Port of Cairns High Water and Vessel Movements
Port of Cairns high water timings for December listed with moon phases and ship movements. Several vessels including Orungal Ormiston Canberra Poonbar and Katlatina are noted arriving or leaving Cairns with dates and ports such as Sydney Brisbane and Fort Douglas. Multiple lines describe British and Australian steamship movements and inland line updates from Burns Philp Co. (Cairns agents).
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Sydney
Brisbane
Cairne
Sybney
Cairns
Ormiston
Canberra
Dele Harbor
Thursday Island
Tanda Fell Sandakan
Lee
Poonbar
Fort Douglas
Dorama
Viilla
Corle
Howard Smith
the Winton
New York
Chima
Houmes
Peshawar
Liverpool
Wheensland Forts
Clan McKinny
Nuddes
Hull
Hamburg
London
Messrs. Burns, Fhip & Co
Norfolk Island
New Hebrides
Norfolk
Maravia
New Guinea
Anit Te
Solomon Jalancds
Maiwars
Orient Line
Orama Jet
Fremantle
Orsova
Gibraltar
Wieto
Csychary
Monde
Colombo
Orensay
Melbourne
Dr. Tanto
Naples
Osterley Eft Suez
Bris
Eyeney
Tajettos
Messen Howerd South
Ney Mercure Perme
Brisbane Produce Markets Sees Declines Amid Rainy Trading
December 13 Brisbane reports weaker demand and falling prices across lucerne chaff and hay, with green lucerne in strong supply and many lots passed in. Prices for potatoes onions and maize show mixed shifts as market outlook softens with rain.
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Brisbane
Lucerne
Rota-street
New South Wales
Queensland
Mining the Metal Market in Sydney Export Prices Roundup
On December 14 in Sydney the metal markets show copper at 20K 0710 with fluctuate figures for Electralytics and related currencies. Lead and tin prices are listed with multiple bid points and silver trading around 2 dollars per ounce with fractional shifts. American Electrolyte records a rate near 10,0625 cents.
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Sydney
Cairns Weather Report
The Cairns Post Office recorded yesterday’s figures with a minimum equal to the damp bulb reading and a total rainfall of 0.64 inches for the 24 hours ending early morning. Figures included 81.0 degrees for the maximum and 77.0 degrees for the wet bulb, with various measurements listed from the Cairns weather diary.
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Cairns
Late Mrs E E Strutton Obituary Funeral Attended By Many
The funeral of the late Mrs E E Strutton was held yesterday afternoon from Grimshaw Street residence. Reverend Hohenhowie led the service and a vast procession of family friends and local groups sent floral tributes, reflecting a highly attended farewell.
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Mra. E. E. Strutton
Grimshaw Street
Hohenhowie
Fromi
Albert
Arthur
Uick
Lil
R. Stewart
Min
Annie
Darkie
Oul Mes
T. G. Stratton
Cairns
Basket Ball Association
Lady Fond
Carts Aquatic Club
Australian Tailoring Coy
Fred Tyov
Hy Steck
J. Swain
A. Joseph
Mer
W. HL. Gardner
Fred
Beattie
Little Dell
Russel
Will and Dee
McNeill
G. W
Sydney
W. Brady
Fly
W. Fleming
Lii
Willie Kingsley Barnes
W. Friend
W. Savage
Grannivane Tom
Queenie
Frank
Amaryl Florrie
Anderson
Gil
Mes. W. Sullivan
G. E. Stevens
Farmily
W. Charaan
Mor
Comllian Batea
J. Nankivell
Star
Lavin
Famis
Olnoned
Joe Bolton
Gill
Austerlund
Wire
Brown
Allen
Ad Tee Toffensets
Miss J. Young
Wade Iad Tee
Hetwersa
Anc’ Family
Kierman and Sons
Mias
Rose
D. Richarda
E. Blanchad
Strutton Family Gratitude For Kindness After Bereavement
The Strutton family thanks Matrons Alexander and Currie and Fleurbaix Hospital staff Drs Mansfreld and Luigan and Rev. Mohenhouse for care of Lillian Victoria Strutton who died December 1 at Fleurbaix Hospital. Beloved wife of Ernest Strutton and mother of Ernie Dolly Eva Thelma and Herbert.
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E. Stratton
Alexander and
Currie
Fluerbaix Hospital
Mansfreld and
Luigan
Imohenhouse
Strutton
Flosrbaix Hospital
Lillian Tictoria
Ernest Strutton
Ernie
Dolly Eva
Thelma
Herbert
In Memoriam Reed and Collins Family Remembrances
In memory notices recount multiple Reed family entries with dates in December 1925 1926 and Cairns and Redlynch mentions plus Collins family tributes to a mother and grandmother. The pieces note losses and enduring affection from spouses children and siblings with dates and dedications.
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Timmy
Betty
Collins
Lfe
Mother
Publishers' Notice on Holiday Publication Dates
The Post will not be issued on Christmas Day or New Year's Day but on all other days. In Christmas Week the Herald will be issued on Wednesday December 36 and Wednesday January 2 as usual.
