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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
9
Tide timings for February 2 to February 10 listed at 8: am and 6: 58 pm with morning and evening low highs. Moon phases noted. first quarter February 10 at 10.22 am and full moon with a 58 am marking.
Shipping notes detail vessel movements with departures from Melbourne and arrivals at Cairns and other Australian ports. Various ships including The Arafura The Lend The Coptic The Wellurea and others are listed with departure dates in January and February and expected arrivals in February March or April. Trade routes to The Guinea Papua Solomon Islands and Northern New Guinea are noted with cargoes and expected voyage calls.
The court adjourned several liquor and billiard room license applications including Mere Creek hotel and South Johnston hotel cases. Frank Byroe of Innisfail received permission to make structural alterations at the Exchange, while Mr. McNamee and Mr. McA. appeared for others.
At Roma Street Brisbane on February 7 demand rose for local Incerne chaff with increased supply. Wheat and maize markets showed higher activity with new season grain trading. Sheep and cattle numbers remained high as market opened strong but eased later. lambs and pigs sold steadily with overall quieter finish.
Sydney reports spot and three month copper at around £80 3 9 to £82 5 9 with other quotes for lead near £22 16 6, spelter £26 7 6, and silver at about 2 shillings 2 pence per ounce. American exchange shows 17.5 cents.
Storm showers occurred in cane areas around Tully with eleven points of rain registered by 9 a m. The weather remains cloudy and muggy with indications of more showers overnight.
Rainfall in Innisfail for the two hours ending nine this morning recorded 98 points. The month total reaches 22 inches 53 points and the year to date stands at 5? inches 11 points.
A three day spell of heavy rain in Darwin has brought the February total to ten inches. Outdoor activities are paralysed as streets flood and work slows.
A Cairns Post reader requests contact with firms or individuals in the United States who deal in tropical fruits such as guavas pawpaws and custard apples. The letter seeks sources in Halle or nearby areas and asks for Mr McGuigan's current address.
Sydney report says Donald Frank Bowles 29 died after coming into contact with live electrical equipment at Pennant Hills Wireless Station. He was assisting fans when he touched charged apparatus yesterday.
At the Supreme Court registry in Toowomba the will of Herbert Michael Halliday of East Barwar Atherton, farmer, who died October 28, was admitted to probate. Patrick Jacks of Atherton, farmer, appointed executor and sworn to probate under statutory requirements.
The will of Herbert Freldtate, of Pohma near Bahlada, labourer, dated October 10, 192%, was proved with Joseph Geeetham Eastwoult of Babinia as executor and Jane Nidtom as executrix. The estate is valued at £784 with realty and personal property allotted accordingly.
A wedding took place at St Monica Presbytery on February 11 between William Joseph Burns third son of Mr and Mrs Burns of Broadwater NSW and Kathleen Lizabeth Coughlin eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M Coughlin of Grimshaw Street Cairns Townsville paper please copy.
The Cairns public awaits progress on the Barron Falls hydro electric project as the Premier arranges for engineer Mr. Flockhart to visit Queensland. Officials anticipate renewed push to advance the partial scheme, with promises of broader regional benefits and industrial development.
Reports note the ongoing discussion of Empire markets for Australian prisoners due to limited British demand. The text highlights the reciprocal value of British markets to Australia and Australia to Great Britain, referencing Sir Benjamin Morgan and recent developments in Australia.
Tea estimated that the team known as the Chicopa State was the Packers during the last 4. The remark sparked confusion over the nickname and team identity in local sports chatter.
Discussion highlights share of butter and dairy imports from Empire sources, noting 1922 51 percent rising to 40 percent in 1926 with half from New Zealand. Empire trade share declines while New Zealand and Australia figures show strong bilateral exchange. advocates buying from those who buy from us and expanding Empire production. Cairns weather and rail service notes accompany the piece.
Our Innisfail correspondent notes many use the reading room but few contribute a penny for upkeep. An unnamed individual uses the floor to stash peanut shells, a practice left for a future monkey house. Non-subscribers are referenced.
Department grants approval to Cairns Railway Authorities to install several synchronising clocks at the station. District Superintendent J Huilson said clocks will be erected promptly with a front facing McLeod street and a double faced platform clock. The master clock will be placed in the telegraph department and more clocks may follow as time progresses. The move aims to provide reliable train times and prevent erroneous information for travellers.
