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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1926
Page
7
A controversial Australian cricket rule barring wives from tours sparks debate in London. Players cite improved form and harmony without spouses while critics call the move overreaching democratic norms and hindering amateur participation.
Bucharest reports Prince Carol renounces titles prerogatives and rights over his son Prince Michael and property. He vows not to return to Romania without sovereign authority, per a reminiscence letter cited by Reuter.
Brisbane January 7 The Golden Casket No 127 draw lists first prize ticker No S14 held by Walter Deacen Cooger Sydney second prize No 6 900 held by Nermut Palechunys North Sydney and third prize No North Syndicate dame W Fivers Randwich Budhey The following figures show the £100 prime and various prize numbers and names
Stock and market items list artificial wreaths and other goods. Mentions copper and silver prices in Sydney trading, with various rates and quotes across metals and markets.
Brisbane market notes maize and lime grain shifts with heavy supplies and price changes. Sugar production is estimated at 75 879 tons for the month, while butter and pew prices rise amid rents and recent declines.
In loving memory of a dear father who departed this life at Chillages on 6 January. The sorrowing children recall the sudden summons to meet his God in heaven. Also notices: death of Gregory Rian at Olympic on 4 December, aged 35, and Armagnacq James, veteran soldier, died at Yunga burra. Marriage of William Campbell Montgomerie to Lacy Ernestine Blackmore at St John’s Church on 8 December 1925.
Lemion reports the discovery of another eighth magnitude comet by the Royal Observatory Greenwich. It was observed by Wilk of Cracow Toland on November 19 at right ascension 17h 1m A and north declination 43 minutes.
Paris, Jane reports a man named Wooly who endured a days long glass cage fast at Merit Journal offices collapsed at night and was moved to hospital in a nervous crisis. Thousands reportedly paid to view the site as part of a publicity stunt.
Innisteil correspondent reports Townsville travelers arriving in Innisfail found fruit prices steep. The train’s limited fruit compartment sold cherries at two shillings per pound and peaches at the same rate per dozen, prompting questions about the high cost and supply.
Gur Brishan notes a rising push in the Queensland Public Service to break from government influence. The piece argues political control harms efficiency and free speech, alleging unions fear victimisation while praising a shift toward merit and accountability, with J. F. Shillito as a cited voice.
The North Carolina Methodist Conference delegates urged Kingly wear a moustache as a masculine badge. They argued women have cut hair and wear trousers, but cannot wear a moustache. The note reflects comic tone on gender norms and style. Cairns Brewery enjoys support from Thomas Presteny, an Australian brewing authority visiting to aid operations and industry advancement in North Queensland.
Public auctions announced by Cairns Brewis Company former connection severed. Queensland Forest Service to sell timber at Atherton on 20 February. Tall funds sale at Freshwater Hat on 9 January. Household furniture sold at Begg residence 12 January. Political meetings by candidates for Country and Progressive National Party and National Gallery party across Atherton Tableland until mid January. Convent reopening February 1. Draper Ltd representative at Cairns Babinda show. Northern Political Organisation delegates conference at Motor Club Esplanade. War Service Homes Progress Association meeting January 10. Juhnatawe River Trial race crate Cairns to Innisfail January 9. Sunday service at Babinda and dancing classes advertised. Numerous local notices dated December through January across Cairns district.
Cairns labor agent Mr. Ty Noonan lists industrial awards and wage details covering clothing, tailoring, weaving, and foreman pay with shift conditions and overtime. The Port of Cairns reports four ships in port including Wirral Merriwa Athera and Uloeton all loading general cargo and awaiting berths for future voyages to Brisbane, Hong Kong, and southern destinations.
Mr E W Meale Nationalist candidate spoke at the Mate Hotel Babinda on Monday with Mor W Shamans chairing. He urged support for the Federal Nationalist Government and spoke on sugar industry, power, roads and the liquor monopoly. Mr Healy and Mr Boylan answered questions. warnings on public debt and arbitration failings were raised. Rallies continue at Plarves Creek and Abee’s Creek with Mr Hachlresser to attend Alloom between Friday and Sunday.
The Cairns Police Court heard cases including Daniel Julie and others appearing before Mr M J Hickey with bail issues while Michael Walsh and Jamies Johnson were discharged. A disastrous storm struck Fossilbrook causing major destruction and property damage.
The Russo annual conference at the Soldiers Rear will discuss postwar matters. Delegates including Messrs Manbey and Rev Sine will choose a secretary and plan the state conference.
The Waterside Workers Federation held a half year election at Waterside House. Key posts saw L F Lombrey and J Dilan among top candidates, while S. Gibson and Stuker led secretary and president contests with strong vote totals. Affidavits and restrictions noted for the cleansing process and election results.
Harbor Board reports progress on wharf expansion and rail alignment at the See ON site. Concrete piles are being installed and a heavy electric crane will arrive to aid loading and unloading, with tracks laid to pass under the crane for direct operation from both sides.
Weather plagued the district with high heat and oppressive conditions. Reports from the South Johnston Experiment Station note cane varieties Valleland Hadila and others show varied performance with some yielding better in poor seasons. Overall the district faces challenges from drought and disease affecting cane stands and distribution.
An advance notice outlines a Cairns carnival with sprint and hurdle races, disabled events, and carnival procedures. It lists payout figures such as £20 for sprint and £95 for a two mile event, with eligibility rules and a verification process for participants and promoters.
Fragmentary notes describe potential shutdown near next week at a cane mill with local civic figures and police powers debated. The garbled text mentions public unrest, protests, and regulatory restrictions, with references to an era and individuals amid unclear context.
The fragmentary text presents a garbled citation with few recoverable facts. It mentions Cicero and a notion of a moment without duty, but no identifiable event, date, person, or location is clearly established.
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