Port of Cairns High Water and Shipping Arrivals
Shipping notices report high water and vessel movements at Cairns with arrivals and departures. Vessels Woodarra Macedon ia Cancmbar Mahia Port Douglas and others sailings from London to Cairns and Brisbane, with schedules for Cairns May through June and multiple consignments listed.
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Macedon Ia
Brisbane
Cairns
Melbourne
New York
Wellingwon
Auckland
Mockhampton
Townsville
Aberdeen Commmonwealth
London
Aed Port
Aed Port Douglas, May 2, Leaves Cairns May 4 For Sydney. the Cancmbar
Changte Arrives Cairns After East Passage
The Changte is due at Cairns from the East on Monday and has a permit to Brisbane, Liverpool, and Melbourne. She will keep 1200 boxes of butter for Brisbane.
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Cairns
Brisbane
Lriacy
Melbourne
The Post Manuscript Policy Notes and Hunter Article
A garbled note outlines manuscript standards for The Post with references to on page eight content by Mr. Hunter. It mentions series numbering, Highton matters, and a bail money theme. The fragment mentions Hepner and a senior sergeant, but text is unclear.
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Hunter
Sui Mar
Oey
Cairns Poe
Toofa
Shania
Kelly
Fragmentary note hints at wreaths and tribute
A garbled fragment mentions wreaths and a tribute, suggesting a ceremonial or memorial context. No clear names, places, or dates are readable.
Brisbane Market Report From Roma Street On April 26
Heavy supplies of farm pits and New South Wales oaten chaff faced declines. Wagga and New England lines moved around 8/3 to 8/5, with white potatoes at 14/ and white sweet potatoes at 5/1. Wheat and grain sold in good volume, maize prices easing from 4/4 to 4/4 with several lots trading around 4/3.
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Brisbane
Roma Street
New South Wales
Wagga
The Metal Market in Sydney Report
Sydney market notes on metals dated April 26 show Cowper prices at 77 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence for general bars, with figures for silver, lead, and electrolytic variants. American electrolytic priced at 18 cents. Including bid and stock figures, the report lists multiple price points and unit values.
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Sydney
Cowper
Ford Motor Company of Australia expands production reach
Mr H C French announces Ford Australia progress as the parent firm expands New Ford, with shares at record highs over months. Since 1904 the company grows to become the Empire’s largest automobile producer, using almost all Canadian material and labor while plants span South Africa, India, Singapore, and Australia.
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H. C. French
Ford Motor Company
Austral
Ford
Iene Ae
Cinleci Tab
British Empire
Labr
Alley Snes
South Africa
India
Singapore
Australia
Maloney James In Memoriam Notice
Thanks to Mrs M P Murray and family Vic desire to act Dr Payne Matron Sisters and staff of the Atherton District Memorial Hospital Ambulance Centre and Methodist Minister. heartfelt thanks for messages sympathy and floral tributes in bereavement. Isi Torin memory of James a Sareca on Aged 2 isaas Sadly Missed inserted by his loving father and mee iad tenga Sa See
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M. P| Murray
Vic
Payne
Atherton D District Memorial Hospital
Hegetar
Eyes on Britain in forthcoming elections and empire impact
The piece argues Britain faces high stakes in the elections as women vote and Ramsay MacDonald warns of Labour reforms. It notes Australia’s broader franchise and questions how British policy shifts would affect the Empire and Australia, stressing the risk of weak or alien-influenced governance.
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Great Britain
Australia
Ramsay MacDonald
Labor Party
Labor
Queensland
MacDonald
Fragmentary town notice on church and civic actions
Fragmented OCR text reports efforts to secure medical attention and church matters. It mentions Canon Garland, the Mayor, Town Clerk, and a machine housing, with unclear references to orders from Dr Mansfeld and a burnt location. The garbled passage lacks coherent events or dates.
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Wilkinson
Canon Garland
Sentencing in case follows lenient path for grieving defendant
A defendant, after relatives were killed, was sentenced to three months in prison but the court, noting the emotional strain, postponed further penalty. Senior-Sergeant Toohill outlined circumstances and the judge chose con vict without imposing additional punishment. The Cairns Benevolent Society held its males monthly meeting at Gallileo Hall with officials present. Ten families received aid, expenses totaling £11 4s 2d were approved, and subscriptions and clothing parcels were collected from local donors.
