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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1928
Page
10
Melbourne reports a cargo steamer Macumbe halted due to job control. Owners' representatives decided after noon to pay off the crew and tie up the vessel indefinitely in the port.
In the Commons the Haig memorial debate centers on honoring Sir Douglas Haig’s wartime service. Key figures like Mr Baldwin and Mr Macdonald address the memorial form, while Chauvin Chamberlain speaks on policy amid calls for unity and careful memorial planning. The session also covers China policy and arbitration treaties with Britain weighing naval and defense plans.
The Maclinba arrived in Melbourne with the crew refusing further service. On Wednesday the master warned the crew they would be “victimized” if the notice was spread, prompting threats. An official sought explanation from the master while the ship faced postponement of loading.
Queensland sprinter T J Miles edged Tim Banner for a second straight inch margin to claim the 220 yard sprint in Melbourne. The event followed a 75 yard thriller won by Miles, as he posted 21 seconds, just off the Australian record set by J Donaldson in Glasgow 1913.
In Brisbane Mr Urquhart chairman of the Musso Neie Foy announced that freight rates agreed at yesterday's conference should be treated as favorable by both parties while enabling a large Muss Mind mine project to proceed. The plan includes a railway to Mt Isa, a water system at Rifle Creek, housing for workers, and a refinery approach to process zinc concentrates in Queensland. Officials expect 50 percent of the 2090 ton daily capacity to be in operation within 18 months, with the rest in two years, and note potential need for electrolytic refining locally.
Canberra reports the creation of the Valuation Board Nominal One led by chairman Mean A F Teme and chief valuer W J Lambert to review values set under Federal and Tax Assessments in New South Wales. The board includes F H Tout and will hear assessments referred from the Taxation Department.
A fire at a Riga location caused extensive damage estimated at 40000 dollars. Authorities described the blaze as rapid and destructive with damage to the Premises cited and workers rumored to be involved in the incident.
Reports from Brisbane indicate speculative rotary disturbance may affect the east coast near Breadsound, but authorities have not confirmed it. A cooler trend appears likely as a weather improvement is noted and a southern rain band from Mackay may affect the coast.
During the 34 hours ending WY am light showers have fallen daily since February 2. This month's rainfall to date is 375 points with January totaling 429 points compared with 11 inches last year. Recent rain has a monsoonal appearance while conditions are favorable for crops. Rainfall throughout the district is general.
Los Angeles reports severe damage from wind and forest fires sweeping Southern California. Fires ignite in the Virdaye hills and burn homes and barns while a power line outage and communication gaps with Mt Low Observatory hinder full verification of a roof loss.
Berlin February 4 German firms complain that unfair Russian methods hinder trade despite a 215000.00 credit guaranteed by the German Government to spur Russian commerce. A western delegation has arrived to smooth issues and expand the credit system but money tightness and Russia not exceeding the original loan limit are noted concerns.
Cardwell on February 9 Mr Percy Tiase MLA advised Cardwell Shire Council that Main Roads Commission Chairman J Kemp approved the extension of the North Tully developmental road now under construction to Hull River. The completed road will widen Tully toward the coast and greatly benefit pioneer settlers and the resort.
Fragmentary report shows discussions of levies on cane and a South Johnstone fund. Mentions growers, Herbert River Farmers League, a meeting last week, and general disagreement over collection actions and abeyance.
About ten days ago a man named James Maine came to the police station with a university constable and a sergeant claiming he had killed a man named Gregory by striking him on the head with an axe. The injured man was taken to the hospital under medical care pending recovery.
Sydney reports Henry Jones escaped custody on a moving mail train but was recaptured by police. He allegedly told Constable Fyfe he aimed for Canberra after striking the escorting officer. Jones claimed he freed himself by breaking handcuffs with rock and wire while fleeing toward the mountains.
A crowded scene on Pourke Street shows men chasing boys' jobs with an advertisement offering 6d per week. Mr Ho Williams of the Arcade interviews all candidates and finally hires two boys while others plead for entry in a decades long business career.
