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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
7
A fragmented OCR entry lists port tide readings and agricultural notes across April. It mentions high tides on April 14 and 20, a reference to avin and br8 pat, and later dates including April 24 with unclear details. The text resembles maritime diary shorthand.
April 20 marks a New Moon phase. April 27 shows First Quarter. Minerlea No 4 ships at Belay harbor yesterday with sails set and in port status.
Shipping notices list sailings and port calls across Australia and overseas, including schedules for Orient Line, Royal Mail, Morinda, and Oceanic Steamship Co. services. The Kowarra delay from Mackay due to rain shifts Cairns arrival to Tuesday, affecting Brisbane to Cairns leg.
Jessor Welsh dean of faculty of medicine at Sydney University testified before the Federal Public Works Committee. He argued the falling birth rate among higher races raises urgency for a Federal School of Public Health. He said capital expenditure would be small compared with lives saved.
A dense listing of morning talks, music segments, train times, and weather updates from The Daily Mail. Includes program notes for astronomy talks, chamber music, concert pieces, and lecturettes, with stations and runtimes across the noon period.
Spot prices show copper and silver with varying drift over the day. Copper around 0 Tk per unit, silver near 2 shillings, with mixed listings and no clear trend. Electric and electrolytic materials cited in cryptic figures, reflecting uncertain market codes.
April 1 Brisbane market reports varied conditions with hay and chaff plentiful while potatoes and wheat remained scarce. Prices showed slight gains for live cattle and pigs but overall sales slowed. limited supplies kept some items firm though demand weak amid wet weather.
At the Supreme Court in Townsville on April 17, Judge Viscount Comwe lord granted probate of the will of Harcine dairy farmer Roveiller Parsons, who died March 25, 1927, to his sons Folia Archibald Parris and John James Parsons after the executor swore on oath and filed the required papers.
The April 16 report notes Monte Carlo gaming gross annual profit of £1,232,000 with a net figure of £7. A dividend of 145 per cent was declared and £4 shares are now valued at an unspecified level.
Washington April 17 The New York Stock Exchange showed a UK Britain and Northern Ireland four cent funding loan of 1,960 to 1,990 million dollars the largest foreign government loan ever listed at the NYSE.
In loving memory of William who passed away on April day. A sad memory remains for those who loved him best. Inserted by his father mother and sister.
A Reuters note announces special arrangements with global information sources to enhance the world service. It mentions collaboration with other informants and rights across Australia and New Zealand to supply intelligence content.
Notice to the public states that all requests for attendance of any Cairns Post official must go to the Editor and not to individual members. Communications for insertion in the Cairns Post should be addressed to the Editor rather than to any staff member.
The editorial argues for expanding trade and attracting capital to Cairns and surrounding districts to boost prosperity. It rebuts claims that regional development is impossible, citing hydro power in Tea mania and historic fruit and meat export successes as evidence that grit and patriotism drive progress. The piece urges local effort to secure power from Burron Falls and to foster a proactive, optimistic civic spirit.
A fragmented Cairns Post page notes policy rhetoric, railway schedules, and weather. It records W. A. Hooper leaving for Brisbane with A. H. Hoehrer relieving him, a 27 passenger railway motor timing Cairns to Atherton, and Cairns weather with max 74 77 and wet bulb 77.9. It also mentions Cairns Council approving a refund of cycling program rents for Cancer Campaign events.
At a Tuesday meeting the City Council approved fencing the fiery enclosure and tasked Curator Wright with designing a layout for trees and shrubs along the reserve edge. The plan aims to beautify the Esplanade area as part of a broader improvement scheme. Weather forecast notes south to southeast winds from Mackay with generally fine conditions and possible scattered thunder storms later in the day.
The Electric Light and Power Committee reported confusion over Cairns Harbour Board plans to raise electricity rates for wharf users. The board may install separate motors to let the Electric Authority supply outsiders. Cairns Water Authority lifted 1925 restrictions easing water service limits and garden watering bans after Alderman Friend and Alderman Birch argued the city can now supply more water.
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting the Country Women's Association asked for a corner block at Sheridan and Gatton streets for a seaside home with a land title. Officials discussed school site proximity and a possible land donation, with a deputation to meet a sub-committee of the council to confer on the matter.
