Port of Cairns Coastal Movement Summary
Complex tally of ships and routes affecting Cairns ports. Mentions Canberra from Brisbane arrival, Morinda and Marella schedules, Sydney Melbourne Brisbane departures, Orama Orsova Chitral Narkunda Monglia and other Royal Mail lines, Burns Philp agents, and multiple arrivals due July and August with general cargo and car exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ports
Canberra
Brisbane
Cairns
South
Sydney
Manowna
Melbourne
Prisanne
Matatua
Aberdeen White Star Line
Continental
United Kingdom
Howard Smith Ltd
Tanda
St. Albano
Sandakan
Thursday Island
Cairne
Weodarra
West Coast
England
Cairna
Burns, Philp and Co
Arefara
Kobe
Yokohama
Tne
Stel Mariner
New York
Marella
Wanta
Rowland
Burns, Phe and Co
Orungal
Calrg
Adelaide
Arkaba
Swear
Imus
Satopohitber
Ie Sydie
Couns
Nhe
Canadian Prospector
Ceiy Cairns Inne
Montreal
Pme Avielode Company
Vankalilla
A.C
Chaugte Teit Sloo
Malabar
Erie Kane
Townsville
Singapore
Coy
Fiona
Mtoe Lead Sugar
Samuel Alien and Sons
Commonwealth Line
Raperance Bay
Letdon
Australia
Habeon's Bay
Colombo
Jervis Bay
Teft
London
Bay
Ristase
Moreton Bay
Ferndale
Premiantle Fotv
Seman
Hull
Lonon
Cie Gront Fine
Allens
Orama
Orsova
Orvieto Leit Fremantleuly
Breehane
Oronsay
Fremantle
Maloja
Comorin
Malo
Mongolia
Moldavia
Chitral
Narkunda
Pana
Messrs
Morinda
Montoro Irfi
New Guinea
Marteina
Mataram Icit Fomon Tajpads
Brisbane Produce Market report from Roma Street
Lucerne chaff and other fodder formed the main items at Roma Street on Saturday with good demand for medium feed. NSW oaten chaff scarce, New England feed clearances at 7/10 and 7/9, water chaff sample refused at 7/9. No wheaten hay. mixed chaff in slight supply at 7 to 8. Lucerne hay well represented, sale 5/2 to 6/3 for lines. Local potatoes light supply, cleared 7/6 to 7/-, pumpkins light, one lot sold at 4/8, other grades passed in from 2/9 to 2/6. Maize in heavy supply with small proportion cleared at 2/10. Swede turnips new season sample 5/9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Lucerne
Roma Street
New South Wales
Cooktown Fields Returns of June 1928 Gold and Tin
The report lists gold and tin yields for June 1928 across Cooktown Fields. Batavia Alluvial shows Id d oz 14 dwts 7 yrs value per oz 23/6/6. Rossaville, Tableland, Little Tableland, Shipton's Flat, Mt Poverty, Mt Hae toy, Grasstree and others contribute various weights and values leading to a total of 2 tons to cwt 1 ar 26 lbs valued at £5060 13s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown Fields
Batavia
Hamilton
Cooktows
Rosaville
Tableland
Little Tableland
Shipton’s
Mt. Poverty
The
Vale
Mt Romeo
Grasstree
In Memoriam Norman and Logan memories in July notices
In loving memory notices honor Heatrice who departed life in July and Chris Logan who died July 8 1927. Entries by husband and family and by mother sisters and brothers reflect on the grave a year later with tender remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Heatrice
Logan
Chris
Trade unions in turmoil as alleged foreign influence exposed
