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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1925

Page

5

Shipping movements and sailings from distant ports

Cooma from Brisbane to Cairns eyes indefinite sailing date while Lassoo Gowrie to Towneville and Wt. Praha. Arafura, now the East, arrived yesterday and Setth Magneta leaves Tuesday for Port Douglas and Cooktown. Kallatina sails to Burketown via Cooktown Flinders Island Thirst Island Normanton. Morinda from Papua due on 21st distant. Tanda 7000 tons due from the South en route to China and Japan after boarding passengers will sail East. Morinda and Tanda linked to new service of Eastern and Australian S. S. Co. Ltd.

Normanton Morinda Papua Tanda China Japan Iuimnher Eastern 5. 5. Co. Ltd

Dutch East Indies tin mining prospects in Banka and Billiton

Roelfsen, Director of Government Undertakings, reports on Banka and Billiton tin operations. He notes 6 large and 209 small mines covering a Holland-sized area with about 20 000 workers and output rising from 12 000 to 18 300 tons annually. Growth relies on mechanical power, charcoal supply from Sumatra, centralized smelters, and improved furnaces. Net profits for the year are put at 10 million florins, due to efficiency gains and lower costs.

Roelfsen Dutch East Indies Banka Holland Billiton Ranke Sumatra China Java

SLY GROG CASES AND APPEALS IN BABINDA

From Our Own Correspondent Babinda reports a case where F. M. is charged with selling illicit liquor. The appeal notice has been filed and current proceedings are ongoing as Flo is named in the case.

Babinda F. M Hs Ei Comestae Flo Siven

Slap in the Face German Workers Prepare to Fight

Berlin reports rising worker anger as the government censors print and secret police actions spark indignation. Vonaerts denounces the regime while workers organize protests and potential resistance.

Berlin Vonaerts

Funeral announced for Joseph Manserano in Cairns

Friends and relatives of Mrs Go Masserapo invite attendance at the funeral of her late husband Giuseppe Manserano. The service leaves St Monica's Pat Hor Street at 4.30 p m, for Cairns Cemetery on Martyn Street. Also noted are notices for the families of Leandro Cattaya and others, with undertakers NTS Vendsen Ltd.

Masserapo Guisseppe Manserano Federal Hotel Cairns St. Monica's Pat Hor Street Martyn Street Leando Cattaya Bat Mra M Catuae

Cairne Post Quotation Reflects Risk in Action

The Cairne Post notes a moral stance urging action over total refusal, framing the idea that better to err in doing something than to refrain entirely, emphasizing proactive effort in practice.

The Futility of the Arbitration Court in Australia

A sharp editorial argues the Arbitration Court has failed to resolve shipping disputes and calls for direct government action. It attacks leaders like Walsh and Pankhurst, praises strong measures against agitators, and warns of class war if protests continue.

Arbitration Court W. M. Hughes Sydney Pankhursts Walsh Pankhurst Russa Australia

Tides and Moon Information for January 25

High water at 4.56 a.m. and new moon at 6.45 a.m. on January 25 listed for tide watchers.

Moon Sue Siew Moon Aim

Charge of Insobriety at Corns Police Court

Robert Bogan failed to appear on a drunkenness charge at Corns Police Court on Saturday and his bail was forfeited.

Robert Bogan Corns Police Court

Labor Agency Fortnight Reports Small Registration Totals

For the fortnight ending January 4 the Carros Labor Agency registered seven new workers with eight dependants among applicants. Eight applicants found work, seven with dependants and zero without. The excess over supply was 196, with those with dependants numbering. Total applications from the previous fortnight amounted to nineteen.

Lake Street Grievance From Townsman

A Lake Street reader asks the police to address juvenile groups who gather near a bulding and direct coarse remarks at locals. The letter questions the presence of cabstands at night and whether they conceal themselves to mock residents without being seen. The writer urges authorities to curb the troubling behavior.

Lake Street Lake St

Gordonvale Weather and Cane Crushing Season Ends

Gordonvale residents report continuing unsettled conditions with heavy showers on Saturday night and light rain Sunday. The Mulgrave Mill ended a record crushing season at 175 400 tons, with about 400 tons over the estimate, workers largely paid off by Saturday. Grog cases at Rabinda court produced £680 in fines after a week of hearings plus seizure of liquor charges.

Gordonvale Little Elgrave Mulgrave Ha Shida CM. Byrne Tahart Cairns Rabinda

Shipping Movements Reach Cairns

The CSR Company's Fiona arrived in Cairns on Friday in care of general merchandise and coal and will sail south tomorrow with sugar and bulk molasses. The Aratura arrived from the East in the early hours yesterday and resumed southward to port on Friday after a weather-delayed stop in Sydney. The Aré oona and Dilkera are expected back to Cairns soon with sailing dates pending. The Kalating is diving from the South to Gulf ports and the Janda to China and Japan are due early next week.

CSR Company Afar Fiona Cairns Aratura Pan de Tarcoola Sydney Aré Cairns Nhorthy Gulf Ports Tanda China Japan

Cairns Police Court Records Bigamy Case Postponed

Hannah Esther Tieteel faced charges of bigamy on April 2 while married to Henry Tietzel and having married George Hewell. The case, linked to Warwick and Brishame origins, was adjourned due to court expenses. Bail was granted for co-accused Geo Schy, also remanded on bigamy charges, to appear next Friday.

My. Tefore Cairns Hannah Esther Tieteel Hasina Henry Tieterl Marrige George Norman Hewell George Selig Henry Tietzel Martell MacDonnell Warwick Brishame

Despicable Vandalism Strikes Model II Vessel Again

The Model II pleasure and racing boat suffered repeated vandalism with four blocks removed from its rigging and ninety feet of halyards destroyed. Two earlier incidents included a mast section removal and theft of a mooring pin and rope, endangering the boat during rough weather.

