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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1928
Page
9
High tides listed for August 1 to 5 at 5.53 am and 7.1 pm, August 12 at 6.50 am and 7.44 pm, August 24 at etc. Moon phases show New Moon August 15 at 11.46 pm, First Quarter August 23 at 6.21 pm, Full Moon August 11 at 6:34 pm. Harbor note reports Abbakerle vessel at No. 2 with sails damaged yesterday.
A detailed timetable lists ships, routes, and expected arrivals and departures across Melbourne Sydney Cairns Brisbane and Townsville. Vessels including Kanawna Morinda Matatua and Aberdeen White Star line and Burns Philp lines are shown with dates in August and September for outbound and inbound services to ports such as Port Darwin Singapore Hong Kong and London.
Lucerne chaff at Roma Street sold light with lines at 7/4 and 4/9 to etc. Victorian tubers brought 6/6, pumpkins offered 5/6 declined. Wheat, barley and oats sold mixed with prices around 3/9 to 5/6. Maize light supply with all hay and grain prices improving. tartarian seed oats failed to sell.
July 1928 mineral returns from Cooktown and surroundings list quantities and values for multiple fields and sites. Entries include Lith Tableland 24 pounds 1 ounce, Mount Finnie 20 months value Earn, Shipton’s Flat 10 pounds 249 pounds 5 shillings, and Bloomfield with 58 ewt 9 vrs valued at 512 pounds 15 shillings 3 pence per ounce A606اش
Market listings show copper near 02/89 and 62/18 with prices for bars and sheets. Lash, Spehier, tins and silver rates appear with varied figures such as 20/2/60 and 24/7 with several 2/3 and 2/5 entries. American fractional pricing noted at 14.75 cents.
Unclear report notes Sin Ko MacKay led the winning team with valued contributions. A misattributed extract mentions Cairns Weather Report and a Cairns Prest Officer thermometer reading with several inconsistent figures and dates.
The State Weather Bureau telegram reports scattered showers along the coast with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Expect a cool night in the southeast, possible frost and chilly temperatures. Easterly to northerly winds rise on the tropical slopes with fresh pressure ahead on the northern coast.
A misread OCR note reports Kodak and associates arriving in Cairns and planning a Far North survey tour. The group led by Messrs Nash, Clark, Vallier, and others aims to work on Mr. Tatler's project titled The Carden at Australia. They travel with a Cine-Kodalk machine and expect to stay a week in the Marron district while assisting the region.
A private Kodascope screening was held in Norman Park with three hockey teams noted in the footage. Jockey teams were identified as the film played and several fines were released at 7 15 attracting street interest. Details and pricing for the Kodascope machine were available at the pharmacy.
The article lists ship movements with route notes from Sydney and Brisbane. It names Matson Line ships bound for San Francisco via Suva and Mare Vago, with departures and dates in August August September October. Details include ports Sydney Melbourne San Francisco Ventura and Sherra with specific dates.
The St Albans is due to depart Cairns for China and Japan via Thursday Island and Port Darwin on August 17. Messrs. Bures Philp Ltd, Cairns Sucfite, act as agents. Cargo and passengers will be accepted for Port Darwin.
The Poonbor lines up at Menurilyan Harbour on August 9 to load sugar for the south as Arcan Ale is anticipated at Mouril Harbour, with sailout planned by Amgmat BS for the load.
In loving memory of Tane Livermore Wytte of Fred Pyne who died at Cotes on the Dah Aust 027. Also memory of Jane Livermore Tine beloved mother of Majorie Vivian Maral and Merle Pype who died at Cains on 1 August. Sentiment from bereaved children.
Fragmentary report notes Galina and Nowk Teelund as subjects in a Bruter's News Service bulletin. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate names paired as individuals of interest.
Public notice states that guests are required for attendance of an event and all relevant parties are advised of the restrictions and requirements. The fragment indicates a formal instruction or invitation but lacks complete details on dates or venues.
The Cairns Post critiques Labor in office as nearing political ruin. It accuses the Government of camouflage and falsified statistics while claiming prosperity under thirteen years of Labor rule. The Premier and supporters are challenged over taxation, imports, exports, and unemployment figures.
In a heated week the Premier faced questions on taxation and railway projects, with Ewing arguing high taxes hinder progress. Critics claim Labour in office has failed to boost industry, citing unemployment, import dependence, and wasteful administration as proof of harm to workers.
Notice from Firnshane invites former imperial soldiers to file pension applications. Applicants must submit forms to the local secretary of the RUSS or LLA by August 24.
The Railway Band under the conductorship of Mr Henderson will present a programme on the Esplanade tomorrow Sunday night at 6 40. A choice programme has been selected and a large attendance is expected.
