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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
9
Long list of arrivals and departures at Cairns Port with vessels Poonbar Momba Melbourne and others. details include dates February and March, high and low water times, and various ship names and routes. Observes multiple ships leaving for Melbourne Sydney and London, with a dense roster of crews and passengers.
Constable Cornstall R. Anderson, who arrived on Caleta for escort duty last week, returned to Cragon yesterday morning. Constable Ardersiy reports the Cealf churitry is green and healthy after recent rains, with Wherwers running well and a few, such as the Gillbor, remaining strongly despite tough conditions.
The article describes erratic grain trading with higher prices for some staples and declines for others. It mentions weaker supply of old season grain, quality concerns, and shifting demand across Wheat and Potatoes, noting price ranges and regional factors.
Public is advised that all requests for attendance of any Cairns Post staff member at official functions must go to the Editor. Communications for insertion in the Cairns Post should be sent to the Editor, not to individual staff members.
The report references an intelligence compilation noting political developments in New Zealand and mentions the Capital, its leader, and related events. Details are sparse due to OCR issues, but the piece signals ongoing international reporting from REUTER and AWP sources.
The fragment from the Cairns Post outlines a Thursday edition with partial dateline and unclear content. readable items include a brief notice section and potential local briefs. Further readable text is not available in the provided extract.
A Victorian meeting transcript shows the Prime Minister urging new financial and industrial policy to secure peace in industry. He warns extremists threaten harmony and arbitration, urging honest workers and Labor supporters to oppose wrecking elements and preserve lawful, equitable progress.
The column reports a Melbourne notice that the Australian Crletex Company will soon issue preference and ordinary capital to expand in Queensland. The public is informed there is no mull.
A discussion notes distrust of foreign interests seeking to profit from Australia. The Far North Queensland sugar districts could supply material for a facelotes factory, with Cairns tied to the project. Optimism that local benefits would stay in Australia contrasts with concern over capital leaving the country.
The Licensing Magistrate approved license transfers and related appointments in a court session. Miia Patricia Race was named as trustee with duties linked to the case. The proceedings also mention related figures and decisions affecting local licenses.
A Cairns Apple Tree story describes a farmer introducing an experimental grafted tree in Sherikit Street yard. The harvest reports a crop of Fire SITH apples and notes a novel approach using altered soil and milkish additive to enable apple growth in Cairns. The tale cites a Sydney observer and mentions local Weather Bureau notes on storms.
Cairns Magistrates Court yesterday delivered judgment in favor of Cairns Shire Council in cases including A Barbi for £98 12 7 with costs, Lemar for £20 1 0, F Foglin and Roser y for £150 0 5 and costs, Swerdsen and others for small sums. Several defendants faced fines and short impositions with some acquittals noted, illustrating local enforcement actions and costs.
February 1 Atherton report describes a large fire at Tolga damaging multiple premises. Stores including Agnew's and a bakery suffered extensive losses with alarm raised by Kath erie Monthon and occupants evacuated before fire crews contained the blaze. Complications and smoke hampered access as investigators assess total value.
A regional highway protest movement from Brisbane toward Rockhampton pressed authorities for action on a national highway project. Representatives from Munmerulherra Kidckwoll Kingaroy Marcon Words Rhilkivan and the Brisbane and Rockhampton chambers of commerce lobbied Minister Panmstain for consideration of the hearing and outcome with pledges of continued pressure.
A Brisbane council approves a 1.5 million dollar loan to support local public works. Details describe repayment terms, interest discussions, and conditions tied to the project start date and funding sources. The report references previous high interest rates and compares past borrowing experiences.
A fragment notes scarce funds in a South Australian loan and hints at lines from London. It mentions Danas 37 and writers left with AT per cent oat the Som Am American Venn in a terse, archival style.
Adthilt Croton was arrested last weekend at Long Pocket and charged with a serious offence against a girl under 17. He was remanded until tomorrow. bail was refused.
Melaour Neer Chavidler, General Secretary of the AWD, replies to a recorded statement to the Deputy Leader of the Federal Labor Party. Mr Scullind argues the Australasian Council of Trades Unions is an irresponsible self appointed body. Jock Garden's narrow defeat for Council Secretary underscores the council's questionable authority.
The Babinda Mill announces an additional payment per ten of cane, adding to the total payment rate. The revised amount is due on February 5, with the levy portion payable by the due date.
The Sorghera La trict Racing Association held its annual meeting with general discussion. Members debated club participation, notice of meetings, and proposed changes to bylaws while officers and chairs outlined agenda items and future dates.
February reports from Vincentis, secretary to the Commission for Railways, describe a harsh day with low temperatures and strong winds. A train failed to reach Charters Lay due to the wind, and a weather event caused damage to a warehouse in the station office.
Me S Jo Wiltes has been transferred from Melbourne to become Superintendent of Telegraphs for Queensland succeeding FE Bourne. The public is assured the new superintendent aims to provide the best possible service. if not, the public would respond and the director would improve service.
A Brisbane Sydney style critique ranks players like Nicholls, Corinne, and Richardson while weighing Moras, Phillige, and Beis in the best XI. Analysts discuss form versus potential, noting Melbourne club links and the impact on next season selections, inviting reader input for publication.
Obituary notes the death of the Earl of Warwick in London on January 11. Ingham reports a death on February 1, the wife of FE Critchley an employee at Victoria Mill and daughter of Mr and Mrs William Gollogly aged 29 gave birth to twins Friday. Funeral took place Tuesday, leaving a sorrowing husband and one child, plus surviving parents two sisters and three brothers.
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