Notable Sydney Bowling Leader John Pence Spence Dead
John Spence, known as a prominent Sydney figure and former president of the New South Wales Bowling Association for VW years, passed away. He was a longtime businessman in Sydney, esteemed in the sporting community.
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Sydwey
John Spence
Ae Throughoutustralia
New Sou’ Wales Bowling Association
Sydney
Notable Cloncurry Typhoid Victim Jacek Redpath
The victim is Jack Redpath youngest son of J Clone of Cungaberra. He served as assistant station master at Cloncurry after stints in North Queensland towns including Tully Ayr and Yunburra. The community mourns his early death and extends sympathy to his mother and relatives.
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Cloncurry
Jack Redpath
J. Clone
Cungaberra
Redpath
North Eensland
Tully
Yunburra
Lord Inchcape Warns Public About Government Losses
A report notes Lord Inchcape telling P and O Company shareholders that government officials and taxpayers back losses, challenging the Commonwealth Government shipping venture. He warns the past venture is a dead horse and not worth further flogging.
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Lord Inchcape
Commonwealth
Inabeape
Australia must safeguard credit by sane governance and steady markets
The piece argues a strike would harm Australia’s credit and raise borrowing costs, stressing that national prosperity requires cheap, reliable finance. It praises Mr Bruce for advancing the slogan Advance Australia and urges ordinary citizens to uphold prudent policy to attract favorable terms from global money markets.
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Australia
Bruce
Commonwealth
Ioana
King George Improves After Operation, Hopeful Yet In Danger
Loyal subjects across the Empire rejoice as medical experts report King George slightly better after a successful operation. While not out of danger, the fight to improve continues, and foreign nations watch with strong interest in Britain’s royal condition. The Royal House is seen as a symbol of national pride amid ongoing constitutional tensions.
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King George
Great Britain
Innisfail Bridge Opens for Traffic
Our Innisfail correspondent reports the abilee Bridge has been open for traffic since last week. The bridge remains a key link for local routes and is expected to ease travel for residents.
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Abies Bridge
Innisfail
Abilee Bridge
Trafic
Death at Malanda Nor a Tragedy in Garden
Malanda on December 13 James Calder Dick aged 31 was found dead in the garden of the Malanda Maternity Hospital. He lay in a pool of blood with his throat torn. Mrs Dick, much younger than the deceased and in charge of the hospital, says a quarrel occurred earlier. Police are investigating the death, with accounts suggesting possible self harm in a fit of temper.
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Malanda
James Calder Dick
Malanda Maternity Capital
Boonj’s
Ang
Mia
Ault
Ti la
Kuranda Notes and Cairns Local Chatter
Kuranda reporters note recent rain shortage and bananas from Clump Point headed to Sydney. In Cairns Ralph O'Brien appeared on drunkenness charges and was dismissed. Labour insurance contributions accepted from 1929, and Harbour Board tenders awarded for iron and sandpit purchase.
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Harbour Board
Cairns Harbour Board
Messrs. Dolinds Ltd
Cairns
Everend Father Phelan
Theft Charge Over Cable Stolen From Cairns Aquatic Club
Matrick Murphy was fined £5 or one month by Cairns Magistrate M J Hickey for stealing electric light cable and connections valued at £1 from the Cairns Aquatic Club. Senior-Sergeant Toohill stated Murphy was seen on the wharf with the material aboard the Lammeroo. Murphy claimed he took the material to provide more light on the ship and pleaded guilty with no defense.
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Cairns
Matrick Murphy
M. J. Hickey
Toohill
Murphy
Lammeroo
Egeins
Returned Soldiers Cairns Sub-Branch Meeting Adopts Protests
The Cairns Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League of Australia held a bi monthly meeting in theRead Rooms Badnade. President RK Brown chaired and the group paused to honor the late J Rodgers. The Hospitals committee praised Comrades Finpatrick and Aramanacy for hospital visits and sought to record their work. The committee for the next period includes Tills and Manly. A letter from the Past Imperial General was discussed warning of post war contract job losses for soldiers. They urged priority for returned soldiers in contracts and continued the childhood endowment scheme. The matter to be placed on the agenda for the district conference with Natt and W Martens to be consulted.
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Cairns
Returned Soldiers' ‘and Sailore
Imperial League of Australw
Reat
Dunade
RK. Brown
Allence
J. Rodgers
Finpatrick
Aramanacy
Tillsjana Manly
Manly
Othe Vustimmater
Cusrarude Manly
Bnt
Glasgow
Commonwealth Service
Agenla
Dr. Natt
Mr. W. Martens
Ithaenes
Mater
Messrs
Soda
T. A. Manly
M. J. Hoare
Arenee
Rown
T. Cc & Aa
Sebtranch
Kaye Messrs
L. M. Crowe
J. R. Brown
T. A. Mani
P. Bott
Seed
Taylor
Seesea
Financial Members Debate Roles and War Service Help
The meeting discusses appointing a working committee to place returned soldiers in jobs, with plans to survey employers and assist the secretary. A Cairns centre would coordinate with other districts, and the Bent Home club status prompts broader associate rights. Officers for the next period are nominated, including a president and vice presidents.
