Shipping movements and ship sailings from Melbourne to Cairns
Maritime notices list multiple vessels from Melbourne Cairns and Sydney with routes to Brisbane Tokyo Manila and Hong Kong. Ships include The Bombala The Kowarra The Canberra The Ormiston and others with departures between April and May and arrivals at Cairns or Brisbane. Also notes delays at Mackay and planned transshipments for Northern ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kishange
Menaay
Cairns
Saale
Certian
Celbintlins
Kowarra
Melbourne
Gairos
Canberra
Sydney
Brisbane
Caiima
Manila
Se Albans Wit
UE Pan
Wie Smith
Ube
Hong Kong
Tanda
Auchorape
China
Japan
Munich
Morinda
Corey
Uimeniuiers
Che Mineric
Rabaul
England
Jrorts
Jared
Moringa
Merit
Lopa
Marella
Deewia
Java
Sim @apere
Kallatina
Tiulé
Orungal
Ormistons
Mersin
Samuel Allen
Sane Sid
Paters
Commonwealth of Picamers
Ike
Kaperance Bay
Fremantle
Heisbane
Hobio
Hobio A Inbane
Arch Jervis
Bay Hull
London
Bay
Hull
Meérston
Orient Line
Allens
Osterley
Methenrne
Dive Lauihon
Orama
Avril 1B
Dive
Orsawa
Suex
Brishane
Viewo
Ports
Otrante
Ormonde
Naples
Qran Fey
Mesars. Burns Philp and Co
Roya
Moldavia
Jane
Oueward
Naldera
Chitral Feft
Ine
Bris
New Guinea
Montora Saile Sindney
Sew Coults
Mataram
Marel
Selatan Islands
Makamboa Teft Svdney
New Hebrides
Marsila Teft Townaville
Toward Smith
Tairns
Howard Smith Ltd
Matson Line Oceanic Steamship
Beeamers
San Francisco
Suva
Pago Page
Honolulu
Yventure Ieaven Syenew
Berra
Semney
Deal
Bonomo
Qed
Mesers
Royal Packet Navigation Ca
P. M
Singapore
Sourabaya
Rataviar
Frisbane
Tasman
Voyage of SS Buchanees to Cairns from Auckland
The SS Buchanees with cased oil bound for the Texas Oiler Cairns sailed from Auckland New Zealand on April 19 and is expected to arrive at Cairns on April 24. Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd are Cairns agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Cairns
Auckland
New Zealand
Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd
Brisbane Man Dies Electrocution in Home Laundry
Brisbane reports Alfred James Lapworth, a Manly resident and advertising and country department head for the firm Jensen, was electrocuted while switching on the laundry light after returning from the city. Authorities believe a fault in the electrical system caused the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Alfred James Lapworth
Manly
Fem
Pia Vie
Jensen
Vivid Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Local Arts
A detailed rundown of the Morning to Night sessions lists activities at the Paris Cafe and Observatory, including music, lectures, and weather news. It notes a Radio Novelty competition titled A Test of Wits with a top prize of £8, upcoming musical performances, and train times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita McAul- Wed
Observatory
Daily Standard
Dnigo Jones
Paw
Starland
Mint
Uchildren
Mer. A. Sharman
Harty
Sharman
Anor
Unberdige-Taylor
J. Vlog
Butterfly
Lanelle
Dorothy Clapham
Soran
Bantock
Bren
Baine
Mes
Hienel
Hardy
Mer
Tagan
Cho
Sander
Miss Ive Tmane
Planeferte Silowe
Yorke Hinewarnth
Che Dhallewinaniice
Stunicheod
Arthur Starman
Wuwrnene
Wes Datae
Chia
Miss
Vtame
Haine
Mle
Fon
Laanebey
Seeling
Minn
Irin Neva
the Sandman
Dunn
Lorraine Lochner
Kahamy
Anatin
Sandman
Sules
Robert Bell
TI1
Noll
Heselwine
Littener
Radin Novelty
Daily Mail
Seamen's Union Official Carrigan Case Sees Evidence
The hearing of the charges against Carrigan secretary of the State Seamen's Union was continued with further defence evidence presented. The case was adjourned to Thursday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Carrigan
The
Seamen's Union
Stranded Iron Chief Master on Trial in inquiry
Sydney authorities report the trial of the Iraq Chief master Captain F E Barrett for alleged navigation negligence after the stranding of the vessel Merinda Heel on April 1. The Commonwealth Court of Marine Inquiry heard testimony from the master and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Iraq
Merinda Heel
Commonwealth Cort of Marine
Fe, Barret
Tes
Wars
Osborne
Capitel Mercer
Masters Statement On Reef Collision Near Port Stephens
Captain Barren took the vessel from Port Stephens on April 1 bound for Co's Harbour with sleepers. A stroug eet from the north and a favorable current affected navigation. Headlight at eight o'clock showed a clear path but weather worsened and reef location was unseen. The vessel struck the reef while adjusting course. he had two years on the run and never faced such a blow before. Judgment to be delivered on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barren
Port Stephens
Co's
Turaday
In Memoriam Campbell John Kenneth
In loving memory of our dear husband and father John Kenneth who departed this life on April 24 1426 Ac Rest.
