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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1928
Page
7
An OCR fragment notes high tides at the Port of Cairns and mentions moon phases with August dates including New Moon August 24 First Quarter August 3 and Full Moon. The text is garbled with names and uncertain phrases.
The list details ocean liners and cargo vessels, including The Kanowna The Matatua The Principe di Udine and more, with routes from Liverpool Fremantle Adelaide Sydney and Cairns to Asia Africa and the Pacific. It lists departures arrivals ports and agents such as Burns Philp Co Cairns agents and Mort Bay routes to Townsville.
Unclear handwriting describes an officer drowning after an evening aboard a ship. Fragmented text mentions names and locations such as Mrs Trooper and Pauline, with references to a river and riverbank events. Details are garbled, but the core event is a fatal drowning involving an officer.
Fragmented text notes banana trade details and individuals such as Mr Stratigos, Sawin of Chattis, and Viveat. Mentions pursuit of averting risks, patent issues, and looming work reevaluation. Overall unclear. describes market activity and possible measures without clear outcomes or dates.
A fragmented report describes actions and responses across northern districts as steel and metal industries face upheaval. Mentions of workers, factories, and local authorities hint at labor tensions and potential outages or reorganizations affecting supply chains.
A weekend basketball event featured Railways against Colbogins with strong play from Terster and others. The match drew attention for notable saves and tense moments as teams battled in a lively show of skill and teamwork.
A government committee recommends stricter handling of repeat offenders and swift trial procedures in New South Wales courts. The text notes magistrates should issue stronger warnings and resist leniency, citing cases where prior criminals reoffend.
Messre Cloward Smith Ltd announces the planned movements of Royal Yacket Navigation Company ships. Nieuwer Holland sails Melbourne August 16 and Sydney August 21. Mieww Zeeland departs Melbourne August 18 with Sydney and Brisha August 24. Messre Howard Smith Ltd lists further sailings for Matsen Tine Oceambe Co vessels and Ventura Waves Sector on September 13 from Sydney and San Pincenna.
The steamer St Albans is due to leave Calais en route to China and Japan via the Thuredhaw law and Port Darwin on Awad 17. Passengers and cargo will be accepted for Mort Darwin.
August report details the Boonbar's arrival at Moorilyan Harbour for refinery transfer to the Aroona at Moonril. Mention of van Ploelick and a sugar shipment of 2500 fos for a sonmth, with toads camel et al noted in the garbled text.
A railroad of memorial lines honors Walter Williams and Walter Wilkes, noting their passing and family tributes. The notice from family members Loreen and Levene mentions the departed at a memory site on 12th Ave and 125. Harsh words and affectionate remembrances accompany the obituary style message.
A newspaper opinion argues that public and official minds are soft on criminals and crime seems to be rising. It notes a New South Wales Crimes Act review recommending stricter controls and criticizing lenient treatment of offenders, magistrates, judges, and juries for overusing mercy.
The text argues that criminals must face punishment and that judges must not soften penalties based on intoxication or insanity. It warns that lax mitigation and political failures threaten the law, police, and magistracy, risking injustice and constitutional government.
Weather notes from Cairns show uncertain readings with a thermometer near Past Olien vester. The report lists several measurements and times with garbled data including 1 pm and varied katouteter readings.
Mr. Jo Pudtier from Kuranda declares to The Post that Bar Neeth reveals to help run his education project a new work. They found a perfect delight and are obtaining splendid results for their cinema series of the Catena district for exhibition in all six states of the Commonwealth.
The Mayor reports a letter from Lieut Col Campwell stating Lord Ira Somers will visit Cairns on August 15 with private secretary Davidson and Mrs Davidson aboard the mail train. The visit is to be informal with no formal receptions. They plan to tour on Thursday and Friday then depart August 18 returning via the Range Road in the evening.
The Carrwell Shire Council discussed the Local Authority Boundaries Commission report and approved the majority proposal. It would extend the shire with no loss of valuable territory and provide useful extensions.
The Innisfail Chamber of Commerce publishes a letter from the private secretary to the State Premier acknowledging the chamber's support for Atherton Chamber 67 Commerce regarding Anwar Day. The reply discusses travel itineraries for a Victorian tour and the impracticality of including all districts.
J Nidherraden Walter, a well known Cairns alderman and longtime Cairns Gas Supply Co. manager, died after months of illness. The funeral, held at St Julia's Church and cemetery, drew wide public and Masonic attendance, with Mayor and many civic figures among the mourners. He leaves a widow and three children.
A large crowd attended the Cairns Rowing Club christening at the Aquatic Hall Club for the first skiff named R A Kingalord in honor of the aviator’s grandfather. Mayoress Mrs. W A Collings officiated, with the mayor and club officers praising support from the business community and outlining plans for a second boat.
Denmark gains the ability to receive electricity from Sweden via a submarine link, expanding cross border energy trade and grid interconnection. The development strengthens regional power reliability and accelerates renewable integration.
A festive scene at Aquatic Hall Saturday featured the christening of the Calros Rowing Club Seet. Mayoress Mrs W A Collics presided as guests enjoyed a pleasant social afternoon marking the club’s creation.
Police and investigators based in Avnerton and Beaconpie pursue leads in the death of Mary Sitar whose murdered companion was found at Hoodie on Monday. Officers Tobin and Lewis, with new arrivals from Malan ht and Her beton, join the case as search efforts extend across the Tableland and surrounding stations.
A fire at Comstance Street opposite the Owiletons Hall in Mareeba destroyed a photographer’s shop and home of S Doble shortly before ten o’clock on Saturday night. The fire alarm rang after railway whistles and the fire bell, but crew could not save the building which was insured. This marks the fifth Mareeba fire in a year.
Atherton on August 12 Tyrone a well known resident died last night He formerly owned the Commonwealth Hotel He leaves a widow and several sons and daughters Mrs Menry also died in the Atherton Hospital at mid day today.
The two long tables formed a square in the hall and were adorned with red and white cables and a fusion of Mowers. Decorations at the official table were finely arranged with cables twined around upright poles. The Breeze made them sway, creating a pleasant display. A boat near the entrance bore the Union Jack and Australian flag with two pennants overhead.
A festive club gathering enjoyed a full tide and sea breeze through windows as Mayor and Mayoress attended along with a long list of local residents and visitors. Notables present included W A Collins, Mrs Cetlines, Mr and Mrs Maslin, Mrs Campbell, Mrs Harris, Miss MacDonnell, Miss Fisher, and many others.
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