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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1928

Page

9

Maritime Movements and Arrivals Across Ports

Shipping notices detail arrivals and movements of steamers Morinda Marina Aberdeen Aberdeen Bay ships to Sydney and London ports. Records mention Cairns, Sydney, London, and Brisbane departures and sailings with dates in April to June, listing vessels Morinda Marina Hermini Maimea and others along with agents, routes, and expected arrivals.

Aires Twa Ferda Cairns China Aralure Leis Auckland Conan Morinda Dor Apenas Ovis Selen Mareia Rit Neville Ara Jove Sinvale Cairne Ager Alney Apel Mae Caden May Thelston Wit Cains London Ae Wwii Frente Sydney Bae London Va Sen Coloma Wad Mpiehane Orwleto Birisbane Agerts Onaay Tt Colombe Lonvert Ite London Moy Messrs. Barns Paitp and Co Cates Rela Mai Mail Siermet A Westeie Moldavia Leit Syil Panyes Jonntta Frewoort Corhiv Heaven Maldera Cital S. Morkonda Brit Vda Mcaera Baas. Philp @ Co Cairns Feorte Enland Agel Fapace Ports de Cains Igre Marina Brichene Cuinen Sydey Apell Hebrides Repelory Belt Howard Aberdeen Tore Bydne Brie Coven Reinh Calton Malmae Brisbane Henn Winchester Townsville Longhaly Argo Steamer Oeroher Towneville Po' Eeomber Bowerd Sul Advive Tie Fobowinn Matson Ins Oreanic Steambip Fama Payee Anne Bevevenlants Venture l Eaves Sydney Mav Iraves Pune Sydrey Smith Singapore Wee Ove Batavia Teeman Ees Sydney M Brishane Melbourne al ' Pee

Speed King Killed by Lockhart Fatal Effort

Dayton a April 25 Frank Lockhart killed when his speed car failed in a crash. Reports say Lockhart suffered fatal injuries during a high speed attempt. The accident occurred during a record run as lines of the race meet were halted.

Speed King Lockharts Daytona Frank Lockhart Lockhart

Morning Sevsion Ladive Hourly Talk and Night Music

Fragmented OCR user text outlines a morning session with a ladive talk by Rita McAubinct and a cookery segment, followed by weather updates and various afternoon and evening programming notes from The Daily Mail and The Standard. The piece lists multiple acts, dances, and musical numbers with scattered names and titles, reflecting a radio or hotel entertainment schedule.

Sevsion Rita McAubinct Estequettes Mosie Feo Eee Howe Milday Sevsion L. Markey Commonwealth Weather Bareun Ewe Tey Pie Daily Mail Aay Standard Laneh Sandown Daily Standards Featherstone Luis Standign Hotel Caron Hotel Korkin Daner Sisi Tat Eck Meyer Cowes O'Dingan Adda Bursetroins Bairiven Newada Donaldvoss Davie Eos Tonia J. Tarker

Brisbane Produce Market Report From Weekend Sales

Supplies were very heavy at the market with mixed quality items on offer. New potatoes sold well at 6d with others and wheat cleared at 4s 26d. Overall, the market was heavy early, then eased as sales proceeded and lower grade goods moved quickly.

Kowa N.S Wales To IM

Knife wound reported at Kenny street incident

A cut on the back of the left ear allegedly caused by an axe drew medical aid for adult Chorge Davies of Kenny Street. Wallins Ambulance transported him yesterday to a doctor’s surgery where the wound was treated.

Chorge Davies Kenny Street Wallins

Wreaths Remain Laid for Anzac Day at Vobrin Cemetery

Wreaths collected from the Cenotaph in Anne Day were removed yesterday and reverently laid at thirty five graves in Vobrin Cemetery. The ceremony was performed by Mesdames J. B. Brown, Mc Cowal thl Fy. Malin, and a delegation of the Women’s Auxiliary of the RSL.

Annae Anne Soltions Vobrin J. B. Brown Mc Cowal Malin Wonensuxiliary RSL

Calara Tenn Club Sees Leadership Change After Week of Scrutiny

A largely amended meeting of the social committee elected Mrs. Gikmmen unammonels as president. The Calene Tennis Court area has faced criticism through the week, with Saturday tea hosts planned by Mee, Cader, Misses Coote, Reee, Lander, and Aaimfie.

Calras Tenn Mee Cader Coote Reee Lander Aimfie Mies Gikmmen

Weather Outlook Across the State With Scattered Thunderstorms

The State Weather Bureau telegraphed a generally fine pattern statewide with possible scattered thunderstorms in the Mara near Downes and the western cart by tomorrow evening. A cold wave will affect the caverns west and southwest, extending eastward, with southerly to easterly winds shifting to westerly later in the interior and southeast districts.

