Port of Cairns Shipping News and Arrivals
High tide times for August listed for Cairns with ships in port Arkaba Morinda and Lammeroo departures to Adelaide and Melbourne. Vessels from the United States and Europe are en route or due, including Can Derrm ic and Maimon with sailings via Tasmanian ports, Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns, with Woodarra due September 2 and sailing September 9.
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Tegue
Duc
Cairns
United States
Melbourne
Howard Smith
Abel Menrreie
Burmies Paren
Bomia
Huishane Pth
Amer Maimon
Dilkera
Tasmania
Putajermoo Ivit
Brisbane
Townsville
Farley contact via Cairns Post office request
Mrs Farley recently arrived in Cairns via Changte seeks communication or her address. Call Cairns Post office to pass messages or supply her address.
Brisbane Weather and Cairns Court Notes
Brisbane telegrams report persistent cold weather with frost in southern districts and variable winds shifting from southwest to southeast. At Cairns Felice Court, Francis Schatawiski John Edward Kelly and an Aboriginal man pled guilty to drunkenness, were convicted and discharged. War-appearance Cairns Weeky Benny Savings Bank notes deposits and director attendance at Saturday session with Mr Thomas as secretary.
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Brisbane
Southmaster Corber
Clacwlerc
Cairne Polke
Francis Schatawiski
John Edward Kelly
Harry
Cairns
Benny Savings Bank
Koderation
Thomas
Messrs
Keirle
Climbing Bartl Frere Party Heads Toward Barth Srere
Mr Gethard and party left Boonjer to-day aiming to reach Barth Srere Mountain by tomorrow about four o'clock They plan a bonfire on the bare arch at six on Tuesday evening and urge Cairns and district residents to watch for it. Also notes Cairns Chamber visitors and a Cairns garden yielding a nine and a quarter pound cauliflower.
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Bartl Frere
Gethard
Boonjer
Barth Srere
Cairns
Giant 52 lb pumpkin draws Cairns crowd
A 52 pound New Guinea pumpkin grown by Mr Garlougdelinec near West Cairns drew interest at Cairns Tropic Pictures and blocked an entrance. Meanwhile Harry Ryan faced City Police Court with drunkenness and stolen goods charges after being found at the City watch house. On Thurs day night Harry Stubbs was charged with bodily harm to Rachekoff, remanded for eight days. Mill reports show average prices and satisfactory supplies amid good weather, with restricted sugar shipping affecting Mourilyan harbor plans.
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Garlougdelinec
Cairns
Cairns Tropica Ictures
Ward
Harry Ryan
City Watch House
City Police Court
Ryan
O'Kelly
PML
Thursley
Harry Stubbs
Hearty
Wilson
Rachekoff
Hegarty
Carina
Radio Station Schedule and Evening Concert Lineup
A historical radio timetable lists midday to night programmes from The Daily Mail and The Daily Standard, with hotel lunch music by Hotel Carlton Symphony Orchestra, an Observatory time signal, Studio Orchestra concert numbers, news updates, weather forecasts, lectures, a special news service, and a cadenzal club programme featuring solos and a farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Daily Standard
Iiews
Hotel Carlton
Hotel Carlton Symphony Orchestra
China
March
Rolie
Valse
Frevi
Caprice
Goudy
Bryan
Knight- Logan
Aten
Valentine
le- Then
Fort Rogal
The
Telegraph
Pam
B.C
Town Canning Association of Queensland
Laele Jim
Winifred Anderson
Clare Matthews
Homer
Roy Staniels
Wall H. Lister
Banjo Scheeten
Bonnie Scotland
Kennedy
Matthews
Banjo
Sok
Liddle
Jean McClimandolin
Little
Nish Town
Wayne
Misa C Matthews
Ballteme
Bane
Grimshaw
Munroe
Richard
Miss Winfred Anderson
de Leancavallos
Roy Daniells
Gut
Brisbane Produce Market Report From Roma Street
Avipttat 79 line leafy lucerne chaff scarce at Roma Street sales declined as reserves remained short. New wheaten hay chaff light supply cleared. mixed dial scarce with one line sold. No prime local potatoes offered, small tubers cleared. Imported potatoes unattractive. sweet potatoes and swede turnips modestly offered with scarce lines. Wheat consignments sold and maize plentiful but market quiet with prices mainly between 4 and 44.
