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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1927

Page

7

Shipping the Port of Cairns Arrivals January 10

Arrivals list the vessel Dundula from the south with regene ani coal for Adelaide. Departures on January 1 include Herbert bound for Port Douglas for raw styne Adelaide. Other entries mention Coy Lut Sully Goapiuli for various destinations, with unclear spellings.

Dundula Rom Regene Ani Adelaide Herbert Port Douglas Raw Styne Adelaide SS Coy Lut Sully Dor Goapiuli Ana Adelaide Eh Loy Aya

VESSELS TAG AAR PO CAUCE PARTIAL REPORT

Fragmentary ship note shows vessels including MUNOAMA and MAREEBA bound south with cargo likely phosphates, reference to ocean island route and January movement. Details are incomplete and contain garbled names and directions.

Munoama Jenaee Te Wavea Mareeba Jet Saree Grvens Mall Iwa

Australian Harvesters Departures and Shipments Notice

A garbled Australian shipping notice lists numerous consignments and departures from Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide and other ports. Entries mention earlier or later sailings, with dates in December and January, including Cairns bound for Mackay, Cooktown, Port Adelaide, and various towns. The fragmentary list names ships, destinations, and rough departure dates, reflecting a busy timetable of freight movements.

Overseas shipping notices from Burns Philp and Co agents

Shipping and arrival notices list several vessels with their routes and destinations. Jenneary Burns Philp line to the East and South. Morinda en route to Papas. Pakipake due London January 27. Ruysdael awaiting Queensland. Falsted Vancouver departure. Phyba due Cairns. multiple agents Burns Philp and Co listed with dates in early January.

Taiping Be Cha Jenneary Morinda Papas Pakipake London Burns Philp Awi Co Agente Wgoodarra Cairne Philp Ami Awents Ruysdael Whi Qorensland Ee Aflurns Tor de Falst Vancouver Adelaide Coy Regents PHYBA Urna, Philp and Coy Ad

TIDES AND MOON TIMES FOR JANUARY

Tide and lunar timetable notes show early morning high water at 4.48 a.m. and evening low or additional high water around 0.43 a.m. The fragment lists a January period with two daily tide marks and a moon phase reference.

Weather report for Queensland and coastal regions

Brisk, fragmented forecast notes cloudy Pacific slope with showers near the coast and generally fine weather inland. Thunderstorms occur between the Gulf and the low, moderate temperatures in the southwest and downs, hot in the southeast. Winds shift from south to southeast along Pacific slopes with squalls at times and northeast breezes inland.

Queensland Pacific Gulf Downs Tnt Limes

Padre Leith Leaving Cairns St John's Nears Completion

The Cairns parish bids farewell as Reverend Gillasas, rector of Stan- B, prepares to depart Towneville. The new St John’s church is nearing completion and the congregation expresses sorrow at his departure while Bishop Carpen hopes for a smooth transition for the Diocese and parishes involved.

Leith Cairns St. John's Cairno Beautiful S Bis North Mis Carper Smith Tal Sremreneny Seith

Evening Broadcast of January 11 by Brisbabe Station

Transcribed schedule notes show a midday program featuring weather, market reports, and various musical selections from the Federal Band and choral numbers. Performances include pieces such as Summer Rain, Where the Weighs Kile, and Goodnight Felved, with conductors and soloists named for specific numbers. Weather, news briefs, and time signals accompany the lineup, reflecting a mixed program typical of Daily Mail and Daily Standard listings.

Daily Mail Daily Standard Hove Carlton Lanehouse Howl Carlton Amerncan Pais Jeanne Seva Rod Anthe Orl Era Bri Vante Orde Mim Federal Hand Mir Dias Ferberal Federal Hanel Federwl Band Eric Tabestrive Hhady Rg Lion Sale Cwilleht Mrs. Hooker Hremteert Haley Crore Fuse Nole Holy Cross Soko Seleeted Arita Benor Sebeis Mr J Ivan Healy Cherie Vino Daily Mail” News Anenice Metiis

The Metal Market Report From London Prices

The Awent-Cieneral advised the Mines' Department on 2 February that London metal values were reported for various metals, including Molvidenite and related commodities, with spot values noted and compared to February figures.

