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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1929
Page
10
Persistent floods on Herbert and Tully rivers halt rail traffic between Tully and Ingham. Innisfail reports heavy rain with rising Herbert River waters. Prolonged road and mail delays cause public inconvenience across the Far North while weather forecasts predict more showers.
Candwe dispatches shipment to Inaisisil and expect arrival in Tully on Friday. Weather notes show rainfall totals reaching 23 inches to date with unsettled forecast ahead.
The Tully River surged over rails with 595 inches at Cantwell and 140 at Tully in 24 hours as heavy rain continued. Bridges were submerged and trains halted across Townsville to Cairns area. Herbert River flooded low-lying ground, rail services suspended amid rising waters and slowed recovery efforts.
In Ingham on January 10 the river began rising at about one inch per hour after 24 hours of rising. Officials report 20 inches of rainfall over eight days with crest figures near 497 by the month’s end. Citizens remained alert as rain eased, flood warnings continued.
Sporadic showers are noted across the Home Hill district with no widespread relief yet. The forecast indicates intermittent rain but overall dry conditions continue to affect agricultural activity and daily routines.
Ten days of persistent rain hit Darwin with continuous wet weather along the coast. A cyclone was reported in the Gulf of Carpentaria, and three ships were anchored safely in the harbor amid the storm.
Jan 9 Barcaldine reports on Central West conditions with stock rertes fair feed for travelling stock. Good farms have fallen and grass in overgrazed areas shows little growth while rain revived some pastures. Original pastures face drought effects and financial rates have dropped.
A London bulletin reports the King’s condition has not changed after a night of rest. Doctors note the slow progress but deny any sign of relapse, with Dr. Rigby in attendance and signing the morning bulletin as updates are issued.
A Madrid cabinet council discussed the health of George and the possibility of his travel to Spain for convalescence. General de Riviera said the monarch would be welcome if his recovery allows travel.
Fragmentary text describes a tribal gathering and claimed control shifts among groups in a tense regional political context. Other lines are garbled and do not provide clear events or verifiable details.
Channel shipping services were held up for years with only one liner managing to sail away from Paris. The report notes widespread disruption across the Channel with minimal vessels operating as crews and authorities contend with the situation.
Lady Bailey, returning by air, faced dense fog that hindered departure from Bagdad. The commercial aircraft had to turn back, and she waited for conditions to clear before attempting to leave.
Five people are reported injured after a rail motor derailed near Melbourne. Isabella Tyquin aged 56 with serious injuries includes a compound fracture of the left leg and the right leg amputated, Frederick Phillips 22 with fractured ribs, Norah Larsen 4 with a bruised elbow, and Winifred Phillips 29 with rib injuries and shock. The crash occurred at ten minutes past nine after the rail motor left Geelong, marking Victoria’s first rail motor casualty.
London reports figures for 1928 showing Empire gold reserves reach 164 348 175 marks with Australia holding a sizable share. The terse notice notes global distribution and the year’s financial activity.
The biographical entry notes Most Rev. Harrington Clare Lees as Archbishop of Victoria since 1921 with a long clerical career from 1893. It lists curacies, vicariates, mission work in Africa, wartime chaplaincies, and academic roles including a Durham pastoral theology lectureship. It also cites publications such as Christ and His Spheres and other works.
Storms in the south halt both divisions of the Brisbane to Tavernsville mail tram at Proserpine. The Bowen to Proserpine section is also detained due to the severe weather conditions and damaged track ahead.
Brisbane reports torrential rain on the tropical coast in the 24 hours to 9 am with Cardwell recording 7.00 inches and Ingham 5.00 inches as the weather continues unsettled.
London editors note that the Big Four report friendly to Australia has improved impressions in the city. Critics warn borrowing may fund unprofitable schemes and gauge changes raise profitability questions. Yet there is broad recognition that large funds are needed to develop resources and open debate is beneficial.
Maurice Gill, 20, appeared at Police Court in Laverell on a charge of attempting to murder Bertram Hallam at Benshaw on January 4. He refused to plead, and bail was refused on the attempted murder charge. Gill was fined £20 on two other charges and jailed for four months. He also faced charges of possessing an unlicensed revolver and leaving a fire unattended.
A report describes severe bush fires near Stoney Jat and Koorong station burning toward Wombeyan Caves, with hundreds of acres scorched and containment efforts underway by local authorities.
Washington January 10 The Zeus Committee announced an elaborate forged trafficking system and described it as a nefarious traffic that harms public confidence. Chairman Reed stated the system tarnishes distinguished reputations and must be exposed to protect American interests.
Report describes a secret trial involving Danish authorities and German interests, with claims of a French military attaché network and Reichswehr links. London dispatch notes Cadman stating 700 workers weekly moved from sealfields to new jobs, youth employment centers expanding across coalfields aiding 14 to 18 year olds.
In Innisfail on January 10 a report shows the Temiafa Ambulance unit made 107 transports last month. Details indicate 5 foot cases 8 public casualties and 3 road incidents among the totals.
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