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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1929
Page
7
Weather brief notes high tides at Cairns with noted times early morning at around 290 am and follow up data including EF pute jz coordinates and soil readings, indicating elevated sea level effects.
Fragmentary ship names and dates appear in a garbled port list. Readable items mention Ormiston and Fett Wernesday with unclear destinations and schedules, leaving readers with little verifiable detail about ships in port.
A long list of ships arriving at or sailing from Cairns with dates and routes. Vessels include Ormiston, Catberta, Montoro, Marada, Martina, Moresby, St. Albany, Tanda, Arafura, Pocabar, Capombar, MacKarra, Dilkera, Urita, Winten, Mantora, Marsima, Mataram, Brisket, Mirani, Malwara, Wollaston, and others. Details cover departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Yokohama, and more, along with planned sailings to Port Douglas, Port Moresby, Noumea, Rabaul, and New York, plus various voyage dates in January through February.
Mails will be hired at the General Post Office Brisbane for overseas destinations. The notice indicates positions or routes available, inviting applications for staff to handle international mail services from Brisbane’s central post office. Specific destinations or terms are listed in the formal call.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe specialty endorsed letters and sea delivery terms with numerous place names such as Oroova Niawera and Sierra. The text references due dates and unspecified handling codes for American Mails with markings like 4 and 5/2/38, creating an obscure list of postal instructions.
January market notes indicate steady river sand prices at Reems Street with sales quoted 1/4 WW 4/3 and discounts to clear stock. Demand remains weak despite abundant provisions, with limited transactions and several offers refused or declined.
A harsh critique of Labor governance prior to elections. The piece accuses the party of stagecraft in campaigning, vows of public works as deception, cites tax hikes, rising unemployment, and fading industrial health. It warns the public of a financial catastrophe if Labor remains in power, naming McCormack and various state industries.
London report states Sidney Gray, father of two of four murdered children, was arrested. Former Metropolitan Police pensioner, injured earlier by a fire engine while helping an elderly woman. He had been in a mental home. mothers reportedly distraught over losses and a trade in postal rates to the USA mentioned.
The Marsina en route to Papa territory and New Guinea is delayed in the south and will not arrive in Cairns by February 4. The ship’s schedule has shifted, affecting plans for the mandated administration and associated operations.
The 1080 ton Mananda Jwalt, built by William Heardiere and Son, won the Clyde for the Adelaide Steamship Company and is due in Sydney early June. She sails at four knots, carries 117 first and second class passengers, is 454 feet long, 20 feet depth, and 42 feet beam, with five cabins and luxurious forward accommodation. For a time she will operate on the Cairns Brisbane Sydney Melbourne run.
A heartfelt tribute from Mareeba District Hospital staff and family to Hanks Mars and James Dann who died in Brixborn on January 28, 1028. Friends, relatives, and hospital colleagues express sympathy and share floral tributes. daughter Coga and Violet with grandchildren honor their memory.
The piece argues the timing of the Premier's campaign is uncertain and notes Labor's past North monopoly. It criticizes Labour's eleven years in power, its spending before elections, and its failed social and economic schemes. It urges North and the Country National Party to unite for change and steady governance.
The article discusses ongoing tensions within the Commonwealth Parliament as readers anticipate routine intrigue around the Composite Party. It warns that personal squabbles may flare but asserts Mr Bruce and Dr Page will remain secure when the House convenes, with serious work ahead leaving little room for factional strife.
No arrests occurred in Innisfail over the weekend and the Police Court opened with a clean slate. Walter Brown, a baker, suffered a probable fracture of his right arm while cranking a car and was taken to a doctor after initial first aid. Harry Stevenson was charged with drunkenness and obscene language on Mulgrave Road near Edmonton. bail of 5 shillings was forfeited as he did not appear. Also noted: Atherton Tableland Maize Board nominations close February 26, 1929, for growers' representatives. A tour of inspection by district officials began, with the party leaving Ravenshoe and expected to reach Cairns this afternoon.
The Inspector of Factories and Shops Mr. E N Gillespie advises renewals for registrations of factories and shops in the Cairns district are due after January 31, 1929 and must be effected before February.
The Provident Society reports that 1928 completed business totals reached 21 340 458 pounds, with ordinary 17 075 837 and industrial 4 264 621 pounds, a new record for both departments and surpassing 1927 by 1 880 650 pounds. Petrol prices announced by Mr E N Gillespie set bulk rates at 2 shillings 4 pence per gallon for first grade and 2 shillings 2 pence for second grade, maximums.
Innisfail correspondent notes a slack season in the sugar industry with a general air of quietude on district farms. Cane appears fairly healthy while crushing season, set to begin next June, hinges on weather over coming months to determine potential tonnage.
Urgent requests remain from stationed citizens in need as the Cairns Countrywomen urge clothing donations. Citizens with surplus garments are asked to contact the countrywomen’s Rest Room by phone for details and arrangements.
