Port of Cairns: High Tide and Ship Movements
High tide times for August 29 30 and August 31 listed for Cairns harbor with ships in port yesterday including Lammeroo Arkaba Merinda. Arrivals yesterday include Changte Bartlam’s Ltd Wortanna Adelaide SS Co and Canberrra Canberra due. multiple Howard Smith liners scheduled to sail between Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Cairns in early September.
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Montague
Cairns
United States
Melbourne
Howard Smith
Canberra
Bombala
Townsville
Wairns
Mining Market Update United States Copper and Metals Prices
The Sydney market reports copper at 454 10 tid with indicated London prices for tin at 290 12 6 and lead around £23. Smelter rates quoted at £27 12. Silver noted at 2/1 38d with American elect at 1125 cents. Data reflects spot and three month values.
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Sydney
Byres
Market Report From Roma Street Hay and Feed Prices
At Roma street lucerne chaff was plentiful while prime linen scarce and prices ranged around 10 8. Dairy feed sold at 4 3. Mixed chaff fell to 7 6 with small lots offered and cleared at 2 10. Lucerne hay from Koonah passed in at 10 4. Wheat at 6 8 and maize in heavy supply with dull activity.
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Brisbane
Roma Street
Lucerne
Koonah
At & Vomipkine
Butter market outlook in London amid tight supplies
London August 27 butter market remains sound with prices expected to rise. Colonial butter shows little activity yet undertone is strong due to limited Australian output and stocks in New Zealand and other colonies. Cables indicate large Australian shipments delayed until late October or November, with Continental stocks shrinking from German and Argentine demand, signaling potential butter shortages before new Australian butter arrives.
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London
New Zealand
Atstral
Official Appreciation of Car Service for Cairns Tour
A Cairns City Council letter commends Hud son Service Cars for transporting Prime Minister Hon S. M. Bruce during a Cairns Yungeburra tour. Mayor A. W. Innes notes satisfaction with the drivers and service. The piece then questions Railway Economy Board staff distribution, arguing Cairns is understaffed at stations and ticket offices compared with Brisbane and Townsville, and urges a dedicated inquiries window and better staffing.
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Cairns
Cook
Thomas
Hudson
S. M. Bruce
Cairns-Yungeburra
Railway Economy Board
Brisbane
Townsville
Railway Department
France to Meet USA in Davès Cup
France advances to face the United States in the Davis Cup tied match ups. Strong players from both teams are set to contest the contest with regional and national attention on the line.
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Daves Cup
France
U.sa
Brisbane Radio Schedule With Musical Highlights And News
A detailed timetable lists midday and afternoon sessions with music from the Hotel Carlton Symphony Orchestra, weather and news from The Telegraph and The Daily Standard, a Brisbane School of Arts choir rehearsal, a visit to the Brisbane Aerated Water Company factory, and a Metropolitan weather forecast with a series of musical numbers and broadcasts concluding at ten.
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Commonwealth Weather Bureau
Daily Sail
The
Daily Standard
Hotel Carlton
Hotel Carlton Symphony Orchestra
the Telegraph
Daily
Standard
the Sandman
Brisbane
Brisbane Aerated Water Company
Brisbane Agrate
Water Companie
4QG
Metropol&an
Spirit of Liberty
Sou- Ba
Mr. Soprino
Mise Elsie Ward
Praint
W Hi Ier
Raymond
Federal Band
John Adderson
My Jo
Ella Howie
Daily Mail News
Weather News
Interstate Bowls rubber title to Queensland in Australia
Brisbane results show Queensland winning the rubber with total scores 86 to 14 over New South Wales and 78 to 44 over Victoria in Brisbane and South Brisbane rain. Rinks detailed list players and scores for each state match including Queensland and Victoria. Singles championship on Saturday features Maxwell of Warwick versus Dr Williams of Mackay.