Brishane Janet Awent-Cieneral London Winans

Brisbane Produce Market Notes From January Sale

Brisbane produce market report from January 9 notes limited supplies and varying prices. Lucerne hay and maize in large supply, wheat arrivals from New South Wales meet weak demand, onions scarce and poor quality, pumpkins and potatoes sold with cautious bidding and modest top prices.

Market Report from Roma Street Lucerne and Grain Sale

Brisbane January report from Roma Street notes heavy lucerne chaff supplies with mixed quality feed selling well. NSW lucerne faulty. wet conditions and dull demand push prices for good quality feed around 1/ and 10d. Wheat lines from New South Wales limited. several lots failed to meet bid and passed in at modest prices. Potatoes and innine unspecified items scarce. overall market unsure with several lines passing in.

Brisbane Lucerne Rota Street Hargest Jrortion Bell Hines Toogales New South Wales Wales Jan. Wi Roma-street N.S.W N.S. Wales Nsw Aid Peices Sanwies

Mt Sa American Eagle Development Plans Discussed

Australian mining engineers Mewars and H Titcheombeated Keppert, visiting for a major Mt Ian development scheme, will confer with the Minister for Mines on Friday and depart that night for Geld.

Crisbane Mewars

Family gratitude for Mareeba Hospital care

Acknowledgement from Mr and Mrs Roy Reid and relatives expresses heartfelt thanks to Dr Byrne Matron and Mareeba Hospital staff for devoted care of their late mother while an inmate. They also thank all friends for support.

Roy Reid Mra Free O'Shea Thoms Leary Fred. Wieland Frank Wieland Peter Wieland Byrne Mareeba Hospital Meather

Forestation efforts push to remedy state timber neglect

In a broad review the article argues New Zealand and South Australia show how afforestation can restore timber reserves. It credits the Forestry Service with laying groundwork, outlines current plantings, and calls for sustained, bold state action to grow softwoods and hardwoods, boosting production and preventing future shortages. It highlights a plan to plant thousands of acres yearly, aiming to reverse decades of neglect and establish a national timber reserve.

Gmvermionis Che Yinet Bern Tina Sonny Fee Ueenslail Forestry Department Forest Service Botelee Marebweserl Anfin Guarry le End Forestry Service Nawmilla Giere Queensland Atc New Zealand South Australia

Headmaster Appointment and New Church Dedication Planned

Mr. Donald Cameron named headmaster at Buderim with seven assistants. St. John's Church Cairns to be dedicated by Rt. Rev. Peetham on Sunday January 21. After opening, Rev Padre Sonith to depart for Karaploond. Motor licences renewal drive warns of possible persecutions if not renewed.

Patt. Echool Donald Cameron Buderim Mc Iosenonl Parramatta Cairns St. John's Church W. , Banith John's The of North Siepeconteil Callus

Cairns Resort Bottle Breaks Lead to Hospital Care

A Cairns resort area on Double Island saw broken bottles scattered, prompting a young lad to seek hospital attention with nine stitches for a severely lacerated foot. The incident underscores a broader issue of litter and safety at the site. The Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank notes directors in attendance for a Saturday meeting with withdrawals discussed and a small remuneration for attendance.

Cairns Double Island Cairns District Hospital Glenn Caiiens Lan Mears W. Sith Sim USO Sane Y Alge

Cairns Poet and Road Work Update in Townsville

Cairns section of the Wairns-fort Douglas road will be finished in about two weeks after an imp dule hearing. Engineer Mr MoOR states macadamising the sides will take longer due to quarry output. Cairns Choral and Orchestral Society plans Eastertide rehearsal in Townsville with many members reviewing vocal parts and inviting new singers to join at the practice hall midday next week.

Cairns Wairns-fort Douglas Chor Towsville Alla Caine Bier Vere Wes

Weather Bureau Report From Local Post Office

Weather bureau notes a special report taken at the post office weather station rather than usual observatory. Reading shows a maximum temperature around 76 degrees with a minimum near 72 degrees. No rain reported in the last 24 hours, though there were scattered clouds and winds noted from various directions.

