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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
9
Arrivals list for February 3 includes Merinda from Cooktown with passengers and mails. February 4 notices Canonbar bound for Port Douglas Cooktown and a note of agents Haylee Magnetic Isla Lad. High water at 10.40 and 11.2 during Friday service.
Overseas trade and shipping updates from AUSTRALIA listing vessel movements, sails, arrivals, and routes. Ships including CHANUTE CANONBAR MERINDA DAINTREE and others sail to ports like Cairns Port Bowen Cooktown and Sydney with dates in February and March. Agencies Burns Philp and Coy Ltd report solicitations and passenger services amid a busy coastal schedule.
Concreting at a new reserve and wharf restoration progress despite bad weather. A 215 platform project backs repairs to rear wharf structures. Mr J N W notes winch use and pile driving needs, with river timber sourced from Stratford. Engineers aim to complete remaining concreting within weeks as Boy Scout tram gains utility.
Daily air time table notes a full Brisbane broadcast day with time signals, market reports, weather from the Commonwealth Weather Bureau, and news from The Daily Mail and The Daily Standard. It lists Hotel Carlton Orchestra performances, observatory signals, lectures on agriculture in Germany, and a long slate of musical numbers and stations ending with a Daily Mail news close.
The Sydney metal market reports spot and three months copper at around £54 10s 3d with lead and tin prices noted. Zinc and spelter show mixed movements while tin and silver are cited with varying quotes. The report reflects unsettled figures and currency effects in early February trading.
Report covers Fenwick Co sales with 4200 sheep penned and 400 lambs. Market prices mixed with higher notes on calves and pigs, while overall demand indicated firmer tone for select lots.
Receipts at Rinna Street today were mixed with limited buyer interest. Prices fell as supplies rose while Wargafred and 4/4 home line saw weak offers and many lots remained unsold. wheat and feed barley showed little cheer as farmers hurried to adjust to overstocked conditions.
In Gordonvale, Bellway Band will perform a select programme at Abbott and Shiekds street tonight starting at 8 o'clock. The Gordonvale Hospital local committee met February 1 in the School of Art with Mr M of Driscoll in the chair. The visiting committee's report praised the electric light project. Cairns Board advised tender calls for verandah works at the hospital. The committee urged publicity of maternity ward charges and plans to promote that hospital section. February visitors were Mrs A J Wordsworth and Messrs Mighell, Owena-Our Gordonvale correspondent.
In memory of Morrison who died at Chillagoe in February. The undersigned thanks Sergeant Mullins Mrs Rasmussen and others for aid during the fire and notifies clients and the public that he is conducting business as usual at the cottage behind the destroyed premises. W. Michel, bootmaker, Habinda.
A historical piece discusses industrial strife across regions including New South Wales and Canada, criticizing anti worker actions and the impact on industrial sectors. It cites coal disputes in Britain and wage losses totaling over fifty five million pounds, warning industrial sabotage harms workers and economy alike. It notes political failures and urges reflection on the Federation era, with reference to canegrowers and reassignments.
The Cairns area displays Burma Philp World Tour and Travel literature at the South Johnston branch meeting selecting a representative to a regional association. Rainfall at Markers Camp notes 1400 inches for January. local court actions include a vehicle-related charge and a church practices committee appoints church staff.
In a Police Court proceeding on Thursday before Justice Halloran, Kharl OP Halloran for wages of a white worker, J. BR. Boyett appeared for the complainant and sought a fortnight adjournment. The debtor indicated lack of funds but hoped to settle the debt within a fort night. the case was adjourned to July 7.
Secretary Terris transmits details on the Easteddfod at Townsville including item moves and deadlines. The Catrns Choral and Orchestral Society holds a general meeting Monday, with officer elections and planning for the coming year.
The Industrial Court heard a wage claim by Chinchiarelli against Archibald Arthur Lock. Mr. Ne MH. a Kelly appeared for the complainant and Mr. J G Drake for the defence. Costs of action taxed at two shillings, three pence in winnings and bus fare. Case adjourned for one week with costs entered to be paid.
Attendants gathered for a Loyal Johnmteme River Lodge meeting at the lodge hall. Officers announced vacancies and appointments, including Bro. Jewersey’s vacancy and Bro. Blackshaw filling the chair, with plans for visiting lodges and a forthcoming initiation. Discussions covered sick committee reports, February appointments, hall arrangements, and one candidate for membership as toasts followed the adjournment.
A local council election discussion centers on nominating Diggers for the League. Ex soldiers debate whether War Service Homes should be allied or kept separate, with talks of three candidates and potential representation at a Progress Association meeting.
Mr Manly urged nominating three Diggers to avoid party ties and gain broader public support. Members debated electing nine or three candidates, with plans for an executive committee to craft policy and deter party influence. Concerns centered on city streets, water supply, and child welfare as key public issues.
A strange report from Fremantle describes a serious assault aboard the steamer Persie near Oleax leading to a notable clash involving Mrs Bel and merchant Alaric Bell. The incident prompted police and the Resident Magistrate to order an investigation, delaying sailing by about an hour before the two men involved were released.
In the January 1927 harbor board review, the report notes spikes in industrial tram tiles and related expenses. It records a rise of 129,000 pounds in total expenditure with a tonal decrease of 4 and overall month expenditures including hewnary, 127, S777 lay, and a C747154 increase in expenditure over January.
In Brisbane February 4, Mr Watermulton of the Justice Department was named to act as Crown Solicitor during any absence of Mr Ho. Cairns Weather Bureau reports a wet, stormy day with a 65 degree temperature at the post office and several rain measurements throughout the day.
Thursday morning proceedings at the Sw Court involve Mr. Dwyer and others in a charge related to riding a vehicle. The record is garbled with unreadable phrases and missing names, leaving the precise accusation and outcome undetermined.
The council discusses nominations with Mr Millege supporting and Mr Olen voicing concern about candidate chances. Mr Cheneninges notes supporters will switch votes to electors. Mr Walley backs an amendment. The motion is carried.
The meeting formed an executive committee from elected candidates to select remaining nominees and coordinate policy. Mr Maslin was nominated to contest a Harbor Board seat, with remarks about duties and time. The chair offered a vote of thanks as the session closed.
In Brisbane on February 3 inquiries initiated today regarding pro tem rulers and arranged elections for April 2 and April 9 were postponed for a year. The Home Secretary's Department stated that elections throughout the State will be held in April or be arranged, with rent and related matters under review.
At a February chamber of commerce meeting in Sinaking, Mir S.A. Miele discusses public interest in surveying the Mourilyan Harbor to Reagan North Coast line project. Local officials and business leaders press for government support while questioning private involvement and funding.
The revival of the Cairns Caledonian Society in LA was marked by a member enrollment and an election of officers for the year. Mr. C Mackenziy was chosen Chief with Mr. Norris and Wiseman among elected chiefs, and J Donaldson named treasurer. A larger executive and expanded committee were discussed to boost activity and membership.
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