The editorial warns of deep rifts between the A.W.U. and the A.C.T.U. over alleged foreign links and communist influence. It cites Grayndler and Bailey accusing the Pan-Pacific workers group and Russian money of steering Labor movement factions, urging unions to seek peace and stability not factional chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W.U
A.C.T.U
Graymler
Victoria
Ac.t.u
Mr. Grayndler
Carden
Dayan
A.C.T U
China
Grayndler
Mr. Garden
Australia
A W.V
AA T.U
Therm
J. Bailey
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Contacs
Brisbanes Roads Premier Rejects Payment Request
Brisbane city council sought a grant of 1000 for road maintenance from Main Roads Commission fees. Premier McCormack refused, arguing it would undermine the Main Roads Act and shift costs to local centers, improving road quality and potentially boosting rates revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brishane
Akl
W. A. Jolly
Mr. McCormack
Greater Brisbane
Maritime Movements and Caledonian Shipping Notes
Movements of cargo ships and liners are listed with London departures and Townsville arrivals. Ships include the Maimon, Mesare, Ventura, Gloria, and Reval Packet vessels, with routes via Sydney, Melbourne, Honolulu, and San Francisco. Dates span June through August, detailing departures from London and anticipated port calls in Australasia and North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herminius
London
Townsville
Maimon
London Mth
Comber
Mesare
Howard Smith Ltd
Mateon Line
Oceanic Steamship Ci Qcamere
San Francisco
Severo Pago
Honolulu
Seneme
Sedney
Ventura
Sydney
Gloria
Wndeen Anunat & Haftard Smith Ltd
Reval Packet Navigation Company
Micuw Zeeland
Melbourne
Firishane
Mileww
Holand
Brishame Awcrst
Passenger List for SS Canberra to Cairns
Passenger list from the SS Canberra under Captain Win. TC. Firth shows numerous travelers from southern ports to Cairns dated July 4. Names include A A Keen, C A Day, M Hawigan, Jo elman, Constantine, Irwin, M Hom, A Hewett, G A Keight, J Cameron, A Hermiston, Clarke, L Lyons, and many others with multiple families and infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
TC. Firth
Cairns
A. A. Keen
C. A. Day
M. Hawigan
Elman
Constantine
Irwin
M. Hom
A. Hewett
G. A. Keight
J. Cameron
A. Hermiston
Clarke
L. Lyons
J. A. Broben
McRae
Ligertwood
J. In
Alex Roche
F. Leacoc
A. Koight
W.massett
Gillespie
Hermiston
L. Johns
Dfe‘Rae
W. Cannon
Johns
T. Camp
Coverave
E. C. Coates
McKenzie
E. H. Callan
C. F. Allen
H. Hitchcock
P A. Tanner
Cobb
Rckes
Borden
J. Butler
E. Butler
Each
McIntosh
W. Martin
L. Grant
Martin
Brainard
H.C. Jones
G. Green
J. Gilmour
C. Expe
Wedge
A. P. Keighttey
Meara
J. G. Gordon
W. Andrews
Rowden
T. Ferguson C. Hoyall
Grine
M. Styles
Waiver
C. D. iTmnan Ma
Seagrave
Lattery
D. Looker
A. T. Romaio
Trade unions and Moscow influence discussed in union stance
An editorial condemns Russian propaganda and gold shaping trade union activity. It argues for peace in industry, adherence to law, and the need for honest workers to expose Moscow tactics. It calls for restraint, respectability, and a cessation of strife to allow industry to function freely.