Hinckler landed at Benghazi at one o'clock on Thursday and spent the night at Tap rok. A Lloyds policy offers a rising reward to Hinckler based on days taken to reach Augratia, with amounts escalating per day and a target of 28 days. Predictions include pay scales for 1 to 28 days, aiming for the 28 day tier.
The January 10 fire destroyed a Chrysler car owned by Henry Tenni. Witness Richard Treloar testified flames erupted from the floor near the hatch and pedals after the engine backfired. Tenni owed £522 10 on the car, with policy coverage of £800. Constable Sternberg found no suspicious circumstances as the inquiry closed and depositions proceed to the Justices Department.
In February near Thionville a crowding tram collision killed twelve people and injured many. The driver reportedly fled the scene while authorities investigated the accident on the road and tram line.
London reports a heated Church Assembly debate over the reservation and use of the Prayer Book. Speakers argued for royal assent and presented reservations amid strong English majority support, while opponents warned of risk of wider rejection. Delegates urged adherence to constituents and constitutional limits.
The remains of the late WN Gillies were honored with a State Funeral at St Andrews Presbyterian Church. A large cortege to Toowong Cemetery reflected community sorrow as officials and colleagues praised his public service and character. The Premier and others expressed deep regret at his sudden death from heart failure.
Bathurst Feb. 9 Milthorpe district suffered three haystack fires last weekend. Police arrested a man at Guyong who allegedly admitted limiting the stocks and that he had just been released from Goalborn Gaol. He said the offence was deliberate to be sent back to prison.
The jury reached two verdicts on the Hickman case addressing sanity at the kidnapping and at the murder. They later found Hickman sane for both events. The judge planned to sentence Saturday and warned a death penalty if declared sane.
Berlin February 9 The second part of the official German War Film shown yesterday acknowledges Germany’s fate was sealed by late 1916 due to failures to break Allied lines. The film, claimed as historically accurate, depicts the horrors of modern warfare.
The report describes Kerang, a schoolboy, involved in a sensational case linked to a Leopold and Lach incident in Chicago. It details Berlin reportage, mentions observers including lawyers and professors, and outlines a tragic discussion among youths ending in threats and self-inflicted death, with Scheller and Stephan central to the events.
At a Harbor One meeting British imperial OCCoo noted perms for leasing a site to a company for a storage ere had been deemed unsatisfactory. The board refused a two year lease and limited leases to twenty years, planning an inspection before the February meeting next Tuesday to reconsider with company representatives present.
The Esperance Bay collided with the Dutch motor vessel Kotaradka off North Foreland. Esperance Bay sustaining hawse pipes stem and bow damage proceeds to London docks. Kotaradka's bow damaged and returns to Thury.
Sydney February 11 Prime Minister Bruce agreed to let the Labour movement choose its own representation for the proposed Industrial Peace Conference. The decision met with a favorable reception in local Labor circles today.
New York reports a ninth claimant claiming to be Grand Duchess Anastacia who arrived yesterday aboard the Berengaria with attendants. The claimant is said to be the czar's youngest daughter, believed dead after royal intrigue, but revived following the Royal life incident and wed a young noble.
Oslo February 8 The radical motion condemning the Labor Government's declaration of icy was carried by 64 to 0. Premier Mr. Hornarnd announced that the government would resign on February 10.
The Cairns Civii Chib held its annual general meeting in the Strand Motel lounge with strong attendance. Officers elected include president Mr. Ner, treasurer Mr. J. Sweetman, secretary Air A J Nevin, and committee members J Tennant Y Meara Ro Clark WRoland. All previous officers become ex officio members. General business to be published in the next issue.
Auckland report notes that Mer. Richard aw the Samoa Administrator whose term ends in May is expected to retire.
Hrishane notes February data with January year prior referencing yields and values. Mownt Morgan produced 2801 ounces, higher than last January, while My tooka 477 compares to prior oil figures. Gympie sells Pete compared with pil.
Mrs E A Hoffman died at Tolge early Friday morning aged unknown. She had resided in Caines and district since the beginning. Funeral moved from Church of England Gordonvale to Gordonvale cemetery. Large attendance. service at the church by Rev Gillman followed by interment. List of mourners and relatives lengthy, including numerous families from Gordonvale and nearby communities.
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