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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
7
Telegram from Herberton dated 2 December reports All parts at working with wood rise improved gear and steel. East cross shows moimure th day with mine and machinery cutta factory indicating good progress at the mine.
Brisbane reports a two gang safe breaking venture on December 28. At Jensen's boot and shoe store on Queen Street a burglary was interrupted by noise as thieves tried to steal silver from the safe, then fled. A blast was heard nearby but no injuries reported as four men escaped into nearby streets.
A colorful International Christmas gathering at Ellis Island Recreation Hall featured diverse groups including Africans from Sakata and Gold Cast Slovak peasant women in voluminous skirts, Islahmen Jews from Bethlehem Spanish seupusas and Japanese performers. Immigrants detained for various reasons joined the crowd as music played and children performed, concluding with a wish to return home for Christmas.
Fragmentary report notes New Zealand decrying controls on wheat marketing and hints at government policy shifts. Wording is garbled but indicates tensions over marketing regulation and potential legislative moves affecting Wheat Board or equivalent authorities.
A garbled local notice discusses employers considering Saturday opening, holiday timing, and employee concerns in Cairns. It references December and January dates, potential representation, and calls for a three day holiday debate amid workplace friction and apologies.
In Cairns and Chillagoe the by elections loom as voters face a weak ministry and strong producer interests. Heale and Hesbeck campaign on behalf of North Queensland, highlighting sugar and dairy concerns, hydro and timber issues, with Chillagoe’s race shaping to decide mid next month.
Fragmented OCR text references Tide and Moon Dee with numbers 28 and 28, unclear context, no identifiable people, places, or events to describe a coherent news item.
A fragmented report describes cane field work with workers cutting and sometimes burning green stalks. It notes yields of nearly four tons per man per day and mentions scheduled price changes and possible burning of fields around January 1st amid farm labor actions and reactions.
The notice lists multiple upcoming events including a New Year gathering at Adhere, a Brealish cricket event at Breaiywair Titel on Tuesday December 23, and a sale allotment at Denbiy Tstune. It mentions legal actions to recover state debts and a Royal Society of St. Usorge invitation for members in Girdungate.
A Tonisfail correspondent notes Norman Gillespie has been appointed a member of the management committee of the furniture exhibition. The report mentions the building project at Trent and details on the 74 reinforced concrete walls, rapid four storey construction, and related overseas steamer and wharf notes. Price and allotment details for private sale near Double Ustiawl Beach are included with monthly payments.
Amid chaotic notes on harbor operations, officials discuss completion of the Sakhes Ale memorial clock project and expect early start times. The committee secretary confirms contractor contact and urges prioritizing the memorial’s erection, while weighing weight regulations and delivery controls for goods entering the harbor.
An overseas cricket feature reports that a pivotal match between Yorkshire and Australia looms. It highlights key batsmen and bowlers, notes confidence shifts, and mentions weather and travel disruptions affecting preparation for the crucial test.
Lilley and Atherton discuss district development during a short holiday break. They argue over public spending, local rights, and the pace of progress, urging greater citizen involvement while defending their enterprise and plans despite opposition.
The nightly races in Lan event at Calas bathe featured a senior division and multiple competitors. Names include Helmath Neyell Nim Sande Barrels McGrath Van Plein and others, with various placements noted amid a lively crowd and familiar local runners.
Fragmented text shows partial phrases likely from a local report. Readable elements include mentions of dates and names but details are garbled, precluding a full reconstruction of event, place, or outcome. Indicates an incomplete public notice or brief item from a newspaper page.
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