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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1927
Page
9
Da New York with Ip and Coy Ltd reports a voyage from Port Douglas to Cooktown on January 4 with passengers aboard and cargo including magnetic items. The fragmentary notice lists parties involved and routing details.
A fragmentary report notes a U.S. N company ship heading south with cargo due Cairns. The log shows departures and arrivals uncertainly dated around January with a ship leaving Thursday and another due today.
Fragmentary notes trace departures from Melbourne and Sydney to various southern and overseas routes. Mentions include Mayne and Leese vessels, Janeary departures for the Daintree, and sails toward Cairns and Japan. Several ship lines and crews are referenced without complete details.
A detailed listing of morning and afternoon sessions from a Commonwealth Weather Bureau backed program. Highlights include hotel Carlton music by the Hotel Carlton Symphony Orchestra, tea music, and a late night Scotland themed program with pipe music, vocal solos, and band selections. News services cited include The Daily Mail The Daily Standard and Telegraph.
Sydney Jan 4 market notes show copper at 280 pounds 3 shillings 9 pence per ton and tin at 57 shillings 6 pence, lead 28 shillings 16 pence, zinc and other metals with mixed quotations. Silver listed at 2 shillings 1 penny per ounce and American flour prices around 145? per unit.
Brisbane market report notes light supplies of farm produce on Reenm Street with lacerey in short supply and prices quoted for hay chaff wheat and oats from New South Wales. Demand overall poor with many large lots passing in and local growers seeing mixed sales and varying prices.
The article argues about a restored peace in Europe and the potential outcomes of signing different treaties. It recalls the Genoa conference and Locarno prospects, questioning whether Germany would have declared war if a 1914 style system had existed, and notes shifts after 1922.
Police report James Alexander Wars, once held in custody on remand for a minor theft, escaped from the tren ier lock up. He was later recaptured and remains in custody as of January 4.
Melbourne January 3. The death occurred last night of Mr. H. H. Newton formerly Clerk of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. Newton retired from the service and is survived by his family. The obituary notes his long service and standing in the Victorian public administration.
In loving memory of my dear son Ernest Crow who passed away January 1924 loved and honored by his mother M Sauvage Cairns. Cross in memory of Ernie beloved son of Mary Savage Mariyn street Cairns in loving remembrance of our dear mother Mary Ann Nelson departed January 1924 inserted by her sons and daughters. Wedding notice announces the marriage of Fanny Moreie Leslie to Merchert Samuel Frans officiated by Rev P Hubbard at Cairns Cooktown New Caledonia area.
The article discusses Empire preference as a tool to boost British labor and manufacturing, while allowing foreign capital in Empire economies. It notes Australia’s PM said no objection to Canadian goods with Australian preference if financed abroad, underscoring the debate over capital origins and the aim to increase Empire employment and consumption.
In Cairns the Police Court heard Robert Stergeon charged with drunkenness after a fall. A Chillagoe Smelters notice announced Thursday reopening after Christmas with about average manning. Constable J E Wilson was honored with a hair brush and pen at a Police Union event. Wellesley Stock Owners must file annual stock returns by January 1. A dwelling near South Johnstone road burned, insurred for £225, under investigation. Firms must renew registrations by January 1 or file notices. Superintendant Weston survived a near fatal crash on Etnaaleigh road. the patrol car burned. A wind storm at Innisfail caused alarm and light rain with reports of wind and rain across districts.
A crew member aboard the steamer Innisfail stepped to the deck and lowered a ton of the vessel causing injuries. He received medical treatment. W Ward, while carting ice for the Innisfail Butchering Co, cut his hand on a bucket and was admitted for care at the hospital shipside.
A Cairns officer group held a farewell event for H. W. Worthy Smith who was promoted and transferred to Normanton. The celebration included a cape gift, a set of brushes, and a tobacco pouch. Mr. Ryan praised Mr. Leith for his postal service and courtesy, noting Smith began as a postal boy in Atherton and served through the Cairns district during the war.
Mr. Wu of Northern Districts provides figures on banana export and expansion of the industry in Far North Queensland. Experts believe acres of bananas offer work for one grower and room for thousands of growers in the province. Applications are flowing in with plant permits granted for immediate planting.
In Innisfail on January 4 a discussion over the banana industry shows uneven profits across growers. A Sydney market return for November lists 120 cases with charges totaling 6/3d, leaving a modest cheque of 41/7 for the grower, despite heavy growing and shipping effort. Freight, local freight, inspection, and packing costs erode returns, while advice on packaging and handling hints at potential price gains if stricter packing is used.
Ingiola Trafic Imapecser stated on Tuesday that the council discussed bicycle policies and traffic safety. The remarks focused on improving road conditions and enforcing new rules to protect pedestrians and riders.
Innisrail January 4 a letter from the Minister for Agriculture and Stock on behalf of the Sillwood Co operative Company discusses publicity grants for a butter factory at Sillwood. The Agricultural Bank Act loan process is outlined with forms and required inspections.
Paris dispatch details reaction to the Locarno Pact and Briand's stance. It notes the treaty was said to secure peace with guarantees, while the American treaty is described as drafted on acceptable terms. French observers deny opposing the Chinese movement and emphasize alignment with the Washington Agreement principles.
Perth January 4 A shooting incident from Friday leaves 48 year old Head dead. Constable Read was returning to Tasmbiog when the motor track accident occurred, prompting brief investigations and statements from local authorities.
Aboriginal man Paddy charged with murdering his partner Kitty at a Palm Creek hut near Ingham. Evidence included statements, clothing with stains, and a reported attempt to wash away clues. Medical exams indicated skull fracture. Witnesses said he carried Kitty from a hut and stood over her body. Committed for Supreme Court in Townsville on February 14.
Sydney Jan 4 The financial report on the Australian cricketers' England tour will be laid before the Board of Control at Friday's meeting. The Australian share of profits is expected to equal tour receipts, with higher travelling expenses noted. A per player honorarium likely to be at least the amount from 1921, and some extra remuneration anticipated for added detours on the journey.
A garbled OCR fragment describes cloudy unsettled weather and scattered phenomena with unclear references to locations and times. The readable portions mention rain chances and general conditions without concrete details or identifiable names or dates.
Fragmentary text suggests debate over a premier supporting AWD filling and amendments to a tax act. Mentions could include Sydney and exile reference, but details are faint. No clear events, dates, or named individuals are readable.
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