Fort of Cairns High Tide and Moon Phases Summary
Fort of Cairns records high tide on August 19 at 2.31 pm and 3.24 pm. Moon phases listed for August 20 27 with times. Ships in port yesterday noted in brief.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
9
Arrivals Yesterday Amid Unclear Local Listings
Fragmentary notes list arrivals including Merinda from Cookinwn and Vort Dionptas with uoxsctigers and ails. Adelaide SS reports Herbert from Mywrilvan bartender with raw sugar. Jind agents Wortanna from Port Donuts with raw sugar Adelaide 5.5. Coy Lut mneits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merinda
Uoxsctigers
Ails
Hayies Lik
Herbert
Mywrilvan
Adelaide
Uae
Jind
Wortanna
Port Donuts
Coy
Departures Yesterday For Nandi Aideh Ug Lod Agents
Yesterday departures list shows Carron among Nilebound traders and aid workers heading to Nandi area in Uganda. Lodging and agent arrangements noted for travel and transit crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carron
Nandi
aAidehug
Lod Agents
Shipping notices and schedules from distant ports
Notes and News lists various steamers due at Cairns and Townsville with berths and dates. The St Albans from the South sails Saturday evening for Brisbane bound Canterera. the Howard Smith steamer Born bale departs for Cairns. Morinda heads from Sydney to Cairns skipping Townsville. Kallatina and Canonbcar also noted with August arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Howard Smith
Canherrea
Sydnee Arist
Brisbane
Cairns
Suinilay
Poneral
Mourilyan Masons Install New Master at Lodge 135
The installation of War. Aro. Charles James lutin as W M of Lodge Mourilyan Number 135 occurred at the Innisfail Masonic Hall on August 18 with a large attendance. Distinguished visitors included W J Mayers Grand Scribe of the Carpentry district and Grand Lodge officers. The newly installed Master vested his officers and a banquet followed with Masonic toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innngfail
Aro
Charles James Lutin
Lodge
Moursilyan
Innisfail Masonic Hall
Crag
Worro
W. H. J. Mayers
Granald
Carpentaria
Grand Lodge
Innisfail Municipality Question Debated at Council Meeting
An Innisfail council session discussed forming a municipality for Innisfail. The chamber committee presented a suggestion, but Dr Hall clarified past remarks did not favor a immediate municipal formation. The Boundary Commission aims to fix shire boundaries, and the chamber’s role was debated before the matter was left in abeyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpisfail
Juhpgsons Shire
Hall
Papettinn
Feviarks Oo
Boundates Commission
Shires
Chamber of Commerc Wie
Hounderies Commission
End in sight metal industry strike flares up
August 14 conference presided by Judge Reedy reached a basis for the strikes in the metal industry over piece work and daily hiring. The agreement provides for a return to work at Chubbs Pullocks and Britona and a Commonwealth Court hearing Tuesday on vacation of the Heeley award. A striker meeting will decide whether terms are acceptable, with a likely resumption Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syson
Reedy
Chubbs
Pullocks
Britona
Commonwealth Court
Heeley
Arensland Championships 63 Games in One Match
Brisbane reports a gruelling Milton course day for the Arensland Championships. Highlights include Kalua and Cummings (NSW) defeating Moda and Can (Queensland) in a three-set doubles marathon 16-14, 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 with NSW taking two sets late. Crawford (WSW) beat Willard 6-3 6-3 in the singles semifinal. Mrs Molesworth (Q) defeated Cox (NSW) 6-1 6-3 in the ladies singles. Weather delayed play into the night with matches resuming after finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Milton
W.S.W
Wireless Broadcast Schedule From Brisbane North East
A fragmented listing details midday and early evening wireless programmes in Brisbane and surrounding areas. It notes hotel Carlton musical broadcasts, observatory time signals, BBC style news service, and a Workers' Educational Association program with lectures and music in Reception Hall and Progress Hall, plus theatre orchestra numbers and dance music from Newmarket studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Daily Mail
Daily Standard
Hotel Carlton
Hotel Carlton Symphony Orchestra
Hotel Carlton Sky Orchestra
Stugum
Belegraph
Inel Bedvine
Genie Samper
ERO
Department of Iubhe
Venachers
Lewins
Sampasan
Laura Loeh
Cleo
Cea Theatre Geehestea
Bond
Miss Latra
Southlanders
Lithgow
Gaiety Theatre Orchestra
Newmarket Dance
Progress Hall
Newmarket
The Meial Market. Syme August 18
Fragmented OCR text appears to report a market listing with assorted items and prices. Names and precise details are unclear, but references to hats and prices such as 2 s88 and 245 suggest a catalog-like auction or sale notice with multiple entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SYME
Brantau
Commercial Brisbane Produce Market Update
Markets in Roma Street noted ample lucerne chop and green feed scarcity. New South Wales oaten chaff arriving, mixed chaff plentiful but inferior, lucerne hay firm at 7d to 7d 0. Red potatoes sold at 4/4, pumpkins eased, wheat in demand at 4/7 to 4/11, maize heavy. Brisk selling on grain and produce with fluctuating prices.
