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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1928

Page

9

Shipping Movements and Arrivals Across Australian Ports

A long list of ocean-going liners and cargo movements details ships arriving at and departing from Sydney Brisbane Cairns and other Australian ports. It notes vessel names such as St Albans Ormiston Morinda Adelaide Katoora and Moorings of the Orient Line and P and O Royal Mail ships with dates in July and August. It lists agency firms Howard Smith Burns Roe Co and others and mentions general cargo and passenger movements along with berth destinations and voyage itineraries.

Ye Kanewna Sveney Hrtsharie Jily Caartis Matatua Aberdeen White Star Line Cairns Combinental Ard United Killaggalanrn Yoorth Wit General Cargo Howard Smith Tanda Fe St Albans Gate Brintai Sydney Aig Adelaide Coy Nam Jly Mach Gad van Parler Scan Steel Mariner New York Pherns, Mhilp and Co Airs Apeetiy Orungal Watras Sundintion Hula Drishane Tomberwil Eerie Urilla Mbyterniywr Attyar Adelle Crampainy Alocion Catens Mal London Amteilia Orseva la i Rellen Orvieto Colombo Ancost Ormonde Mrishwine Oronaay Doe Mtchome Borns Philp and Co Cairne Royal Maloja Fremantle Lonilon Tune 1 Mongolia Moldavia Chitral Tomton Aucu Markunda Deadon Sydney Septemer Meesers, Burns, Role & Co Preameres Morinda En Rove Isprian Earth Montero Sylowee Oth Brisbane Marsina Camery England South Alrigy Anchieee Capetown Suevie Frenis N Ue Dorban Ar Camius Melbourne Demosthenes City of Winchester Mth ‘Afay Townsville Scatua Cairnenly Anigust Herminiua Aonelen Élite Kia Ora Fondeon Simon Lomtion Howard Smith Ltd Mason Line Oceanic Steamship Co San Francisco Sydne Bricebane Nieww Hollara

Lucerne and crop market notes at Komrae street market

A Brisbane produce market report notes heavy Lucerne chaff supply from local growers at Komrae street. Prices show mixed demand with Lucerne hay well represented and grains in moderate offer. Potatoes and peas scarce while wheat remains in demand and prices quoted for several lots.

Brisuan LF Lucerne Komrae Street Hie Hind Wien Lucerte Bay Weenly

Mining Mends Markets in Sydney Steel and Silver Quotes

Sydney reports spot and three month prices for metals with figures on electrolytic zinc and lead, copper and tin, along with silver and market terms. The chaotic OCR noting includes several misreadables but indicates a metal market bulletin with price marks and currency values.

Far North cabbage growers showcase produce

A garbled report from Cairns notes cabbage and produce in Abbott Street windows. Weather data from Cairns Test Office records a maximum 84.0 and minimum 63.2 degrees with dry and wet readings described alongside thermometer variations.

Wilsor Cairns Craig's Abbott Street Pam Bole Pratt

Venning Receives Diploma in Swimming and Life Saving

Miss Lily Venning attains the Regal Life Saving Society diploma, the highest mark of proficiency in water skill and life saving. She passed the practical test with merit, alongside peers Miss Flora Yinting of Dinshare and Miss Ball of Stharters, who also earned recognition.

Bristaayne Lily Verning Mies Gueenslead Dinshare

Vice regal visit details from Cairns to Yungaburra

The Governor and Lady Goodwin traveled from Atherton to Yungaburra with a visit to Lake Barrine and a reception hosted by the CAVA group. Lady Goodwin praised the charity movement, a bouquet was presented, and a tea was served by the Cairns Post Cheerios and the Cal a Post.

Governor Lady Goodwin Yungaburra Atherton Miterson Machim Cheerios Bairns Cheerio Cairns “Post Mary Smith Yumahurra

In Memoriam Notices Blend Aged Remembrances

In memoriams pay tribute to Walter Wain and Mathew with reflections on loss. The notices honor their lives, note hospital dates, and express lasting sympathy from family and friends amid sorrow.

