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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

7

Signing Time Penalty Imposed on Brown for Carters

Trdusteial Inspector Mr Gall espen fined WT Brown a carter in Jenistail for failing to sign the time book at work. Brown argued travel time. Mr Aitkin upheld the award, stating signing is essential to enforce work rules. The court imposed a 10 fine plus 3 shillings 6 pence costs.

A OF Aitkin Gallespe WT. Brown le Carter Jenistail Markwell Qilemeder Rome Dong Howe Howe Brown Carters Markwelh

Mine Manager Reports Progress and Prospects at Herberton

The Mine Manager notes ongoing advances at the Bad level with an 17 foot extension and attempts to locate the best lode. Two men rise from Adcock's wine, 200 Level shows a miner prospecting tin lode, and 0 Level sinks toward a large bead or joint with tin and large lode potential. The mill processes public stone, with about A men awaiting throughput.

Herberton Wader York Adcock

Australian Produce Market Prices Report for Queensland and NSW

The market shows strong demand for news Roma Street stock with Queensland growth at 15 shillings and a cut line at 1 shilling 9 pence. Wagga and New pea t on’s command higher values with prime my tee around 5 shill 7 pence, and rough chaff around 11 pence. Lucerne hay from NSW appears forward, brown feed bids at 9 shill 2 pence and 1 shilling, English potatoes slide as supply tightens with sales from 34 shill 3 to 17 shill 9 pence.

Roma Street Ofien Queensland Peaton Wagga Nsw Lucerne Hay New South Wales Gaten Lay

Cairne Weekly Penny Savings Bank Attendance and Deposit

At Cairne Weekly Penny Savings Bank on Saturday afternoon last Mr FG Rolwagest attended as director. The deposit totaled £302 4s 1d and the receipt amounted to £ AWS. The director for attendance on Saturday after anew next, the Watch, to Mr Stillman.

Cairne Weekly ‘Penny Savings Bank Cairne Weekly Penny Savings Bank Fg, Rolwagest Sium of AWS Watch Stillman

Innisfail Traffic Concern Calls for Police Control

A letter laments chaotic traffic on Edith Street with motorcycles speeding at night. The writer urges the Home Secretary to place traffic oversight under police, notes limited council inspectors, and questions MP Pease's involvement amid upcoming State elections and Labor candidate changes.

Inviefail Owen Street Shire Council Home Secretary Pease Jometone Trafic Labor Herbert

Cairns Promoting Cinema to Boost Town Tourism

A Victorian observer urges Cairns to use cinema advertising to raise public awareness and attract visitors. He argues that pictorial film showcases of Cairns scenery and industry can replace vague praise, noting cinema’s power to educate and persuade while warning against frivolous content.

Cairns Cairne Calenn Calena Wem Victoria New South Wales Brisbane Ant

Cairns Weather and Court Notes From Queensland

Cairns weather report notes warm humid conditions with possible thunderstorms and hot periods, mieux tied to a forecast for the tropics. Cairns Police Court reports Peter James Rooney and Maul Ryan failing to appear, fines set at 5 pounds, and Albert Davis also charged with drunkenness and missing appearance.

Cairne Police Cour Peter James Rooney Maul Ryan Cairns Ienegar Albert Davis Tees Neil

Cane growers move toward cooperative ownership in Mackay mills

The Mackay cane industry shows renewed push for cooperation. Delegates from Farleigh North Eton Meand North Queensland mills discuss forming cooperative ownership of mills at Mackay. Farleigh Mill already operates under cooperation. new district status aims to unify administration and coordination across producers as the industry faces calls for universal policy.

Delewates Lame Producers’ Association Mackay Abe Anille Queenslard Farleigh North Kion Sind Mualareve Babinda Farleigh Mill Mulherin Mew Mill Company T. Beattie Menini Heagile Jiernaland Canegrowers Urimneil Geo. Johnson North Enon

Interpreter Dispute Sparks Tense Moment in Industrial Magistrate Court

Our lanisfall correspondent reports a mild scene at the Industrial Magistrate Court where Mr J Campbell appearing for the A W objected to a foreign interpreter. Mr Aikin P M at rat declined to change the interpreter without proof of failure. Campbell charged the interpreter with misconduct, while Aikin warned of possible punishment and trial continuation with another interpreter as the case progressed.

Lanisfall J. Campbell A.W Mer. Akin P.M Rat Campbell Aikin Arina

Taxation Problems and Aims for a Uniform System

The article discusses difficulties with taxation reform and the push for a uniform system to determine production costs. It notes reliance on income tax returns and official records from farmers, and mentions objections by millers and their advocate regarding data reliability and cross examination.