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Brisbane
Coleman
Stafford
Lovelock
Dr. Williams
Queensland
Terdich
Mackenzie
Royle
Krause
Victoria
Rafton
Frazer
Andrewartha
Aianet
Ehneten
Tatchell
Stranaghan
Walker Sartor
Kuk
S. Roberts
Allan
Sanders
Chew
Ayres
Bowen
Roemermann
H. Moore
Sharp
May
Mendoza
G. Tatchell
South Brisbane
N.S. Wales
Brewer
H. Boldery
Adkina
Gould
Irons
Piece
Copdlad
Bayley
N.S.W
Becker
Jeffrey
C. Turner
Jours
Scotter
Bull
Mclrath
Gartrell
N.S. Walead
Nock
Read
O'Rourke
Bouchard
Spence
Lance
Rigney
Dunn
Rink
Hertzberg
M. Green
Currey
Sapsford
Dean
Wal McLean
Roberts
Lotals
Queensland State Singles Champion Final
Brisbane August 74 Maxwell of Warwick defeated Deetor Williams of Mackay 32 25 to win the Queensland singles championship in a brilliant final.
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Brisbane
Lewis
Queensland
Maxwell
Warwick
Deetor Williams
Mackay
Murder charge heard at Townsville hearing
In Townsville August 2 the police court heard Joseph Lamegg charged with murder. Detectives Jessen and Dwyer testified about a recently dug hole on Roberts Street where a bag was found containing money and bloodstained items. The prisoner O'Dea claimed ignorance as others offered no reply. defendants remanded to Tuesday.
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Townsville
Folice
Netare
Joseph Lamegg
Jessen
Williams
Dwyer
Emmy
Roberts Street
O'Dea
Tweaday
Beaven Rites Noted in Local Obituary
An obituary fragment for Me. Ha. Beaven notes rites and services, with unclear wording and incomplete details, reflecting a local notice of a death and funeral arrangements. Further readable names or dates are not present in the fragment.
Death notices from Cairns flood August 1927 obituary mix
In memoriam and death notices list Lia Elizabeth Carle aged 44, Eva Kelly’s remembrance, and funeral details for Henry Albert Heaven. The Friends of Mrs Heaven invite attendance at the funeral from Cairns District Hospital to Cairns Cemetery, with Beaven family notices and ABLU undertakers involvement.
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F. Heaven
Martynsstreet
Henry Albert Heaven
Cairns District Hospital
Cairns
Martynstreet
Mra
A.C. Beaven
Martyn
World service update from Reuters and other sources
A compact dispatch notes Reuters News Service and other special sources contributing to the broader intelligence compilation. The report highlights international coverage across Australia and New Zealand, outlining collaborative inputs and the ongoing gathering of global signals.
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Wees! Avengemet
World Service
Informatc
Everess Intelligence
Australis
Zealand
Spying Out the Land in Cairns Commerce Visit
Visiting Chambers of Commerce members toured Cairns and Tableland areas, praising the region and urging open, constructive criticism. The piece calls for locals and government to talk up Queensland, attract population and investment, and support national development with a patriotic outlook.
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Chambers of Commerce
Cairns
North
Cains
Commonwealth
Brisbane
The Premier Accused Of Corruption Charges
A Cairns state premier and local ministers faced bold corruption accusations voiced at a Ceiras gathering. The attack, described as serious and unwarranted, aimed to urge government action and accountability for alleged misconduct by multiple ministers.
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Ceiras
Cairns
Wade
PHP
Public Charges Against Ministers Demand Answer
A speaker argues that unproven accusations against a Minister of the Crown must be confronted or punished if false, but if true those ministers should answer to the public and taxpayers. The Premier and Parliament should silence the charges to prevent public doubt and harm to the state.
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Cairns
Criminal Court
Caiima
Young Emerald marksman wins the Kings Prize at Enoggera
In Brisbane on August 2 the Kings Prize went to E Armstrong of Emerald after a strong final stage wind. The dad shooter prevailed with ten successive balls to secure the possible 50 points, narrowly beating H V Armastre of Murgon. The event featured scores across 600 800 and 900 yards and highlighted Emerald’s Armstrong as a first time entrant at Enoggera.
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Enoggera
Brisbane
Southern Queensland Rifle Association
E. Armstrong
Emerald
Enorwera
ArmStrong
H. V. Armastre
Murgos
N.R.A
H. Sreetone
Murgon
E. Loh
United Service
Sunshine
Victoria
Parramatt Richards
Cooparoo
Sarr
Helidon
C. A Awareido
W. Richardson
Western Burbs
A. Marsh
A. Gillan
Clifford
Concord
F. Si
Harwren A. Ball
Western Suburbs
B. Freak
Glen Innes
W. Mebonali Lore
Sr Ge Youlo
Central Aia
Waples
A. Latimer
Hei Seaton
Rowan Illumbah
D. McDonald Mosman
J. Noble Primiere
D. Anderson i Boyd
Murwillumbah
Rockhampton
Sidner
Manat
City of Brisbane
Hutchison Memorial
Stanley
C. Armetrong
Gistom
Jomce
Arautrong
Queensland
Hein
Northern Rivers District
Focal Club
Ertooans
Atentral Queensland
Steamer Berwickshire Crash Damages Brisbane Wharf
August 2 incident near Circular Wharf Brisbane involves the 7390 ton steamer Berwickshire being towed down the river. It crashed into the municipal wharf, tearing decking, knocking out piles, and buckling the shed nearby as the vessel nose collided with the wharf with force.