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Brisbane
Roma Street
New Seth Wales
The Irish Election Fast and Campaign
London reports Ireland's general election campaign will be rapid and bitter with twelve days to campaign from September 3 to 15. Fianna Fail faces Government opposition while Labor defends current seats. Cosgrave's fresh decision unsettles nerves ahead of 182 vacancies across 100 government and 90 Fianna Fail nominations.
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London
Ireland
Gerwil Sullivan
Cr. Hennessy
Fianna Fail
de Valera
America
Labor
Cosgrave
Labor views on party unity and by election verdict
Mr T Johnson labels the gambler's throw a challenge to believers in Dad while a farmer party dissolution is linked to by elections. Sean Lemasa forecasts the farmers party disappearance and a move toward a single strong party. Congrave ties dissolution to notable by elections and urges the country to unite for a sane verdict.
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T. Johnson
Labor Party
Valera
Sean Lemasa
Farmers’ Party
Congrave
Capt. Redmond's Views on De Valera Debate
Captured fragment discusses Redmond's stance on De Valera politics, criticizing coercion and portraying Sinn Fein figures appealing for support. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event details or dates.
Peters Bain Marrage In Atherton Church 1927
Marriages announced from Atherton and Cairns for August 1927. Frank Percy Peters and Ioan Mildred Bain wed at Presby tenan Church Atherton with Rev J A Mackloch officiating. Lilla Elizabeth Carle, 40, died in Cairns later August. Expressions of thanks from H Carle and family to doctors, nurses, friends, and those who sent sympathy and flowers.
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H. Carle
In Memoriam Tenni Family Notices 1925
In loving memory of Martin Tenni who died in August 1925. Inserted by his wife and community. Also memorials for a father, a brother, and an uncle with words of sorrow and remembrance from sons, brothers, and relatives in Redlynch Babinda and Babinda.
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Tenni
Harry
Redlynch
Tim
Babinda
Martin Tenni
Ivy
J. Quadro
P. Frangi
Babindis
Public response to government stance on state trouble
The Cairns Post urges restraint and responsibility as the Government takes a firm stand against mob rule. It argues Parliament and the law must remain supreme and criticizes rabid unionism as a threat to liberty and state progress. The piece calls ministers to act as guardians of the public good.
Government Stand in Queensland Cementing Public Service
The Premier and Cabinet vow duty to the State, calling for a firm stand against sectional governments and coteries. They urge clearing away dysfunction in the public and railway services to place the State on a sound footing. Labor is urged to support the Government against an arrogant faction of public servants.
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Queensland
Trade and Commerce Conference Emphasizes Life Blood of Nation
The seventh annual Queensland Associated Chambers of Commerce conference in Cairns highlights trade and commerce as the nation’s life blood. The president’s address stresses the broad problems of the day and warns that harms to business propagate to all people, urging reliance on chambers of commerce to guide governmental decisions.
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Queensland Associated Chambers of Commerce
Cairns
Adam
Eve
Associated Chambers
Police Court Drama Asks Guilty On Drunken Charge
A report from Tamieiall Police Court describes Charles Burns pleading guilty to drunkenness on a Saturday. Sub-Inspector Murthassid noted three prior convictions. Absnander Korke Buccleugh, stopped on Spence Street with a parcel, aroused suspicion until he confessed the clothing had been stolen from Lisha's shop, leading to further questioning.