Innisfail chamber locals push for electric lighting at the post office and residence, citing neglect and contempt. Federal MP for Herbert and secretary Mr Page press the matter, urging swift installation to meet times and district needs.
Readable fragments describe palm avenues along the esplanade, with many tropical trees and flowering plants planted under the Comets scheme. The aim is cyclone resistance, dignified view from the sea, and attracting tourists, while railway yards receive beds and garden attention. Concerns include goats entering yards and ongoing work at Law Courts beds. a gardener notes weed control and gate nuisance.
Berlin February 6 The Centre Party pushes for three ministry posts forcing the People's Party to refuse. With Centre withdrawing its transport minister Herr Wongerhard the cabinet is endangered. President Von Hindenburg may intervene to avert crisis.
The Cairns Citizens Band will perform a Zeiet programme in Swenee Street at 7 30 with a raffle drawn during the concert. An infant Albert English aged 11 months suffered severe burns after a lysol bottle incident and was hospitalized. A rail motor service has begun between Innisfail and Cairns on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 63 passengers returning to Innisfail, first trip completed and 35 aboard Cairns to Innisfail.
A party of young ladies swimming in the Barron river near Atherton street Mareeba faced danger when Lily Weston struggled in strong currents. Roland Pearce, arriving nearby, dived in fully clothed to pull her to safety. First aid by J Love followed, then Dr Byrne transported the shaken swimmer to hospital.
A government note reports the return of the engineer to the Barron Falls hydro electric project. The premier sends a message outlining progress and next steps for the scheme and regional energy plans.
London February 6 General mouth solicitors filed a summons for direction after action to the deed of 1904 was declared invalid. The International Gene Association calls the move purely formal but suggests legal proceedings will continue.
London reports indicate General Booth's legal team may urge a brief postponement while the High Council weighs its decision. Delays could stretch to months with possible dispersal of the Council and referral to a British Commission for a proposed solution.
London February 6 General Booth messages readers of War Cry asserting the Army's constitution remains fixed to the foundation deed. He pleads for prayers for the Army and its worldwide comrades, asks loyalty to the High Council, and seeks guidance to do God’s will.
London report describes Bramwell Booth as alert and vigorous despite illness. He defends his appeal to law, urges supporters to continue work, and asks the public to tell the story at the street corner as though nothing is amiss. He vows to stay in trust and help widows and send more boys to Australia and Canada for missions.
London February 6 reports the High Council of the Salvation Army will meet Tuesday to hear Mr Jowett on behalf of General Booth. Legal advisers know nothing of a plan to push a bill through the House of Commons legalising the amended deed poll of 1904. The possibility is not dismissed and will be considered after the council meeting or Chancery Court action.
The Pope welcomed Cardinal Ceretti back from Australia and the two spoke for three hours about current affairs. He expressed admiration for Australia’s people and invited the Australian church hierarchy to consider reaffirming its mission under papal guidance.
In Cairns Inquiry Court Senior Sergeant Toa hill heard details of a house fire at the corner of Draper and Upward Streets in the early hours of January 23. Thomas Joseph Ferguson, a builder and widower with six children, owned and resided at the house which he had recently insured and improved. No suspect was identified and witnesses with ties to the Fire Brigade and local businesses testified. The blaze damaged adjoining properties and furniture valued at 250 pounds, with mortgage and debts noted during the inquiry.
Detective Sergeant Cornelius Hegarty testified after inspecting debris and interviewing officials including Chief Officer Thomas Warner of the Fire Brigade and James Burman of the State Government Insurance Office. Insurance assessed damages to house 454 pounds, furniture 300 pounds, piano 60 pounds with salvage 100. total claims totaling 454 for the house, 310 for furniture and piano. He found no signs of suspicion and could not determine the fire’s cause.
The Innisfail Land Court sat this morning with presiding Commissioner C J Kting Lamnistioneree, who brought the monthly docket before the court. The session covered the routine land matters and related business presented for adjudication.
Applications for land in Johnstone and Rockingham parishes appear accepted for multiple portions with areas ranging from 60 to 355 acres. Certificates of performance of conditions granted for lease portions are noted among the entries.
A blaze in Coonamble began in the School of Arts and, with a strong easterly wind, quickly spread along the main street. Damage is estimated at £20,000, destroying two hotels, two banks, the Shire Chambers, and many businesses.
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