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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

7

Ships and Schedules Across January to February

Shipping notices detail moon phases, high tides, departures and arrivals of steamers including Mombasa, Rio Azul, Canberra, Adelaide, Port Melbourne, and others. The list covers routes to Melbourne, Sydney, London, and various Australian ports with dates in January and February, plus passenger lists and general carrier advisories.

Bombala Mellourne Miary Canberra Merida Lunes Janelle Shenghone Caortes Staveny Manito Paremory Jowett Pelemkry Mauthias Howter Footer Adelaide Ceult Puorte Carrisea Savericu Comnetonge Att) Sed Drapiinian Steamer Port Huondine Esperance Bay Bastions Ladvnary Australia Osterley Lanier Bel Otrantu Colombe Masware Ormonde Lei Oronsay Feaves Logit Mars Trietane Mareh Howard Sicotte Beth Vudiry PS. Due Capers Vietelty Ml de Townsville Suiltte Lonten Polimary Midith Agora Bares Pile Aeaivneements Pant Royal Wail Cathay London Moldavia Moltan Syvney Sydney Thaa Lam

Death Notice for John Poin in Great Ben Wade district

Local obituary lists John Poin aged 72 as deceased with surviving relatives including Rosa, Siblae and Mary Gore. The notice notes affiliations and a funeral arrangement in the Gare District, urging condolences to the bereaved family and reference to hospital or parish records.

Marconi Challenged Over Transatlantic Wireless License

A London conference discussion suggests Trang Atlantic Wireless may operate a trans Atlantic beam service using Marconi patents under a provisional license terms undecided. Experts view the move as a potentially difficult commercial shift and estimate two years to widen a licensed station at Long Island.

Muvrtrlinge Post Thermmereta Eras America Eurom London Marconi Yu Prat Britain Long Itland

Word Salad Fragment Reflects Jumbled Local Text

A scrambled OCR style block appears with mixed letters and partial phrases. The text lacks clear events or identifiable names, offering only disjointed fragments and nonstandard spellings without coherent facts or entities.

Fractured Arm Report At Local Facility

A fractured arm incident is recorded with scattered readable fragments mentioning personnel and location codes. The text includes partial names and terse notes about treatment, but the full details remain unclear.

Evergreen humor at Gordonvale in wartime concert notes

A fragmentary report describes a Gordonvale gathering with references to Evergreen humor and speeches by a senior figure Mrs McKerman, plus mentions of wartime planning and aesthetic notes. The garland of attendees includes numerous local names and a secretary Mr Sem McKee Word, detailing administration and public events during a tense period.

Gordonvale Stanenmnent McKerman Bart TACO Milgaee Lee Gar- Hoancahe Prete TV Sem MeKee Willy Eur Adil Wood

Stormy weather causes heavy rain and damage across districts

Stormy weather lashed the North Coast district with heavy rainfall and strong winds. Mains collapsed during works at Brisean Street. Yondina and surrounding towns recorded rainfall and minor flooding. Noosa Shire logged a spiderstorm with 116 prints, Cooran 77, while Murgon area reported three metres of inundation and farmland damage.

Brisean Jammary Marts North Coast Sale

Railway damage disrupts morning trains after flood

Heavy rains between Goo meri and Kinhombi caused part of the railway line to be washed away. A repair crew worked overnight to fix the damage and restore service. The line was reported damaged for 15 miles, delaying morning trains and placing the section under repair.

Goomeri Kinhombi Metomer Om

Notice to the public from Cairns Post editor

Public notice directs that all requests for attendance of Cairns Post staff at any function in an official capacity be sent to the Editor rather than to individual staff members. Communications for the Cairns Post should be addressed to the Editor only.

Cairns Post Cairns Etafl

Blutser News Service Report Clarifies Australasian Rights

Bluters News Service provides additional news from Informa Son, detailing rights and trade notes in Australia and New Zealand, and mentions governs the overseas coverage.

Fragmented thoughts on liberty and democracy in troubled times

A stream of disjointed reflections argues that true liberty requires active citizenship and lawful government. It contends that passive grumbling yields to lawlessness, urging youth to learn the blessings of liberty and to oppose spurious claims of democracy.

Chad I Pee Democracy Rothers

Fragmented local notes mix streets and events in Shields Street

An OCR muddle mentions Shields Street and Abbeb Street with stray phrases about a cenotaph, registration, and a discussion of potential action. It references weather forecasts, banks, and various city topics, but the text is garbled with scattered names and places.

