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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1928
Page
9
December entries list high water times at 10:21 a.m. and 8:19 p.m. on the 10th, 11:54 a.m. and 8:49 p.m. on the 11th, and 9:23 a.m. and 9:23 p.m. on the 12th. Moon phases show New Moon December 1, First Quarter December 20, Full Moon December 7 at 5:54 a.m. References to arrivals and departures include Dorama from the south to Canberra, Mallina at No 15, and Kallatins bound for Gulf ports.
Maritime notices list outbound and inbound vessels with ports and dates including Ormiston Alm, Kanowna, Albans, Poonbar, Mallatina, and City of Birmingham among others. Ships depart Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane for Cairns and Pacific destinations. arrivals include Cairns Townsville and Townsville bound freighters with cargoes such as hogs sugar and general goods.
At Brisbane on December 9 heavy farm produce supplies met steady demand. Leafy feeds sold firm with lucerne up to 40 shillings, New South Wales hay at 9/10 to 9/9, and chaff around 4 to 6 shillings. Potatoes scarce, snow tubes offered at 4 shillings, pumpkins cleared to 20 shillings, wheat and maize well represented with mixed grain prices from 3/3 to 4/0, and old season grain up to 4/4.
The Cairns Harbour Board reports November 1924 finances as healthy overall with harbour dues down by £459 17 2 and berthage dues up by £125 14. It notes October payments and strike-related timing distortions, with November expenditure higher by £250 11 2 but net cash flow for nine months down and the board to date 179 1 3 in credit to the treasury. The report cites transfers from the interest and redemption fund to loan accounts and outlines year-end indebtedness figures, including sinking fund credit and anticipated shortfalls versus last year.
The paper reports the Herbert and Kennedy elections with Martens winning Herbert by 154 and Grosvenor Francia taking Kennedy by 1293. A Herbert recount followed a close race while Kennedy featured surprising cross party voting. França’s strong showing and Riordan’s renomination are highlighted as proof of sustained Labour and a capable opposition.
A historical passenger list for the Canberra voyage to Cairns includes Captain We Too and a long roster of passengers. Names span Mesdames, Misses, and several initials with surnames such as Porter, Byncock, Jeffrey, Menzies, Juddell, Kelien, Howard, Sw2 Gerrard, Edwards, Kimpton, Rowe, Laurison, Simmons, Donoghue, Lynch, Purcell, Macard, Coffey, Thompson, Pearse, Pearson, Steinhardt, Simpson, Collins, O’Connor, Edwards, Machin, Mundie, Ooms, Turner, and P.
Public notice addressed to staff members calling attention to departmental procedures and expectations for workplace conduct and compliance with policies. Authorities urge adherence to guidelines and remind employees of reporting channels for concerns or violations.
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Fragmentary passage stresses the need for impartial, unprejudiced public servants and the importance of the session’s vital work for taxpayers and non taxpayers alike. It warns against prejudice and sectional ambition harming national welfare.
The piece urges the employers and employees conference to pursue industrial peace amid ongoing strikes. It argues that only work can sustain industry and society, condemns idleness, and warns that ongoing strife harms workers and the nation. It praises Australia as a land of opportunity and criticizes current leaders as harmful to workers and industry.
On December 9 in Townsville a sudden death occurred aboard the Canberra in port. Third cook Arthur Siecker collapsed at 4 50 am after feeling unwell. Head cook assisted, a doctor was summoned but died just before the medic arrived. Deceased lived on George Street Spring Hill Brisbane. The voyage was carrying a married couple and a pregnancy complication noted.
The Brisbane Weather Bureau telegram reports chiefly cloudy conditions along the coast with scattered showers and thunder. Inland, generally fine weather is expected with scattered thunder storms, mainly in central and Darling Downs. Temperatures cool in the south and rising to hot elsewhere. Winds at 5 to E on the coast, fresh and gusty inland from the northeast.
An Innisfail correspondent reports on wharf licences under the Transport Workers Act, noting many foreign applicants after the sugar season ends. The situation may leave some unemployed. a museum exhibit at the Town Bank building features an alligator from Mourilyan Harbour.
Fragmentary chatter in Calina references a whimsical title for city drains and a dream of crystal brooklets turning streets into tuneful ruin. Weather notes show Cairns posting a high of 92.0 and a low of 77.0 with dry fruit at 91.0 and wet bulb 40.0 as barometer readings drifted around 29.9 inches.
A charge of having created a disturbance on Sachs street was preferred against Wilpus Malware, a Pinlander. In the Police Court on Saturday morning, before Acting J. M. Harpware, Malware did not appear, answered the charge, and the bail of £4 was ordered to be forfeited.