International News Service Formatting Note
The passage credits Reuters News Service and special sources for the compilation in this issue, noting rights in Australia and New Zealand. It acknowledges formatting and distribution arrangements under special arrangement and reiterates international sourcing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
World Service
Australia
New Esaland
Public notices on Cairn Post correspondence addressed to Editor
The public is advised that all requests for the attendance of any Cairn Post member at any function in an official capacity must be directed to the Editor. All communications for insertion in the Cairns Post should be addressed to the Editor, not to individual staff members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Inter Empire Migration and Australia’s Population Pressures
The piece argues Australia cannot remain an empty continent and urges accepting more emigrants to boost work and reduce the national financial burden. It warns underpopulation threatens the Empire and stresses a concrete policy to settle Tablelands and other regions, noting foreign populations seek available lands and stressing vigilance to keep Australia demographically strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Australia
National Estate
Casca
Cairns Social and Sporting News Update
Bitten by a dog prompts ambulance treatment for a left leg wound. Pre anniversary services mark Anzac commemorations in Cairns churches. Footballers Chesney Gould and Coleman hospitalised after injuries. Girl Guides receive service badges at St Andrew's Church. Dr Trevor Parry departs Cairns for ship assignment aboard the Malabar. dinner at Strand Hotel bids him farewell with local officials and doctors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gt. Andrew's Girl Guides
Girl Guides
St Andrew's Church
Rov
Reid
Blas
Trevor Parry
Cairns
Singapore
Parry
Strand Hotel
J. 2. Drake
Jamieson
Langan
Hewitt
Cairns Chamber Considers Honorarium for Secretary Tennant
At the Cairns Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Friday the chairman praised secretary J N Tennant for duties connected with the Associated Queensland Chambers of Commerce in Cairo. A motion to award Tennant an honorarium of 10 pounds 10 shillings was carried unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
DW. Oley
J. N. Tennant
Associated Queensland Chambers of Commerce
Cairo
Wak
Cairns
Tennant
Industrial Court Adjourns Two Wage Disputes in Cairns
Industrial Magistrate M. J. Hickey heard two wage claims against L. Cou of Blue Bird Case, backed by J. Campbell of the Australian Workers Union. One case involves wages due under the Bread bakers Award to Ewald Howeler. the other requests £4 11s 6d under the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Award. Adjournment was granted until Tuesday with strict warning that no further delay would be allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hickey
Cairne
L. Cou
Blue Hird
J. Campbell
Australian Workers’ Union
Ewald Howeler
Bread-bakers
Lena Jorgenson
Coras
Employers’ Association
Newitt
Scanlon
Campbell
Alice Scott
Basiness
Melbourne
Dr Clarke Arrives in Cairns Aboard the Gleam
Dr P S Clarke of Cairns arrives in Cairns aboard the new launch Gleam at 7 15 after three weeks away from Brisbane. The party includes Syd Hodel captain H Chatfield mechanic and W Tierney. The voyage saw fine weather with some rough seas off Cape Bowling Green and good fishing at several spots including Bay. The Gleam is a 36 by 10 feet cutter rigged vessel with 23 40 hp and amenities for comfort such as electric lighting stove and bunked accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Clarke
Cairns
Brisbane
Cains
Mesars
Syd. Hodel
H. Chatfield
W. Tierney
Aey
Ee Feicor Clarke
Hodel
Doman
Bowen
Townsville
False Sant
Mra. Clarke
Hewitt
S. Hodel
Doctor Clarke
Anzac Day Cairns Commemoration Program Outlined
Anzac Day plans in Cairns include services, a drill hall assembly at 2.20 pm, a 4 pm procession to the monument, a 9 pm silence, and a public meeting. Churches also prepare services with flags on the Honour Board. Anzac Day mass will be said at St Monica’s church on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Martin
Cairns
St Monica's
Cancer Campaign Fund Raising Efforts Highlight Cairns Meeting
At a Cairns Queensland Cancer Camping Committee meeting, donations and support from many groups were noted. The Railway Commissioner may approve payroll deductions. Waterside Workers Federation donated 50. AWU district secretary Campbell and Cairns Countrywomen’s Association pledged help. Amalgamated Engineering Union suggested addressing Mr Murchison. local clubs and councils offered events and venue support. Total subscriptions reached £172 5s 7d with further appeals planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Queensland Cancer Camping Committee
Cung
Waterside Workers’ Federation
L. Brophy
AWU
Campbell
Cairns Workers’ Accident Association
Amalgamated Engineering Unican
Murchison
