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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1928
Page
7
Shipping Movements From Melbourne and Sydney Ports
The list details multiple ships and their routes including The Bombala etc on long journeys to Manila and Cairns. The Kowarra and The Arafura bound for Cairns and Hong Kong. cargo and passenger movements from Melbourne, Brisbane, Fremantle, and Sydney with dates in April and May. Also notes arrivals at London and transshipments through Fremantle and Singapore with agents Burns Philp and Howard Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Ageil
Melbourne
Cone
Brislane
Brisbane
Taiping
Hong Kong
Allorume
Falmeh
Tanda
China
Japan
Arafura
Yokohama
Ageril
Wangaratta
England
Cairns
Inty
Morinda
Prinans
Maggila
Townsville
Darvin
Java
Sinec
Kallatina Beftairs
Gall
Qrungal
Hert
Sydney
Meih Thestan
Merars
Samet Allen
Sone Lepis
Commonwealth
Esperance Hay
Fremantle
Ull
London
Moreton
Hull
Ferndale
Fordsdale
Londo
Orlow
Allens
Jeff Melbourne
Orama
Orsova
Medstame
Mary Medcaves
Porta
Mito
Toondon
Ormonde
Naples
Oran Oy
Len- M
Kerns Pu and Co
Clubr Morc
Royal Mall of
Moldawia Teft Svd
Arkunda
Mesers, Burns, Philp & Co
Cairne
Teland
Ete
Anrittle
Mentan Porte
Bris
New Guinea
Mantore Sailk
New Cinies
Fateram Eit
Solomon Islands
Makambe
New Hebrides
Aga
Smith
Aberdeen- Lee Tunnel
White Star
South Africa
Pldes
Paneowners
Veo
A . Herbert
Bristot Clans
Huevic
City of Manila
Mahle
Meesrs
Howard Smith
Lateon Line
Oceanic Steamship Co
San Francisco
Suva
Pago Pawo
Honolulu
Vweetara
Bierra
Sonoma
Howard Smith Ltd
Naviestin Co
K.P. M
Suapore
Soura
Kaya
J. Vat
Howtman
Test Methonr Tool
Sedney
Brishane
Tasman
Oan
Buchaness oil tanker bound for Cairns expected April arrival
The SS Buchaness carrying cased oil for the Texas Oil Co sails from Auckland and is expected to reach Cairns by April 28. Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd of Cairns are the agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Auckland
Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd
Innisfail Police Court Notes and Harbour Inspection
On Monday morning at Innisfail Police Court, Ernest Trelant faced a decency charge and forfeited 42 bail. William Daley forfeited 1 bail for a disturbance. Harbour Master A E Aitkin inspected Mossrilyan Harbour for Marine Department inquiry and matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfell
AL E. Ankin
Ernest Trelant
William Daley
Mongay
A. E. Aitkin
P.M
Mosrilyan Harbour
Marine Department
An Hour for the Ladies lecture and weather notes
A fragmented notice details a lecture titled An Hour for the Ladies led by Rita McAututfe Vid, plus weather service updates and daily mail announcements. The page lists session times, evening programs, and various music and choral performances, referencing The Daily Standard and The Telegraph News. The document is a collage of social news, schedules, and program notes with multiple station names and event titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morty Sen
Rita McAututfe
Ceatay
Tau
The
Daily Standard
Marisuly
Lek
Chase Thivewett
Atternoor
Ralao Pingraniiee
the Telegraph News
Tran Fuentes
RB Stearns Pews
Maris Cafe
Danner Uvisie
Progress of Agriculture
FL Beil
Ueenslawl Agricul Journal
Anehie Lins
Lane and Dryads
Mennelssohin
Archie Day
Percy Hrive
Oewa
Wihoswever
Sterndale Penner
Wilts
Kondo
Peres Hower
Sopranad
Fred Choncer
Lorman
Metropolitan Wether
Cheral
Chile
Lemoth
Parker
Centralia
Selo
School of Arte
Magistrate stabbed in Calcutta murder shock
In Calcutta on April 20 a district magistrate and collector Mr J A Davies was stabbed to death by a Mohammedan assailant after refusing a passport and money for a trip to England. Davies died instantly. the attacker was chased and captured after an exciting pursuit by Davies’s clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Faropewn
J. A. Davies
Inthia Bungaomer
Mohammedan Huhwoan
Davies
Egeland
Lavien
Kahanan
Tevetal
Lone Oof Davies
Ruhonan
Chitenger
Weather Report From The Post Whee Incomplete Entry
Fragmentary weather note records several figures with garbled names and units. The thermometer shows a high of 77 degrees and wet bulb reading near that value, barometer readings are unreadable, and several lines are damaged beyond clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carina
T «Post
Cattaney Visits Papoa on Mor Island Voyage
The Agnes Wihic Delegate Dr attain and Bishop Kime of Sydney travel from Cairns to Papoa aboard the Mor inde schooner. Dr Heavey sails from St Monica's Castle toward Port Moresby then Yule Island mission, with plans to return to Cairns by early June. Reverend Father Mambrini departs Halifax for the voyage home after farewell at the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattanea
Cairne
Cairns
Papin
Racelleane
Agnes Wihic
Attain
Catanen
Momweaioes Kime
Sydney
Dr. Heavey
St. Monica's Castle
Bort Moresby
Yule Island
Ve ‘Sacred Heart
Australia
Wheelow
Bread Price Fixes by Board of Trade in Far North Queensland