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Cairns Benevolent Society
Cairns Revolent Society
Gallisioes Hall
Greene
Allan
A. Collins
Donaldson
Collins
Parker
McManus
Charges
Atheton
Wilkinson
Mire Harris
Jubasiren
Strong British Government Needed to Face Coming Crises
The passage recalls the 1924 MacDonald Government cutting Singapore base spending and notes unease among Empire interests. It cites Lord Birkenhead stating the world and England demand a strong government, warning against a weak mix of Socialists Liberals and Communists able to handle sudden crises in the coming decade.
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MacDonald
Singapore
Lord Birkenhead
England
Cairns approves new Telephone Exchange tender
Public relief follows acceptance of tenders for Cairns Telephone Exchange at £5,400. The low price eases taxpayer concern while hints of an early start buoy Cairns officials. The overdue utility move marks a shift from ramshackle improvisation to official action, with Cairns pride revived by official remembrance.
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Cairns
Ryan Threat on Roads and Labor Political Color
A Cairns letter accuses Mr. C J Ryan of stating road building depends on Labor voting patterns. The writer asserts the remark exposes coercive party interference and urges taxpayers to respond to the government and Mr Ryan in light of the election. The piece signs off from J H McVilly of Atbott Street, Cairns.
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C. J. Ryan
Ryan
Eacham
J. H. McVilly
Atbottstreet
Cairns
Cairnshie trainees return home after drill hall march
The Cairnshie trainees who were in camp near Townsville last evening returned home to the mail train. Residents showed enthusiasm as the column marched to the Drill Hall via Shields and Lake Streets.
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Cairnshie
Townsville
Shields
Lake Streets
Mill Payments Promise Final Cane Cash This May
Mr SH Warner chairman of the Central Mill Co stated a final cane payment of 3 shillings per ton for the 18 season had been made. Total payments to date reach 42 shillings 6 pence per ton with actual final sugar wax payment expected as soon as received, anticipated sometime in May.
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SH. Warner
Ae m
Central Mil Co
Ms Ves T
Central Cane Prices Board Arrives for Sittings at Tynisfail
Central Cane Prices Board members led by Mr. Justice Webb and officials including Mr. TA Powell Mr. E S Sill and Mr J M Macsib bow plus secretary Mr A R Henry arrived at Tynisfail yesterday afternoon from the south. Sittings commence today, according to our Irish correspondent.
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Central Cane Prices Board
Justice Webb
TA. Powell
Errner
E. S. Sill
J. M. Macsibbow
A. R. Henry
Tynisfail
Innisiair
Weather Forecast From State Weather Bureau
The State Weather Bureau telegram says expect fine weather with cooler temperatures and frost likely in many sub tropical areas including South Coast islands. Winds will be southwesterly veering southerly, then southeasterly in the southeast, with freshening along the Tropical coast.
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State Weather Bureau
South Coast Division
School Committee Reappointment Action Stalled
Mr E F Stanley head teacher at the Boys State School advises that a communication from the Minister for Public Instruction supports reappointment of the school committee. The move, already approved by the department, will take effect immediately despite two prior meetings failing to draw a quorum.
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E. F. Stanley
Healteachey
Boys’ State
Minister For Public Instruction
Cairns Air Service Bent on Commercial Aviation Growth
Speakers at Cairns meeting trace aviation history from Wilbur Wright to Imperial Airways, stressing commercial potential for Cairns. They cite Queensland and Queensland Airways progress, passenger growth, costs, and the need for local business support to start a Cairns aerial service linking Brisbane Townsville and New Guinea.
