Maize market slow as Kingston butter prices rise
Prices in Pricshane on December 18 report sluggish maize trading while Kingston butter shows an increase from October with a Novem ber production assessment. Copper and metal quotes in Sydney and London appear steady to higher, with electrolytic copper and tin noted. The Herberton mine manager reports reduced shaft activity, ongoing ore development, and a mill running 17 hours daily toward Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Wilk
Cairns bound and port schedule notes from 1920s region
Shipping notices list departures for Cairns and Cooktown routes, with vessels Magnets Drama and other steamers sailing around late December and January. Indications of Nos. and ports include Port Durgisa, Flinders Island, Normanton, and Brisbane. A Cairns Hospital Committee meeting mentions a hospital wards celebration in January and railway figures show November revenue compared with 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooma
Burbane
Cairns
Morinda
Mere
Papa
Magnets
Port Durgisa
Cooktown
Cra
Drama
Brisbate
Kallating
Burketown
Flinders Island
Normanton
Rowtine
Brisbane
Nca
Nvepttel
Weill
Atherton
Alow
Jenna
Indignant Ministers Block Tax Reform Move
Indignation rises among ministers and members as the assembly rejects a proposed tax reform. The debate centers on school funding and potential troop costs, with critics arguing the plan fails to address essential needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiney
Aseem Pee Atte
Quotation for the Day Be Prepared
A brief daily quotation appears on the Cairne Post page for Friday December 1 1924 urging readers to be prepared as a guiding maxim for the day.
Rodent Fear Drives Cairns City Health Warn
The Cairns City Council enforces the Rat Prevention Act with vigilance akin to plague times. Citizens are urged to cooperate, inspectors to enforce rules, and the Boy Scout motto Be Prepared adopted to cut rat numbers and protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quirns
Australia
Cairns
Clumbat
Boy Scouts
Cairns Chamber News Alerts Goods Train Schedule
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce warns a goods train will depart Cairns for Innisfail tomorrow at 6 50 am with stops at elevation and Themb Severed. Peter Dangaaridl, owner of Marecha Iceworks, suffered a severe thumb injury at work around eight o'clock on Thursday, losing part of his thumb.
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Moon
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Cairns
Innisfail
Peter Dangaaridl
Marecha Iceworks
Pherus to Reveal Ancient Beauty Methods at Palace Theatre
Tonight a matinee for women only at the Palace theatre promises disclosures on ancient Egyptian beauty methods and the secret of perennial youth. A 16 and under ban applies and organizers note the event features potential revelations about Aida to beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mautinis
Pherus
Palace Theatre
Aida
Switching on of Electricity in Cairns City
Cairns City Council announces the switch on of electricity on 4 January with a free week offer. Consumers must apply to the Town Clerk by 14 January and have premises wired to the Authority mains by 1 March to participate. Details at Council Chambers and through the Town Clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Couneil
Vo Call
Furniah
Fintings
Theft at Cairns Police Court Involves Purse and Money
At Cairns Police Court Valentine Hars faced theft charges for taking four pounds two shillings, a leather purse, two keys, and an Accident Association ticket from the complainant. Evidence shows Hars admitted taking the purse and money during a lavatory incident near the Federal Hotel. bail set at 65 pounds with two sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
F.C
Byrne
P.M
Valentine Hars
Workers’ Accident Association
Martell
H. K. NM. Macnell
Albertz
Federal Hotel
Defendant
Pee
Donnell
Caiiner al- bin “Shina
Te Bineanna Efcine
Bet Bag
Peastons
Supreme Court
Multiple Advertised Auctions and Tenders in Cairns Area
Public notices list auctions and tenders across Cairns district. Items include 100 stockpings, sundries, war service homes plans, and donations for Ninas Cheer. Also announced are railway refreshment room leases, mill cane supplier meeting, and a December 1924 auction schedule with horses and household furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hoare
Messrs Lawrence and Lordan
Spence-streets
Cairns
Ninas
A. J. Draper
Hambledon
Associatin
Warwick Fresbyterian Girls’ College
Scots’ College
Messrs
A. J. Draper Ltd
Newmarkr
Florence-street
Superar Household Furniture
Cost of a Dinner at North Coast Line Opening
Innisfail correspondent reports the Johnstone Shire Council spent HM/S on eatables and drinks during the official opening of the North Coast Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Johnstone Shire
Bail Estreated In Paris Court Absence
Alexander Muerleagh failed to appear at Cairne Paris Court after being called for a charge related to exposure in a public place. Bail set at £2 was forfeited due to nonappearance.
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Alexander Muerleagh
Othe Cairne Paris Court
Charce
Public Holiday Proposed by Mayor and Licensing Court Notes
The Mayor sends a telegram to Brisbane requesting next Saturday be a public holiday after the Employers' Association decides to close Saturday. In Licensing Court the judge approves commission agent Hiern Was for Joyouh Andrews of Cairns. An amended sketch for Post Office Hotel alterations by Margaret Tyrrell is approved. Authorities report cyclonic disturbance northeast of Proud Sound moving northeast. Holiday train arrangements are outlined with some cancellations except Mungana to Forsayth.
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Brisbane
Anployers’ Association
Mfr Au PM
Hiern
Joyouh Andrews
Cairns
Post Office
Margaret Tyrrell
WEA Approv
Railway Department
Mungana
Gordonvale Presbyterian Church Progress Amid New North Realty
Gordonvale correspondent reports a reinforced concrete church, first of its kind in the North, being erected by the treaty community. Interior painting advances, new organ installed, furnishings and pulpit arranged. Opening ceremony hoped before Christmas.
