Tongarira at No. 4 sils this week ships in fort
Tongarira arrived yesterday and is reported overseas. The Tongarira is at No. 4 sils this week, with ships expected to arrive at the fort location.
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Tongarira
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1929
Page
7
Maritime Movements Across Ports Mentioned in Notes and News
Shipping notices outline arrivals and departures at Cairns, Calens, Barwon, and Sydney with dates in late November to January. Vessels include The Junee, The Fiona, The Arkaha Adelaide, The Nelloreen, The Havres, and The Nieuw. Agents Samuel Allen and Sons report Orient Line and Bay Line movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe Barwon
Cains
M.S. Oskpark
Sonoma
Sydney
Orient Line
Samuel Allen and Sons
Ts. Orama
Lemion
Orviva
London
Oeterley
Gibraltar
Orvieto
Gibraltier
Qrranto
Columbo
S Ce
Packet Navigation Company
Singanore
Nieuw
Mele
Brisbane
Tasman
Bris
Samuel Allen
Bey Leit
Southampton
Somather
Euripides
Irs
Mestor
Fels
Aberrere
Feft
Mle Fanner
Cairns
Tanmary Smits
Matalises
Aberteen
Commonwealth Line
Townsville
Id Susith
Seventeen Death Toll Reported In National Heat Wave
A daylong heat emergency left twenty people dead nationwide. Officials urged cooling centers and warned vulnerable populations to stay hydrated to prevent further fatalities. The report notes extreme temperatures across southern states and calls for emergency measures.
Journey's End suit targets multiple defendants in New York
Plaintiff Ike Sherman files a 200000 dollar copyright suit claiming Journey's End infringes her three act play Flags and Flowers. Defendants include R.EF Sheriff play wright Gilster Miller producer Morris Brown agent Brestanos Incorporated publishers and others in the New York action dated December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ike Sherman
R.ef
Gilster Miller
Morris Brown
Brestanos Incorporated
Landing mishap at Antarctic plane seaplane damaged
Nov 29 at Seption Island Pilot Cheeseman survived a landing on a narrow rock ledge with the mono plane skinned and the undercarriage torn. A cross wind and rocky margins forced emergency repairs to be ready for a fight tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seception Island
Cheeseman
Fe O
Suriaht
Brisbane Produce Market Report of Mixed Supplies
At Brisbane on December 2 markets showed varied prices for vegetables and grains. Items traded included potatoes, swede, onions, pumpkins, wheaten flour, and maize with prices listed as shilling figures and portions sold at specific rates. limited demand for certain potato varieties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurley
Harley
Progressive Returns in Melbourne Vote Count
Parliament party results show Airarnes-General Mr. Mac Barkane leading in Brighton with 218 votes to Tracy 40 and Grane Do Tay. Caulfield and Grant districts also showministerial support. Government faces a decisive electoral week as the House prepares to meet on December and ministry alignments remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Airarnes-General
Mac"Barkane
Brighton
Tracy
Mra
Grane Do Tay
Ferret
Caulfield
Grant
Hiveth
Mesrs
Halden and
Finch
Sale Ecites
Lara
Funeral for Donald R Turner Follows Denbigh Street Wake
The funeral of Donald R Turner was held Friday from his Denbigh Street home to the Presbyterian Church and Martyn Street cemetery. The service was well attended with pallbearers from the Waterside Workers Federation and Cairns Ambulance Committee. Floral tributes honored a large circle of family friends and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Robert Turner
Denbigh-street
Presbyterian Church
Martyn-street
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Cairns Ambulance Committee
R. H. Reid
Alex
Hughie
Norman
Nancy
Kenny
Nellie
Agnes
Charlie
D. Turner
Bert
Tom
AR. Turner
Roy
Emily
D. R. Turner
Cairns Ambulance Brigade
WH. Murchison
Cairns
Maurice Hughes
CA. Bartley
D. Head- Trick
M. Murphy
J. Cheyne
F. McGrath
Mossman Ambulance
Ty and
Eveline Solomon
Cooktown
Kelly
South John Stone
Charles Patching
I. Solomon
Laura
O'Beirne
Touglas
Brisbane
W. Cottrell
Red Hill
Bruce Seaton
Townaville
Alfad bin
Aw.u. Queensland
Alf
Strutton
A. V. Strutton
T. G. Strutton
Neil Jenkins
Metesh bin
C. Spearitt
A. McIntyre
Ladams
Diamond
Ted Smith
Geo. Blessas
C. Loughrey
Histing
Honey
Cairny Centre
Melly
Wilson
M. Ellis
Bowman
Mick Solomon
Townsville
R. D. Turner
Death of Mrs A Scully Tully Brishame to El Arish
Mrs A Scull y Tully aged 70 died at her daughter Mrs Linnet s home in El Arish last night after a late arrival from Brisbane to spend holidays. The funeral will leave Tully Methodist Church in the afternoon after the service, for Tully Cemetery at three o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
A. Scutly
Linnet
el Arish
Brishame
Tully Methodist Church
Three Ochek
Tully Cemetery
Unity of effort urged to lift Australian employment
The Minister for Agriculture calls for united action among government, capital, and workers to raise production and reduce unemployment. He argues that legislation and strikes have failed, urging practical cooperation to increase earnings, expand industry, and bring lasting prosperity to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Toek
Australia
Senate and Government Prepare for Greater Responsibility