The Cairns Inspector of Shops and Factories reports maximum bread prices set by the Board of Trade and Arbitration. Rates vary by town from Atherton to Mareeba with 4d to 7d per loaf and delivered charges. Cairns bread priced at 9d per loaf from March 24 with a 0.5d surcharge for bookings over 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Inspector of
E. N.iillespie
Board of Trade and Arbitration
Atherton
Herberton
Peeramon
Ravenshoe
Tolga
Mareeba
Malanda
Cairns
Marriage of Dempsevy Keough at St Johns Cairns
At St Johns Church Cairns on April 1 the Rev Mer Gillman married Leathel ary youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H Keough to William John eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs J Dempary Sprig Vale Herbertor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsevy—Keough
St John's Church
Cairns
Mer Gillman
Leathelary
Mes H. Keough
William John
Sean
J. D. Dempary
Funeral Notice for Margaret Dunlop of Gordonvale
The Friends of Mr A Dunlop Gordonvale invite attendance at the funeral of his late wife Margaret Dunlop. The service leaves the mother’s residence at 16 o clock this Tuesday afternoon en route to Gordonvale Cemetery. Invitations extend to numerous relatives and local groups including Gordonvale branches and Mulgrave Mill employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dunlop
Gordonvale
Margaret Dunlop
B. McCarthy
Cordonvale
BH. McCarthy Jand
Ciordonvale
Mra
M. Brown and
Railway Hotel
Cairns
Mick Salmon
Brisbane
Tom Skelly
Mea
Tom Thomas
Kearney
W. Carey
Clermont
Gordonvale Banch
Mulgrave Mill
Weet
M Svendsen Ltd Undertaker and Embalmer Firm Notice
M Svendsen Ltd Undertaker and Embalmer announced a business reference change. The notice lists the firm name and activity and notes formal administrative details for stakeholders.
In Memoriam Michael Webb
In loving memory of Michael Webb who died at Chillagne Hospital on April 24. Thoughts of you dear Michael will never fade. Consoled by his grandmother Mrs Webb Mr Turner and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Webb
Chillagne Hospital
Michael
Mra. Webb
Mr. Turner
Unclear Text From Reuters Style Note
Fragmentary Reuters style note mentions miscellaneous sources and intelligence postings but contains numerous garbled words making specifics unreadable. No distinct events, persons, or places can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Public notices address communications to editor only
Notice to the public directs all requests for attendance or official functions of the Calms Peet stall and any staff appearances to be sent to the Editor rather than individual members. It emphasizes that all communications for the Feat column must also be addressed to the Editor, not staff members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inser
Ansoria
Viet Dias
Cerny i Mirtis
Uveengelune Aquntewlia
Hany
Uae
Iso
Mat Dereon
Sugar Board
Vla
Bea
Bea, Mist He Tucker We Tb As Thie EC Rerinier Cdegwavisaeion
Liduetey
Weer
Cairns Harbour Light Proposal Rekindles Public Debate
Cairns Harbour Board reports ongoing efforts to obtain government support for a beacon at Viceroy Island. The Cairns Chamber of Commerce has begun discussions after prior approaches yielded no reply. The plan aims to boost Cairns commerce by attracting deep sea ships and easing entry to the Barrier Reef region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne Harbour Board
Cairn Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Nott
Viceroy Island
Cairns Harbour
Chamber of Commerce
Department
Queensland
Cairns
Cairne
Coant
Solomons
Fiji
Barrier Reef
Shipping safety call at Great Barrier Reef lighting proposal
The article argues mariners deserve better protection as uncharted dangers remain near the Great Harrier Reef. It proposes placing a light in Fitzroy Inland off Cairns to guide ships north and south, noting its cheapness and administrative appeal for government action and Chamber of Commerce attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Harrier
Fitzroy
Cairns
Chamber of Commerce
Egypt unrest sparks British resolve amid wartime tensions
The article argues that Egyptian discontent, fueled by wartime strains and regional rivalries, aims to topple British influence. It contends Britain cannot retreat, warns mob actions are calculated to pressure Western powers, and predicts the government will soon face corrective measures for stability and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Great Britain
Britain
Governor General Nominated for Grand Master in NSW Lodges
For the week ending Sunday last the rail motors carried 3362 adults and 249 children, bringing the total since service began to 122793 adults and 974 children. In Masonic circles, authorities say Lord Stonehaven, Governor-General, will be nominated for Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Stonehaven
Grand Master
The
Grand Lodge of
New South Wales
Cairns Court Convicts Rose for Drunken Charge
At Cairns City Court Gustave Rose Galmari Peltola and Arne Sillana faced charges of drunkenness with Senior-Sergeant Too nil leading the case. Rose pleaded guilty and was convicted. Other defendants forfeited bail by non appearance amid a series of court actions yesterday.
