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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
5
Sydney reports London metal mutations with copper at forward and spot prices, lead and tin listed in forward and spot terms, silver and copper futures quoted. American electrolytic copper priced at 14.45 cents per pound.
Cooma from Brisbane to Cairns sails date indefinite Morinda due to Wave here on January 6 for Papua Neta sails at 6 o clock next Tuesday morning for Port Douglas and Cook Town Evwogygera from Melbourne via poria due next Tuesday then will leave for the south on December 24 Levoka to leave Sydary on Saturday for Cairns via porta Mallina to leave Melbourne next Saturday for Cairns via porta Orient Co new steamer Ovama to sail from Brisbane on December 1 Kallatina sails for Burketown calling at Cooktown Flindra Island Thursday Island and Normanton on January 2 Nautilus sails to Brisbane direct with sawn timber on January 1.
From Brisbane a Roma street produce market summary notes a heavy fall in potato values last week with prime tuhera at around 6/ then 3/4 saleable at best and most offerings passed in. Chaff and hay prices declined with mixed grades selling low while pumpkins and tims suffered reduced demand and prices.
The Federal Ministry reportedly reached a policy agreement on the sugar industry. Supporters expect a rise in the duty to £9 6 8, potentially lifting the embargo on black grown sugar. Officials have not yet disclosed the exact plan, leaving sugar farmers hopeful but cautious.
North Queensland mills face a 530000 ton state output with nine Far North mills producing about half. Output shifts south due to better season. no major disputes, workers recognize the industry's value to the North. A season of bountiful rains and record crushings promises a bright outlook for 1924 holidays.
The Town Clerk A E Wilkinson reports advice from the Home Secretary declaring Saturday December 27 a public holiday. The notice clarifies the holiday timing and official proclamation in effect from that date.
Chief Inspector J. G. M RACVS, accompanied by E. Todd, inspected slaughtering yards and butchers shops in Northland. The Cairns Labor Office said many workers from construction at the Tully River mill arrived in Cairns and registered as unemployed. Mill work likely to resume after January 8 and the wet season.
Reported measures by authorities close a Masonic Lodge and banish ex governor Senor Jimenez over a hostile article. Article notes a contemplated concert with France to protect international interests and ward off upheaval in Seville.
The Royal Commissioner's report on the Civil Graft Inquiry was presented to the Chief Secretary today and will be placed before the Cabinet almost immediately.
Heavy showers drenched Goondi to Tully and Bartle Frere Bellingen mountains with strong winds along the coast. Flying Fish Point reports rain to sea and Mourilyan Harbour notes sporadic gusts as the tropical coast braces for the cyclone season and a hoped for cane harvest next season.
The steamer Urilin fms reached Mourilyan Harbor from Sydory and will load sugar manufactured at Mourilyan and South Jobasiane. The cargo, drawn from Goondi and Mouribjs Harbor, will head to Cairns and Toba Cénotable Wallace noted a visit to Taniafall but details are unclear.
Reports from Innisfail detail the Chamber of Commerce meeting decisions to close from Wednesday night to Monday morning for the Xmas vacation and to pursue forming a local fire brigade with the Underwriters' Association. Corroborating notes mention frequent storms on the Upper Tableland, rising river levels, and prior-year drought comparisons.
A Mareeba correspondent reports daily showers easing the heat with heavy rainfall events. December totals reach 1 inch 47 points to date and the year’s rainfall stands at 23 inches 47 points, based on scattered daily amounts through the month.
Members are advised that the election of officers will be held Tuesday evening instead of Wednesday Christmas Eve. Nominations show keen interest with younger members active. Nominated for Noble Grand are Aros Vestey and H R Harris. Vice Grand nominees include Blackmore Semton Sands Webber Sugden Doherty Bunn Jonss. Secretary nominees include L N KR Webber Sugden Sands Doherty and Bunn.
The article notes fine gold specimens found by prospector Jack Lester in the Try No More Krase Rocky area near F W Cuthbertson's silver lead property. One 4th piece yielded 19 ozs of gold. the deposit lies in a verge of a creek indicating potential rich payable titles with more stone on ground.