Smirching Parliament Prompts Royal Commission Findings

The Cairns Post reports the Royal Commission found Mr. Mahony likely received around £5000 for resigning his seat in favor of Mr. Theodore. It notes £200 was paid by Mr. Theodore, with the question of who benefited and why the Dalley seat was bought remaining unresolved and moral duties for Labor and Parliament.

Dalley Mahony Theodore Scholes Royal Commission Themlore Mr. Mahony Mr. Theodore Labor Party Labor

Industrialism in Cairns Turns Absurd in Labor Case

In Cairns Queensland a court under the Industrial Arbitration Act handles a peculiar dispute involving seven canecutters and their female cook. The union the Australian Workers Union prosecutes the workers for a breach of the workers code amid a farcical set of charges and penalties.

Moscow Cairns Queensland Commonwealth of Australia Caiina The Australian Workers Union

Industrial Magistrate Fines Couples In Outbuilding Case

The text describes a case where a Temale cook and her partner faced fines after agreeing to pay a weekly sum for meals prepared at their residence. An Industrial Magistrate explained the legality of agreements made outside the Award, leading the couple to plead guilty and each be fined five shillings. The narrator critiques the Gilbertian farce and questions the fairness of penalizing a man for legally employing his wife to provide meals.

Cutter Wits Stresa

Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Hank and Rail Motor Anniversary

Cairns records show Saturday afternoon meeting with director Rollwagen and secretary Thomas amid deposits and forthcoming business. The Rail Motor Anniversary marks July 17 as the first anniversary of Cairns to Inception of rail meter service with 163,330 adults and 471 children carried. Livestock movements surge with about 800 head cattle moved this week from Chla to Vine, under orders from local buyers.

Cairns Rollwagen Thomas Amerntel Stilhman Cairns-Redlyneh Statheny

Defeat of Cancer Town Clerk Notice Summary

Notice from the Town Clerk Cairns Queensland records contributions received as part of a cancer defeat drive. Mentions payments from Messrs Jalan Y Wil Sons and Este H Williams Stel and amounts listed include £90 3s 10d and a sum from Progressiv Hotel dated 13 October 2970. Names and places appear with OCR errors.

Mir. EK. Wilkinesevil Queensland Cairne City Shire Caorer Tampalen Ammuit Messrs, Jalan Y Wil Sons Ieveenenuee Este H Williaens — Stel uy + progressiv hotel

Distinguished visitors to Cairns and Hopeful Reef tour plan

Captain A J C Wienholt and partners will travel from Ireland to Cairns on Wednesday and visit the Barrier Reef before touring the western State beyond Clemency. meanwhile at the Cairns Summons Court Jean Kvion Lutteril sought a maintenance order against Walllaimn Letteri, with counsel noting a likely settlement and the matter adjourned to a conference in Mr. Kelly's room.

Cairns A. JC. Wienholt Neme Chi Ff. Thwoarsats Thom Pecret Thrivebane Heya Geographi- Seyviery Hrishaine Barrier Reef Clemencry Jean Kvion Lutteril Walllaimn Letteri J. Bennett Oappenes Anu HW. PF. McLavehlin

Two men charged for travelling in a railway truck

John William Barry and John Thomas Booth appeared in City Sutamonms Court for riding in a railway truck between Mareeba and Kuranda without paying fares. Senior-Sergeant Toohill noted prior pilfering concerns but the pair admitted non payment. Each man was fined £1 with 9/10 costs or seven days imprisonment.

John William Barry John Thomas Booth Sutamonms Locho Mareeha Kuranda Toohill Trocka P.M. del Iwt

Australian Sugar Journal Reports Outlook and Research

The Australian Sugar Journal summarises the sugar industry outlook for the crushing season with attention to pests and diseases in cane fields. It notes papers by D. S. North on gumming disease in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales and by Norman Bennett on Hawaiian sugar production challenges. Portrayed are portraits of G. R. Mayers and the late John Drysdale, and a view of the Pioneer Mill.