State Weather Bureau Jore- Cael Mara

Stray bullets raise tensions at Canadian border

Ottawa reports stray bullets from Ca riding endangering civilians near the Windsor, Walkerville, and Sandwich border towns. Canada states bullets killed by border fire have occurred, prompting formal communication with authorities.

Ottawa Canada Tees Windsor Wakherville Sandwich

Funeral notice for Mrs Ring and family tied to local towns

The Friends of Mr Be T Ring announce the funeral of their late wife and mother. Services will depart from her brother’s residence for Yongaburra Cemetery Friday at 4 pm. Families of Cassidy, Me, Ring, Evans, King and others extend thanks for support and kindness shown after the loss.

BE. T. Ring Jai Marvin Alarion Ringy Th Cassidy Malin Kool Vennoburra Yongaburra HF. Cassidy MO Svendsen Ltd Mors Mir Winnie Tallwil Mulgrave Central Mill Mer Medllick Henry

Imperial Preference as a Path to Empire Unity

The text argues for imperial preference as the core policy for Great Britain and Dominions, predicting strong support from Australia. It stresses a trade-based, mutually beneficial empire-wide arrangement, reducing reliance on foreign sources and binding the Commonwealth closer together through a practical, honorable contract. It notes English caution and supports gradual adoption aligned with national interests.

Great Britain England Australia Matao Britain

No Hoperial Factor Gains Notice in England

The piece notes gradual but firm strength in England as the economic and strategic value of a no hoperial combination for trade and national welfare is increasingly recognized.

England

Engineers to probe Queensland hydro power potential

Premier of the state announces two engineers of proven ability will visit to investigate a hydro electric problem in Queensland. Curtis and Flockhart are trusted experts and with time and support they could unlock a major power source near the Marron. Public expectation grows for a decisive government backed report and action.

Queensland Me. Curtis Mr. Flockhart Aoape Aswell Cairns Te Wait Aml

Port of Culrim Seeps Through Muddled Records

A garbled OCR note mentions the Port of Culrim and the year 14022 with vague figures and dates. It references a vessel trade or voyage and a data anomaly described as a sudden drought of details. No clear events or names emerge beyond the port reference.

Local Cane Licenses Board Sets Mill Crushing Date

The Local Cane Licenses Board fixed Thursday May 17 as the crushing start date at the South Johntone Mill as reported by a correspondent.

South Johntone Mill Curtis Pondent

Tori Alteration and Rail Delay Notifications

Advice has been received from the Custis Degariment concerning alienation in relation to fils in sections 32000 and 208, with the rate increased to Sid To. The Railway Department at Cairmster renewed the advice yesterday afternoon. The mail train will arrive at 6:49 pm Friday but is delayed and now expected to reach 12:00 am Saturday.

Might Railway Department Cairmster Willy Amd Sin Om Satur

Band recital and livestock shipment details

The text notes a band recital near Fig Vree Abbott street at 7.20 led by HLM Henderson. It also reports four consignments of livestock, about 650 head, due to leave Mungana for the market via Cairns tonight, with efforts to avoid delays.

Pehwer Pont Rerltal Vree Am Abbott Street Hlm. Flenderson Cairne

Mails Arrive at Cairne on Special Train

A mail train carrying 102 passengers arrived at Cairne from Townsville yesterday morning. It included two passengers from Monday’s train and those due Wednesday, along with mails for ten days. A crate for the Unfinane and Eeheritwe districts went with the special car. Workers from the Changte steamship were ordered to deliver traffic to Kuranda, then returned by the ordinary afternoon train. Passengers for station Marcela could catch the usual train.

Cairne Omarning Townsville Specia Jane Songers Changte Kuranda Massengers Ati Marcela

The Price of Egga in Troubled Market

The piece reports rising egg prices amid shortages and mentions George Harri Cnebistrial Inspector returning from Whiteeday eli, noting prices never fell below 1 den per egg and spikes to high levels, with fears the eggs may not be from the Sorin chicken. It cites difficulties for poultry farmers to breed in the area due to bad weather.

Bwt Newlies H.R. Harri Mer Olrien

Court Interpreter Proves Mixed Skills in Language Test

The Acting PLM laments the uneven standard of interpreters in North court procedure. A Chinese witness translated by a Chinese credentialed interpreter drew praise for clarity, though concerns linger about reliability. The magistrate asked the interpreter to write the time, which he did in a neat hand: I am Se Tek. Are you a university man.

PLM ML J. Moody Chaney

Royal Life Saving Society Welcomes Southern Champions in Cairns

The Royal Life Saving Society hosts a visit by the Southern Champion team at Lite Sayers in Cairns. They will be greeted at the station, attend a worship, and participate in a welcome dance and tours including Caie range views, Date Island, Yorkie nab, and a Yorkie Karoo demonstration. Representatives from Cairwa Lanties and Junior tears will also display, with five teams visible in actions against visiting guests.

