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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
7
The entry notes high tides and moon phases with references to dates and times. It mentions first quarter and full moon phases, a general maritime port context, and ships in port around Canberra and Nu. The text is fragmented but records tidal data and lunar phases affecting port activity.
Movements of ships and arrivals listed show Cairns as a turnaround point with several vessels due or arriving in January. The Canberra reaches at 1.40 pm Sunday while others depart from Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and Townsville en route to Cairns or further south and east.
Mails will be based at the HTO in Brisbane for the following routes and trains including English mails and the B20 Orama service and the Cimber line.
A fragment describing closing numbers 9129 and 22, with references to Autangs and Beetle Tid additions, and a note about Letter rate to USA and to the United Kingdom and British Empire. Mentions double deficiency for addressees and fractions in rates.
A fragmented report from Roma Street notes traders in New South Wales facing hot ports and fluctuating prices. Supplies fetched 2 shillings a bushel and 2 pence for a large consignment as new season grains enter market with prices showing declines from earlier high values. prime grain quoted around 4 shillings 2 pence.
In Kalgoorlie on January 7 the London announcement of Dr KB Edwards experiments with modified iron cyanide shows potential ore treatment cost cuts. If scalable, costs may drop to 22/6 to 23/- per ton, eliminating concentration and toasting of concentrates. Initial plant costs for Perseverance estimated between £20,000 and £35,000 with broader mine savings possible. The metallurgical advance prompts cautious optimism among mining men for practical testing.
Sydney January 7 A fast voyage between Auckland and Sydney was completed by the motor ship Parrakoola covering 1084 miles in just under a and a half days at an average 1633 knots. The vessel, bound for wool cargo, aims to reach Dunkirk in 32 days.
The Railway Department reports for the week ended Sunday January 6 that rail motors on the Cairns to Redlynch and Cairns to Aloomba sections carried 414 adults and 405 children as passengers.
Cairns weather figures show a maximum of 80.0 degrees and a minimum of 75 degrees. At 3 pm the dry bulb read 40 and the wet bulb 56 degrees with a barometer around 29.92 inches, and by 9 pm the barometer stood near 29.98 inches. The 24 hour total rainfall was 0.83 inch.
Rainfall totals for 24 hours to 9 am yesterday are listed by station in the Cairns district. Readings include Cairns 4.33 inches, Redlynch 3.78, Kuranda 0.47, Mareeba 0.30, Yungaburra 1.08, Malanda 1.37, Tarzali 3.00, Millaa Millaa 3.45, Atherton 1.76, Herberton 0.59, Ravenshoe 1.90, Gordonvale 1.89, Babinda 4.47, Mr Mullican 1.40, Chlor... 1.35.
The State Weather Bureau telegraphed an unsettled forecast with thunderstorms and rain in the Peninsula, Capentana, and parts of the North Coast. Scattered thunder and dust storms possible. Warm to very hot nationally with easterly to northerly winds chiefly.
Bench APPL. meres, Mr. A Anderson of Cloncurry, appointed to Cairns Acting Magistracy in O Kelly's absence, is expected to arrive in Cairns on Friday. Mr. M J Hickey CPS acting PM in Cairns will leave Monday for Bundaberg. both moves depend on river conditions.
Maggie Elders faced Acting PM M J Hickey after being charged for creating a disturbance in a pub lic place and using obscene language in Sachs street. She pleaded guilty and was convicted but not polished. Police warned of vagrancy charges on repeat offense. no fine imposed. If further misconduct occurs, she faces gaol.
In sad loving memory of Charles James Brown who departed this life at Mareeba on January 5th or 8th 1928 after a painful illness. Deeply mourned by his wife and children. Inserted by L J Barnwell and grandchildren. Other notices honor Bridget Wieland and Thomas with similar memorial lines, reflecting family tributes.
An editorial argues that women hold hope for humanity through war outlawry and peacetime leadership. It credits their wartime sacrifice with sustaining troops and Red Cross efforts, then notes women increasingly shape politics and industry. The piece discusses the League of Nations and cautious progress toward lasting peace amid postwar recovery.
A speaker cites the shifting posture of nations from aggression to resource buildup and urges women to lead a global fight to ban all warfare. Citing Professor Lewen, poison gas is labeled a cowardly crime with no antidote, unacceptable in humanity. The piece asserts war will end only when civilized women worldwide unite to wage total resistance.
In a metropolitan editorial tone the writer argues for modernization of public services. They welcome aviation as a pathway to citizens and expect rail mail to fade, predicting widespread telephone and road networks. The piece condemns slow departments and envisions a future of universal connectivity across districts.
Nicholas Macedon faced Cairns City Court for creating a disturbance in a public place. He did not appear and forfeited 10 shillings in bail as ordered by magistrate M. J. Hickey yesterday morning.
On Monday morning at the Innisfail Police Court two Maltese and an Italian were charged with creating a disturbance. All failed to appear and bail in each case was forfeited. Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank: At the Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank on Saturday afternoon last, directors Roltwagen and secretary Thomas attended. Deposits totaled £12 4s 1d. Directors for attendance were Mr Stillman and the secretary.