Mrs KT McManus president of the Cairns Branch of the Country Women's Association says a meeting will be held at the Oddfellows Hall Lake Street at 4 oclock tomorrow to consider the matter of a seaside lute and other items of local interest.
The Cairns Cycling Club's night cycling carnival in aid of the Cancer Campaign ended on Tuesday night in Norman Wark after weather-related postponements. The programme featured a half mile handicap a one mile handicap and a first class parachute event, with a record crowd enjoying the racing.
Final heat postponed from April includes E Hyde Langtree and M Murray amid a strong race card. Early heats showcase Bolt Murray Dempsey Lauder with Hyde beating Langtree in sprint. Monday program by Cyclin Pastione Club features quarter, half, mile handicaps and a four mile scratch race with notable riders Bob Dunn and Bevel among entrants.
Innisfail Magistrates Court adjourned two cases. Samuel Harris vs Frederick Curtis over half the cost of erecting a fence remains unresolved with a consent notice possible. L Grima sues W J Noone for work and equipment claims, adjourned to May 2.
Mr A E Aitkin PM visited Tully on Tuesday night and Wednesday to attend matters connected with the Tully Local Cane Prices Board.
In Mossman Police Court on April 18, Darken Hughes formerly John Galen Kiteway 8 a ward cutter was charged with murder in the case of Edward Denese Mark a hand salesman. The evidence shows Hughes struck the deceased several times knocking him down and fracturing the skull, from which he died at Fort Douglas Hospital eight hours later. The defendant pleaded not guilty and was remanded for trial at the Circuit Court in Cairns on June 1.
An inmate at Mackay Coalfield Prison hanged himself early April 18 after tearing a blanket to fashion a noose. He was found in his cell by a guard and pronounced dead after being cut down. Authorities note prior distress following a prior death and a separate shooting incident at Racecourse Mill on March 2.
Brisbane reports an optimistic tone from Under Secretary of Mines Mr. Marshall as 1927 mineral production in Queensland shows mixed results. Total mineral value rose to £1,046,000 with a 24 increase over 1920, while excluding gold output fell. Notable notes include Mt Isa silver prospects, tin outlook, copper values, coal quality declines, Roma oil demonstration, Mt Morgan closure, and limited sapphire prospecting results.
The Crown rested its case in the second Ronald Grigas trial before Mr Justice Macfarlane in Criminal Court in Melbourne on April 18.
A voyage by the vessel Launch Gleam departed Townsville at four oclock yesterday heading for Cairns. Heavy weather was reported in the Bay and off Gloucester and Cape Bowling Green. Neishvine departed on April 4 with stops at Hrisbaie and Hanry, planning daylight travel and fishing trials between Townsville and Cairns. The party expects to reach Cairns Saturday afternoon.
The Admiralty announced that Rear Admiral Collard was found blameworthy for a prior incident and relieved of command. He is retired on pension with pay and allowances for 27 years of service, while other officers faced approved sentences but remain eligible for future employment.
The Admiralty Board reviews regulations to see if complaints against officers of superior rank are unclear. Commander Kenworthy asks, and Bridgeman admits no guarantee that Dewar and James will be rehired at sea due to limited vacancies and waiting for openings.
In London on April 18 Mr Bridgeman’s remarks are described as largely disarmed in content yet reflecting public sentiment. The Daily Telegraph notes the statement lacks endorsement of certain figures while implying broad public views. The key lesson is that naval discipline requires strict self discipline as well.
London April 17 The Board of the Admiralty met at se Atalayes to consider the oak case. Attendees included Hon W C Bridgeman First Lord of the Admiralty the four lords Rear Admiral Yo canes of the naval staff and Sir Iwyn Murray. A secretary noted the board can alter or quash sentences on Captain Dewar and Commander Daniels. The board convenes only on extreme importance.
The notice informs members and prospective attendees of an interesting advertisement in the law column related to the Past Brothers Football Club.
Wreck of the Irow Chief reported at Sydney with cargo of sleepers valued at £390. Purchasers formed a plan to recover the cargo from the wreck site. Names involved include Gittings and other buyers.
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