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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1927
Page
9
The item lists tide times and vessel movements at the Port of Cairne noting departures from Cairns and schedule references. Specific times include 11.17 am 11.25 pm and 0.8 pm 38 on 44 pom om, with 2 44 pm and 4 06 pm purrs. It mentions yesterday’s port activity and departures scheduled for today and this week.
Shipping notices describe vessels leaving Brisbane for Melbourne Cairns and China with timber logs steel rails and sugar aboard. Several steamers including Fiona and Australian Oriental traverse routes via Townsville and Sydney with cargo transfers and port holds noted.
A passenger list records travelers from various ports bound for Cairns on December 1 with names including RK Laird T Guthrie J FP Gelling BR C Adame McCullg ree R Derbyshire F Brown and infant A Dakmanoris Bettenny and child J Bente J Bradford M Bradford and children M Arage Miss Gentles D Gréce D C Easterby Steele A Pierce P Green M Kerlin D Wilmington H O B Turner and son T C O'Hagan J P Felling B C Gelling R C Adame J Derrivehire Ben Whittaker Metterway WF Platt T Hall A G Marshy A Boniatl D Paley G I Carel Mothe Norris W ago Hitchcock OBrien and others.
Read as a historic radio schedule listing various segments and times. Includes Standard news signals weather reports lectures concerts and a studio program with multiple musical pieces and performances. The document outlines a day’s timetable from afternoon sessions to late evening broadcasts.
Constable Selby of Johnstone Police Station in Innisfail has been promoted to the rank of sergeant after nine years of service. He helped uncover an illicit still at Basilisk and, with patience, led to the arrest of two foreigners and fines for three men. He also tracked down stolen horses and cattle.
Arthur Valentine jailed for the murder of Andrew Jose at Stewart Island died in his cell from heart failure while awaiting his murder trial.
A morning blaze gutted Merry and Blackshaw's Narrabri garage destroying nineteen cars and trucks. The adjacent Caledonian Hotel caught alight but flames were confined to the outbuildings. Fire brigade containment limited overall damage.
Ingham Police Court heard Alfio Girgenti charged over a melon patch dispute that escalated to gunfire. The incident, dated December 5, involved theft claims and resulted in injuries. both parties were fined after testimony and a brief legal confrontation.
Police at Innisfail report a Friday morning hearing before Acting Chief Daniel Davies. The defendant Paton, aged around 22, pleaded to a charge involving obscene language and was discharged after the proceedings.
In loving memory of our dear father who departed this life on December 4. He is remembered by his son and daughter in law and grandchildren Roger Eric Ivor and Daisy Davidson. Also noted is a second remembrance stating he departed at 68 years, signed by a wife and an in law, A Cockre.
A fragmented note reports that the council decided not to name any single member of the college or to have a specific leader. The document emphasizes collective authority and avoids individual appointment.
The Sugar Industry faces a brighter future as the Federal Ministry extends the embargo for three more years from September 1, 1928. The decision ties price revisions and strict enforcement to Queensland government guarantees, placing obligations on employers, unions, and authorities to uphold awards that affect production and transport. The measure aims to curb strikes and safeguard profits for mills, farmers, and workers.
The article argues for strong White Australia policy support to develop the tropical North sugar belt, urging national effort and immigration to hold and peopled coastal territories. It notes imperial aims, sugar’s economic role, and favorable signals from political figures and regional readers.
In Police Court on Saturday Jack Roberta and Paul Vrenix faced charges after a chaotic scene with obscene language and other disruptions. Bail of one pound was ordered to be forfeited in one case as authorities report strict action. Ambulance crews attended to minor injuries and the fire department addressed a water main leak near Lake Street, with repairs planned and a temporary supply expected.
Fragmentary police notes describe an incident in Ingham where cane gangs appeared after six in the evening. The report mentions a group identified as gangs and notes activity at a local time in the late afternoon.
A hospital ward display delighted visitors with color schemes and balloons. Each ward featured its own theme. men's wards in yellow and black, women's ward in pink yellow and green. the children's ward showcased peach blossoms and fig tree motifs.
The report notes humid showers and temperate azure skies during Christmas events in Cairns. Traffic was monitored by police as crowds gathered at churches and churches held carols and charitable activities.
Rico Miotti appeared in Police Court and asked for seven days remand. Silvia Miotti, hospitalized earlier, was reported to be out of danger. Bail was discussed with £1000 surety, and a weekly report and daily updates by telephone were ordered.
London dispatch reports Archbishops of Canterbury and York urging restraint and loyalty while proposing to re introduce the Prayer Book with clarifying changes. They warn Commons rejection was due to misapprehension and call clergy to pause services until the book is authorized, seeking peace, unity, and charity within the Church.
Matron Edwards greets every visitor in her customary courteous fashion, offering assistance and guiding guests through the facility with attentive care. Her welcoming presence reflects the institution’s emphasis on hospitality and orderly conduct.
At the Innisfail court, J. T. Mi Namee on behalf of the benial boadee sion extended season's compliments to T. E. Dwyer Acting P.M. and wished for his permanent magistracy. Officials praised Dwyer's work and thanked the court staff, police, and solicitors for their support.
Railway workers in Brisbane discuss prospects and job conditions in a December report. The article notes ongoing efforts by unions to secure better pay and safer shifts amid changes in rail services.
Cattle dealers report buoyant market and strong demand in Rockhampton on December 25 with prices rising for store bullocks and breeders. Demand exceeds supply across all classes, and high prices for cattle persist into 1926. A broker notes active private treaty opportunities as buyers seek store cattle and sacked properties, signaling continued strength in the year ahead.
Longreach December 2 reports record rainfall and widespread floods in the Central Weal. Rain extended south with some stations recording up to 18 inches. A drowning fatality is reported at Mullabarra as Willis Mayne 20 overseer of Mt Cornish station was carried away by flood waters crossing Cornish Creek.
Brisbane dispatch reports Ferguson promoted to vacant Sub-Inspectorship after Inspector Reardon retirement. Ferguson transferred from Rome Street to Clorcurry Police. Battersby moved from Choncurey to Roma Street. Executive Council announced two acting sergeants to retire January first, Con tello and J. Boverd listed at Fortitude Valley and Ronu Street.
Mr White, leader of the Prints Industry Employes' Union, called before the State Executive of the ALP to explain why he should not be expelled. A special committee investigated charges tied to newspaper dispute settlements and alleged government leaks to proprietors.
The report shows 190 vehicles carried, 2570 in respect of tracks and 6068 for motor cycles. The Main Roads Board's expenditure for the month totaled 776,408. Seven tres schemes were sent by the sal of Enron.
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