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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
9
Market notes from Sri Ane Produce Market report ships arriving yesterday and today. Water levels noted and prices referenced across NSW and Queensland ports with mixed consignments and limited availability. Shipments include tomatoes and other produce with pricing details and sailing schedules mentioned for Port of Brisbane and allied routes.
Fragmented OCR notes mention travel routes and dates across multiple states with names like Mackay Avena Tewsen Angne and Seana Will. Faded details reference August schedules, Brisbane, Sager, and several places, but many words are garbled.
Fragmentary report from Thursday Island Melbourne notes a procedural delay by authorities in appointing inspectors and scheduling vessel clearances. The text is heavily garbled with OCR errors, obscuring names, dates, and exact actions. Key entities and events remain indeterminable from the readable fragments.
A film set explosion traps crew at a hospital and barn location. Firefighters battle flames as survivors, including lead actors and a director, flee amid chaos. Police cordon scene, while witnesses report ongoing rescue efforts and delayed shoots.
Fragmented OCR notes detail overseas shipping routes including mentions of Mette mn Simgapory Varve and Toarsday Island sailing toward Brisbane. Referenced ports Cairns Port W and Port Sawa, with cargo fees and ship names such as Hartteidge and Vanna. The text is garbled but indicates voyages, sailings, and cargo considerations.
A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous disjointed names and fragments such as MERSUES, passengers, Mer, Meier, Meier eel, Heke, Macomer, Vee, Marie, and various irregular tokens. No coherent event, date, location, or clear action can be determined from the readable text.
A tribunal finds the firm breached the Stone Acmstensa Award by underpaying Alma Davies the legally prescribed rate. The April hearing revealed overtime disputes, with workers alleging unpaid overtime and improper wage practices. The defense argued all employees were paid and no overtime was due. The matter centers on employer conduct, wage rates, and compliance with award terms.
In loving memory of Robert Kirkpatrick Lacherty father and grandfather who departed this life July 21. Beloved by his daughter son in law and grandchildren Willer Dotty and children.
The Cairns Post reports on Australian Provincial Press Association visitors touring the Far North and North Queensland. The piece highlights timber and dairying industries as growing potential drivers, noting past tribute land use and nascent markets, with emphasis on development challenges and hopeful prospects for regional wealth.
The Cairns mayor extols Far North water power as a vital resource to accommodate population growth and industrial development. He emphasizes the region’s rights, progress, and need for fair treatment within the Commonwealth, welcoming provincial press delegations to spread truthful information.
The Cairns court dealt with a motoring accident on Hog Hill in Sunday afternoon, charging several defendants including Grenier PSL and William Philips 1351 with being intoxicated. A man named Robert Graham, 27, faced similar counts. others failed to appear as cases moved toward next sittings. The hearing also noted a fire at a garage and an investigation into a car band incident.
Daylong events at the Cums Shey So ciety and exhitdiers showcase a Seeing touches om ee gremmie and Sextus for the Afueaoth exhibition. Governor Geeeel (Leck Gewrie) to formally open. Spectators arrive as lights are tested turning night into day. Officials report many mechanical aids require careful setup and extra attendants to manage crowds.
The program lists events including Maiden High Jump at 2.15 pm and Local Maiden Hunters Contest at 2.10 pm. Veteran Lady Rider at 2.45 pm and Veteran Gentleman Rider later. A governor's speech by Lord Gowrie precedes a gymnastics display at 7.15 pm and a rhythmic display by Miss Sneddon at 8.15 pm.
The weekly and seasonal cane crushing totals rise amid wet conditions. South Johnstone Mill processed 7,490 tons this week at an average 1187, bringing the season to 4,848 tons. sugar output measures 11 22. Jabinda Mill reports 16 7 1 tons this week and a running total of 51,177 tons, with ongoing supplies and steady operation.