About 23 seloulhoys pitched tents on the banks of the Urrou River below Kuranda for a Christiana vacation camp. Guided by Mr. George Kiernan of the Woree State School, activities include swimming, walks, trips to Kuranda beauty spots, and a visit to Dodd's butterfly collection. A cricket match against Kuranda Hava is planned before a trip to Mareeba to tour a bacon factory and sawmills.
A Brisbane fruit merchant declares Cairns mangoes the lonest in the Commonwealth. He would confirm his claim upon seeing two large luscious mangos sent from Mia Peterson in Cairns. They were weighed at George Coming’s Abbott street shop, the large mango weighing Lib lom and the smaller Lib Sor. Such beauties should find a ready market.
Innisfail correspondent reports the closure of Sawth Johnstone sugar mill on Saturday ending a quiet but productive crushing season. Dr. F Gillan, manager, says the season saw good work and he is pleased with the result. Slack season operations will begin soon.
Innisfail correspondent notes the demolition of the old Commonwealth Bank staff quarters and nearby structures, described as a near fifty year old landmark. The piece calls for swift removal of the decaying bank building and criticizes prior neglect of water, lighting, and electrical services while urging timely implementation of a modern water scheme and improved street lighting to modernize the town.
In a Magistrate Court case at Tully y M Mer Aitkin the judge ruled the defendant acted prudently and that the plaintiff could have avoided the accident by staying in place when the defendant car passed. The judgment is for the defendant with a two day trial certified and three witnesses. costs to be taxed.
The Strand Baths project in Cairns advances with walls rising and a modern design. A. J. Moran of the Strand Hotel and contractors T. B. O'Meara and Sons are pushing the work as locals await the anticipated swimming facility.
London reports that under the current arrangement, Austen Chamberlain will travel to attend the League gathering on Saturday afternoon, signaling a notable political engagement amid Britain’s diplomatic schedule.
Warwick hosts a long match against the combined Country eleven. England, led by Sutcliffe and Hobbs, struggle for momentum as Tyldesley and Sutcliffe threaten, while Australian-born bowlers Geary and Freeman shatter innings with pace and spin. The day ends with England at 74 for three after the tea adjournment, showcasing fluctuating form and a lively crowd.
Batsmen attacked from the start as Hammond struck three fine cover drives off Steinehl. The second hundred came up after TN minutes with Hammond at 50 and Tyldeston reaching a century in two hours. Hammond later hit 105 to bring up 427 for six as Tyldeston’s 13 fours aided a sparkling display before McCounihe dismissed him.
BCORES batsmen struggle through the innings as Peachley, McCroabe, and Tyldesley fall to Freeman. Ostensibly hampered by repeated dismissals, the lineup collapses with several not out scores by O'Shea and Hammond, while Duckworth and Leyland salvage some late runs. Sundries add negligible support as the home side ends with a mixed batting display and rising tension.
Brisbane December 7. A prominent Central Queensland resident Harry Alge died at Alma Hospital this afternoon. He was director of the firm Lamberton and Company and had lived in Rockhampton for 20 years. He was aged 41. France changed the name of its War Office to Army Offen.
In Ingham on Friday night a daring robbery occurred at the Commercial Joint. About 25 pounds in notes and silver plus six cheques were stolen from the cash register while licensee Mr. FL Palmas kept the takings in front. The thieves watched the scene and left through the back doors while he stood on the veranda. Police are investigating.
December 7 report details onerous conditions under the Workers' Compensation Act affecting Broken Hill Mining Company under the 1927 amendment. The chairman, Mr C. S. Taliner, has resigned and share holders will meet in Sydney to address responsibility for the financial strain. The mine, unable to profit under current costs, has paid 17,325 under the Act after seeking capital from shareholders.
Mr Palmer denounces the amendment as crushing and outlines miners' rights under the Act. He notes compensation rules for those withdrawn from mines due to work related diseases, with 50 percent paid by the company and 50 percent by the government. The Act was to remain in force until September 10, 1428, under the 1927 amendment.
About twenty five members of Cairns Railway Band and committee gathered at Golden Vale Cafe on Friday night to present an enlarged photo of the band to patron Mr. J McDonald. The president Mr. Les Davie led the event praising McDonald’s steady support and financial help.
Chung Yi Miao, condemned for his wife’s murder, had his appeal rejected and was executed at Manchester. Report notes limited Chinese relatives abroad and suggests religious conversion before death. Historical record reflects a long decline in executions in the era referenced.
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