Sleeping Beauty of Cairns Correspondence Cries Out

A fragmented defense of a society effort in Parramatta recounts remarks on a “Sleeping Beauty” theme. The correspondence seeks to wake up a committee to address alleged betrayals and deception. Names, places, and dates are obscured or garbled throughout.

Lee Phar Tania Ann Wevenh Weber Parramatta Jakemeney

Etheridge Railway and local service dispute summary

A garbled report describes the Etheridge Railway with references to the Latina era, local workers, and Evang sources. It notes proposals, weekend service tensions, wage discussions, and department responses amid a public controversy dated January 5.

Building for Loyalty and Civic Duty Urged by Speaker

The text argues loyalty to the country and respect for the Constitution and flag. It condemns disloyal talk and actions that threaten peace, urging citizens to uphold the law and industrial harmony while condemning weak, vote-driven governments. It critiques modern governments as inept and self-serving, urging courage and duty.

Elbe Uinder Tay

Cairns Episode Reveals Strain of Rail Jurisdiction

Innisfail correspondent reports on Justice and travel hardships as Acting P.M. Dwyer handles civil matters from Ravenshoe to Tully. The piece notes long journeys, early arrivals, and steady temperament despite demanding sessions and court duties across towns.

Lanretail Werioes EL Dwyer Bistail Ferther Vine Dwyer Innisfail Innisfal P.M Dwyer Hae

Navy to recruit twenty thousand men for cruisers program

Washington January 27 Admiral Hueret chief construction solicitor to the navy informed the House Naval Committee that about 20,000 enlisted men and 435 officers will be needed to man eight cruisers under construction and 25 more planned in a five year program. He noted the eight new ships would cost about 24.4 million each.

Washington Hueret Navy House Naval Committee

Northern Canada WiFi Concerts Draw Government Posts Crowd

A garbled clipping notes Northern Canada residents gathering at government posts to hear wireless concerts instead of braving cold igloos for nightlife. The text is uncertain but suggests a regional broadcast event drawing crowds to posts.

Fikimes Northen Canada

Innisfail Sensation Fired Amid Turbulent Wake

A chaotic report from Innisfail centers on a sensational firing amid a chaotic scene. The text lists numerous names and actions in a garbled sequence, reflecting a tumultuous event with unclear sequence and outcomes.

Woman's Story to Police in Murder Trial

A woman testified to police about a violent incident at a residence where shots were fired during an alleged assault led by Paul Mercies and others. She claimed someone fired from below stairs as the victim and assailants moved through a cramped room. Defendants were remanded for eight days with bail set at £100 and sureties.

Me Nyame Alliete Acer Deeriater Bostioin Tv Mercie Paul Mercies Derantes Mersien Tevin Jush Hivhe Tate Vambleur Tyross Denvated Anna Filal Salvatore Zammit Tuohy Anyooe Bilal

CANEGROWERS COLUMN DISCUSSES MISSION OF PROGRESS

A long oblique report analyzes cane growers concerns about policy impacts on land use and regional development. It mentions multiple communities, government ministries, and local economies, highlighting calls for balanced growth and clearer guidance amid shifting industry conditions.

Weather Woes Reported Across Regions Amid Holiday Strains

Weather disruptions impede travel and daily routines as storms and heat waves affect schools, markets, and public services. Officials warn of continued variance in temperatures, urging precautions while communities adapt to shifting patterns.

PEST DESTRUCTION FUND DISCUSSION AND REGIONAL FEARS

A fragmented report outlines funds for pest destruction and debates over conservation in a forested region. It mentions involvement of technical experts, local authorities, and concerns about environmental impact and resale value amid community unease.

Growers Urged to Cooperate on Kets and Measures

A fragmented report urges growers to cooperate under a project labeled as Kets to declare checkpoints and implement measures to curb rust. The text implies potential penalties and enforcement, with unclear references to authorities and dates, but highlights the need for unified action among growers.

Prince of Wales Speech on Britain's Recovery at Birmingham Banquet

The Prince of Wales delivered what is viewed as the finest speech of his career at a Birmingham banquet hosted by the Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association. He cited recent trade results showing resilience despite lingering business dark spots and the 1926 restart downturn.

Denary Prince of Wales Birmingham Th Jewellers’ and Silversmiths’ Association

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