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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1927
Page
10
In Far North Queensland the sugar industry expands with rail links and growing towns. Director H. T. Easterby notes population rise since 1910 and rising sugar output from northern and southern mills. Projected 1927 production reaches about 120000 tons north of Townsville and 255000 tons south, with 25 mills south.
Reports from Innisfail Brisbane and- other centers describe heavy showers and electric disturbances. Rain remains persistent with river levels rising, delaying traffic on the Central line and extending to Clermont and nearby bridges, while precincts record high December rainfall totals and ongoing flood alerts.
London officials report the Bishops will discuss January 1 changes to the Wraver Hook to be sent to the Church Assembly in February. The revisions aim to remove misapprehensions about the new book and clearly state its intentions and simulations. Sir W Joynom Hicks praised the decision, calling it wise and hopeful for unity, noting the future hinges on the proposed alterations.
In Murwillumbah on December 22 a new development emerged in the Edwards of Konghur and T Bel of Mount Burrelli case. A constable and two officials visited Edwards' farm and dipped cattle while Bellamy's cattle were also dipped. Both men reportedly had summonses to appear before the local Murwillimbah Court.
Sydney probate records show Robson and Cow Hahan filing for Ronald Lachlan Leslie, a retired grazier murdered on the Blue Mountains October 2. The will leaves the estate valued at £26,013 to his widow and children, with probate sought to be granted to the widow of the deceased's brother T. P. Leslie.
Aviation brief reports Keith Miller arriving in Calcutta from India with a December 22 dated dateline noting his arrival at Akysb yesterday.
In the House of Commons Sir Austen Chamberlain declined resuming debates on Britain's alliance with Portugal and naval funding amid uncertain circumstances. Isolation and executioner figures on stage sparked debate. officials labeled the stage display as unseemly and left public opinion to guide reaction.
A departmental inquiry in Perth on December 22 investigates the cause of a disaster after a wheat train collided with a stock train. Signals and upgrades are cited as factors and the guard escaped injury while the van was struck, with the compartments badly damaged.
Formal notice declares intention to create a producers board to manage butter from Queensland factories. Elections will choose cream suppliers as representatives, with divisions voting and nominations open until January 2, 1928. Delegates will oversee operations and report to the Minister of Agriculture and Stock.
In Kentucky on December 21 a man admits to Glebe police that he was assaulted during a break in at Arundel Street. He claims his statement was a false plea for sympathy and says the injuries were self inflicted with a safety razor.
The Queensland Teachers Union wraps up its annual conference in Brisbane with rules debated, a referendum plan for national affiliations, and motions on transfers for low wage teachers. Delegates backed subsidies for only certain state secondary schools and supported appointing head teachers with preference to state-trained leaders. The union also aims to amend the Public Service Act to empower the Public Service Appeal Board.
The wool export season is nearly half complete with around half of the Australian crop shipped and values reported near £22,305. Foreign buyers have secured the larger consignments, while British fines dominate the clin date.
Heavy rain earlier and festive decorations framed a lively Christmas Eve in Brisbane. Crowds filled Abbott Shielda and Spence streets with shop windows, carols from the Salvation Army Bowl, and crackers and trumpet blasts marking the holiday. Rail traffic to Seaside resorts drew large crowds as trains carried thousands to destinations from Gympie to Tweed Head and Ipswich.
In Canberra on December 22 the Minister for Home and Territories Mr Marr said oil may be found somewhere in Queensland, not Roma. He reported a Sydney conference with the Queensland Minister for Mines about curbing wildcat ventures and regulation, with plans to federalize oversight and possibly convene a ministers conference early next year. The discussion also covered core analyses by paleontologist Mr Chapman showing promising drill indications.
Dec 22 reports from Fendleton Oregon allege Hickman confessed to involvement in a girl's death claiming chloroform not used. Police say Hickman was found with 1400 dollars of ransom in his pockets and are questioning him as crowds of officers and reporters gather at the scene.
In New York on February 22 the young kidnapper Hickman is under heavy guard after a failed escape attempt in a steien motor car. Officials say Hickman was identified by gold certificates found in his pockets. He surrendered with two companions in the auto, one armed with a sawed-off gun and the other with a pistol belonging to Hickman.
John Neighbour and Athol Blake Ricketam were convicted of conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth Bank of valuable securities and were each sentenced to three years by Mer. Justice Curlewis. The judge found Neighbour the primary mover and condemned their attempt to profit from the crime.
Reports from Melbourne detail a Victoria versus New South Wales innings in heavy scoring conditions with Ponsford opening and Woodfull reaching 72 as the innings climbed past 262 at tea. Everett and McNamee shared bowling duties for New South Wales while Jordan sat as twelfth man.
In Montreal on December 0 a mining disaster update reports seven taps heard at six PM, but listeners doubt the sounds came from imprisoned men. Rescue work is hindered by heavy ice and weather. All resources including pontoon drills and dredges are kept ready for the first sign of clear weather.
The Travellers Insurance Co. predicts 23,000 deaths and 700,000 injuries in the coming year due to autos based on the last two years. It notes a death per 100 cars and a fatality roughly every 1 seconds, forecasting 400,000 killed in two years if trends persist.
Don reports the Embassy screens the film Gallipoli in London with scenes of actual fighting and bombardment, showing British and French fronts and Turkish positions, including captured Turkish lings.
Adelaide December 23 Shield match opened with Queensland batting as Litster took twelfth man duties. South Australia replaced Whitfield with Sangster due to injury while Harwood and Schneider opened for Queensland amid hot conditions.
A fragmented London dispatch notes Christmas sales with emphasis on cheap oranges. The readable fragment mentions a feature of Christmas and a Cree reference, reflecting market and festive context in early December.
A brief note records dismissals around Christmas in Sydney with sparse details and a cryptic date 22. The fragment hints at a local employment or service cutbacks event without explicit names or places.
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