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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

9

Shipping notes at Cairns port high tides and arrivals

Marine notices from Cairns detail port high tides, vessel movements, and arrivals. Ships including Morinda Arkaba Kanowna Woedarra and others depart, arrive, or sail for Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Yokohama and New York with general cargo passengers and sugar. Agents Moser Burns Philp Co and J. Allen and Sons coordinate island, Australian, and British routes and timetables.

Ormiston Southern Ris Pam Jerhe Canberra Brisbane Cairns Tapuan No. 3 Kanowna Melbourne Sydney Brisane Matatua Aberdeen White Star Line Continental United Kingdom Howard Smith Ltd Btilbans Hong Kong Duc Cairns Woedarra West Coast England Araferais Yokohama Kallatina Canomibar Somth Port Douglas Cooktown Lay Mareda Northern Ports Adelaide Coy Kateera Uta Mackay Adelaide Vrilte Suly Seed Mariner New York Hurns, and Co Singapore Teland Watta Arkaba Satty Changte Newcastle Malabar Jonesh Barisbane Monaville London Moreton Bay Ferndale Fordsdale Hull

Brisbane Produce Market Report From Roma Street

Supplies of Tycerne chaff were heavy with demand for better class sales at 8/1 to 3/0. Local waten chaff scarce, 8/- to 7/9 for imported wheaten hay chaff. Mixed chaff, lucerne hay, and pumpkins plentiful. Potatoes light, several lines of imported potatoes at 7/4, and maize rising. Seen grain stronger with better tone, new season Sweden chips at 7/-.

Brisbane Roma Street New South Wales Edeas Doles Sweden

Fenwick and Company Tops Market For All Skins

Brisbane sale reports strong demand for skins with Winter greys at 8 shillings, reds to 4 shillings 6 pence, wallaroos 2 shillings 10 pence, wallabaci furs to 8 pence, and goatskin firsts to 2 shillings 4 pence. Fenwick and Company led the market across grades.

Brisbane Fenwick and Cov Drisbane Perth Fenwick and Company

Pearl shell sales report from London July 3

Pearl shell sales conducted in London today with Queensland prices steady and West Australian lots sold as listed. Prices ranged with ALAS at 280 percent to ZATY and AG Q1515 My lapy to MN7/-, plus WO/ at 2420/6 and De at 142/6 to 155/-. Orally defective West Australian offerings were sold at 77/6.

London Pearl Shell Queensland Zaty- AG

Metal Market Report from Sydney July Fourth

The Sydney market lists prices for copper, tin, lead, zinc, nickel, silver, and electrolytic copper for July Fourth trading. Copper 7, dE 7, 16, 2/0, tin 2/0, lead 15, zinc 12/0, nickel 2/54, silver 2/5, and American electrolytic at 1405 cents.

Sydney

Three-Legged Kid Draws Public Interest in Sheridan

Mr M J McCarthy of Sheridan Species exhibits a remarkable three legged kid about five weeks old. The owner plans further展示 of the extraordinary creature for public curiosity and potential travel for similar showcases.

M. J. McCarthy Sheridan- Sifect Carthy

Railway Traffic Gainsedin Cairns District Summary

Railway traffic in the Cairns district rose in the last week with numerous cattle trains fully loaded dispatched inland to southern markets. Timber shipments increased with supplies flowing from the Tablelands destined largely for overseas markets. Seasonal activity boosted traffic and revenue for the department, signaling optimism for future operations.

Brightemme Cairns Varios

Shipping Movements Notice From Howard Smith Ltd

Royal Packet Navigation Company movements listed with ships leaving London Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane for Townsville Cairns and other ports. Details include dates in May July August September and December for vessels such as Ascanius Herminius Ora Maimos Sonomo Ventura Gloria and more.

