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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
9
Shipping Fort of Cairns forecasts high tides with multiple timestamps in August. Data lists various August days and corresponding times, indicating potential maritime navigation advisories for the port.
The schedule notes multiple vessels at port yesterday including Barwon No. 2 and the Taiping arrival from the Past, with ongoing sailings to Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney. It lists numerous lines and agents, such as Howard Smith Lud, the Aberdeen White Star line, and the Liond Sabauche Line, detailing departures, arrivals, and upcoming loads of cargo and passengers for Australia and overseas destinations.
At Brisbane Aug 2 stock markets show lucerne chaff selling heavily with mixed prices for barge loads and forward chaff from NSW. Wheat and oats cleared at modest figures while pumpkins and sweet potatoes sold steady to tight. Swede and other grains sold with difficulty as supplies fluctuated.
Brisbane Aurost 1 sale notice for Fornwick civil Co selling various animal skins and hides by lot. Describes prices for red and white tails, swan watts, woolen and hair goods, with special fur and per-genni rates. Details include dates and terms but OCR is garbled.
Sydney market notes copper and lead prices with various quotations across cathode and refined forms. Silver and zinc terms appear with fractional shillings and pence, while electrolytic copper and spelter show multiple figures, reflecting early 20th century commodity trading.
The Cairns Railway Band will perform a 7 15 p m street program at Shields and Abbott streets under the direction of Mr HOM Henderson. The Home for the Aged and Infirm is seeking subscriptions with Misa Blakey and Sister Angela authorized to collect. Sir Benjamin Morgan and Lady Morgan arrived in Mareeba and were guests of honour, viewing the scenery and discussing North Queensland development prospects.
The Cairip district commoner of the RSL Lb met in the Rest Home sister. Premier Klon and motor mack discussed a League request to gazette Annie Day as a public holiday. The Premier said a recent conference failed to decide, and the State Government had not acted to avoid disadvantaging the state versus neighbors. The Government is considering the request for possible future action.
Mr and Mrs Perrin of Melbourne visiting Cairns praise the Southern capitals and prefer Melbourne’s view of the MITE country. They note Cairns is inadequately advertised and plan extended time before returning south. Yesterday the Perrins stayed with Mr and Mrs KE Jarvis at Meringa.
Vancouver reports a disaster at the Welland canal in Thorald where a steel cage fell, killing nine workers and injuring ten others. The incident adds to a long toll from the canal’s 15 year construction period with hundreds reported dead.
Melbourne August 2 The charge against William Sampson for murdering his wife was reduced to assault. Ernest Kleinert, a laborer, was wounded by a pocket knife during the July 24 incident at Mireham but survived. Sampson claimed he acted in vengeance believing Kleinert had killed his wife, and he maintained he did not recall opening the weapon.
THANKS, MR. J. OWENS and Family, Mart. express their heartfelt thanks to Mors, G. Davlor, Hartley-street, and Nuree Heown, Hunda street, for their kindness and attention during their bereavement. They also thank all friends who sent wreaths and messages of condolence.
In loving memory of James Gordon and Keron Glendon with family notes of grief and tribute. Inserted by wives, children, and grandchildren recounting loss on anniversaries and memorials. The verses reflect sorrow, remembrance, and enduring love for deceased husbands and fathers.
Notice to the public states the Post seeks a communications editor to join the staff. The notice invites candidates and outlines the search for a qualified editor.
In a speech urging national progress, the speaker highlights opportunities for booming dairying and agriculture from Cairns to the Atherton Tableland. He calls for population growth, investment, and a coordinated push across districts to lift production and ensure justice and prosperity for all regions of Queensland.
Cairns labor agent Mr E N Gillespie reports advices from the Director of Labour that first grade petrol will cost 2 shillings 4 pence per gallon cash at Tolga after August 1. Second grade petrol will be 2 shillings 2 pence per gallon cash.
Returned soldiers and Cairns District delegate attended the annual KS 5 LOM conference meeting. News notes Speaker Mr. W Bertram of the Queensland Parliament will arrive in Cairns by the southern mail train Monday evening and will likely appear at Straml Hotel for engagements.
The paper notes men from across the Commonwealth turning their eyes to Queensland. Governor General, state governor, and prime minister are praised as propagandists for the state’s merits. Non official visitors also laud Queensland’s wealth of resources, beauty, and opportunities, especially in the North, with Mr Bruce remarking at Branthorpe on a recent Wednesday.
A Cairns weather report notes yesterday’s high of 82 and low of 57 degrees. The 1 pm readings show dry bulb 628 degrees and wet bulb 628 degrees, with the barometer at about 30.007 inches.