Premier Henry W McCormack announced Cairns Port Douglas road as a Federal aids road. Shire chairman S 2 Warner welcomed the declaration as relief from heavy local expense.
Richard Jasper a beekeeper from Chanive Creek Mareeba was found yesterday. He had left Mareeba and was confined to bed in a Cairns boarding house, where his honey stock intended for sale on the coast was held. The owner will soon take possession.
The court will hear cases before Bis Honor and a jury starting Tuesday. Defendants include Henry Suibh for attempting to kill Rosaro Guarrera and others for alleged premeditated crimes. Also charged are Ye taran Sorli for bodily harm and assault, Thomas Pilling for alleged wilful murder, and Frederick Joseph Price for alleged theft.
The Country Women’s Association met at Celefelons Mall Lake-street yesterday afternoon presided by President Mie RT Me Maras. Mrs. 404 Crifia was chair chairwoman for a mass gathering to raise funds. Mrs. W. E. Steel was elected vice president and Treasurer Mrs. W. OW Friend spoke on the far-reaching conference plans. Members expressed sympathy for Branch Treasurer’s husband. Afternoon tea followed and the meeting closed with a National Anthem.
A compulsory conference held by the Cairns Waterside Workers Federation and ship owners was convened before Industrial Magistrate Mr A H O Kelly to address wage discrepancies between ships and shore gangs. The secretary of the Steamship Owners Association declined to arrange further talks, with union branches urging action by June.
Proceedings discuss two teams and uneven work load with calls for more organization. Items include potential distribution of earnings, water order concerns, and a court protection question amid a Federal Government case. Participants debate union protections and whether to resume meetings, with mixed clarity on outcomes.
A parliamentary exchange details the impact of Mr Dunstan's amendment on port manpower. Burden and Brophy cite forecast ship numbers, shore gang needs, and wage issues while seeking Mr Dipstan's opinion on staffing balance and reform. The discussion centers on port efficiency and the adequacy of crews and muncipal support.
An industrial registrar notice follows a waterside conference where reports claim 1100 pounds were paid for periods June 21 to July 18. The discussion alleged ship paiges overpayment to shore gangs and urged shipping firms to hire more slips gangs to improve efficiency and in out movements.
Agents for Jota Ahwiee Iotub Cai rns and Mr J Kelly visited the wharf where cement unloading faced a dispute. Workers complained of a per hour rate for unloading and the price had been settled previously for cement from the region, marking an end to the contention.
The ruling, Mr Kelly, directs workers to operate the cement plant at a rate of 4 shillings per hour. He notes the cement price appears stable while suggesting the current wage level may hold or fall under future conditions. The decision affects all laborers and the overall cost structure of the plant’s output.
A fragmented report notes Peer's house burned in a prior event with mentions of people and places unclear. The text references specific names and details that are difficult to decipher, suggesting a continuing or related incident.
London August report describes a proposed motor road from London to Brighton designed to avoid Express trains. The plan features dedicated tracks or alignment to minimize collisions, with a projected length near sixty miles and a stated capital requirement of 21 million.
Reginald Myers a laborer charged with bawling at a center and possessing items linked to a crime was committed for trial Morgan Lane 42 convicted for posing as a medical practitioner and sentenced to one year imprisonment police evidence noted prior sentences since 1921 and a criminal history
A transoceanic dispute involves Dame Clara and Dame Melba over a biography passage. Miss Winifred Ponder and Mrs Winifred Ponder clash with Dame Clara Pant as cables from Melbourne and London report alleged offenses and refusals to publish proofs.
The message states that Mr. Dunstan should travel to Cairns at the earliest opportunity. It notes dissatisfaction among men and requests immediate wire communication if Osanstary Dan can proceed to Cairns without delay.
Yesterday Mr O'Relly received a reply to his communication. The message notes Donstan in indifferent health and seeks to know when the Federal Award will become operative. It requests information from the Federal Industrial Registrar and mentions awaiting a definite answer by the board.
A historic military ball featured a dramatic entrance with a flag display and a reading of a death inscription as guests moved through a safe staircase. Trophies were awarded to Balfe Hartley Makiy J Liner S Deas Nassets KK Edward Ernst Tronx and Farr with Mayor and officers presenting cups amid green decorations and warlike decor.
Sir Benjamin, head of the British Producers Association, calls the League of Nations a dangerous institution at a Constitutional Club luncheon in Brisbane. He urges Britain to stay distant from European policy while the United States remains outside, warning of heavy responsibilities tied to possible war.
A well known journalist in Brisbane died after an illness. His career spanned several decades with work at major publications and he was active in the local press community. He is mourned by colleagues and family as a trusted reporter and editor.
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