The Post announces special Xmas features starting today. Articles include Ls Cairns Musical by W Millett exploring rising public interest in music. Life in Honolulu by E H describing the Maris of the Pacific. Anl Others See Us by E C Truscott on Southern prejudices and Cairns first impressions. Que Tableland by J McMahon on Atherton Penteau prospects. Barton's Son by Christabel Franca a psychological study. Xmas a by Joe Maxwell contrasting guns and bells. A Christmas Visitor by E Selian a human interest drama. Our Deputy Landlady by L Patricia Franca a humor sketch. What Sugar Means to the North by A W Free detailing Innisfail district crushings and season results. Same Sporting Stories by Weemorireed featuring The luck of a Chinaman and other features.
Holiday events and fundraisers in Cairns listed including an Euchre Party and Dance for St John’s Church at Oddfellows Hall on December and a Mareeba Atherton road special ride. The 3 Atherton Tableland Maize Board offers £25 for information on maize trading contravention.
Weekend Cairns weather turned cooler with a refreshing breeze. Last night unsettled conditions produced several heavy showers across the region.
The Aquatic Club carnival ran Saturday afternoon and evening under fine weather, attracting large crowds. Attendance grew at night, easing the setback from opening night, with liberal purchases at stalls and the palace doing good business as the event neared its conclusion tonight.
Forecast shows showery conditions along and near the tropical coast with probable thunderstorms in the North Coast and Peninsular divisions. Scattered thunder likely in the Eastern sub-tropical zone, with cloudy showery weather spreading along the sub-tropical coast by Monday. South easterly and easterly winds prevail, with squally coastal conditions and a shift to southerly by Monday.
Gerdonvale reports a very hot and trying week with cool conditions returning. Friday brought strong winds from the South East, Saturday remained windy and chilly, Sunday dawned cool with boisterous winds and light rain. Slightly warmer after midday, little rain in town but heavier falls in surrounding districts. Threatening clouds lingered with a few breaks and light overnight precipitation expected.
Mr J Giffen of Cairns and Ade C Brewster of Tolga completed a 17 day journey from Tolga to Melbourne in a Rugby car with no engine trouble. They averaged 23 miles per gallon amid generally favorable weather and minimal delays apart from swollen shrubs. Brewster plans to settle in Melbourne while Giffen has returned home.
Motorists complain about stray stock roaming bott street and main thoroughfares in the city. A near collision at the Florence and Abbott intersection was narrowly avoided as a car engine stalled while the driver used emergency braking to stop three horses chasing each other across the road. Cyclists report danger from wandering stock under street lights. Residents in Abbott-nirec cite a horse parade during early hours and poorly constructed barriers allowing gaps between them.
A letter laments Cairns overcrowded boarding houses and hotel conditions during peak season. The writer argues the lack of livable accommodation harms visitors and the city’s image, urging action by authorities to ease crowding and improve meals and hygiene. The note contrasts hotels with “hashhouses” and cites widespread discomfort affecting the industry.
Sydney December 21 approval by the jury court of a scheme for the administration of the German Vern Trust for the NSW Returned Soldiers and Sailors League. By will the late German Verm sells his estate now about 414,000 for the benefit of soldiers and their dependants in need of a support. Representatives of all approved organizations relating to soldiers join in the trust.
Reported from Reuters that forming a government by a majority in the Reichstag is blocked. The Marx-Seress cabinet continues to govern while the Reichstag opening is postponed.
Reported discussion indicates no current move among members for a general raise in salaries. A private bill may be introduced with a special pension proposal, and the Premier hinted a session early next year to consider it.
Auckland reports Indian herbalist Abenhar Salaman was sentenced to imprisonment for false pretences as a doctor. The magistrate noted the case centered on his use of opium in “medicines” to induce sleep. In a related matter, a client named Aghes Stewart was awarded 1600 damages for injuries tied to his treatments. Stewart later died.
A report describes Grace Monda Edwards defending herself at Estmere on December 19 after an Aboriginal individual attacked her. Edwards wounded the assailant with a wooden object and forced him to flee.
Dex reports early arrangements in New York for the Commonwealth loan the largest ever by the Commonwealth. The issue totals 64,800,000 at 4 4 percent tax free with stocks and bonds maturing December 15 1925 representing the first four war loans.
Doreen Pan fausT TM reports the Melbourne port strike by dockers and painters, which threatened disruption, has been settled and the matter referred to the court for resolution.
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