Morinda Cairns Cairne Montore Sydney Brisbane Mareina Ilue New Guinea Maeteram Icit Nyteer Solomon Islands Makambo Norfolk Tipitao Rd Smith Ltd Aberdecaine Wes Aine Rasak Oon Lew London Ily Ascanius Winchester Ieit London Townsville Gerstun Lalee Newille Herminius Ora Maimos Moser Poo Pago Honolulu Sonomo Ventura Gloria Howard Smith Ltd Royal Packet Navigation Company Nieuw Zeeland Melbourne

Ormistons Passengers List From Cairn Departure

A long list of passengers aboard the Ormiston leaving Cairn yesterday includes Messborne South Nealon F Smi Jovee Mead and Pow plus many others such as Webb Dunlap Haker Moric Shiare Davis McAnally Dower and Master Ro Mac Farlane Master Stewart Smyth and Rev Father Kuss ney.

Massengers Cairn Ormiston AL W. Newberry Vesterday South Messbourne Nealon Smi Jovee Mead Pow Lrandes Ston Seam Creig Chill Mead Throwas Cermaath Morten HF. Walker Tombine Po Soloman Pool Hall de Polisi Natbser Abd Fareily Webb Dunlap Allen No Savhar Ugene Humphress J. Sall M. J.assall A. Shoebridge Shoebridge Messrs H. Heal CU. T. Bryce J. Bore Anlerson Fowler W . AS Smyth Murphy F. BR. Sharpe Danny F. Smith A. Lev Joyce A. Mead Marnane Moe W . Warren E T. Stott J KK. Creig Thomas HM. E. Walker F. A. Robere T. A. Reilly Dr. Hawker Col Clarke Smoothly H. Jones A. Jones W Candler Tompkins Ro Mac Farlane Stewart M. Smyth D. Coonan Dr. Jamieson Searle Veunuberg Soloma Johnson Lancashire G Sheobridee Haker Hoare E. Davis McAnally H. Russell F. Guthne Ohnson Staerkle P. A. Joynt J Fev Die Bennett Tobin Brown Nix Master Nix Father Kussney

Funeral notice for Mr. PAV TD FRODIE Cairns

The friends of the late Mr Pav Td Frodie of Denbigh Street Cairns are notified of his funeral leaving St Andrews Presbyterian Church at 20 o'clock on Thursday morning for Cairns Cemetery Martyn Street. Masonic Fraternity members are asked to attend. Il M Svendsen Ltd Undertakers and Embalmers.

Frodie Denbigh Street Cairns Anwinedic Ole St. Anderw’ Presbyterian Church Martyn-street Masonic Il. M. Svendsen Ltd

Unemployment Critique of Labor Policy in Western Australia

The Cairns Pont reports on a heart to heart with the public in Perth and across the Commonwealth. It cites a Brisbane deputation seeking rations and shelter for the homeless and criticizes Labour’s inaction and spending while calling for a change in government to address unemployment and waste in railways and state enterprises. The piece argues that the present hardship stems from thirteen years of Labour rule and urges voters to seek reform to alleviate suffering.

Perth West Australia Commonwealth Brisbane Labor Daily Mome Labor Collings A. E. Moore Brisbane Moore Mr. Collings Mir. Collings Cdas-Dalor

Election Prospect and the State of Labor Claims

The piece accuses the current Labor in office of mistreating the homeless and dodging facts as elections approach. It argues thirteen years of state management left the country with unemployment and an inept record, presenting a negative view of the administration's performance.

Ham Unem

Death of David Brodie Aged 64 in Cairns Hospital

David Brodie aged 64 a widower died about 30 am yesterday while being transported to Cairns Hospital by ambulance. Dr Hewitt had visited him shortly before the removal and later certified death as from natural causes.

David Brodie Cairns Hewitt

Cairns Weather Report Highlights Mild Temperature Range

Cairns Post Office records show a maximum of 74.0 and a minimum of 65.0 degrees with a wet bulb of 95.4 degrees. Barometer moved between 30.03 and 29.98 inches while rainfall for the 24 hours ending showed a light amount.

Cairns

Relocation of Resonians Heads South From Cairns

Reluctance to leave Cairns winter climate eased as the Resonians began their long journey back to Victoria yesterday morning. The train departed at 7.40 a.m. amid cheers from new friends and acquaintances wishing them bon voyage.

