killed by Lightning During Storm

Newenalle Ay, a fatal storm hit last night as workers at a Tin mine faced a violent event. Laborer Lambe, 34, of S Cinikollered, was struck and died. His colleagues escaped injury, narrowly missing harm as the storm raged.

Newenalle Lambe sCinikollered

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