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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1926

Page

7

Fortieth Church Anniversary Public Meeting Fortieth Church

Methoding Church on Aplin Street marks its fortieth anniversary with a public meeting and welcome social tonight Friday July 2. Chairman W J E Stillman Esq invites attendance while special speaker Rev H M Wheller president of the Queensland Conference delivers remarks. A musical programme and refreshments will follow.

Methoding Church Aplin Street W. J. E. Stillman H. M. Wheller Queensland

Brisbane Wool Sales Report From Roma Street Market

Brisbane July 1 at Roma Street one line of naives sold at 6/114 per bushel. June 30 report from Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes opening sale strong competition, firm prices, and high skirts under Continental bids. Prices varied with fleece descriptions and district buyers. several names appear in reports from Cairns, Longreach, Cloncurry, Winton, Richmond.

Brisbane Roma Street Winchcombe, Carson Grimshaw Winton Kennedy Richmond Headrick Ltd Cairns Queensland Dearer Wallaby New Zealand Samuel Allen

The Metal Market and Sardine Tin Mines Report

Sydney notes the metal market prices for copper lead spelter zinc and silver with small variations. The Sardine Tin Mines report for the week to 26 June 1926 shows No 4 South Level advanced 7 feet to 257 feet with no valuable ore. No 4 North stope holds 2 inches of ore. No 4 North Ley 1 down 1 foot with 18 inches of fair ore. 3 North stope 8 inches of fair ore. No 1 wing south level 14 feet with 2 feet of wood ore along the face. ore in hopper totals 35 tons.

Sardine Tin Mines Jo H. Pryor Etara Winge North Ley Winge

Queensland Welcomes NSW Rugby League Team

The New South Wales Rugby League team arrived by mail train tonight and was warmly welcomed by Queensland League officials. NSW manager Mr J L Dargan said the squad is young and confident of victory. Saturday.

Brisbane New South Wales Rugby League J. L. Dargan N.S.W Suteday

Unions Refused Registration in New South Wales Proceedings

Judgment given by the Industrial Registrar denying registration to the Coastal Commens and Firemen's Unions of Australasia New South Wales branch under the Industrial Act. Applications were refused.

Sydney Tay Comen's and Firemen's Unions of Australasia New South Wales

Waterfront Trouble Another Crisis Expected in Melbourne

Melbourne reports a waterfront crisis feared as a strike disrupts back pay claims and holds up coal shipments. Thousands of factory workers could lose their jobs if the hold-up continues, with the Eight Hours bill passing in the Commons 355 to 163.

Melbourne Lumpere Cou Commons Lonton House of Commons

Memorial notices and port growth in Cairns era mix

A collage of memorial verses for Catherine Owen and others dated July 1922 1925 alongside an extended report on Cairns port activity from 1907 to 1925. The piece highlights rising tonnage cargo receipts and port expansion, praising the Cairns Harbor Board and planned harbor works amid regional growth.

Owen Catherine Violet Micky Pat

Cairns Harbor Board reviewed and port prospects praised

A 1925 Cairns Harbor Board review highlights the port as vital to city growth. It notes expanding trade potential in land resources, rail and road links, and urging forward planning to meet future needs despite 1925 trade fluctuations.

Cairns North

Innisfail Area Sees Dull Weather with Imminent Showers

Close, dull weather prevails about Innisfail and the adjacent sugar areas today with showers expected. The Lonisfail correspondent reports this telegraph dispatch notes unsettled conditions across the district.

Johnstone District Innisfail Lonisfail

Mareeba motorists map Cairns trip via Wooroora route

Mareeba car owners plan long overland journey to Cairns using a route via Herberton Ravenside Valley of Lagoons Chiumnawarra and Hughensen with a target of about one week. Towle and Barron lead groups in Hudson and a direct Brisbane trip. Cooper accompanies Barron for what locals expect to be a fine time.

Mareeba Cairne Fang Road Cairns Wungaburra Mare George Towle Cairne Races Towle Woree Sis Brisbane Barney Barron Einasleigh Barney Herberton Ravenshire Valley of Lagoons Chiunnawarra Garnet Lyndhurst Hughensen Winton Muttaburra Aramac Blackall Tambo Gharteville Andy Cooper Barron

Aberdeen railway smash inquest resumes in Muswellbrook

In Sydney on July 30 the Aberdeen train smash inquest continued. Witnesses including Kiam Hawkes and Edwin Butcher described engine condition and speeds deemed safe on the line. A broken axle caused the Sydney train to derail four hours earlier, prompting checks and rerouting an alternate engine to Sydney.

Sydney Aberdveen Muswelllwok Kiam Hawkes Accion Edwin Butcher Sail Phomuhe Aberdeen R. E. Sexton Spusthemne Railways Sind Cargill Ferthig Careill Mr. Careill

Bridge safety fears near Albury trigger speed limit

A railway bridge near Albury is deemed unsafe after a railway inspector ordered trains slowed to four miles per hour and a permanent warning signal placed on the structure. Bridge carpenter Michael Taper and ganger James Swan reported urgent repairs after mid May, while coroner inquired and ordered tests on a pile to check for white ants. The Aberdeen rail inquiry resumed with evidence of track depressions and potential causes discussed.

Sydney Jaye i Able Top Albury Michael Taper Sail Jeune James Swan Bridge Gamger Swadking Aberdeen Lewett Walter Poole Thomas Waters Peer Aberdeen Viaduct Wittesa Caanger Pludsem

Louise Bade Murder Case Taken To Rosewond Court

The Louise Bade murder case proceeded at Rosewond Police Court today. Alan Christopher Joyner faced the charge amid a crowded gallery as police remand extended to next week. the case hinges on ongoing evidence and statements from witnesses.

Rosewond Manor Clins Alan Christopher Joyner Toulse Christinns Court Speetahard Alent Otte Wrenn Acd Frome Wean Jean Main Joynes Amd McNorara Tory J. Corsey Weilhenny

Cairns Gymnasium Ju Jitsu and Swedish Drill Exhibitions

A Cairns Gymnasium event showcases Ju Jitsu and Swedish drill with senior and junior groups training under instructors. The program includes ladies and men's classes, nominal fees, and planned socials to promote physical welfare among Cairns youth. A representative from Rost attends the event at the Drill Hall, highlighting community interest and the program’s aims.

Cairns Gymnasium Splendid Institution Cairns Im Wealth Wedoengar Alvat St. John’s Garden Uae Fatire Eli Werder Pune Tieuatiene Felub Cheval Lstagnal Mr. Norris Deitrbofo

RAT GUARDS SHOPS MEST PURWEST T

July 1 at Brisbane the master of the steamer tote Captain A Robertson Waterlae was fined for failing to keep the vessel connected to the wharf amid warnings. June 4 at Northwhicks wharf.

Risbane Tote A. Robertsony Waterlae

More Australians Arrive On Government Steamer Ormonde

The Ormonde docked at Fremantle with 102 Government passengers for Western Australia, 16 for South Australia, 12 for Melbourne, 52 for Sydney, and 10 for Brisbane. The ship had recently arrived from overseas with a quota of new arrivals.

Fremantle Ormonde West Australia South Australia Melbourne

Tribute to Scientists and Memorial Plans in Queensland

In Hiriabane on July 1 the Naturalists' Club of Queensland decided to raise funds for a permanent memorial to the late Professor Skerichly of the Reval Society of Queensland. The Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians of Queensland and the Queensland Institute have joined the proposal.

Hiriabane Naturalists’ Clu of Queensland Professor Skerichly Reval Society of Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians’ of Queensland Queensland Institute of Su Naturalists’ Club

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