Serious Accident Leaves Kulora Man Hospitalized
Mr Jack Kanesenr of Kulora was involved in a serious timber falling accident and is currently receiving treatment at Atherton District Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kanesenr
Kulora
Atherton District Memorial Hospital
Babinda Court Session Hears Evidence in Alleged Amsmul
Mr A H O Kelly P M will preside in Babinda Court this morning at 10 to hear evidence in regard to an alleged Amsmul. Senior rycany Toohull of Cairns will prosecute. At Mirriweth women with children leave their homes due to the influence of grog shops in the main street. Where are the Police? Bartle Frere correspondent reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. O'Kelly
P.M
T'oohull
Cairns
Gresshope
Mirriweth
Bartle Frere
Prosecution Hearing Set For Cane Cutters In Tully
Janlene correspondent notes A. E. Ajthin P. M. departs today for Tully to hear cane cutter prosecutions tied to the recent strike. Loyal Orange Institute reports hourof celebrations at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church with Rev. R. Reid officiating and the choir performing The Heavens are Pelling. Cairns weather records show high 77 or 87? F and low around 58 F with humidity and barometer readings throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
A. E. Ajthin
P.M
Loyal Orange Institute
Cairns Hranneh
Loyal Orange Institution
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ho
RM. Reid
Bal
Up a Tree! Palm nut tossing delights Cairns crowd
An ocean steamer Wangaratta crew member from Cairns climbed a tall palm tree in wary Road, dropping nuts on spectators below during a lively display. Nearby, 33,000,000 Sunday School attendees gathered as Presbyterian and Methodist churches linked with the International Sunday School Union for a world conference in the United States. Rev. H. Reid led St. Andrew's service. Rev. H. Denny led the Methodist gathering. attendance was strong at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Port
Cairns
al T-Street
Australia
Presbyterian
Methodist
International Sunday School Union Organisation
United States of America
Australasia
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
North Cairns
BR. H. Reid
R.A
Car Crash Near Cemetery In Mariys Street
A car owned by Mer John Power and driven by Stephen Vale overturned near the cemetery on Mariys Street yesterday. No one was seriously injured though the car sustained a broken hood and windscreen. Passengers included Miss Julia Mower and Miss F Power who was treated for a forehead abrasion. all were taken home after police deemed it an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. John Power
Stephen Vale
Mariys Street
Marty
Julia Mower
A. Power
Smagher
Miswe Theresa
Ellen Power
McLend-street
Medowasulen
Mr. Vale
Obituary for A A Loder in Atherton district
Jeane away at Atherton last Friday. A A Loder aged 54 resident of the district, beloved and respected. He left a widow and one daughter Mrs. Larkin and is greatly missed. The funeral was held Saturday at three oclock from the Methodist Church with a large number of mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeane
Atherton
A. A. Loder
Larkin
Methodist Church
Kuranda Trip Delights Party on Scenic Wet Season Trek
Three enthusiasts Messrs. V. Kennedy T. Hoey and RK Burton visited Kuranda on a Saturday enjoying a long trek from Redlynch along a track to the telegraph line then the railway and a ridge detour. They admired Barrow Valley views and kept to rail routes, ending with a return to Cairns after a day fully enjoyed despite darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Kamertinga
Cairns
Smithiell
Dean
Barron
Kurands
Telo
Mene
Vagrant Scott McDonagh Sentenced In Cairns Court
Martin McDonagh a fireman was sentenced to three months in prison after pleading not guilty to insufficient lawful visible means of support. In Cairns Police Court he admitted stowaway status on the Canadian Prospector and said he slept in sheds and on the green awaiting ship work. Senior officers and witnesses testified to his lack of employment and reliance on mates for meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. O'Kelly
Cairns
Martin McDonagh
McDonagh
Fergeant Tophill
Wilson
Hegarty
Watersiders
Defendant
Seamen's Union
Nior
Toalill
Wyroona
Labor Bureau
Bureau
Toohill
Mr. O'Kelly
Joe Roberts
Ormiston
Pearce Fit for Steady Training After Weight Drop
In London on July 6 the Australian Olympic sculler Pearce is thoroughly fit and ready for steady work. He has reduced his weight to 13 stone 4 pounds, a few pounds under his usual racing weight, which is regarded as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pearce
New Zealander Sets World Javelin Record in London