Yieim

Communist Leader Commits.

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a communist leader allegedly associated with explosives and an arson or bomb plot. The text is incomplete but mentions Percy Gibson and Conn mt Neeredtle in connection with aims or actions.

Percy Gibson

Hibernians Host Charity Events and Local Meetings

Advertised events include Florin Eventing at Mrs McCarthy's Sheridan street for Children of Mary funds and a Queens event by the St Patrick’s May Queen committee at Hibernian Mall. The Ross League sub-branch plans an art school fundraiser in Gordonvale on Saturday January 25. A Cairns Promoters Evening offers a chance to win a motor car. Redlynel Freshwater Smithfield and Jongara ratepayers meet Wednesday at Freshwater Hall to oppose a road deviation. hosted by Mr Frank O’Hara.

Metin Dinteret Iyuialire Nuvache Tantaf Gordonvale Simmeny Janey Cairiy Mator Australia St. Parrick’s Uchire Paneer Hibernian Mall Autralia Ing Cvchre Redlynel Freshwater Smithield Jongara Freshwater Hall Deviaton Double Island Frank O'llara

Death reported in Cairns Masacrane and private funeral planned

A Cairns death is reported with a private family funeral to be held. The deceased was a youth and part owner of a hotel in Australia, with connections to Australia and Louisiana. A general cortege will proceed to St Monica's Cemetery for burial.

Cairns Ptabin Cami Bate Galleepe Masacrane

Local notices and community updates mix with stock and social events

The community reports a sudden death of Mrs Wallis and tributes from Lyndhurst. Northern NSW visitors arrive for stud and stock improvements. Livestock farming outlook remains hopeful with warm weather, rain expected to cool, and 1925 prospects noted. Winding down with wedding plans for Trimble and McCabe in Monreaner.

Wallis Lyndhurst J. Bickewing Sai Nsw Finasteagh Distro Hospital Hoossain Barsayth Georgetown Miss Truce Trimble Ear Midet Me McCabe Postal Department Monreaner

Alleged Theft At Police Court Remands Eight Days

At the Police Court this morning before Mr Ryan two men John Serlisy and Henry Archidale Wallace faced charges of stealing 14 shillings and 6 pence the property of Thomas Abdulla. Formal evidence was given by Detective O Driscoll and the accused were remanded for eight days.

Junitsfanl Jai Ryan John Serlisy Henry Archidale Wallace Sonmjeinthy Thomas Abdulla O'Driscoll Eiglit Tuys

Heated debate on French cannery stake in Brittany

In the Government Chamber of Deputies a long night debate ended with a vote of confidence on the Britanny cannery stake at Comaroener. Socialist interrogations claim Communist linked interference sparked uproar and a suspension of the sitting. The Interior Minister pledged workers’ liberty while meeting employer demands.

Faris Chamber of Deputies Hel Canneries Comaroener Brittanny Beytal Rewter

Greek Government Opposed to Protocols on Macedonia

A fragmented report notes Athens opposition to a protocol related to Macedonia. The Greek government, signatory to the protocol, rejects the terms, citing concerns over racial implications and territorial questions.

Athens Macedonia

Hambledon Mill Production Rises Amid Complex Figures

The document presents tangled production data from Hambledon Mill, with estimated tonnage increases since 1900s and yearly fluctuations. It notes expansion in processing capacity and relates partial figures to broader regional yields, while recognizing uncertainty in the final numbers and season timing.

Contaminated Water On Train Prompted Cleanliness Call

Correspondence from January reports a Cairnie Ravenshoe train incident where water bags on the carriage were contaminated with maggots. Passengers dumped the water and called for frequent cleaning and capped tops to prevent insects and further contamination.

Cairié Ravenshoe Walworth Pearce Yous

State Weather Report From Coastal Regions

Weather summary for Hrishane dated January reports showers across coastal divisions especially between Cooktown and Townsville with scattered inland falls in the Sule tropical regions. Inland temperatures reached as high as 103 degrees while coastal minima around 62 degrees were noted at Mittsworth Stanthorpe and Teewoomla.

Hrishane Cooktown Townsville Themiderstarn Kterien Nori Thargimindah Commit Babinda Inga Epon Mittsworth Stanthorpe Teewoomla Richieniand

Increased Demand at Charleville Cattle Centre

Our correspondent reports a surge in cattle demand at Charleville as buyers and breeders who faced hard years anticipate better conditions ahead. An older Western cattle squatter active in Gulf cattle trades urges more aggressive market action and caution remains.

Charleville Gulf Motte Neil Cartes Toon Tex Tying

Proce Outlines New Paris Accord Revenue Share

Mr Proce stated the Commonwealths share under the Paris agreement would be 25000 for the first year with annual interest thereafter. The first year revenue to the Reith Empire totals appear unclear due to damaged text but implies continued payments increasing yearly.

Melbourne Jan IR Proce Paris Commonwealth Reith

Nomads Defeat Edmonton Train In Eehoopton Match

Sunday Vth met the Nomada net and defeated the Edmonton train by an innings and 19 runs. Nomads plan to Mareeba to meet Nableland Wanderers on Sunday 25th and Mareeba on Monday 26th Pounda tion Day English Views. Lord Warvis comments on captaincy decisions and future Test scheduling discussed with the Australian Press.

Vth Nomada Edmonton Eehoopton Nomads Mareeba Nableland Wanderers London Lord Warvis Gilligan Flo Board of Control

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