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Beat
Lins Relaying Progress on Cairns Hah inda Rail Line
The Railway Department reports heavy rail relaying between Cairns and Hah inda with a large section finished. About 1200 tons of rails will be landed in Cairns from a vessel due December 21. Once complete trains will run faster and the Townsville mail train can depart Cairns later and arrive earlier from that city.
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Cairns
Debates Open Second Series In Car Rooms
The first debate in the second series closed with the A Team affirming the motion That the Transport Workers Act is repealed by Federal Parliament by a 248 to 225 victory. Notable speakers included Drew MacCallum Plunkett Lennon Doherty Major. Next week C and B teams will debate machinery's impact on workers.
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C.Y.M
J. C. MacCallum
I. Plunkett
Wharf Facilities Debate Leads to Wharf Redesign
Cairne Harb Board and ship owners discussed rear wharf platforms and other facilities. They approved moving railway lines seaward by forty feet and adding electric fittings in the new shed to power shipboard lighting. Recommendations were adopted at the board meeting.
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Cairne Harch Board
Meases
Earl
T. Biden
F. C. Hodel
Mesers
FE. J. Lyon
E. C. Eden
GC. Madden
Restrictions on Transit Through Khyber Pass After Hours
A historical notice states that Neo women may stay in the Khyber Pass area after 4.30 p.m. in Northern India while men are prohibited from traveling through it after a Terteia hour, reflecting early curfew style controls.
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Khyber Pass
India
Sunday School Prizegiving At North Cairns
The North Cairns Sunday School held its annual prizegiving on Wednesday evening with Rev Reid chairing and Mr G A Diack as superintendent. A musical and elocution program followed as ice cream was served and prizes were awarded by the Women’s Guild, with thanks given to teachers and supporters.
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Draper Street Methodist Church
Gradidge
Row Reid
BLA
G. A. Diack
Proveedinga
Diack
Dorothy Richards
Edna Arbuckle
Lola Leveson
Lorna Easton
Haec Richards
Doris Diack
Alt
Len Cleall
School awards ceremony honors Doreen Smith and Edna Foulie
The awards segment saw every pupil receiving a prize with Doreen Smith and Edna Foulie winning special prizes in the Junio School. Lorn Evaston and Myrtle Schafer won the highest class initials, with Schafer also receiving a worship attendance honor. Mr Reid gave benediction after the Doxology.
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Doreen Smith
Edna Foulie
Junio School
Lorn Evaston
Myrtle Schafer
Marne
Reid
Banana shipments rise in Cardwell as Kennedy exports hit record
December 14 Cardwell reports a sharp banana uplift with Y57 cases on the southern rail run and 334 cases despatched from Kennedy, a centre record. Imports from Cairns and Redlynch also arrive while rains boost banana and sugar areas. Cardwell Shire Council votes unanimously to oppose Kirrima Holding joining Herberton Shire and supports the majority proposal.
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Cardwell
Southern F
Kennedy
Cairns
Redlynch
Kirrima
Herberton
Hume
Golden Casket Winners Reported in London Draw
The Golden Casket No. 218 drawn in Brisbane today lists first prize to number 63623 tied to Time-l-Got-lt Syndicate via Martin Macduff in London. Second prize goes to 22951 awarded to T. Young of Greenslopes Brisbane and third to 75654 awarded to H. C. Keeshan on Queen Street Brisbane.
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Brisbane
Martin Macduff
New Zealand
London
T. Young
Greenslopes
H.C. Keeshan
Queen Street
Prisbane
Second Preference Count Signals Nationalist Reid and Cooper Victory
In Brisbane on December 12 the second preferences for third and fourth Queensland Senators were tallied. With delays from Herbert and Kennedy, the tally showed Nationalist Reid and Country Party’s Cooper likely elected once all returns are in.
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Brisbane
Herbert
Kennedy
Crawford
Foll
Canidate
Reid
Counntry Party
Cooper
Commonwealth Electoral Officer For
Queensland
Mr. Turner
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Fieet
Poombar
Port Douglas
News and Votes
Benin
Need Geneas
E. E. Strutton
Herbert Alfred Reed
Sarah
Jim Reed
Francis Tenni
Lanerpee
REED
Walter
Jean
Andy
Publishers' Notice
JOHN @PENCE
The
Cairns Post
ME Jacek Redpath
Man
Boonjie
Kuranda
Ergeant Broily
Ralph O'Brien
Can Tis
Tle
E. N. Gillespie
Abbott-street
Clump Point
Tawisfail
Clonp Point
Alexander Bros
Cairns Sub-Brance
J. M. Crowe
Stedgrass
Comrde T. A. Manly
Snodgrass
Crowe
F. W. Mazlin
Worg
Nobuly
Uwe
Sngore North Cairns Sunday School
Diath
Women's Guild
Raine
Kirrima Country
MiBarth
Wim
Queenisland
Maer
A. Arbudile
Mears
Bow Ky Thomee Ek Manly
R. Barnes
J. ‘ Lor
I McKay
T. —— Mick
C. . Peares
Cope
Banieau
Bethan
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