Australian Sugar Journal D. 5. North S.K. Company New South Wales Norman Bennett Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations Hawaiian Islands G. R. Mayers Victoria Nyanza Sugar Company Lidl Mar John Drysdale Pioneer Mill Mar. Drysdale

Record of Five Years Work Agreement in Australia Debts Plan

The article outlines a landmark financial agreement on public debt restructuring across Australian states. It details Commonwealth actions including per capita payments, sinking fund contributions, and future loan consolidation as a single entity for 1927 28. It notes annual payments, interest reallocations, and the impact on state debts and property transfers.

Wile Jume Commonwealth Pdehn Averest Winky Jame Dehla Sch Commonwealth Wall Transea Australia

Pension Increases Under New Age Pension Act

The Age Pension Act raises weekly pensions from 15 to 17 shillings for some and 2 to 3 shillings for benevolent asylum inmates. A 1925 measure boosts the weekly rate to 7l and adds increases for hospital and asylum inmates. It also allows pensioners to earn up to 25 shillings a fortnight without reductions, replacing the former 41 shillings limit.

Grants and tariffs shape states finances and duties

The article outlines Commonwealth grants to Western Australia and Tasmania reducing state taxes by substantial sums. It notes evolving tariff policy under the 1925 Customs Act and Tariff resolution, aiming to limit British preferential rates to genuine British manufacture and to protect essential Australian industries.

Patten Great Britain Auetralia

Patent-era Australia Britain trade policy debate

Fragmented OCR text discusses cabinet consideration of preferences in immigration and industry in Australia and Britain. It mentions Darwin directory, Commonwealth relations, and shifts in trade policy affecting dairy textiles and manufacturing. The Prime Minister and Commonwealth representatives weigh increased preferences for Britain and Australia.

Encouragement to Primary Production in Australia 1920s

Discussion of government measures to boost primary production and export in Australia during the 1920s. Mentions acts such as the Dried Fruits Advances Act 1924, Meat Industry Encouragement Act, Export Guarantee Act, and related export and subsidy programs, plus tariffs and bounties to support settlers, fruit growers, and domestic industries.

London Divine Produce Control Board Ant M ‘Omnell Australia Canada New Zealad

FINE SCENERY AND PROSPECTS EXPLORED ON AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Mr J Ho Scullin leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party and Mrs Scullin visited Miwhanda and Atherton then toured Cairns and the Hotel Pacific. They praised the soil and timber resources of the Tablelands and described the generous hospitality of the people as they observed cane mills and forestry developments in the Virgin Lands and North Queensland.

Miwhanda Atherton Nicetines J. Ho Scullin Oflothy Federal Parliamentary Labor Party Cairns Seullia Ietralia Otway Aps Sim. Cie Lange Dttver Ory Tordivate North Queenss Mulgrave

Brother and Sister in Maryborough Shooting Case

In Maryborough on July 17, May Ellis faced the Circuit Court charged with unlawfully assaulting her brother W Simpson on May 22. The case alleged May Ellis shot Simpson. May Ellis and her husband Frederick Ellis were charged with conspiracy to kill, but the male accused had no further proceedings. The jury found May Ellis guilty and Justice Brennan advised the couple to leave the district.

Maryborough Circ Emit Mer Texrlay Suigg Simpsson Ad Hie Frederick Sis Mor Gulty Justce Vrennan Eflis

Public Notice Summary From Fragmentary OCR

Notice to the public indicates a general declaration or summons from authorities. The readable fragment references official action but lacks specifics such as agency, location, deadline, or exact notice scope. Further readable details are needed to create a precise card.

Seed in the capital of oper pass intelligence

Readable fragments indicate a Reuters summary about a seed in the capital related to intelligence operations. The text is garbled but suggests reporting on a security or intelligence activity tied to a capital city and an operative or operation seed.

Wr Aeaves Tami Oper Pass Intelligence

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