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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
5
A mishmash of obituaries and local items recalls a widow’s thanks to hospital staff for care in 1923, plus memorial verses for a son, police court cases, innuendo about assaults, and council notes on caretakers and new communications facilities in Cairns.
The Brisbane market notes improved maize sales in early December with significant turnover at Roma Street and other districts. A London letter from James Allan, chairman of Alien aml Sterk Ltd., discusses German loan oversubscription, dealer options, and Bank of England measures to curb speculative applicants and stag investments.
A Herberton correspondent reports on tin sales by F Lowe of Herberton and an accumulation of ore at Jibbenbar from the State mine. The price details reflect furnace restart timing and notes arsenic demand in the American market, with government uses on railway weed control and stock quotes for copper lead tin silver and related commodities.
In a telegram from Mount Isa Mines Ltd the No 10 shaft on the Black Star lease shows water flow of 30 gallons per hour at 200 feet depth. Ore raised is a carbonate and sulphide mix with high grade ore in all Black Rock base shafts. Mo 13 shaft now at 158 feet with ore averaging 10 percent lead and 12 ounces silver. No 33 shaft at Pit north of No 4 is sinking in high grade ore with an IS feet cross cut showing promising ore.
Theoffensor of the Carters' and Brivers' Union of Victoriia expresses discontent with the Melbourne Award issued on Monday. He notes no men accepted the award and calls for reticence in the matter pending further review.
Victorian and Australian sugar policies ignite a quarrel as the Australian Leger Producers' Association criticizes the lift on the sugar embargo sought by fruit growers. The piece contrasts duty structures, parity pricing, and the impact on jam and canned fruit costs, noting superior quality of Australian sugar and industry profits.
Cairns City Council held a special meeting to protest a Sunday stoppage on the Townsville Cairns line. Alderman Hogan opposed the timetable change and the Chamber of Commerce voiced concern over inconveniences. The Railway Department was urged to reconsider and adjust the schedule. The district member was to be asked for support.
The Coin and Gift Evening, organized by the combined crews of H.M.S and Valmac, aims to raise stalls for the Atlantic Club Carnival on December 17. A six prize Enchre Tournament is planned and the Lyetic Orchestra will provide music. A bus service will run from 6 o'clock to bring attendees to the hall.
Advertised events include a cheap excursion to Cairns and connections with the North Cort Line opening on Monday December thorn. Cancellations noted. The Chrme Shire Council invites bids for a Sanitary Contract at Babinda for three years. A function by Mr Butler at Gordonvale and a monster Coin and Gift Evening by combined crews of H.M.S. and Valime supports the Aquatic Carnival stalls.
Telegram from the Lumstal Chamber of Commerce asks Townsville merchants to observe Monday December 8 as a holiday to allow employees to attend celebrations at the North Coast Line opening in Duradge. Premier to travel from Brisbane, visit Townsville, Duradpoe, Babinds, Cairns and the Fults before returning to Brisbane December 21.
Scattered thunderstorms between the Geli and Central Mindlands and in the Perineyie divisions with showers along the seaboard. A chilly south front from the tropics and cool conditions in the southern border and southern coast divisions. Easterly winds along the Pu en slopes with squally conditions at times along the southern fringe.
The District Coastal Inspector confirms Mesars Hawkes Magnetic Estland Ltd win the Cairns to Cooktown mail run via Port Douglas for three years starting December 1924. Subsidy is £2678 annually with sailings on Tuesdays and return trips Thursdays, using Malanda and other vessels. First voyage leaves Cairns on the 6th. Also note reduced cable rates to the United Kingdom and Canada for greetings and messages.
A list of pupils from the Sister of Mercy Gordonvale who passed the Trinity College Examination held by Mr Egerton Lowe at the Convent of the Lady of Mercy. Names include Lelia Fox Ethel Harris Madge etc with notes on violin study and a Diploma candidate Eileen Lincerwood.
Deputy Forester Mark Cumming oversaw the Forests Office auction in Atherto on Monday afternoon. McSherry Timber Ltd, represented by R F MacDermott, was the top bidder as maple logs fetched rates per hundred super feet ranging from 6s to 46s 9d across several log sizes and girths.
The Jubilee diamond, one of the world’s largest, belongs to Sir Dorabji Tata of India. Found at Jagersfontein, it split into a 7.0 carat brilliant after a flaw, and has been exhibited since 1900. Rumors say talks may send it to an American buyer, likely setting a new price record.
The Union Company of New Zealand prepares the Aargeseni for its sea trials leaving the Clyde on thawte miles drys. Sails from Southampton for Australia on January 20. Launched at Fairfield on June 17, it signals a new era in mechanical propulsion for sea transport.
Government official announces opening of selection for new sheep lands around Granth Dewi and Tervoim Downs between Dermont and Emerald. Minister MecCrrmack visits district to promote closer settlement under Perpetual Lease. Blair Athol noted for coal possibilities despite transport challenges.
London reports Lord Bernham at the Empire Press Union meeting referring to the next Imperial Peace Conference in Australia. He said the council would aim for a more successful conference than the two prior ones and valued the hospitality shown from Australia.
The Angora Assembly debated Egyptian protest at the League of Nations. Premier Fethi Bey condemned Agha Ogions' language while stressing no opinion on Anglo Egyptian conflict. Other items note weather extremes in Melbourne and Sydney and a Dublin barman strike.
At the Police Court George Kemp was remanded on bail over alleged impersonation during yesterday's Sydney Municipal elections. The note ends with a quotation crediting Shakespeare.
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