Lite Sayers Wall Cairns Staton Simday Date Island Yorkie Warters Fur Work Bhant Old Pan Karoohia Lairis Represeniae Auernsland Agaimst Cairwa Lanties Astm

Examinations for Awards at Alligator Creek Society

An examination for the Society's Award of merit was held Monday morning at Alligator Creek. Candidates Miss Mary Smyth Roby Thorkion and Grace Obster Tinie showed effort in swimming and other events. All three performed creditably with notable scores in distance trials and sprint tests.

Alligator Creek Mary Smyth Roby Thorkion Grace

Fales Pretenses Two Men Convicted

In Babinda Police Court, William Motil and John Denaster were found guilty of falsely claiming unemployment to receive sustenance. Each was fined 4, with 14 days in prison if unpaid, and ordered to repay amounts received. Judge Kearney warned harsher penalties may follow.

F.F. Garteide Cairns William Motil John Denaster D. J. Kearney WT. Johnston Jr BP Babinda

Famous airman Bennett dies in pneumonia tragedy

Floyd Bennett, companion of Admiral Byrd on the North Pole flight, died of pneumonia contracted while recovering from illness in hospital. The death deeply affects Byrd, who shared hardships and trials with Bennett, and Bennett had been hospitalized where his husband previously died.

Floyd Bennett Byrd North Pole Peroi Creentey Lindbergh Carrie Rockfeller Institute Monia Bennett Ayrd More

Live Wire Hockey Club Dance At Aquavic Club

The Live Wire Hockey Team hosted a social at the Aquavic club last week drawing many attendees. Notable guests included Mrs Kiernan and secretary Miss Lucey Moore, with guests wearing a range of frocks from crepe de Chine to satin taffeta.

Aquavic Dheywree Mes Arnies Tk Kiernan Alixa Lucey Moore Uaule Musi Jerick K. Mulcock Remilton M. Rem

Fishing Party's Trials On Mainland River Voyage

A visiting fishing party described as sizeable endured severe misfortunes and delaying detours as they journeyed from Carew to Lew Woody Island and the Daintree River. Record notes several anglers and the ill fortune of Forbes, who required care for rheumatism after an attack, with crew members including Bertie, Calder, Moore, and Nee among others.

Mesers Bertie J, Calder J Moher Colhune K. Moore J. Smith Oh C' Tare Sergeant Nee Mir Samuel Carew Lew Woody Island Forbes Naintree

Lady's disappearance perplexes Manila voyage case

In Cairne Inquiry Court yesterday Acting P M J Hickey heard the case of Mrs Elisabeth Bankart who vanished from the Changte a day out from Manila on April 17 18 on passage bound for Australia near Mamboangs in the Baulan British colonial waters.

Cairne Inquiry Court J. Hickey Elisabeth Bankart Changte Manila Australia Mamboangs Baulan

Mystery of a Passenger's Disappearance on the Changte

Captain Kamibirilhie testifies that Mrs Hankart aged about 90 vanished from the SS Changte between Manila and Sydney on April 18. Witnesses report a search of 26 miles near Mindanao found no body, and McKenzie's account describes the aunt traveling with her niece from London to Manila via Sydney. The inquiry concluded suicide, with no evidence of foul play or ship negligence.

Toohill Changte Charles Kamibirilhie Changie Haing-heng Avatiala Calvin Masilan Daly Manila Nile Mindanga Jean McKeneie England Mire Mtixateth Iukart Ple Neving Lankert Cladys Francis Mona May Taiping Singapore Sydney Mersant Mamila Witness Witwess Noone Hamkart London Bankart The Chip Ineilen

Weather Report From Sea Vessel Accident On Deck

A telegraph style notice describes a maritime incident aboard a ship where a rail four feet high failed to stop a person from falling overboard. No crew member was injured, and the officer on duty did not witness the fall. Winds were reported from seven to eight knots with wet conditions aboard the deck.

Ward

Night of April 17 reads as murder case testimony

Estelle Smith a stewardess testified on April 17 that Mrs Hawkers was seen aboard the Changte ship in ill or despondent condition. Lionel Muddocks sworn as a murder witness described McKenzie’s whereabouts and a later sighting of Bankart, with varying testimonies about a water splash and possible foul play.

Estelle Smith Mra. Hankart Cha Wone Anlar Mra Rankart Tipum Hankart Pam T. Keleher C.P Upton Prins McKenzie Rome

Memorial plea for Agnes Day holiday amid war memories

A reader letter urges Australia to proclaim April 25 as a commemorative holiday to honor the dead and support living relatives. The author references war sacrifices, calls for a national day of remembrance, and asks authorities to establish a true memorial pause.

Australia Solomon Ghundy

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