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Tamieiall
Hs. Fasoe
Deyne
A. Blackfellow
Charles Burns
Sator
Murthassid
Taaine Boy
Fortei
Absnander Korke
Buccleugh
Spence-street
Mvilson
Ana Teen
Lisha
Bucchkugh
Seventh Annual Conference Opens in Cairns led by Mr W B Darker
The Queensland Associated Chambers of Commerce held its seventh annual conference in Cairns. President Mr W B Darker voiced optimism about organized effort and a modern operative attitude, stressing the need to learn from delegates and connect business with social and economic development across Queensland. He noted affiliate growth and urged co operative progress, efficiency, and new markets as key drivers for the coming year.
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W. B. Darker
Leara
Queensland
Jess
Southport
Chinchilla
Azerica
Brisbane
Cairns
Linterprinc
Wells
Eurms
Steamer Maheno Postponed After Steward Strike
In Sydney on August 7 the steamer Maheno's departure for Auckland was postponed after stewards refused to work. Grievances against the chief and second steward are cited and demands call for their dismissal. The Marama and Waikousiti faced delays but eventually sailed. Passengers remain booked for Auckland and two cables from Wellington union headquarters urged the strike to end and return the ship to Auckland.
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Sydney
Auckland
Ih Wi
Maheno
The
Union
Wellington
Auchland
LIFTING SUGAR INNISFALL ADVENTURE REPORTED
A fragmented note describes a steamer event near Sound and tree sells in Calens. Herbert will be at Mockigan Harbor tomorrow and a related voyage is planned with an eight week timeline referenced.
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Innisfall
Sound
Herbert
Mockigan Harbor
Fire destroys Tanner and Peters timber yard at Kogarah
A blaze at Tanner and Peters timber yard 144 at Kogarah Saturday afternoon burned more than two acres. The fire, believed started after three, rapidly swept through stacks of timber and machinery. Four brigades battled the flames from multiple angles but little could be saved. Nearby buildings also sustained damage as the inferno spread.
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Sydney
Aviat
Tanner
Peters
Kogarah
Manis
Fire threat in stables as horses rescued in time
Shortly after a fire began, alarm raised that horses in nearby stables survived. Station Officer Hammond led Kogarah firemen to the stables where sacks over 24 horses’ heads delayed the danger. After effort, the horses were saved just as flames reached them. The fire service then regained control of the scene.
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Hammond
Kogarah
CANEGROWERS COLUMN URGES RESPECT FOR LAW AND ORDER
The column critiques a government move that expands powers of the Board of Trade and Arbitration to curb contempt toward official orders. It laments extremist defiance, calls for firm enforcement, and urges authorities to deprive those who obstruct trade and commerce of further influence, arguing stronger enforcement is needed to preserve industry stability.
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Hrishane
Sullin
Board of Frade and Arbitration
Supreme Court
Lomrt
Board of Trade and Arbitration
Transpmoe
Sempronius
Brisbane
South Johnstone
Queensland
Typhoon Devastates Nagasaki and Kochi
A severe Japanese typhoon caused widespread destruction in Nagasaki and Kochi. Reports mention houses washed away and numerous injuries, with casualty figures unclear. Communications and services were disrupted as floodwaters damaged key areas along the coast.
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Tokio
Nagasaki
Kochi
N. Coema
Sallion
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High Tide
Lammeroo
south—Adelaide SS. Company Ltd
Goonds
Adelaide Sm. Company Ltd
Associated Chambers of Commerce
A. J. Drapers House Garden
Brisbane Produce Market
Labor View
Redmond
de Valersites
Marriauf
Geoffrey
Shrewsbury
England
Ucairns Post” Ltd
Amieson
Langan
Hewitt
Mansveld
Nursis Crawford
Methersten
Keving
Cairns Post
Trade and Commerce
Sporting News
Commerce and Progress
Ite
Norkers
Science and Industry
Chemical
Maryvelk
Sarina
Maneng
Aity
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