At the athletics championships in London on July 7, Law from New Zealand won the javelin with a throw of 222 feet 9 inches, establishing a new world record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Law
Australian Olympians Shine in Stamford Bridge Amateur Mile
Australian Olympic representatives opened the event with a strong performance at Stamford Bridge. Whyte won the mile heat in a thrilling display, besting the German challenger Dr. Peltzer, a standout rival. The victory promises optimism for the national team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stamford Bridge
Whyte
Dr. Peltzer
BUTTER FACTORY SILKWOOD PROPOSITION INISFAIL
In Innisfail on July 7, the Silkwood Co operative Butter Factory Association Ltd received a Bank letter about tendering for erecting and equipping a butter factory costing at least 4500 pounds with a 1000 pound loan. The note requests tender copies, plans, and mortgage details, and warns compliance with conditions before any advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Silkwood Cooperative Butter Factory Association Ltd
J. Pf. McNamee
Agricultual Bank
A. G. Deshon
Ndter
Department of Agriculture
Brisbane
Batik
Inds
Rail travelling dental clinic planned for schoolchildren
July 6 Brisbane report that the government will build a rail based travelling dental clinic at Ipswich railway workshops to treat school children in small towns along the state railway system. The program aims to examine each child yearly with a three section rail vehicle and accompanying trailer car to reach remote districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ipswich
Mr. Wilson
Queens
Sugar Industry at Johnstone Mills in Innisfail
Innisfail July 6 reports another week close to the end of operation at the three Johnstone sugar mills Goondi Mouriban and South Johnstone The cane supply has been good with fewer disputes and better weather aiding ongoing crushing The district expects improved CCS and brighter prosperity from this year’s season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Goondi
Mouriban
South Johnstone
C.c.s
Week in England yields wickets friendly to bowlers
Overnight rains produced ducky wickets for bowlers with Freeman dominant against Worcester at Tonbridge taking 10 for 15 and 64 against Yorkshire. Surrey’s White struggled at the Oval with a 126 average over 43 overs while Larwood impressed Yorkshire with 1 for 17 in his first spell and 4 for after lunch. Hammond stood out as top batsman with 71 and 71 against Glamorgan, remaining the sole defier of Sussex on a treacherous track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Freeman
Worcester
Tonbridge
Yorkshire
Surrey
White
the Oval
Australia
Rhodes
Woolley
Larwood
F Hammond
Glamorgan
Sussex
Earl Jellicoe Named President in London
In London on the date given, Earl Jellicoe is appointed president succeeding the late Haig. The appointment marks continuity of leadership within the Empire service as Prince of Wales's presence is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Earl Jellicoe
Haig
The Search for Oil and Government Inaction Criticized
A speaker condemns government inaction on oil exploration in south western Queensland and calls for a uniform federal company law. He notes evidence of payable oil, criticizes ministerial warnings as hypocritical, and argues federal and state governments fail to protect the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saamat
Queensland
Roma Bore
Senate Labor
Hlme
Geological survey concerns and oil promotion abuses
The speaker criticizes government neglect of systematic geological work in the state from 1920 to 1923 and condemns oil promotions by companies lacking solid structures. He urges funding for Australian geology students and warns that permissive government warnings enable unscrupulous practices and misquotation of his articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rederstor Ute
Ni 1
Bruce
Tote Bill on Victorian Races Aims Charity Funding
Melbourne July 6 The Premier said the Ministry may submit legislation to legalise the totalisator on Victorian race courses to raise funds for hospitals and charities. A previous bill passed the Assembly but failed in the Council by seven votes. The measure proposed a commission of ten percent, with an estimated state revenue of £105,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Homan
Assembly
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Uly
Canonbar
Poonbar
Yoto
Port Douglas
Town
Reuter’ News Service
Che Cairne
Brisbanes
Wales
Bere
Lantara
Barrow
Mange
Freshwater
Kedlyneh
Gar
Stone Creek
Lady Robinson
Kurandawaa
Hide
Sculler Pearce
Butter Factory
Silkwood Proposition
Childarn
Sugar Industry
Johnstone Mills
Jensene
Federal Company Law
Geological Burvey
Oif Ventures
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