An Innisfail correspondent notes voracious sharks in the Johnstone River and frequent crocodile appearances. Nine Creek, feeding into the Johnstone, is a noted crocodile haunt. With recent incidents near Cairns, would be bathers should heed warning and take timely precautions.
Publicus reports the Cairns Test Office postal box lining, likely zinc or tin, has corroded due to salt air. A crevice formed, risking letter passage and loss as letters may drop into the wall corridor. A new lining is needed to prevent further leakage and ensure recoverability from the public side.
In Innisfail on January 8 a meeting of suppliers from Mourilsan Australian Sugar Mills decided to adopt the group system as the payment method. Cane rowers’ representatives urged delaying payments until a statement is rendered and payments made for delivered cane. Several amendments to local award clauses were adopted and instructions given to local boards to forward awards to Brisbane by May 7. J K L McCutcheon and F Hudson were elected cane growers’ representatives on the Mourilyan local cane price board. Notices to the Queensland Canegrowers annual conference were approved. The check chemist must be present when samples are taken and be answerable to the cane prices board. The association will handle all cane growers’ appeals at the Valuation Appeal Court.
In City Court Mr A Anderson presided as May Foster pleaded guilty to obscene language in Sachs Street and not guilty to being idle and disorderly under the Vagrants Act. Prosecution described her in a riotous scene with Chinese bystanders. she was observed intoxicated and disruptive over an hour, later convicted on both charges and sentenced to two months.
On Sunday a section of Herbert citizens named Miss Chashodst seeking permission to nominate her as a candidate for No T Mignon. The fortieomime Stee betel Een abs Init fur granate reasers she then lined to ReiMe cacly suppression attempts to map jourters.
Growers at a Goondi session weighed pay by analysis against weight basis and urged agitation for improved terms. They elected Mr Davies and Mr Vierney as Goondi growers' representatives to the local cane scheme, praising Davies for his service during recent trouble and presenting a token of over 100 guineas.
A letter from Innisfail criticizes reckless motorcycle riding through town streets. The writer urges Shire Council chairman Councilor Hall to push police control of traffic, citing danger and noise. Dated January 28 from Innisfail.
A district cane grower says the Post report that conch farmers voted to discontinue grub collection payments is retrograde and will be regretted by those who supported the move. He spoke today warning of negative consequences if the policy stands.
The Railway Department notes Cairns to Kedlynet and Cairns to Aloomba routes carried 3082 adults and 474 children as passengers for the week ended Sunday January 27.
At the Rabinra Branch of the EWA meeting Mrs Nicer delivered a cheery report on the new Seaside Home at Yorker's Nook, prompting optimism for a visit there. It was unanimously decided to donate a stretcher to Cairns for use at the Seaside Home.
Yesterday telegraphed forecast until noon today for Thunderstorms across the Peninsula divisions and parts of Arpentaria with scattered lighter storms between the Parking Downs and the Seth Cost. Cooler conditions develop over the Central and Southern cones. Southeasterly and north easterly winds noted. Also a note on bananas from Rever to Gardenvale with Gros Michel variety praised for quality and texture and limited local supply constraints mentioned.
Citizens and children warned after a crocodile repeatedly seen in the sea near Applin Street. Residents report the animal near the beach while bathers, especially kids, are urged to bathe in groups and avoid solo swims.
The Canegrowers Column discusses an official report titled "Report of the Forest Sugar Experiment Static by Dr Kerr and Me Tennant" on Australian sugar producers. It notes the delay in addressing statutes and mentions responses from the Australian Sugar Producers Association and President Senator Crawford. The piece defends Dr Kerr's report as well meaning and aimed at the industry's future and responsibility.
The article discusses efficiency as a guiding standard for industry, noting critics and the Sydney Bulletin piece challenging high protection. It argues that in Queensland the sugar sector remains trapped between natural limits and artificial regulation, defining efficiency as the best use of conditions and comparing to international figures. It highlights the need for high mill efficiency and recognition of cane sugar content, framing efficiency as a key wartime concern.
Discussion on why cane yield per acre remains low in the Northern districts despite high rainfall. Weighs producer efficiency versus land and climate unsuitability. Notes variation in yields between rail districts and commends farmers who select good land and maximize its use, arguing for opportunity to develop the industry.
North Carlton citizens welcome a major upgrade at Central Café run by Mr. G E Comino. The Abbott Street premises now widened with seating up about 33 percent. Extra taillights front and rear improve lighting and ventilation. New canopy and oven added. plans to extend further back to double the ground area.
Riverside notes discuss Tableland link to coastal towns for 40000 people, hospital maternity, and School of Arts. Council works seen as improving access, with Wake of the Tableland and a pier proposal. Matt Rawls councils promote city road promises from Malla Malla to Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Yandina to Cyoehin.
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