Innisfail reports detail three accidents: C Kidner a Goondi Hill carpenter suffered a lacerted wound to the left foot from a sharp stick, first aid by the Ambulance and advised doctor visit. N Partheros sustained a scalp wound from a fall with ambulance treatment and medical advice. J Molloy shot with an air gun finger pellet entered, ambulance care given and doctor consultation advised.
The Lower Burdekin Pest Destruction Board reports payouts of at least £650 in 0500 quarts to combat a large cane beetle incursion since December 1. Board members have guaranteed funds, with a levy expected later. school boys acting as beetle reflectors reportedly earned up to £9 weekly.
The Cairns railway authorities reported a timely special train and restored service between Cairns and Aloomba as the Mulgrave River subsided and the Tully rose to 25 feet above rails. Pools depth near Mulgrave street attracted swimmers, but authorities warned of hazards after past incidents. Innisfail and Herberton saw further rain with roads washed out and high seas offshore as Mandalay carried passengers southward.
January 7 dispatch notes quiet conditions in Raball with native labourers back at work. European constables labeled as harassing the town, while calls spread for further arrests and potential action on the fifteenth. Reports of workers striking on a large plantation and ongoing unrest along the coast emerge.
General Wisdom administrator of Rabaul travels through Mus tara en route to Rabaul. He seeks root causes of last week upset, notes possible wage driven demonstration, cites lack of native cohesion, mentions incitement theories, reports strike by native police and punishment of recruits. Indentured natives receive at least 5 shillings monthly, skilled workers up to 4 pounds 10 shillings.
Brisbane January six additional rail motor cars are being built at the Ipswich Railway Workshops under departmental policy to meet road motor competition. Commissioner for Railways Mr Davidson said work on eight B18 locomotives at Ipswich was progressing well and the third engine would be finished early February with all steam engines completed by the end of June. Two of the locomotives were placed in service before the holidays.
In 1927 the Aood measured 25 ft 7 in while no rain fell overnight. By 2.30 pm the Herbert was just above the rails and debris was removed from the bridge. Cardwell to Ingham trains ran, line now trafficable. Tully River at 2.30 pm stood 20 ft over rails and receding. Euroma shops reported fading flood, weather cleared. by 8.36 pm the Tully was 2 ft over the bridge and Bellen den Plains were inundated 4 ft 2 in.
Innisfail reports weekend rainfall of ten points short of five inches, bringing this year’s total to 21 inches 73 points. Cloudy conditions persist with forecasts of continued abundant rain. Several highways remain in very heavy condition.
The Tully river remains dangerously high near the railway bridge with water flooding low-lying areas and riverside farms. Rail traffic is halted for days as the river, rising at night, fills the track vicinity and risks washouts, while weather shows little rain but possible more tonight.
Ingham reports 287 points of rain to 9 am Sunday, total weekly rain 1 605 points. Townsville train returned this afternoon. Burketown sees monsoonal rain, three and a half inches by 3 pm. Winton drought ends with steady rain since Saturday, 1–6 inches in 24 hours, watercourses rising. Longreach line delayed due to washouts up to sixteen feet deep, passengers diverted to Winton. Two thousand sheep return from agomment in central district.
Heavy rain drenched the Queensland coast from Brisbane to Cape York. Top rainfall over 48 hours ending Sunday included Port Douglas 4.66 inches Babinda 4.99 inches and Thursday Island 4.23 inches. North West stations recorded numerous falls while unsettled conditions persisted along the eastern coast with showers extending south from the tropics.
Vehicle and debris flow reported as Herbert Rover breaches banks in Cardwell on January 7. Inspector Bell tests bridge clearance while crews remove debris and assess necessary repairs. Town records show flood sheet stretching about ten miles with rising water and hazards. Local officials Bellenden Haws and Cully cited in preliminary notes.
The State bought Retroongceloo and Walinderry stations in 1919 for 156000 and 5000 then resold parts by 1927 with total losses around 161000 and 802312. Delivery of 19872 cattle and 995 horses at over six pounds per head occurred but many animals remained undelivered. The sale failed to recover the investment, leaving the State to bear ongoing costs while buyers retain rights to delivery.
Reporting on a recall petition against Mr Breee, Italian officials condemn the act as an insult to the Italian community. The Corriere Deal in Australia is cited as exposing the incident’s gravity and national sentiment, while some newspapers downplay it as a Christmas joke.
The Italo weekly condemns Italian consular officials for treating a minor incident as significant. It argues Australians and Italians should not allow sour relations to be worsened by a perceived insult. The piece stresses consuls must act to maintain goodwill between communities.
Melbourne January 7 reports say Dunlop Perdrian and Barnet Glass Rubber Companies moved toward a close business association after long negotiations. The proposed merger would unite large financial interests and consolidate the three firms under one umbrella.
Mareeba distant hospital obituary notes the death of William Henry Bimrose aged about 60. An old Herberton district identity, he moved to Mareeba several years ago. The funeral will be held after nine at Mareeba Cemetery.
Jane Margaret Mullins infant daughter of Mr and Mrs P Mullins died this morning near Tally Lor on a line Wigars are widely known and highly respect throughout the Tally and Lavistail districts. Sympathy is expressed for the family. The funeral, held at Innisfail this afternoon, was largely attended.
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