Weather Forecast for Brisbane and Regions
The Brisbane Weather Bureau issues a state forecast with general rain on the South Coast and adjacent Central Highlands and Dring Downs areas, steadily improving from the west. Thunderstorms in the subtropical interior and showers on the Peninsula and North Coast divisions, with temperatures rising. Winds veer from north east to south east along the coast, with coastal squalls early and inland north easterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Yesterns
South Coast Division
Central Highlands
St Georges Day Observance Across Cairns and Australia
The article notes St George day celebrations in Cairns and Australia with a cosmopolitan tone and strong English traditions. The Royal Society branch is present in Cairns and events include the aquatic hall gathering organized by St Johns Church of England Ladies Auxiliary alongside sporting activities and a holiday feel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meowne
Cairns
Royal Society of St
Sugar Centre
St John's Church of England Ladies’ Auxiliary
Sugar Board debates restrict cane area expansion
Speeches on operating restrictions surface in Sugar Board discussions and Central Cane Prices Board re assignment plan. Me T A Powell urges collective action on limiting expansion while growers and millers consider a 60 percent harvest area cap. Debate centers on defining Total Area and the industry’s internal settlement amid district resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar
Central
Cane Prices Board
Queensland
Canegrowers’ Association
Me. T. A. Powell
Cane Price Board
Fowell
Powell
Sugar Journal
Messrs. Crawford
Innes and Powell
Growera
Armalter Raills
Orier Eer
Inconsistency in Millers and Growers on Restriction
The fragment questions how millers and growers can uphold the principle of restriction while advocating curbs. It notes disputes over allocation and sectoring and suggests a shift to immediate action, asking whether clear steps will be taken next.
O N G E S BALL AID OF ST JOHN S
The Aquatic Hall hosted a festive ball to aid St Johns with a grand night full of happy faces rhythm and ornate decorations. Workers who toiled for the event deserve praise as the supper and decor impressed attendees. A fuller account and descriptions of the refreshments will follow later while children enjoyed the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bull
Piebalmed St George's Day Observed in Town
Lunisfail reports St George's Day treated as piebald holiday with banks and public offices closed while some shops stayed open. Partial consensus among mercantile community remains elusive amid mixed observance across Inuivistuil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunisfail
St. George's Day
Thatawn
Inuivistuil
Letter Criticizes Hodel Over Hydro Electric Figures
E E Hunter defends public access to Hydro-Electric Board data and rebuts Mr Fred C Hodel s remarks. He cites alleged sub rosa interviews with the Premier and questions why detailed cost figures were not publicly released. Hunter says the public has a right to know and vows to protect himself in the ongoing discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. C. Hodel
Genlemn
Chamber of Commerce
Cairne
Hydro-lectric Board
Premer
Hodel
Ony
Hydro-Electric Board
Kludel
Hrissane
Migration Commission
Ete
Hunter
Teapot Dome Scandal Sinclair Acquitted in Trial
Washington April 22 a jury acquitted Sinclair in the Teapot Dome case rejecting higher court rulings that the transactions were fraudulent. The quick verdict leaves open whether Fall, co defendant, will be tried. Senator Norris and Nye comment on prosecuting millionaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sinclair
Cvil
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Fall
Shca
Norris
Nye
Cairns Progress and Expansion Highlighted by Waddell
In an interview, Mr. S. Waddell returns to Cairns after over thirty years to discuss rapid growth since the early days of the town. He notes the shift from timber to concrete buildings, updated wharves, and new developments along the waterfront, with changes in commerce and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hureer
Vownewille
S. Waddell
Piremont
Wasllell
Cairns
Melbcurie
Adelaide
Wediewedl
Wolis
Warreges
Sylvey
Wisl- al Contend
Angsta
Pti Velaings
Wilvoth
Santas
Waddell
Penindeig
PN Fe
Wiley
Brisbane
Voniany
Australian minister hints at film screening delay
Canberra reports Minister for Trade and Customs Mr Tratton deferred approval for screening the film Dawe pending consultation with a censor panel. Professor Osborne of Melbourne viewed the film and requested counsel with committee members including Creswell, Hov Reilly, and the minister's representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Tratton
Trae and Customs
Con
Dawe
Osborne
Melbourne
Ets
Pine
Hime
Creswell Hov Reilly
Sydney
Lis
What the Stai Strike Cost a South Johnstone Echo
An OCR fragment estimates strike costs across harvesting delays. It lists crop losses from delayed harvesting, increased cultivation and credit costs, and milling overhead spread over a small crop. Totals suggest overall losses around £55,005 with per ton cost rises and legal/strike expenses detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Johnstone
South John
Restriction on Land Use Shaped by Equity Question
The text argues that restrictions should apply only to land actually used to avoid overproduction and uphold equity. It notes unknowns about lands unused or unconfirmed and uses a fable about two old cronies to illustrate moderation and policy limits.
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