The Senate will bear more weight than in six to seven years as a new calibre government occupies Fevers front benches. Senators must go beyond vote counting in the House of Review and engage in duties that test nerves and party ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Review
Representatives
Senate Duty Versus Party Loyalty Under Judicial View
The passage argues that Superior House members must judge cases impartially, free of party bias, placing the Commonwealth first. It predicts Senate-government disagreements under Scullin Theodore era, foreseeing likely deadlocks and an educational, revealing current position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Dante
Scullin-Theo-dore
Cnate
Senate
Bridge closure for repairs on Riverstone Road Deep Creek
Notice warns Deep Creek bridge on Riverstone Road will close for repairs Wednesday morning from 9 15 am to 12 15 pm. Council electric light scheme delayed. Brisbane advisory received today. correspondent notes ininnial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep Creek
Riverstone Road
Main Tableland Road
Brisbane
Innirlail
Nominations of Officers for R. Cairns Sub-branch Meeting
Nominations of officers for the R Cairns Sub branch take place December 5. All members are urged to attend this special meeting and participate in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Cairns
Licensing Court fines for being on licensed premises
On Monday morning at Innisfail Licensing Court before Mr Aitkin P M Trenfeld J Gam mie John William Hogan Robert Jones and Walter Mills were each fined £1 with 3 6 costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail Licensing Court
Aitkin
P.M
H. Trenfeld
J. Gammie
John William Hogan
Robert Jones
Walter Mills
Incised Injuries From Cane Knife On Double Island Road
Cane cutter Cut With Cane Knife on the Double Island road suffered wounds to the second and third fingers of his left hand. Cairns Ambulance transported him to Cairns District Hospital for treatment. A Cairns Fire Brigade alarm from Abbott street reported a burnt-out motor at Cairns Delicacies Co. responders found little more needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Misorelli
Double Island Road
Cairns
Cairns Disney Hospital
Baby Clinic Attendance and New Cases Report
Sister in Charge J Waters furnishes monthly figures for attendances 798, new cases 24, average daily attendance 315, newborn visits 10, subsequent visits 28, newborns registered 19, letters or books sent to country mothers 20. The data reflects clinic activity for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Waters
Weather Forecast From Brisbane Telegraphed Statewide
The State Weather Bureau forecast thunderstorms probable over most of the state east of Normanton to Goondiwindi line with unsettled conditions near the coast. A cool change spreads across the subtropics as winds shift from southeast to southwest and then to the south in central eastern and southern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westher
State Weather Bureau
Brisbane
Normatton
Goondiwindi
Gaiety Theatre Fire Briefly Controlled During Show
A small blaze broke out in the Gaiety Theatre operating box last night around nine o clock. Patrons returned to their seats after the interval and calm management prevented panic. The flare was quickly brought under control and no fire brigade call was needed. The incident caused some excitement but no serious damage noted beyond part of a film scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety Theatre
Amie Wae
Tartn tail District Industries report from Labour Agent
In a report to the department, E F Laws quotes the Cairns Post on sugar mills and local building activity. He notes cottages and a theatre under construction, a School of Arts contract value of 7050, a busy savings market, and wages adjustments totaling 238 pounds 16 shillings 2 pence. He observes quarrying at Utehee Creek supplying Stratford, and hopes for fewer dig outs in the coming wet season as red work improves in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnnistail
E. F. Laws
Cairns Post
Fan
Savemailll
South Johnstone
Utehee Creek
Stratford
TROOHKA SOLD OME PURCHASES IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
Two major meatworks in Burdekin near Charters Towers were sold by Birt and Songesy Ltd to the Hand jeat Export Company Ltd. The purchase drew strong interest in the trade, with no export stock at Bibophra works during the recent period. Burdekin works closed after a successful season and Queensland Meat Export Company Ltd already operates in Brisbane and near Townsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Burdekin
Charters ‘Towers
Bbiophra
Birt and Songesy, Ltd
Farewell tribute to Mr. Hovey Watson in Cairns
Cairns and district gathered at Hotel Pacific yesterday to honor Mr. Hovey Watson who leaves Melbourne after five years as manager of the Commercial Bank of Australia at Cars. The event reflected broad respect across many community groups and professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Ho VY Watson
Pacific
Wat- Aum
Melbourne
Commercial Bank of Australia
Cars
Hi Velf
Excess Speed Violations Pinpoint Cairns Drivers
In Cairns Edith Street near Memorial Park a group of drivers including Leonardi and through 9 others faced fines after being caught in a traffic trap. They admitted speed excesses of 33 to 40 mph in a 100 yard stretch. penalties included £1 fines and costs.