Resom Cairns

Public Curator June Collections Reported for Cairns Office

The Cairns Public Curator office listed total June collections as vta d220/5/4. Estates reported for administration include Michael Murray Abned or Ahmet Gabijatavieh Joseph Brannaghan Trene Genito or Irene Cass Lily Lehedere Botterill William Wallace Frederick Oye William Douglas Archie Mowran Jarce Cornelius John McLeod and Charles Commerville with administrative actions numbered 12.

Cairns Michael Murray Abned Ahmet Gabijatavieh Joseph Brannaghan Trene Genito Irene Cass Lily Leheadere Botterill Willam Wallace Frederick Oye William Douglas Archie Moewan Jarce Cornelius John McLeod Charles Commerville Will

Police Union Cairns Branch Elects Officers

The Cairns branch of the Queensland Police Union met at the Police Barracks last night for formal business and to elect officers for the coming year. J. E. Toohill was named president with D P Mullins as vice-president W Ridge as secretary and auditors W Hall and J Kann. The committee includes W Huey J Mooney W Zeller D Quinn and A Bee.

Cairns Queensland Police Union J. E. Toohill DP. Mullins W. Ridge W. Hall J. Kann Mesars W. Huey J. Mooney W. Zeller D. Quinn A. Bee

Weather forecast shows cloudy regions and possible storms

Forecasts indicate general cloudiness across the Gulf and far south-west with probable thunderstorms near the sub-tropical coast. Some areas, especially central-west to mid-southern border, may stay fine with showers along the sub-tropical seaboard. Temperatures remain cool to moderate with varied winds.

Dirishane

Weather Shifts After Showers Boost City Spirit

Yesterday’s gentle rains improved conditions after dusty days, with a pleasant early evening. The Reso train reached Ingham station at 2 PM and rested briefly as local citizens discussed future visits and possible rail exchanges with Kesos trains. The tour continued to Mackay for a show day, while North and Vie t exchanges were proposed.

Aenoniana Reso Tain Ingham Viet Mackay Towerrcow Logham

Magistrate Court Notices of Multiple Civil Cases

A collection of magistrate court entries lists several civil actions and costs. Plaintiffs include J. Hickes GPS and T. Byrne JP, with defendants such as CWe and M. Barrier. Amounts cover goods sold and hospital charges, with court costs and professional fees noted across various locations.

Tafore Messrs Mo J. Hickes Gps Tl. Byrne Varn Onl Ga Lodo Wang En Lannett Vinda Mt. Nilareid Janes Ellen Casemore People’s Cash Store Roy Williams Same T. Pearce Freshwater Headrick Ltd

Innisfail Hosts Reso Party Banana Prospect Exhibition

The Reso party of Victorians visiting Cairns and Innisfail viewed a banana and fruit exhibit praised as a regional sight token. S K Pape of the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce presented a document promoting North Queensland banana cultivation with land costs, yields, transport, and requests for rail and port developments to support export to southern markets.

Innisfall Taly Reso Cairns

Only Chicken Pox Case Report from Townsville

Townsville reports a suspected chicken pox case on July 4. The individual, once thought to be elsewhere, is now confined at the Cage Wialkieneds station while authorities take steps to inspect the vessel near Leishane for further action.

Townswville Ani Chaenlurkeal al Townsville Leishane

Tully Resumption After Strike Opens Stage for Restart

July 4 report notes the resumption of operations at the Tully mill after the strike. Work will begin anew tomorrow morning and restart is planned by week’s end, with arrangements satisfactory to all parties.

Tuly Ting

Deregistration Sittings of Board of Trade

On July 4 in Beard grade and Acbitra Hien ter day Registrat Mr Wallice moved to cancel registration of the Unregistered Hi Trainers Association of Quernstand and related bodies for non compliance. Applications were deemed rejected for four weeks, with similar action against the Assistitia Assendiation and grounds noted.

Gas poisoning likely from car exhaust in Northcote garage

Melbourne July 4 The death of John Shaw a Northcote garage proprietor is believed caused by car exhaust fumes. Shaw was found by his son around midnight in an unoccupied car he had been repairing the engine may have run indoors as he failed to open the garage door causing fumes to fill the space and lead to collapse.

