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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1926
Page
9
Thanks to Dr Nye Matron and Atherton Hospital staff and Bearer Broyde of Atherton Ambulance for care of late son Tom Harrison Belated thanks to friends for condolences and floral tributes Death notice for John Thomas Harrison Sheridan Street Cairns June 29 1923 40 years old Gone from the Harrison family legacy
Friends of Mrs A J Kirkpatrick and family invite to funeral from Mrs F Maher residence Clare street at 3.90 this Saturday afternoon to Cairn Cemetery Marton street. Also invites Mr and Mrs Maher and family Clare street and others including Still Reid Purcell Kirkpatrick and Memaw. H M Svendsen Ltd Undertakers.
Public notice instructs that all business communications and advertisements be addressed to the Manager and not to individual staff members to prevent errors and disappointment.
Presbyterian Church announces services at Talu tah Cairns Talu tah and Hambledon Babinda with Rev R H Reid at 7 30 pm and Rev J A Sinclair at 3 pm and 7 30 pm open to all Methodist Church Aplin Street lists Sunday School Anniversary services at Mam 3 pm and 7 30 pm with children’s choir led by Mr F Millett Rev MH A Denny is conference secretary and preacher district Kindergarten Prizes ceremony at 1 o'clock in the afternoon
Readers forwarding letters to the Cairns Post must state whether they have sent the same to any other newspaper. They should include correct name and address for good faith, and address all communications intended for publication to Editor, not to individuals.
Amid Sydney market listings and distant forecasts, July reports show fluctuating metal prices. Brisbane telegrams note an official forecast of generally fine weather turning cloudy in the south west with frost in the south eastern quadrant.
Managers of entertainments and amusement fixtures or town secretaries of social fine cannot be received. Non compliance with this request may lead to disappointment.
The Cairne Post reports the Governor General's visit to northern Queensland as a symbol of Empire Unity. It lauds Cairns and its hinterland for loyalty and patriotism, urges avoidance of malcontents, and predicts growth and pride as the region develops with Australia.
Speech extols progress under the British Empire, promising land and sea advancement, broader wealth, and a strengthened Australia within Greater Britain. It warns against mob rule, lauds imperial intelligence, and welcomes the Governor General and King’s representative in a call for unity, liberty, and duty.
Patrons of Wirth Circus are cited as the world record seekers, with Mr Philp Worth stating figures for the number of visitors and takings at the Wirth Bros Circus. The report notes Ayr as second and places Inniafail on par with many Australian towns while acknowledging incomplete text.
Those lovers of band music can look forward to a feast of music at the Norman Park rotunda tomorrow evening at 8 30. The band, under its new bandmaster, has prepared a first public performance and an interesting programme. The usual competition will be conducted.
The Innisfail Hesgient Hospital Committee met for the 11th monthly session presided by J. Weeth. Resignation of Sister Weise was accepted with regret and Mr J Dawson’s tender for nurses quarters additions was accepted. Dr R Fulton Craig attended with other committee members and the financial statement showed a balance of £605 7s 2d after payments of £400 1s 3d. The patient summary noted May admissions and discharges with a high in hospital occupancy averaging 43.9.
England faced a weather disrupted Australia Lancashire match with Australia declaring at 468 for six. Key scores include Woodfull and Tyldesley among early batsmen and McDonald taking 5 for 135 in bowling. Match notes mention missing main figures in Lancashire innings and club remarks by Kelleway and Smith regarding New South Wales Cricket Association issues.
In London the report stage of the Finance Bill saw Philip Snowdon move to repeal the betting tax. Churchill argued for a 1 percent credit tax and 2 percent on racecourse bets, claiming 273000 pounds in annual credit turnover. The amendment failed 200 to 117, and the tax plan was agreed without division.
Townsville July 15 Arthur Watson pleaded guilty in Police Court after being charged with stealing a handbag from a public hone box. He was committed for trial in the Supreme Court where he received a three year sentence. The judge noted the defendant's bad character and maximum penalty was justified.
In the European Zone semi final Cochet of France defeated Wallen of Sweden 6-3 6-3 and Borotra beat Mainmetrom 8-6 6-3 6-3 as France performs well in London.
Scotlad won the Mackinnon Cup at Bisley with 1084 peaned net on Canats Ireland Wales India and Jersey in that order. Marksmen qualified for the second wage of the King's prize on Friday include Australians W Sproak and H M Coles 96. Mr Sproak spoke at the Prees Club home attended by Admiral Jellicoe, saying Australia hopes to send teams to Bisley in 1928. Anatras ia would like to emulate sending two teams yearly but was nearer.
In Stockholm on July 15 the French pair Brugnon and Makstrem defeated Wallenberg and Wallenberg 4 1 at in the European zone. France advances to meet Britain in the final.
London reports the appointment of Sir Ronald Lindsay as ambassador to Berlin. A Royal lecture series in Hibernian Hall features Dr. J F Daly presenting Pacific Island slides. Multiple minor injuries are listed from a recent accident involving Jack Hayes and Arthur Crane, with follow up care mentioned.
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