Weather Bureau Post Office

Train Disruption At White Rock Reaches Serious Breach

A railway sweeper was injured when a mishap near White Rock delayed the mail train from Cairns. The engine from Cairns met the relief engine, but a serious breach of wall regulations was found. The sweeper is reported suspended for the breach, with potential loss of life feared.

Tulkes Buen Laline Cains Pearing Cairns

Victoria mills lure girls with better wages and prospects

In Victoria woollen mills the notice offers good wages and promising work for girls with no prior experience. The appeal targets schoolgirls and young women, highlighting caring factory conditions and social clubs, while hinting mills are recruiting in England and across Australia to fill loom operator positions.

Svemourne Victoria Cerlong Amel Sparta Anal Social Cliba Dwarth Ferle England

Cane supply debate at meeting over cane area assignments

An anonymous report describes a meeting of cane suppliers and CSR mill officials discussing the Central and Prices Board plan to cancel current Queensland assignments. Mr Hudsom and others vow to seek clarity from the board on schemes and land allocation, with intent to extend cane areas and consider mill construction implications.

Cana Eeond CSR Anderetad Queensland Gomkeites Mer F. Hudsom Ae Vrices Papas Elas Hed Boa Macksy Nee

Canegrowers Cairns executive meeting action discussed

The Cairns Cane Growers executive met on a Wednesday in January to discuss a proposed nationwide levies and a defence scheme for the industry. The gathering considered arbitration laws, administration methods, and future conferences in Innisfail and Mackay with representatives from growers and millers.

Canegrowers Association Hel’ Nave Cairns Waneten

Hambledon Growers discuss new admin plan and levies

Hambledon farmers move toward a new compact under the executive’s program. Affected by old levy structures, the meeting aims to align Hambledon with Canegrowers and Queensland Producers Association schemes, proposing reduced compulsory and voluntary levies per ton and coordinated subscription plans for the coming months.

Hambledon Hambledun Bt P Cauwne Canegrowers Associaion Queensland Producers” Association Iimle Bruce Ton Queensland Producers Association Organisgilori

Economy Meeting Behind Motions For Growers Association

Fragmented text outlines a meeting with recommendations for a growers association in Economy Wy. It mentions a possible reserve fund deposit of about 4489 and potential revival readiness contingent on approving Saturday actions. The passage is garbled, but centers on forming or reviving a grower group and financing steps.

Calene

Laurier Movie Theatre Fire Kills About 100 In Montreal

A devastating blaze at the Laurier Movie Theatre in Montreal on Sunday afternoon is believed to have claimed about one hundred lives. Fire consumed the venue while flames caused limited structural damage and were brought under control quickly.

Montreal Laurier Palace Jamany Laurier Movie Theatre Sutherland Curran Mésirt Howdes Mesh Coleman Christinen

Stampede Kills Dozens in Montreal Hallway Stairway

Jammed balcony crowd in a Montreal arena causes a deadly stampede as people fall and pile on stairs. Firemen cut through a street wall to reach bodies while rescuers pull survivors from the jammed wooden stairs and area of the crush. Authorities report many injured and mangled victims, with harrowing morgue scenes and tearful parents seeking missing children.

Montheal Jon Vineeta

Central Hotel Fire Destroys Gordonvale Building

Fire destroyed the Central Hotel at Gordonvale early Monday, with authorities noting the blaze began in a upstairs bedroom. Inhabitants were awakened and evacuated. volunteers and police led a rapid rescue, and the town’s water supply scarcity highlighted by the disaster.

Vordonvale Giordonvale Big Bird Cafe Gorconvale Gortoowate Thewandsie Wolun Poe

Horsemen Fined After Innisfail Incident Court

Benjamin Foot pleaded guilty to assaulting a constable and resisting police during a weekend disturbance in Innisfail. He was fined 22 pounds after drunken behavior and a nearby collision involving a motor bike and bicycle. A linked case noted a fatal recent accident, with Allen remanded for further proceedings.

Innisfail Benjamin Foot Garinine Buckley Tuohy Gavin Lonisfail Albert Alexander Allen Cain Vandeler i Mighell Lee Bryce Oo Veneers

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