Melbourne John Shaw Northcote Shaw Hia Som Im Uncoiscinis Shaw Kere Garsere Cole

Alleged Civic Graft In Sydney Cases

Cabinet to decide on legal action against a man or persons suspected of graft as findings of the Royal Commission on the City Council are cited. Premier Havin declines to specify timing. Prosecutions to proceed under the Secret Commissions Prohibition Act.

Sydney Royal Commission Cote Kraft Premer Havin

Variation of Award Hears Arguments From Local Bodies

The Board of Trade continued the hearing on a variation of the local authorities and Main Road Commission award. The AWC seeks oral wage increases and a modified preference clause, while the Local Authorities Association argues the current award works, noting cost of living changes since the rate feed. The board reserves judgment and asks for draft claims and amendments to be shared among parties.

Urisbane Board of Trade Main Road Commission AWC W. Riordan Wnion Inthal Benjamin Dical Authomies Association Main Roads Commission ELC Williams Alain Comontasion

Far North Queensland fruit exhibit amazes visiting tour party

The travel group toured by rail through Far North Queensland and received a small fruit exhibit including bananas, grenadillas, oranges and coconuts. Officials praised railway arrangements and noted the display would promote tropical produce, with figures illustrating potential banana consumption and national impact.

Rons Honek Queensland Loommst Australia Railway Department Win

Prices And Profits In Sugar Export Trade

Mr Puller spoke at the Resonianamake night asserting fruit canners paid 18 pounds per ton for export manufacture while sugar growers earned only 10 pounds per ton in direct export. Curlewis of the Cairns Can Association criticized prices at Cairns railway station noting raw sugar has not been this cheap in three years and costs have risen beyond the export price.

Tunisiail Fiji Australia West Australia Sydney Mare Lin Sweim P. Puller

Oil Boring Begins at Longreach Wells Ltd

Longreach July 4 Longreach Oil Wells Ltd files indicate boring will start soon with plant due in coming days near the artesian water bore station. Interest grows as F R W Tholury applies for petrol prospecting permits around Longreach walls site in the northeast and new titled area to the southeast. Timbury serves as a director of the Roma Od Kourpreration.

Longreach Longreach Oil Wells Ltd F. R. WV. Tholury Ita Juongreach Walls Timbury The Roma Od Kourpreration

Petroleum prospecting permits amid Brisbane filings

The Mines Department reported 225 applications for petroleum prospecting permits across districts including Roma Longreach Winton Blackall Tambo Chinchilla and Dulwcca. So far 29 permits have been granted with the rest to be processed.

Brisbane Secven Cave A. J. Jones Queens Lind Roma Longreach Winton Blackal Tambo Chincuilla Dulwcca

Sir Alec Peacock Becomes Victoria’s Speaker in Opened Parliament

Melbourne July 4 The second session of Victoria's 2nd Parliament opened by Governor Lord Somers. Sir Alec Peacock was elected unopposed Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, motion by Premier Logan and seconded by Opposition Leader McPherson. Peacock first entered the House March 28 1889 and has served in multiple governments. The Governor outlined an ambitious education and settlement program with over 24 measures listed for consideration.

Melbourne Victoria Lord Somers Waansimie Ai Pier Meavock Logan McPhere Sn Bir Alexander

Premier Sets Start Date For Last Queensland Session

Brisbane July 3 The Premier announced the final session of the current Queensland Parliament will begin on July 25.

Hrisbane

Obituary of John Price Dartle Frere

John Price Dartle Frere, aged 48, died after a long illness at Babinda Hospital. Born in Argyleshire, he settled at Appletree C near Childers with his parents, later moving to Gordonvale to farm cane. He bought farms on Bartle Frere Estate since 1918, leaving a wife and son. Funeral held at Babinda Presbyterian Church. he was active in the school committee and Progress Association.

Dartle Frere Tnabinda John Price Bartle Frere Argyleshire Australia Appletree C Childers Price Gordonvale Joss Babinda Presbyterian Arch School Committee and Progress Association

Millionaire Dead In London Mystery

A London report states a leading financier died under mysterious circumstances. Insiders say the deceased, reputedly among the wealthiest men, left a vast fortune worth substantial sums. Police are investigating the death as a high profile case with no clear cause announced yet.

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