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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
8
Secretaries and press staff are reminded that reserved tickets must be in the Editor's hands 48 hours before the event begins. Report any changes to the staff and ensure proper handling of tickets for all entertainments.
The Tropical Theatre offers a matinee of The Big Parade with a large audience expected. The program includes a two reel Fox comedy and news, followed by the full Malice Concert Orchestra performance.
Sydney January 2 William Gardiner a well known jockey swam a horse when the animal reared and struck him fatally Stanley Jones 20 drowned in Morpeth while boating with a companion and disappeared before his body was found later in the river The events occurred in the Nepean Morpeth area and are described as river accidents with fatalities.
The famed evangelist Mr. van Eyk arrives in Cairns with H. Ritchford to lead meetings at Balace Theatre on Lake Street and Hibernian Hall. He promises miracle healings and a bold review of his work in the Commonwealth, Africa, and New Zealand, urging locals to come with an open mind and witness for themselves.
A fragmented letter page cites tensions around the Holy See, the Restoration of temporal power, and controversial claims about British policy. It notes lectures by Mr. van Eyk and a sensational 1927 claim about birth stamping and the Mark of the Beast, urging careful inquiry.
Sydney Jan 3 The Civil Commission takes control of city affairs from the Lord Mayor for at least two years or until greater Sydney is created The three commissioners Mussra Fleming chair J Garlick and H E Morton assume governance W G Layton remains town clerk and chief civil administrator The ex Lord Mayor Ald Mostyn welcomes the move and pledges support The chairman notes potential consultation with Mostyn and awaits cooperation from department heads and staff
Ten year guarantee sought for maintenance of vessels on the British register with a service at least once a year. Tenderers must prove satisfactory guarantee to sustain the fleet for ten years, with preference to offers not limiting Australian exporters and importers or imposing high freight rates. Shipping circles doubt tenderers will bind for a decade, fearing potential losses.
Brisbane January 4. The Government created a Board of Agriculture to coordinate agricultural research by the Department of Agriculture, the University, and the Department of Public Instruction. The first meeting was held this afternoon with the Minister for Agriculture presiding. Afterward Mr Forgan Smith said the three bodies now handle various forms of research, education, and general activities, but the new scheme will unite them to maximize results.
The Minister for Agriculture will visit New Zealand for two months and return about the end of February. While abroad he will study agricultural problems with a view to cooperation. in his absence Mr D A Gledson acts as Minister for Agriculture.
Brisbane January 4 shareholders at an extraordinary meeting agreed to place the company in liquidation. The organization has run Tin Mare races at Woolloongabba and will stop further events. Ing Association Sydney will take over control of operations as liquidator for winding up.
In Managua on January 2 a United States marine was killed and five were wounded in a fight with rebels as troops moved to reinforce the Malinow force. The skirmish blanked the line as reports described the engagement and casualties.
A mixed local notes item lists residents traveling to Melbourne and Sydney, plus holiday visits and social calls. It records Mr Gilbert at the post office on leave, Mr J Deiscoll's Brisbane trip, Misses Lo and M Irvin at Yuogabures and Atherton, and Mrs Sheppard’s visit with Blake, Walker, and Irvin family members. Charles Thomason suffers a wrist injury from a tractor backfire while cranking.
An Innisfail resident questions Cairns City Council plans to remove thirteen tar trees on the Esplanade. He argues the trees offer shade and beauty, warn of erosion, and criticizes officials for lacking a tree planting program while suggesting protective measures and stronger action.
Durly the 24 hours ended 4 am showers fell at scattered coastal spots from Biock hamptor north from Cardwell and between the central to working downs. Readings below a quarter inch except 125 points at Cairns 84 at Fort Douglas and 4 at Moss tun. Highest 19 at Stanthorpe lowest 56 at Toowoomba.
Kennetie Ward, a dental surgeon, is listed with Daw Clowtier and Goldtvnel in Cairns at Abbott Street. Roy M. Clouties, a dental surgeon, is noted with Buds at Lyne University. J. David J. Waldbyn is a dentist in Atherton and Chandler School of Music is on Upward Street, Cairns.
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