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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1927
Page
7
Maritime notice details departures from Port of Cairns in January. References shipments of raw sugar to Adelaide and Goondi with carrier identifiers TOLLY and WW pom. Includes voyage codes, agent notes, and pricing indications in Australian headings.
A dense program listing from a newspaper radio page details afternoon and evening broadcasts. It names studios, hotels, orchestras, and performers along with time slots, weather bulletins, music pieces, and station prompts reflecting a mid twentieth century schedule style. The text references The Telegraph and The Daily Mail as news sources, plus various musical selections and events across hours.
Deaths recorded for Humphrey Dave Mills father of A K Mills at Draper Street Thoreda Teland and for John Mackintosh Davidson husband of Mary Davidson at Basalt Street Mareeba. Both notices mark bereavement and provide locations and family ties.
Mungawna due January 14 from the South Semare ny Jett for the south with Cairns as destination December 31 Ranowna due Cairns to narrow daylight leaves Thursday
A damaged OCR extract lists multiple ship departures from Melbourne Canberra Sydney Brisbane and Cairns with dates around January and December. The text mentions routes to Mackay and the south with various notes on vessels and timetable shifts.
Fragmentary OCR records show a sequence of names and dates tied to coastal boats and departures from Cooktown and Adelaide. It mentions persons or firms like Jonn Burke Limited and Hayles Brodow with January dates and ports such as Thoreday Daintree Davntree and Adelaide.
Inland and overseas liners report fluctuating routes with cargo and passenger movements. Ships such as Chanute Burns Philp Line and Woodarra depart for Cairns, Noumea and New York with December and January legs noted, while Papuan ports and U K routes show continued activity.
An agreement for the deviation of a vessel of entry for over reg er is made by the Ruyadale to call at Towns fet pratique before arriving at aircon their destination. The run from New Yuck to the Pacific Islands ends Bouma where they will unload cargo.
Tae Weedarn plans to unload a cargo at Caivna on the Lith instant amounting to about 0 tonne of general goods aboard the steamer Woaodarra ( ee Ltd. ) guided by the ship's advisers.
Fragmentary text mentions cargo steamers and a vessel named Voctre or similar. Details are garbled with unclear dates and places but indicates ships and cargo context from a Bloemfontien or BLO newspaper snippet. No clear events, names, or outcomes can be confirmed.
Two players, Dearner and Jae, combined for a 310 and 849 pass sequence in a high school game. The performance highlighted timing and precision as the offense broke through the defense.
Acknowledgments express gratitude to Dr Byrne Matron Sisters and Nurses for medical care after an accident at Maorecho District Hospital. Thanks also go to Jamieson's Estate Saw Mill Marevha and contributors for hospital expense gifts. Family thanks Res Conly and Dr Kiedson Esq for aid and use of winter courier time.
In memory of Kevin Imentiary of Wirdlear Fuslwr and Hall Kabvearel Kvesell who departed January 4th. The loving husband father and grandfather is remembered by his wife and family in a heartfelt tribute noting enduring love and sorrow.
The Brisbane produce market opened at Rotma Street with weak trade. NSW lucerne and over border bags were hardly moved, only 37 of 877 cleared. light demand for hay and oats, with brown barley and white feed sellers pricing around 4 to 6 shillings, while potatoes brought modest returns.
Fragmented text notes world services competition and prizes in Australia and elsewhere. It mentions reserved levels and agencies published in some edition, with garbled phrases and unclear details.
The piece argues society cracks under crude brutality while reform is constrained by utilitarian modern life. It notes crime, politics, psychology, and industry shaping public conscience, urging a balance between law, progress, and humane policy amid economic pressures.
Letter advocates a powerful Australia by 20 years becoming self supporting and independent of other nations. It argues Imperial Trade boosts prosperity, praises Australia New Zealand and the U.S. economy, warns against dependence, and calls for leaders with pro Australian vision to avoid white elephant projects and build national advancement.
A fragmentary editorial argues crime stems from idle wealth imbalances and degenerate minds in slums. It urges education to reduce crime and praises public protection and law enforcement while questioning social causes and medical psychology's role.
Cairo Police Court sat Saturday before Judge Reily with William Simith and Andrew Edge pleading guilty and convicted but not punished Thomas Tutile failed to appear. Weather readings show maximum nine degrees and light rainfall with a barometer around 29.9 inches.
A fuller description of Victoria V Y A first days play at Melbourne details Woodfull and Ponsford reaching sizable scores, strong bowling by Richards Grimmett and Hendry, and a mid innings shift with Hendry and Ryder contributing. Notable events include Ponsford reaching 100 and a late dismissal by Lee, as the day progressed at the Melbourne ground.
The Cairns-Moas area Canegrowers secretary reports a Queensland Canegrowers Council decision that the mill suppliers will elect three representatives per district. Meetings over the next two weeks in January will select supplier delegates, with voting possibly by polling booths and personal voting options.
Estimates from Wilhert and Gray show 1926 27 sugar production about 25 855 000 tons, down over a million tons from last year. With consumption rising by 0.75 million tons, the net shortage is around 1 25 million tons, helping push sugar prices higher. A normal harvest and improved crop prospects are expected to ease the strain and support a recovery from the prior deficit.
Innisfail court heard cases from a weekend Ratobling raid. Keeper Ling and banker Vandelourt faced fines for running a gambling house with poker on premises. Chinese defendants and others were charged as monitors and participants. sentences included fines and partial imprisonment.
An annular eclipse will be visible from Sydney to Melbourne and North England through the UK region. The event is timed before dawn with atmospheric effects noted. observers report a new moon and potential changes in weather and pests.
The half year election of officers for Loyal Edith Cavell Loder MM was held Wednesday evening. Sistey Mc Wallace chaired. Elected were President Lawrence, Vice President M9 dlonith, Elective Secretary V Anderson, A Howen, Treasurer M K Barry, Financial Secretary J Magee. Newly elected officers were installed by Past Presidents Diehm and Cieth with Wallace as lecture mistress.
A concise report describes a striking demonstration before the French Academy where sonic imagery and peaking sounds are captured and analyzed, illustrating a novel approach to sound visualization and its reception among scholars.
A reader letter warns antiarum resistance to grass growth plans may threaten public health. The writer stresses mowing streets and the Esplanade to prevent fever outbreaks and similar diseases linked to overgrown grass.
Intertown cricket between Townsville and Ayr played on December 27 with Ayrs bowlers restricting Townsville to 78 all out. Key performers for Ayr included Ennings Lewis and Brierley while Townsville’s Southward and Lewry posted limited scores as Ayr secured a 53 run victory.
Home news reports on January 4 that Ceveral Nobile plans an air sign from Rome to Manares in South America aboard Roman Airways.
The late Willem John Reynolds of Gordonvale was laid to rest on New Year’s Eve. The Church of England service at Gordonvale was led by Rev. Ivan Hotterworth, followed by burial at Gordonvale Cemetery. Royal Society of St George and Gordonvale community groups attended as pall bearers amid extensive floral tributes from family, friends, and local organizations.
A fragmentary obituary note records a funeral service for Mr M Dingwall family and mentions a late RE H Reed conducting a service at an unspecified location. The readable text hints at a memorial event connected to local residents.
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