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Gordonvale Presbyterian Church
Ciordonvale
Cleaning Up Innisfail by the John Stone Shire Council
At the monthly meeting the Health Inspector reported prosecutions for breaches of health regulations. Fines were imposed, with the highest amount 10 pounds 15 shillings. Dr Cooper said the move would shake up the town as councillors praised efforts to give Innisfail a needed clean pot.
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Tonisfail
Johnstone Shire
Cooper
Inaia
Hambledon Sugar Mill season ends with achievements and upgrades
Hambledon correspondent notes the sugar mill closes a successful season with high quality cane and strong yields. Fertilizer use paid off, early rains aided young cane, and a new line from Freshwater to the mill is progressing. Upgrades include a School of Arts addition, a refined culinary department, and new churches serving the district. Industrial disruption was limited and shipping issues did not derail progress.
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Hambledon
Piseipeelig
Hambledoen
School of Arta
Wits
Nowfort
Greaser
Posts Special Features Preview Bright Stories and Articles
A North Eastern feature section previews bright stories and descriptive articles. The Post will republish a dozen pieces next week highlighting North ern industries literature and found descriptive prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northernera — N
Northens
Northerm Industries
Holiday Request Sparks Proclamation in Johnstone Shire
At the monthly Johnstone Shire Council meeting a request from the Inoisfail Chamber of Commerce asked to proclaim a public holiday on Saturday 241 December, continuing Christmas festivities. the council agreed to accede. The report also notes local transport issues, weather impacts on farming, and cargo movements at Cairns ports including ships Tarceola and Lammeroo bound for Adelaide and Melbourne.
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Hollday
Johnstone Shire
Chancer of Commerce
Cairns
Adelaide
Lammeroo
South
Lucinda Point
Carpo
Newcastle
Melbourne
Tiepening Celebrations At Methodist Church Shift
The Methodist Church building 14 now in position facing Aplin street after the shifting contract completion. Re opening services set for 1 am and 7 30 pm next Sunday December 7th. A Garden Fete is planned at the Parsonage grounds next Saturday with a Christmas Tree for the young people and Christmas Day services at Woam with 7 30 pm.
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Erian
Iatember
St. Andrew's
Bloss
Aplin Street
Aplin-street
Woam
Furthas Heavy Rains Cause Flooding Across Gordonvale
After an intense heat day a heavy storm swept Gordonvale on Wednesday afternoon. Rain persisted into the evening, flooding roads and waterways. many creeks rose rapidly and some Dahinda road sections were impassable by car. Over December the area logged more than 12 inches, the greatest December fall in years, delaying harvests.
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Gordonvale
Dahinda
Little Sgrave
Alcomba
Bazaar funds boost for Edmonton's church drive
Rain soaked by nature but crowding cheered the Church of Manan Basser bazaar at Edmonton on Saturday. Stalls offered soft drinks and delicacies, with Teas. Mrs C Butler, Mrs King, and Miss B Sonlcha led stalls. A drawing for pipes and a sparkling speech thanked donors as the new church nears completion with first service planned for Christmas Day.
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Church of Manan Basser
Edmonton
Birch
England
Hrophy
Elty
Owelding
C. Butler
King
W. Walker
Mm. Amas Tree
R. C Bey
A. L. Walker
S. F.C. Cyplewis
Ry Hill
J.om Canon Halse
Charters
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Prise
LFMG
Mayers Ltd
Abbott Street
Craig's
Craig, Che Mist
Obriens
Bosumeser Moathe
W. G. O'Brien
Rac
Mpa
Amd Deuggist
Shields Street
P.O. Box JM
Neary
Weorrie
Pete J. T. Neary General Merchants
Iwille
Grey
W. H. Green Ltd
Chemists
Men’s Wear Store
Amat
Zephyr
F. H. Jones
Shielais St
Smellie'’s
Smallwood Bros
Phielde
Beret Calusa
Ea Ea
M. Svendsen Ltd. Undertakers and Eunbaboera
Alwayn la Stock
Phone
Kdonwell and Harris
Art Soucrone
Cairns, Innafail and Brasbane
Inni
Pricshane
Kamas
Kingston
Metal Market
Sydney
Great Northern Freehold Tin CO. Ltd
Church Services
James
Coral James
Grierson Hospital
Dente A. Sugnten
Manebeld
Jn. Gitend
Jan
P. Tully
Mareeba
Fort Douglas
Tully
St. Tia's Church
J. P Tully
Mining Exchange Hotel
John Ashe
W. J. Tully
John Crimmins
George Crimmins
Bert Crimmmin
Portias
J. Brown
Gra. Keilbach
Mackay
C. Keilbach
Teilbach
Walkerstone
P. Keilbach
Munherra
J. Waibel
Gargett
J. Keilbach
The
Cairne Post
Watersiders
Waterside Workers’ Union
Renault
Woodward
Townaville
Babinda
Iheen
J. Bennett
Cairny
Howard Smiths
Weather Bureau
Proud Sound
Besaneen
Daradees
Nisfail
Howards
Dowdle
Alan Road
Eric Wells
Magiatiate
Water Hill Veivers
Burne
PLM
Ho KO ON
MacDondant
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