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Lucerne
Roma-street
Sid
New South Wales
New England
Ross
New Selections and Figures From Crown Land Sales
Brisbane reports that in the first seven months of the year 500 persons selected 40 110 acres of Crown land in Queensland with total rent of 1031. In the corresponding period last year 720 persons selected 2 084 482 acres with rental of 417 005.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
Jockey car driver Sydney Heoner found not guilty
In Krisbane on August 18 the Supreme Court concluded the trial of Sydney Ernest Heoner, the jockey charged with negligently driving a car that caused bodily harm to Claude John Borthwick on Bowen Bridge Road in July. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty and he was discharged.
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Krisbaxne
Augiat
Supreme Court
Sydney
Ernest Heoner
Claude John Borthwick
Bowen Bridge
Eggs at £1 Each Sparks Courtroom Laughter
John Smith, a tradesman from Willoughby, told North Sydney Court he sold a curious pair of eggs after hours to avoid offending a lady who entered his shop. He defended the action by saying the inspector arrived as the woman bought two eggs and claimed a one third penny profit. He offered to pay cash, declining time to pay, as magistrates weighed the offence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sydney Court
Willoughby
John Smith
Goodaman
Mr. Camphin
Smith
Death Notice Expressing Thanks to Widely Grieving Family
Relatives and friends of Mrs June Livermore Pyne express heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown during their bereavement. Sincere appreciation is extended to those who sent messages, floral tributes, and words of sympathy following the passing of Mr Fred Pyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamieson
June Livermore Pyne
Fred Pyne
Funeral notices and Australian life reflection
The fragmentary notice lists funeral details for Mrs Soh hotae and others, with references to W. Riggers, J. Geodddsart, and local addresses. It then shifts to a long reflection on Australian life, mentioning Mr. Amery’s visit, the North of the state, and calls for representations to the Prime Minister about regional interests and imperial matters. The text blends obituary items with political commentary on federation and colonial policy.
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Surin
Soh
Hotae
W. Riggers
Corel
Henry Gered
Lares
Cauitos
Amery
Brace
Answers to Corres Cents Prompt Wager Dispute
A fragment from a 19th century note states that the ages offered were incorrect and one party claims the wager should not stand. The message references a Monal Aloomba and contains disputed ages, with a conclusion that the wager is not valid under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloomba
Imperial Statesmen See Australia’s Imperial Duty
An Australian commentary notes strong interest from Imperial Statesmen in Australia and warns Britain to understand local conditions. It highlights the need for closer links within the Commonwealth and praises L C M Amery for planning a brief, firsthand tour to learn Australia’s needs in trade and defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Britain
Canada
South Africa
Atul
Commonwealth
Marquess of Laliebury
Mr.Henderson
Lord Burtham
Great Britain
Commonwealth of Nations
Dominions
L. C. M. Amery
Carina Police Court and County Women’s Association Meeting
Charles taongeson yesterday faced charges in Carina Police Court including drunkenness and resisting officers. He was convicted and remanded for sentencing. The Soanks Women’s Association conference organized by Mrs McManus and Mrs Clarke will be held in Downesville with multiple branches represented and guest speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carina
Charles Taongeson
Lidepates
Downesville
McManus
A. Hi. Clarke
Harser
Casrmeht
Maree
Mesdaimes Edewards
Neil
Goondi Hill Pedestrians Report Raises Road Safety Concerns
At the Johnstone Shire Council meeting a police brief noted four recent accidents on Goondi Hill Road where a memory car collided with a sulky. Councillor Orange and Chairman C Ball warned pedestrians on that road face ongoing risks and suggested pedestrians may be part of the danger. The correspondent reported the danger and urged caution for walkers along the route. The article also mentions the Boys' Band concert at the chaplaincy opposite the Shams Hotel scheduled for Sunday evening at 8:45. The band plans new members and aims to showcase young players, hoping public support boosts their confidence.