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Brisbane
Circular the
Berwickshire
Lord Cecil Rumoured Resignation News in London
In London in August, reports circulate that Lord Cecil may resign. The brief item notes cabinet speculation and unnamed sources, reflecting tense political maneuvering without official confirmation.
Timber Merchants Forum Presses Timber Price Reform
A Brisbane Timber Merchants Association deputation urged Minister for Lands Dunstan to modify State sawmill timber pricing to aid merchants against imported wood. Leaders cited price rises since 1920, royalties, and Forestry Department policies, arguing high costs threaten public purchasing power and local mills. Dunstan defended Forestry operations, noted 20 percent capital return, and promised a definite reply after considering cabinet priorities and market pressures.
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Brisbane
Dunstan
Jock Bret
WIS
Desea Uuiber
Sawenillers
Forestry Department
Yarraman
Crown
Queensland
Peral
Britain's Soviet Treachery Exposed in Lontfon Rally
The report describes Mr Baldwin's August 27 Conservative rally remarks in Lanarkshire praising Britain’s wartime stance and warning against decadence. He urges cooperation without state clashes, criticizes punishment trends, and questions the risk of turmoil under recent social tensions.
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Lontfon
Britain
Mr. Baldwin
Lanarkshire
Maxton
Ann Ocon
Assault near South Johnstone court case ends with fine
In Innissfail Summons Court Robt Morgan faced charges for allegedly assaulting Brian Shanahan at South Johnstone during disturbed times related to a local mill strike. Testimony described Morgan throwing coal and picking up a bottle. lawyers argued about drunkenness and the trifling nature of the offence. The case proceeded with defense and prosecution notes on the context and penalties.
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Inniseail
South Johnstone
Inninfail
Mr. Aitkin
Robt. Morgan
Brian Shanahan
Murtha
J. Bennett
Cairns
J. T. McNamee
Innisfail
Coot Intalte
Angtisn
Wirts
South
Watress
Shanahan
Morgan
Bennett
Fener
Benrti
Ned Wnilty
Aitkin
Waa
Reichardt
Mr. Bennett
Martha
Johnstone
Anglin
Nenses
Crippling Australian metal industry fears collapse
Melbourne August 28. At the Broken Hill Pty Ltd annual meeting chairman H G Darling warned that plummeting metal prices and shorter hours threaten viability. He noted shifts cut from 3 to 2, heavy overheads, and potential mine closures unless prices rebound within weeks. Costs and regulations in NSW and coal price rises worsen production, risking widespread unemployment.
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Melbourne
Australia
Broken Hill
Peive
Broker Hill
Lidieeet Cmts
New York and Australian finance shape Commonwealth bond issue
Observers cite the Commonwealth funding plan of forty million dollars as a qualified success with prices possibly rising in months. The Morgan Company underwrites part of the issue, while the National City Company and others share underwriting. New York is unlikely to replace London as the dominant financier of Australian ventures.
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New York
Lordyna
Iran
J. P. Morgan Company
Cosimogwraith
Morgan Company
Timn
Thin Inane
National City Company
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Arkaba
Saila
Merinda
No. Sa
Changte
Wortanna
Port Douglas
Adelaide SS. Company Ltd
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Bartlam's Ltd
Metal Market
London Prospects
HA. Beaven
Rites
Borla
Eva Kelly
Ite
NERAL
Reuter
Che Cairns
King’s
Cecl
Ho E. Hyne
Maryborough
Cairns Interests
Wo T. Vance
Carns and
MR. Baldwin Warning
Canada
Socialint
Tanada
Hon
Moscow Mischief
Mr. Alda
Rene Papa
Steel Works
Darling
Hart
Wedty
Feorday
Iron and Steel Industries
England
New South Wales
Newcastlen
Emall
Meen Pvt
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