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Treacy
Brst
Australia
Wilbu
Orville Wright
Smith
Zeppel Aring
London
Kingsford Smith
America
Britain
Iventor
England
Imperial Airways
Cairns
O. H. Jolley
Chamber
Spon
Queensland Airways
Normanton
Cloncurry
Clarkville
Trams Crash Into Shop Near Quay Street Ultimo Road
A tram bound for Drummoyne derailed at the corner of Quay street and Ultimo road last night, burying three quarters of its length into a tobacconist shop. The driver, conductor, a signal fan, and six passengers were injured. fortunately no serious harm. Ambulances and fire brigade attended as the tram, badly damaged and with scorched sides, was cleared. The driver claims braking failure, with rescue by an onlooker breaking the windows to free him.
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Sydney
Quay Street
Ultimo Road
Drummoyne
Tobuccanist
Free Brigade
Who's Money? Electors Endorse Cairns Candidate
A fragmented note cites electors meeting records with Mr Rosia Mus, tied to Cairns candidacy. The garbled text mentions A. W. Ivena, Millan Mil Je and a levee scene as context for the political event.
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Rosia Mus
CEN
Cairns
Carriers Head Crushed In Bush Track Accident
Ay Lewis James Barnaldine aged 26 was transporting a boring plant to Hobartville when a dray with nine horses brushed a fence to avoid a tree. One wheel passed over his horse's foot throwing him and the wheel then crushed his head. He died at the scene under the heavy wheel.
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Barcaldine
Teams Gather for Tennis Matches at No 1 Court
J Taylor Mrs Mansfield and Miss J Cummnings lead a day of tennis with women not required before 3 PM. Waratths face Suburbans on No 1 court under Favell captaincy. Players include T McCoombe E a T Hoey and others. Arcadians vs Thistles on No 2 court at 145 PM with men’s doubles to start.
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J. Taylor
Mansfield
J. Cummnings
C.J. Taylor
I. McGhie
W. Cr
H. L. Jones
Anthony
R. Gay
Elinor Smith Sets 26 Hour Endurance Record
New York on April 24 Elinor Smith landed a solo endurance record for women with a 26 hours 21 minutes 32 seconds flight. She set the new mark during sequest day operations, highlighting a historic achievement in women’s aviation.
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New York
Elinor Smith
Freting visit sparks push for air service to Cairns
The article notes Freting’s assertion that air travel is here to stay and could solve transport issues. The Chairman thanked the visitors and promised full consideration, hoping their visit would lead to practical flying service to Cairns as more air services are sought.
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Cairns
Chamber of Commerce Meets with Welcoming New Member
The Chamber of Commerce held a meeting on a day in the afternoon with Mr H K N Mobos presiding and a slate of officers including W J E Stillman F C Hodel R H G ton T B OMEara P G ML Anderson E C Eiea Eli R Hall N P Draper W H J Tenmann as secretary. George Remilton representing A Taylor Ltd was welcomed as a new member and pledged to advance the chamber's interests, apologizing for absence. Members discussed opportunities to support the commercial community, traffic issues, and maintaining open routes for public funds and transportation as part of ongoing chamber efforts.
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I Chamba
Commeres
H. K. N. Mobos
Messrs
W. J. E Stillman
F.C. Hodel
R. H. G Ton
T. B. O'Meara
P. G. ML. Anderson
E. C. Eiea
Eli R. Hall
N. P. Draper
J. N. Tenmann
Geo. Remilton
A. Taylor Ltd
Remilton
Jouth Ton
Chamber of Ce . Fe
T. R. Hall
Cairns Post Letter Challenges NSW Cane Price Policy
To the Editor the Cairns Post notes a debate over New South Wales cane price policy. The writer quotes Seeger and criticizes the G40 basis adoption as harmful, arguing the price has driven NSW cane growers toward action with a referenced event in Grafton. The piece ties the controversy to cane pricing pressures affecting growers in New South Wales.
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Cairns Post
Ingham
NES Cath Wales
Seeger
Grafton Om Larch & As
Oyatl Tory
New South Wales
Campbell Sets Record Speeds at 212 and 211 MPH
Campbell reports five mile speed at 212 mph and five kilometre speed at 211 mph, beating prior marks. He praises the car as marvellous but notes tire wear and gear strain in extreme cold. He recalls the mile run testing tire hub stability and altitude challenge, concluding the attempt is finished.
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Campbell
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