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Goondi Hill
Johnstone
Abkigeon
Orange
Ball
Lamsigil
Citizens
Shams Hotel
Ochick
Kecemly
Ats
Sunnday
Cairns
Hese Yung Mn
Court Tackles Illegal Use Of Black Labor
Biscks of Wis oa Banning appeared at the Summons Court yesterday charged with employing black labor contrary to law. The penalty ranged from a fine up to £50 or six months in prison, with the judge noting the offense fosters industrial unrest but hinting at possible reductions under the Justice Act. Andrew Mason and Thomas Young were also fined £2 plus costs for similar charges, with police credit given to Constable Kann for catching offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T of Biscks
YL O'Kelly
Tenen
Seniar
Fy Chill
J. Benne
Andrew Mason
Mason
Serger Toohill
Kann
Thomas Young
Miallo Launches Fast Cargo Boat On Saltwater River
The Miallo district in North Queensland extends its commerce with a new cargo launch aboard the Mokoman styled vessel built at Stratford yard and rigged at Kenny Street. Owners Rutherford Brothers praise its dry decks and speed, as the launch ferries cargo and passengers from Alligator Creek to Carina and back, boosting trade from Mossman northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miallo
Pac Fe
Mossman
Daintree
Abop
Stanley FI. Opilvie
Cairns
Rutherford
Gordonvale Fire Destruction At Federal Hall May 25
Inquest led by Senior Sergeant Touhill into a blaze that destroyed Federal Hall Gordonvale on May 25. Fire investigators described substantial losses incl seating, film equipment, stage gear, complete projection setup worth thousands, and a panel from Verrenkens Theatre. Owner Verrenkamp testified about a May 24 program before the fire cut short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
A. H. O'Kelly
PLM
Touhill
Federal Hall
Gordonvale
William Henry Brischke
Pighicedro
Verrenks
Heatiie
Verrenkamp
Boseders
Tam
Ugit Nisl
Weather and traffic notes from Victorian region and local offences
The report covers a weather forecast for the era, noting showers and varying winds across regions, with a visitor from Victoria, Hon. H. F. Richardson, visiting Stead Motel and commenting on Australian ports and industry. It then covers traffic offences, including a speed violation at an intersection, a case of a driver involved in an accident, and a separate charge over a car cutout plan. Authorities warned against noisy motor cycles near churches and schools, with fines issued for the first offence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoris
H. F. Richardson
Kardinia
Verimon Cieelony
Victorian Registative Council
Stead
Rich- Lardson
Queensland
Porto
Australia
McH Moore
Longin
Par North
Board of Land and Works
A. Ho U Kelly
T.M
Thomas Edward Bulcowk
Toohil
Clark
Oroer
Wlass
Rl Ramis
JG Coste
Crt
Cl Griffin
Lis Mater
Air Force Machines Reach North West Frontier
Group Captain Williams with Squadron Leader Hepburn and Flight Lieutenant Murphy plus three RAAF mechanics arrived at Bruce yesterday. The three aircraft reached Port Headland at 1 PM then refuelled and proceeded to Roeburne Onslow for further duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Williams
Hepburn
Murphy
Royal Australian Air Force
Bruce
Port Headland
Roeburne
Onslow
Town Hall Explosion Kills Three Councillors in Cape Town
De Leeuw, town clerk of a small Orange Free State town, sentenced to death for the murder of three town councillors. Crown charges that he planned an infernal machine to destroy evidence of municipal defalcations. Victims were killed when the town hall exploded. A warning over book-keeping preceded the act. Concurrent report notes a drop in British unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
South Arica
de Leeuw
Orange Free State
Maize Crop Value To The Downs At Warwick
August 17 Brunswick Ledger notes Bow invite sphere maize crop wealth. Between 14 000 and 20 000 tons consigned to markets from farms mainly between Toowoomba and here. About 156 000 has been paid to growers so far with only 40 per cent of the crop marked. more than £250 000 expected. Downlands demand and Sydney market woes implied. Also reports a new German cruiser Berlin to be launched at Kiel on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Toowomihs
Sydney
Cairns
New South Wales
Wallangarta
Kanowna Reverts to West Australian Coastal Run
The Kanowna will return to the West Australian coastal service after adjustments to vessel assignments. The ship shifts come amid broader reallocation of Australian coastwise steamers, with Canberra, Kiawrey, and Hum bila changes noted. The Kanowna’s reentry follows prior uses including troopship service in 1904 and hospital duties during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanowna
Amuse
Cn LA
Lidwall Reider
Fabre Bay
ASN. Co
Praellart Wrker
Riveriva
Riredlaath Katteormba
M'Ywraith
M’ Line
Ladaaah de Hewety
Metcanperie Steamship On, Ltd
Sediey
Canberra
Kiarewry
Melbowrne
Cairns
Meliourse
Brisbane
Une Fall
Moray
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelide
Prema
Howard Smithstean
Kannow
Zvalanding
Buili
Ga 4
Townsville
New Guinea
Lot
Arbitration and the Australian Workers Union Debate
A long critique of arbitration and union power. The author argues the Australian Workers' Union abuses its authority, coerces workers, and undermines industrial peace. Emphasizes rank and file control, calls for reform, and asserts arbitration hinges on voluntary compliance and sane leadership.
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