Professions pay tribute to Mr Watson in Cairns farewell
Mr Abi Murray on behalf of the Cairns professions expressed melancholy at Mr Watson's departure. He praised the guest's services to the district and their long, close friendship formed since his first Cairns arrival. He wished him and Mrs Watson prosperity in the south and congratulated him on a nearer head office transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Watson
Cairne
Warsa
Cairns
J.T. McNamee
Cass
Mrs Watson
Johnstone Shire
Memorial Park
Crank
Leonardi
Mr. McNamee
Shire Council
Edithstreet
Mr. Aitkin
McNamee
Joyce
Epee
Trate
Aitkin
Pal
D. P. O'Brien
Norman Sugden
James Hing
G. Merlino
F. W. Shaw
W. J. Morgan
Stephen Edward Taylor
R. Fulton Craig
Walter Page
W. Sheehy
John Robert Downing
N. P. Draper
Abi
Murray
Mrs. Watson
Ji. L. Jones
Anow
Sugar Industry Tribute To Mr Watson By Mr Hoare
Mr Mat Hoare of Gordonvale congratulates Mr Watson on his transfer saying it is to his material advantage and will improve his health. He praises Watson for service to the district especially to the sugar industry and banking connections with the Commercial Bank. He notes Watson's practical help to farmers and successful industry support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Hoare
Gordonvale
Mr. Watson
Watson
Sigar
Commercial Bank
Mr. Walsett
Treasurer to Represent Premier at Canberra Unemployment Conference
Brisbane report says Treasurer W. H. Barnes will represent Premier at the Treasurers' Conference in Canberra called by Prime Minister J. Scullin to discuss unemployment relief. Barnes departs on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
W. H. Barnes
Treaiers
Canberra
Scullin
Barnes
Coal field men vow to reject settlement terms
Sydney reports diehards on the Northern coal fields plan aggregate meetings likely Wednesday to reject the coal settlement proposals. They say men’s reps did not accept terms to ratification and challenge owners to state the exact conditions to be put to the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ewen
Early There Are Many Advantages in Fur Christies Hoppane
Fragmentary item notes advantages for fur trade and urges prompt action before stocks deplete. Mentions weather delays affecting shipping and difficulties for residents beyond the city. Includes scattered phrases about timing and prudence.
Banking Speech Highlights Cairns Loyalty and Trade
Mr Ji L Jones praised cordial ties among Cairns bankers and rivals while noting no ill will. Mr Watser thanked the North Queensland audience, spoke of health-driven transfer to the South, and described Cairns as a fertile banking district with diverse proposals for managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Watser
North
Queensland
Slimats
Cairns
Adelaide
Cains
Cranmercial Bs
Cairns Morning Shower Drizzle Lifts After Early Rain
Rain showers moved across Cairns in the early hours as vapour-filled clouds lingered offshore. Sprinkling rain improved conditions with prospects of more showers expected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Severe Queensland Storm Affects Goondi and Blackall Districts
A severe storm moved through Goondi and the Blackall district, bringing heavy rain up to five inches and causing significant damage. Windows faced north were destroyed, wildlife perished, and creeks and rivers rose several feet, with flood risks lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Blackall
Pont A
Goondiwinni
Hall
Weather Turbulence Hits Western Province Towns
Storms lash West towns with hail and heavy rain. Reports from Mangelion Gillian and GilIatt note new rainfall measures, damaged structures, and downed poles. Rain totals include Nelia 165 points Marathon 160 Julia Creek 96 Gilliatt 117 and other locations across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Lontres
Mangelion
Gillian
Swellon
Gilliatt
Satur
Nonda
Julia Creek
Nelia
Marathon
Prin
Stamford
Corfield
Cloncury
Imalbon
Sellheim
Kuridaly
Duchess
Dajatra
Quamby
Kajalbi
Mt. Isa
Balfe's Creek
Homestead
Statewide Storms Record Heavy Falls Across Regions
Thunderstorms swept the state week long with coastal and southwest areas lighter. Heavy rainfall reported in the southeastern interior with Pag Taroom 626 points and several towns registering notable totals such as Giligulgut 470, Miles 267, and Bawhna Downs 257 points. Other strong readings included Cumberland 344, Georgetown 220, and Maxwelton 165 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Cumberland
Georgetown
Camooweal
Maxwelton
Cairns speaker praises sugar industry and district support
The speaker says his aim was to sustain the group and leave guidance to his successor. He notes friendship with Cairns residents and visitors from Freshwater Redlynch Mi area and Babinda. He regrets leaving Cairns yet pledges welfare and emphasizes the sugar industry’s vital strength for the North and the Cairns district remaining aligned with the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Freshwater
Redlynch
Babinda
Successor Named for Cairns Bank Manager Post
W J Carter proposes Mr Broderick as successor to the departing Cairns branch manager. He lauds the bank’s policy of hiring top local talent and recalls branch growth since opening. Mr Broderick accepts, pledging effort toward Cairns progress and district interests amid industry concerns and national legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Carter
Broderick
Cairns
al i
Watson
North
Hites
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