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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1927
Page
7
In No 5, calls July 1, Merinda on Admiralty Island slip from Melbourne years, Boris, Philpsod Coy, Lenk agencies.
The Kanowna sails from Melbourne on 12 July to Cairns arriving 17 July. Woodera departs Liverpool for Cairns via port. Commonwealth Lighthorse Decamer Cape Leeuwin will leave today after bunkering and taking stores.
Astonishing document from The Daily Express outlines Gavrilo Princip's life from birth in 1894 to the Sarajevo assassination that sparked World War I. It notes his anarchist reading, love motive, isolation, and failed suicide attempt, with doctor Mappenheim’s testimony on his character and the brutal outcome in prison.
In Buenos Aires on a July collision near Mendoses Progiess, ten people died and about thirty were injured when two trains collided. Authorities initiate emergency response as rescue teams assist victims and investigate causes.
A detailed daily timetable lists midday market and weather reports from Commonwealth Weather Bureau via The Daily Mail and The Daily Standard. Highlights include Hotel Carlton music, telegraph news, a Life of Cotton feature by Mr. Taylour, Sandman children’s stories, stock market updates, a broadcast of the Federal Band, and a final metropolitan weather forecast with a debate on abolishing trial by jury.
New York Times correspondent reports the Geneva Conference may fail to reach cruiser limits as the United States plans no submarine and destroyer agreement. Howard and Kellogg stay to relay Washington views while urging no cross nation criticism if talks collapse.
London reports a misstatement claiming Japan refused to concede to America and Britain's plan to raise maximum cruiser tonnage by 400,000 tons. The issue prompts an executive meeting scheduled for Friday to address the dispute and align positions.
Geneva reports say delegations show the cruiser dispute is a delicate point risking conference breakdown. Britain stands firm on protecting Empire trade routes while Japan and the United States push proposals toward a common denominator. British optimism persists that progress will come, with experts noting naval balance and shipbuilding constraints as key factors in any agreement.
A person thanks numerous friends and customers for support while running a corner grocery at Upward and Martyn Streets. The business has been disposed of to Mr A E Favell from Saturday last. The writer asks continued patronage for the successor J A Harris.
Reuter's News Service announces use of its world service and other sources for overseas intelligence. The note confirms special arrangements for rights in Australia and New Zealand.
In Australia and Queensland unemployment is criticized as a fault of both policy and the worker. The author argues population growth and better labor discipline would lift industry, reduce strikes, and bring prosperity, blaming strikes and slow work rather than immigration or government for unemployment. The piece urges stability and responsible labor to restore employment.
Public grows weary of the protracted waterside dispute after Saturday parleys yield no resolution. Editors urge that the public and commerce deserve consideration and call for wiser, calmer action to replace ongoing folly with sound sense and lawful restraint.
A vague report describes a window breaking at a cafe after a loud crack on a street. Witnesses heard the sound and saw debris reach the roadway. An unspecified correspondent notes a collision with possible injuries but details are unclear.
The Chamber of Commerce wires the Minister for Railways noting loan funds are allocated and that Bougan-Mourilyan Harbor line may gain further attention in this year’s estimates. C.W.A. Mes J. AL Fairfax, president of the State Executive, plans a Gordonvale visit for a party with stops at Rooks Mountain View Hotel and light morning tea at Mrs Knowe-Howe's garden as Cair Branch members attend a function and Gordonvale Branch hosts invitees.
The forecast notes a generally fine, cold spell with frost in central zones and scattered showers in the Far North. Winds shift from south westerly to easterly, with strong easterly conditions on the coast. In the evening the Pride of Cairns Lodge continues its annual July celebration at the Oddfellows Hall after religious services and music at St Alice a Presbyterian hotel.
A local publisher announces a lavish cookery book printed in multiple colours with over one hundred recipes. It’s touted as the best such edition in Queensland and may become essential hotel and home kitchen reading. Free copies are available on request with a stamped return return. In other news, several injuries were reported from weekend incidents including a youth with a fractured forearm after car cranking, a bicycle fall injuring the upper lip, and a man in Cairns Hospital with facial and hand injuries following an accident. Ambulance responders provided initial aid.
The notice urges residents to submit Federal and State tax returns by specified dates to the Commissioner of Taxes at Brisbane. A bizarre local anecdote follows of a massive brown snake sighting at O Briens Corner Shop with a terrier named Spal engaging the creature for about half an hour, then an inset notes land titles and commission proceedings in Innisfail with several certificate applications and adjournments to August.
The Cairns branch of the Country Women’s Association held its Friday meeting in the Oddfellows Hall chaired by the president. Key decisions included assisting the hospital ball, compiling a cookery book with Herberton, inviting garden party attendees, and attending the Wungaburra conference on July 13. Members organized cake making, thanked volunteers for catering, and noted a net profit from recent school sports.
The Cairns A team upset the Soldiers in a close tennis clash on the Explanade Courts as wind hampered play. Lynch and Blackmore beat Manly and Looker 6-3 while Favell and Miss Sharpe defeated Collins and Miss Fastwick 0-2. Cairns led 17-1 in sets and 103-8 in games with afternoon tea provided by Cairns ladies. Other results included Davis A defeating Railway in a tight 9 sets all, Wattle beating Edmonton 12 sets to 6, and Highteigh beating Gordonvale 10 sets to 6. A Tropical Theatre picture benefit tickets go on sale today.
To the Editor Cairmn Post Sir the poor attendance at the cycle sports on Saturday should teach the committees that sport must be kept clean. Public feel they do not get fair value for money due to riders allegedly tied up and lack of programmes. A strict sectional clean up by the committee is urged for social and financial reasons.
Brisbane July 8 The Board of Trade announces higher flour costs and broadened items push bread prices up in Brisbane and Ipswich. The new rate shows a penny rise per loaf with shops applying the scale and butter prices also rising. The notice notes the impact on retail bread and related groceries in the region.
Miss Eileen Castles appears at the Palace Theatre in Cairns tonight with a magnetic presence and admired voice. The interview portrays her as charming and fearless, delighted by North Queensland beauty and the tropical setting. She enjoys local fruit, speaks of touring North Queensland, and plans further performances in the south and opera work.
Melbourne police chase ends with three young men charged in a hotel burglary after a stolen single seater car was driven through a yard and fence. The incident occurred near Beaconsfield Parade South Melbourne and a loaded revolver and house breaking implements were found during the morning search.
The report notes poor spectator turnout for the Railway Band Sports event, reflecting low public support while the band receives credit for performances.
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