Mareeba resident Clem Woolley, employed at Lawson's sawmill, was admitted to Mareeba Hospital Wednesday evening with a deep ear laceration after accidentally jumping on timber at work. An operation removed the timber fragment, and he remained in hospital for treatment.
The State Weather Bureau telegraphed the forecast showing showers along the Pacific coast with stronger activity near the Tropic region. Expect scattered showers elsewhere with cooler air in the southern regions and southeast to east winds freshening along the coast.
Rev B Hewison of Pris Trane tours North Queensland war centres and arrives Cairns by mail train. He will present tonight a popular recital With the Brigade in Their Phanneur Pathos and Measure broadcast from Brisbane. He is also slated to preach at the Presbyterian church this evening.
The Cairns Citizenship Forces committee met last night to discuss a proposed military carnival in Cairns aimed at boosting funds for the League and aiding returned soldiers. Officers and trainees from Citizen Forces supported a one day event with competitive sports and trophies, while noting unemployment and welfare needs in town and urging community and business help.
Mr Brown asked for the carnival date while the Secretary urged not to clash with Tully events. Oct middle was suggested. J Stokes pledged support and the Gardenvale subsidy. A motion to hold a car on Oct 18 19 and 20 passed. Subcommittees to Cairns branch and Citizen Forces planned. A combined meeting set for Aug 28 at the Refuge Home. Rage Hill Progress Association promised loan of an aeroplane tall and further novelties after Brisbane return.
The district hosts a grand lodge installation with W. Jt Greens, W. Dro, F. G Newill, and other Grand Warden officers attending. Preparations at the Mason club and Freemasons Hall will conclude with an installation ceremony and banquet, following a review of Barron Falls and a formal investiture of district officers.
London August 1 The Minister for Transport says the speed limit for heavy motor cars fitted with variou s matteres would be raised from 12 to 20 miles per hour from October 1.
Lieutenant C Standpriss presents a Cairns district and empire report to the BSS LAL discussing imports exports and British preference in Cairns. He notes potential ship routes via the Straits Settlements and Northern Australia and highlights American influence on goods. He cites limited 1927 export figures and calls for fuller data on minerals and other products to boost Cairns district exports.
A letter from R Greenhoen to W J Steam recounts a northern Queensland journey via Burande Wungaburra and Kuranda with praise for scenery and frustration at lack of publicity. The writer criticizes Cairns Townsville and Roxs River area for insufficient tourism promotion while urging better information for visitors from New South and Victorian regions.
London reports resumed Ramsay strike action after Nestley refused to join the union. Employers threatened to lock out all workers in the industry on undisclosed terms as the Lancashire cutter Tonkint ware, tied to the spiimuwr Ackley coinage issue, is noted in the unrest.
An Order in Council authorises Cardwell Shire Council to borrow £18000 by debentures to fund road making plant, new roads, and improvements. The loan carries 6 percent annual interest. £16500 is for 20 years and £1500 for 1 year.
A discussion on hospital financing proposes nationalising hospitals with a universal wage based insurance. A conference agrees on a formal scheme to finance institutions on a broad basis and to seek local authority approval for any individual ratepayer changes. The President urged immediate executive action to draft a nationwide plan before the national election.
Crisbane Aug 2 The Premier Mir. McCormack says the state’s main issue is cutting railway deficits, with no funds or new lines planned in the governor’s programme for the coming year. He states reducing losses to £1,000,000 annually could ease taxation by about 2 percent, and notes sympathy for settlers awaiting railway services while stressing construction costs and returns. He argues many past lines may be renewed at 3 percent interest, but new lines at higher rates burden taxpayers and heighten income tax.
A deputation urged railways to slow construction due to heavy interest and taxation. They proposed the Railway Commissioner estimate domestic business gains and rising operating costs for the line, arguing funds should address agricultural needs and curb further debt.
Rockhampton August 2 J Horton one of the occupants of the kiunch Nellie which was smashed and sunk when a whale crossed it on the coast north of Yeppoon yesterday died in hospital. Horton suffered a compound fracture of the right ankle and a fracture of a small bone in the left foot plus multiple abrasions.
Supplies of the programme for the North Queensland tournament to be held in Townsville from August 25 are available from secretary Mr Whintick. The Slazenger Shield Cairns team will be finalised over the weekend. Court No 1 on the Esplanade will be set aside for practice from Monday next. A match Sunday features eight Cairns Club players against eight from the country. Townsville signs include Warner Hackmore ONeill and Hitting. Town team to attend Esplanade courts Friday afternoon to finalise arrangements and practice. match starts at 9 am sharp.
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