Millers Rives Cairns

Inquiry into Flying Fish Point to Innisfail Estate Track Plan

The chairman of Johnstone Shire Council questioned the Progress Association of Flying Fish Point about a promised track survey. Despite completed surveys, no action had been taken to build a route enabling ferry access from Laviera Place to town, prompting calls for clarification on progress.

Innisfail Johnstone Shire Blinay Progress Association of Flying Fish Point Progress Association Gome Prowninc

Innisfail Police Court Hears Drunkenness and Resisting Arrest

Innisfail Police Court cases include Alex ader fang pleading guilty to an offence, fined 10 shillings and 12 pounds in default, and Horn's similar charge leading to bail forfeiture. John Smith failed to appear on obscene language and forfeited bail. Jacobsen admitted drunkenness and resisting Constable Mackay, with two prior resisting arrest convictions noted. judge warned of possible jail without a fee if repeated.

Nnissell Inninfail M. A Alain J Jacobsen Mackay Sergeant Tuohy Sinte Mr. Aitkin

Seymour-Howe named Queensland representative at sugar convention

A Bundaberg report notes plans to elect Mr Seymour-Howe as a Queensland delegate to the Australian Sugar Industry National Convention, to be held early next year in Cuba. The article highlights resolutions seeking universal and personal satisfaction from the election.

Bundaberg Seymour-Howe Queensland Cuba

Howe Appointed To Key Queensland Cane Body

Mr Seymour Howses asserts no differing view on the appointment and commends Howe's broad abilities. His proven record in Mulgrave and long industry service are cited as evidence of fitness. The selection reflects deep interest in Australian sugar manufacture and a close examination of cane and sugar production policy.

Howe Mulgrave Wilk Atr Qternsland Howe Haw Queensland Sock

Railway Appeal Board to Sit in Cairns for Appeals

The Railway Appeal Board will sit in Cairns today and tomorrow to hear appeals. The board includes Permanent Chairman Mr W Harrin and Secretary Mr F Lenihan with departmental representatives Messrs M Meniehan FE Sheeranp J Heliby and Klow Hislop. Legal counsel Mr J A Enericken Harrister at Law and Mr S G Franklin appear for the department. Appeals under the amended Act are held at key railway centres across Queensland, including Cairns.

Railway Appeal Board Cairne W. Harrin F. EF. Lenihan M. Meniehan FE. Sheeranp J. Heliby Klow, Hislop J. A. Enericken C Harrister 8. G. Franklin Department Queensland

Letters indicate a sale with buyer and sender details

A fragment notes a sale offer for a four man item with guardian guaranties and a sender’s address. It mentions recipient Belitor Cairns and a postscript. The readable text is garbled but points to a transaction notice with accompanying assurances.

Running Road Liner Letter Sparks Local Debate

A fragmented regional letter discusses Chamber of Commerce support for a progressive policy amid drought and economic concerns. The writer questions costs, drought impacts, and community priorities while praising certain viewpoints.

Watch Them Burn Two Boarding Houbes Innisfall Der

Fire destroyed two boarding houses in Innisfall Der today. Strong easterly winds spread flames from a kitchen and living area, quickly consuming the structures. One house was occupied by Mrs Manna, with only a few articles saved. A vacant block nearby prevented wider spread.

Innisfall Gwensire Howe Wittwerald Manna

Wesk and Cairns centre reports weekend transport injuries

A summary of injuries from weekend transport activity shows multiple youths and workers sustaining elbow, shin, and head wounds. Victims include a youth on Digwer street and BK Davis on Kenny street, with treatment at local hospitals noted.

Wesk Cairns Klemm Digwer-street BK. Davis Kenny Street George Chaham Howe Brower Garristan J Vlvan Harrybow

Case Withdrawn In Sanmons Court Over Voting Record

Anniefail correspondent reports at Sanm ons Court the case of Albert Brel charged with failing to vote in the State election was withdrawn. J V McNance defended Brel as electoral officer explained he provided needed evidence and was listed as a prior voter. Prosecution noted letters sent but no reply and costs were not awarded.

Anniefail Sanmmons Court T. EK. Dwyer Albert Brel J. V. McNance A. BE Dwyer Meson Mr. Powyers

Busy Chairman Maintains Long Service In Shire Council

The chairman of Jal State Council has served nearly three years and visited all areas of Shire. He faced criticism from settlers while pushing local improvements including a bridge on the South Branch of the Johsgate River and roads to Drmietail and Cairns. More projects remain to complete the program.

Mis Tal Bess Tiene Shire Cownell Tawe Te Mead Road Foeslinge Lien Fae Goend Johsgate Othe North Johnstone Tniefeil Cairns

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