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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
7
Brisbane reports on the Roma street maize market with ongoing sales noted and prices listed at 5/4. The brief update shows continued activity in the market with price movements but lacks full details.
Fragmentary notes show metal prices and items including Lead and Spel with varied shillings and pence. The text references Dec oper and periodic price figures, but many values are garbled or missing. The readable items indicate an market snapshot rather than a full report.
The Mi Mana reports ongoing ore crushing at the west end of the body with high-quality ore, while the east end yields large quantities but lower richness. They note water shortages limiting shifts, a 400 foot crosscut, and plans to resume crushing as the dam water clears, with output expected next Thursday.
A Melbourne party led by Mr 5S A Merfield will sail December 9 for Benkoelen Sumatra to observe the January 14 solar eclipse. British American German Japanese teams join a global effort. Merfield, astrophysicist associate to Professor Sir Thomas Lyle, seeks National Council support though government reservations remain.
London December 2 Rudyard Kipling is ill with bronchial pneumonia brought on by a chill. Lord Dawson has been summoned, and doctors say Kipling is in a serious condition at his station.
The third Queensland vacancy on the Senate was filled today with War General Thompson elected by an absolute majority. The election concludes a key political turnover as Thompson secures decisive support.
In memori an obituary note recalling Ci Bente Sot Cscorted by her husband J G Wilks.
The Cairns waterfront inquiry contends with a longer session than first expected as witnesses from port operations and the Water side Workers' Federation prepare to discuss efficiency, economy, and despatch. The article defends lawful measures, critiques rotary rules, and urges evidence focused on improving labor conditions and port productivity.
The discussion suggests a flexible labor basis that offers workers a chance to work while promoting economy, efficiency, and speed in handling port cargoes, rather than a strict rotary system under current award conditions.
Tully correspondent reports very sultry weather over the past week with heavy showers at times and lighter falls earlier in the week. Conditions remain unsettled with high water noted at 11.53 am and midnight.
Weather in Atherton remains extremely dry with only a few light showers Friday and Saturday that did little to relieve dust. Rain is urgently needed to fill tanks and sustain households as stock crams and water supplies dwindle.
The Atherton Memorial Hospital Ladies' Help Society hosted a social and dance in the new wards on Thursday. Dancing led the night with cards and other games like ping pong and euchre. Music was provided gratis by Misaes Munn and Gillman with Peverley J Duinn Botan and others. the Atherton Model Band aided. MC was Mr. Summers. The event raised £22 10s, deemed fairly successful.
Acting-Sergeant Dore and family arrived in Tully to take over the new police station, with Constable Griffen likely leaving for Innisfail. Whisky tariff rise eyed as boost to Australian brands, while Cairns hosts school gala days with teachers honored and student races and prizes.
A notices page lists events in Norman Park and nearby areas including a carnival by the Aquatic Club, a miniature municipal by-law display, and a clearing out sale at a city auction mart today Friday at 2:30 pm. Tender calls for mercery stock and a timber suppliers meeting in Malanda are also shown with dates in December.
A report states a nolle prosequi has been entered for Silas Murphy charged with assaulting James Tenn near Redlynch, hindering trial. Cairns Comedy Co plans to reschedule Fac asic at Babinda Beatties Hall. audience urged to attend on Wednesday December 9. A 15-year-old Arthur Murray of Redlynch was treated in Cairns Hospital for marine stings. trainer Phittiss treated for injuries after a horse riding accident.
Forecast shows cloudy conditions in the Peninsula and North Coast with showers and possible thunderstorms and dust storms. Hot to very hot overall with cooling expected in the Far South-west. winds shift from northerly to westerly in parts. An accident near Tully involved 12 year old Walter Bell after a bicycle fall and a passing lorry. he sustained severe injuries and is in critical condition at Innisfail Hospital.
A convent building is under way at Holmela with contractor T By O Meara directing. The foundation stone ceremony is planned for Sunday December 6, with Cairnsites invited via special train from Babinda. Parishioners' efforts receive praise for securing a convent that will serve education and town architecture.
In Sydney on December 3 Mr Nally warned that Queensland fruit is forced and tainted by chemicals, with bananas picked green and Bowen mangoes selling high in Sydney. He argued fruit prices in Sydney are inflated compared with case values, noting a case of ten mangoes selling for 19 shillings.
A mass meeting in Melbourne ends the Pedica and Hallarat strike that kept the industry idle for over a week. Employers face a conference on 9 demands for a 20 percent wage rise, with Mr Justice Quick offering to intervene if negotiations fail.
Brisbane figures led criticism of the Sheffield Shield control at a reception with New Zealand cricketers. Queensland figures urged inclusion and wider participation, while the Australian Board faced calls to alter its constitution to allow Queensland and similar bodies into top competition. The New Zealand captain responded to cordial hospitality toward Queensland players.
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth Treasurer announced the conversion loan subscriptions reached sixty four million pounds and more as daily inputs climbed. He extended the closing date to Monday December for final applications to accommodate small subscribers and possible further funds for Treasury use.
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