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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1928
Page
7
Fragmentary shipping record for Cairne port outlines phases in February and March. Mentions tides and water levels, times, and numbered sails or moorings with references to safety and sailing conditions.
A detailed rolling note lists ships, arrivals, and departures across Australian ports. Vessels like Oitira, Junee, Canonbar, Woodarra, Ormiston, and Oronsay are tracked with routes to Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Hobart, and London. Passengers, cargoes, and schedules include Cane shipments, logs, and multiple line services through February and March.
A fragmented report describes a partial escape incident on Abela Street near Mae Haele involving a crowd and a dramatic confrontation. Eyewitness fragments reference a tense scene, a late intervention, and a potential injury, with unclear names and places.
The report notes 1926 ship movements including 7 of 24 interstate vessels and 9 overseas vessels with bonnage totaling 4550701 tons. Water supply to shipping reached 2 222 000 gallons, down from 2 200 000, and the entrance channel averaged 22 feet depth at the wharf berths.
A garbled OCR page recounts radio and telephony topics with scattered names and places. It references stations, figures, events, and dates in a cluttered style, mentioning people such as Cathy and Pat Montipoteeder amid unclear locations and events.
The document outlines loan policy considerations from the Premier including financial measures, proposed governance steps, and welfare implications. It mentions departments, proposed authorities, and potential timelines while addressing public finance and social impact.
Fragmented OCR notes show calls for direct trade with Russia and Australia for produce and textiles. Mentions Felittare and Vin Soret lines with unclear references to markets and suppliers. Possible references to the United States Australia New Zealand and Britain with trading terms and prices.
The document lists several court cases with defendants and amounts including costs. Names such as Coreen, Rose Alice Slayer, and others are referenced along with sums like £491 10 and £384. Several dates and docket details appear, along with associated costs and parties involved.
Incoherent lines show names and places amid garbled text. Readable elements include Cape and Paine references and scattered terms suggesting a note or advertisement.
A garbled OCR passage outlines numerous names places and terms without clear coherence. The fragment hints at a local event or series of notices with scattered references to streets people and organizations, but lacks a discernible focal point or factual storyline.
Notice states all requests for Cairns Pow staff appearances in an official capacity go to the Editor. Communications for Cairns Post insertions must be disclosed to the Editor and not directed to individual staff members.
Special arrangement brings Reuters world service and other sources to compile overseas intelligence. Rights in Australia and New Zealand are included in the thin issue.
A partial Cairns Post fragment hints at a local court decision or public notice. Names, dates, and venues are unclear, but the readable portion references a community matter and official action pending in the region.
The piece argues the Burron Falls hydro electric project should be judged as a public business matter, not politics. Experts in business and engineering deem the scheme viable, but political influence has blocked progress, keeping Queensland and its Far North dependent on basic water and wood roles.
The text urges action from Cairo and surrounding regions to break the rut by embracing hydro electric schemes. It emphasizes that development should be businesslike and aimed at progress, with broad support needed to advance coastal and Tableland areas.
The article argues for accelerated hydro power development, highlighting Barron Falls and Harrow Falls schemes. It urges the Premier to back North Queensland projects, notes Tasmania and Victoria advantages, and calls a public move to support Cairns area power efforts. An interview with A W Anthony and a telegram from Cairns Hydro Electric Power Investigation Board chairman frame the discussion.
Fragmentary page text shows garbled mentions of a gathering or meeting with scattered names and places. It references a person or group and a street location but lacks readable facts to confirm date, participants, or outcome.
Fragmentary text indicates the creation of a new OS position linked to Tully, with mention of Bonner, Ara tae tas beet, and red Veal af satisfacton. Details are unclear but imply appointment, erection of a structure, and occupancy terms.
Cairns Police Court yesterday morning heard charges of being drunk in a public place against Lalward Cower Joseph Holden worth Andrew Chom and James Hire. He was comminated but others were punished with varying sentences. At the Licensing Court a transfer of the Union Jack Hotel at Woree from Cleante Diravand to Cleante Diravand was applied for but whs denied. Judge O'Reilly presided with J Bennett appearing for the applicant.
Weather notes from Cairns Post show temperatures around 77 degrees with varied readings through the day. The report tallies rainfall amounts and mentions several time points with totals and figures, noting more rain fell during the day.
Yesterday the Brisbane Weather Bureau sent a telegraph predicting unsettled weather along coastal divisions with further rain likely linked to a tropical system. It also noted periods of fine weather with scattered thunder storms mainly in the sub tropical region and a northerly trend shifting southerly in the far west as a front approaches.
A fragmented travelogue recounts a voyage from Cairns toward Shanghai with observations on landscapes and people. The writer notes routes via Repulse Bay and inland segments, describing roadways, rivers, and local life while detailing a journey through unfamiliar regions and encounters along the way.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Shanghai and scattered phrases about events, timing, and people but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts to form a clear news item.
The excerpt describes nightlife in Shanghai including a Russian Hall, Am erican orchestras, and Russian dancers amid wartime conditions. It notes armed robberies, police vigilance, and alarm systems in the city. It also mentions a New Year’s Eve event at the Majestic Hotel and a reflective travelogue to Singapore Java and Samarang with comments on food, mosques, palaces, and a Sultan.
A detailed motion filled meeting notes the Cairns Fire Brigade's area operations. It records member roles equipment status uniforms finances and a series of fire calls including January incidents at Green Meducede street Urilege's store and a Reborn Howse blaze. It also notes station duties payroll adjustments uniform tracking and maintenance on engines and hydrants.
A garbled historical fragment references a fire incident at Mill South Johnstone with unclear authorship and multiple obscured names. The text appears as a satirical or legal noting, lacking coherent dates or outcomes.
The article outlines a case involving Palm Island with allegations of violence and abuse toward indigenous people. It names several individuals connected to the event, notes a trial or legal action, and references sentences and authorities. The readable text mentions suspects and the community response during the proceedings.
A damaged OCR text describes sugar and water operations with figures on acreage and irrigation. It notes a total area of 5 122 acres, 15 018 weeks of output, and about 170 farmers linked to the scheme. The report covers rates, remission for bands, and ongoing reviews.
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