Cairns Countrywomens Association
C.W.A
Cairns Cycle Club
W. A. Collins
Cored Timber Limited
A. J. Egan
Man Dies by Own Action After Shooting Officer
Maryborough police tracked Nunzio Cremelo to a North Isis area house after he shot at a pursuing officer. Deranged and barricaded inside, Cremelo fired again and killed himself as officers closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryborough
Nunzio Cremelo
North Isis
Cremelo
Beam Wireless Service Between Australia and Canada Failing
Melbourne April 20 The repeated failures to overcome strong fading on the beam wireless link between Australia and Canada create a grave situation. No indication appears observable that the service can be made usable, and in such conditions the project faces serious difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Canada
Wich Ible
Resident warns wait before venturing to oldfields in Auroralioon
Mr James Pierce of Grimshaw street, after five years in New Guinea, advises delaying moves to the oldfields near Auroralioon for two months to allow further surveying. He cites transport difficulties, aviation limits, and high costs, noting slow progress and uncertain prospects in the Kilie Creek region and the broader territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pierce
Grimshaw-street
Cairango Wednea- Guylant
New Guinea
Auroralioon
Ambulance Committee discusses hotel side visits and building sale
The Cairne Ambulance Committee's April meeting discussed complaints about ambulance cars outside hotels when drivers were off duty. The superintendent was asked to investigate and report. Mrs Owen offered 17 for the Kidston ambulance quarters with building only accepted. Financials show March debit of £16 15s 1d versus £9 5s 19d start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Mogan
Hert
Obituary notice for H. K. McKnight at Atherton
Mr H K McKnight known in a test bor wang poms and for a long while bb a ery a panced away at his revidence last night. He was 70 years of ape and bads many friends. The Landa rime stated th at a widow is his only surtive l day thet the & mace, Soenans lative. pe ee Oe na this year's rant notices to of England' for the Atherton ragyme was 1711, 116, "veing at I ellock ee Monday morning. Zi below last yous
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
H. K. McKnight
Brisbane
Ape
Landa Rime
England
Cairn writ case links J A Alemander and Jackson downfall
A £50,000 writ seeks damages for alleged wrongful arrest and libel tied to conspiratorial charges against J A Alemander and Jeremiah Jackson, Sydney financiers, with other defendants including James Hackett Alec Williams and Vincent Wates. The matter ties to the South MacE Prospectors and Detheang Company and follows their acquittal in Cairn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Alemander
J. Jackson
Sydney
Cairne
Bot
Japua
Mourtula
J.2 Borgel
Peerum Mining
Beasen
Misima
Papua
Cairn
Mr. Jackson
Ron
Supreme Court
S.W
Cairns Debates Over Hydro-Electric and Migration Plan
In Cairns on April 21 discussions center on the Hydro-Electric scheme and the Migration Agreement. Mr Hunter clashes with Chamber leaders, while Premier and Government debates reveal strategic tensions and delays affecting city revenue and committee actions. Public officials weigh reporting to the Migration Commission and potential impacts on ratepayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
BK. Hunter
Chamber of Commerce
Hunter
McCaormick
Mer. Hunter
Fohane
Brisbane
Chamber
Monter
Oley
C Chamber
McCormack
Mirsie
Welcom
Tiwnaville
Gepp
Om Ll
Hamer
McCor- Mycmarchid Opini Mack
Barron Kally
Migration Commission
Award Endangered as Cooks Strike Clause Sought
Melbourne April 20 an application to modify the award covering Marine Cooks Butchers and Bakers Association of Australia seeks to prohibit members from striking. The Commonwealth Arbitration Court heard the case after a number of vessels stalled by an interstate company. Judge Dethridge warned the award would be varied to deny benefits if the union struck or encouraged a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Marine Cooks, Butchers and Bakers’ Association of Australia
Nde
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Commonwealth Steamship Owners’ Association
Dethridge
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Howard Smit
Mackay
Memoriam
Che Cairns
Wis
A. H. Chesney
Gordonvale
F. Gould
Past Brothers
E. Coleman
DR. Clarke
Features
BR. Musiah
Wedneesday
Mulgrave Millee
Musicale
Horwits
Soupers
Blackmore
West
Emarr Seas
Hogan
Ilackmore
Curlewis
Beam Wireless
Austral
ELOCE
Pierce
Kike Creek
Percy Isaye
Oistances
Mierce
Mt. Laweon
Hevbord
Virgin Jungle
Maye
Baie Creek
Slama
Slig Creek
New Gailes
Kilie Creek
Salamioa
Jerce
Othees
Cairne Ambulance Committee
Kidston Building
Superinntendent's Report
BE. R.A. Pike
Cairns ‘Timber Ltd
Brothers
R. E. Kelly
Railway Cricketers
W. Forbes
Art Union
Finance
Aes
BR. H. K. McKnight
Hydro-Electricity
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