Assistant Health Minister J A J Hunter and Mrs Hunter will travel from Brisbane to Cairns on July 22 and traverse through Ingham Innisfail Mavenshoe Gordonvale Townsville Ayr Mackay before returning to Brisbane. The itinerary includes chamber of commerce meetings and a formal chamber conference opening led by Mr Hunter with multiple town visits.
Bromwich won every set in the Java tennis series with two Austra Mans entries, facing top Japanese opponents Kiramu and another ranked third. humid conditions forced frequent wardrobe changes and the tour provided valuable experience. Davis Cup notes suggested doubles could decide the Australia Germany clash as Crawford lagged slightly yet retained precise stroking.
Mr Pry and his wife and two daughters traveled across America and through Japan and China. He said Japan treated them well and, amid tensions between the two countries, that Japanese people appeared wary of Australians. He recalled cameras and watchful scrutiny, noting few war relics in museums. He spoke of Japan's remarkable development and engineering strides, and described bitter cold weather in North America with Lake Louise snow 14 feet deep. He lamented not visiting Cairns.
Two firemen aboard the overseas ship Port Wellington William Thom eor aged 29 and John Henry Burke aged 41 appeared in Police Court charged with being absent without leave from the British ship while berthed at Carma port. They pleaded not guilty. Proceedings noted they were intoxicated and had intended to return to the ship before it sailed.
Fragmentary text references defendants and wages with unclear names and numbers. It appears to be a copied OCR slice from a legal or court document mentioning charges or sums and a notion of intent to divert. Details are incomplete and names are garbled.
The Education Minister’s office filed a variation request concerning the Teachers Award. Details indicate agency involvement and a formal processing routine by the ministerial team in Brisbane.
Dr Price plans to study natives of the Strait and the Maoris. He will likely sail for New Zealand on July 30 to observe extended civilisations before proceeding to the United States.
R C Walker of Timbie Station Wellington disputes tariff policy and Japanese retaliation against Australian wool. He warns small woolgrowers will be dissatisfied and expects a Labor government after the next election. He and his wife returned from a four month trip including Japan, praising its tourism and people.
Brisbane July 20 After a 14 month study, Mr Boyd Williams returned by the Largs Bay today. He declared that while Australia’s trade with Javaine reniley was designed to boost British trade, Britain’s imports of Japanese yarns had slumped over the past few years.
The article recounts D. J. Whyborn’s across Australia tour from Sydney to Cairns noting Darwin’s diverse peoples and detailing June observations in West Australia of drought and hardship. He reports no rain for over a year in Carnarvon and little in Onslow, with heavy losses among sheep and cattle and poor meatworks conditions. Whyborn, a retired grain expert and inspector, remains undecided about staying in Cairns.
The Mayor Mrs Colina Town Clerk Mr Wilkinson the Cairns arbor Board chairman Mr R T Me iunus the Chamber of Commerce president Mr G Gunmen Major HC Harris of Cairns Militia and Inspector W teadent of Cairns Police attended a formal welcome at the civic event.
The Governor General and Lady Gowrie arrived to a warm reception with Lord Gowrie and City officials. A viewing train spectacle and city hall welcome were planned, with outdoor arrangements if weather permits, including concert items by the Choral Society and three bands.
The passage describes Their Excellencies Lord Gowrie and Gowrie accompanied by the ADC visiting Cairns and the Atherton Tableland. Weather eased travel as they toured public and scientific sites including marine fauna research and potential education development. Sir Robert Garcon, formerly Solicitor General, arrived in Cairns midweek on the Manaore and rested after travel.
A traveler praised the Tableland region calling it wonderful yet noted no rad residences or Kardendom in the area. He argued the Tableland of business is Cuba, signaling a contrast between locale beauty and economic activity.
The report describes a Lake Barrine excursion with the Bachar Shire chairman Mr L R Winfield and Mrs Winfield greeting visitors. Attendees enjoyed morning tea, a boat ride, and views of dewy jungle and fern fringed banks near the lake, with nearby Yungaburra School noted in the scene.
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