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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1924

Page

4

Shipping News From Port Dated Entries and Vessels

Shipping notices list ships leaving and due at Australian ports. Lassie Gowrie sails to Townsville via Wangaratta, Woodarra follows mid August, Palma from London May 10 expected Cairns with 1100 tons. Levaka due Sydney today. Aramac to Brisbane today. Wyandra leaves Brisbane next Saturday for Cairns, Wyrerma from Townsville to Melbourne today. Kallation to Burketown via Cooktown. Finders Island to Normanton. Nachilws calls at Orishane with units and cargo.

Lassie" Gowrie Deaves Townaville Wangaratta London Cairns Woodarra Palma Levaka Sydney Aramac Brisbane Wyandra Brishbane Wyrerma Townsville Melbourne Burketown Cooktown Finders Island Isla Aus Normanton Nachilws ¢Alls Nor Orishane Uniber and Genera Corp

Atherton Wool Report Details Price Increase Decision

The Atherton Wool report notes a June 85 ton purchase price at 1/2 per pound. The Pool Moard funded meeting approved a raise to growers by eviction 1d per pound an increase of ld. Brisbane July 23 reports markets slackened slightly with prime yellow grain selling at 3/2.

Atherton Hutter Pool Moard Neeting Brisbane

Marsupial sales report from Brisbane livestock market

A telegraph from Messrs Winehcombe Carson Ltd Brisbane details marsupial trading results at Brisbane Livestock Sales. Wallabies and koalas described with price ranges. overall market notes show cattle, calves, pigs and lambs penned with firmer to dearer conditions and larger supplies in some categories.

Samuel Allen and Sons, Ltd Cairns D. W. Oley Messrs Winehcombe Carson Ltd Brisbane Wallaby Fenwick Trispathce Markis

Metal Market Notation Shows Mixed Silver and Electrolytic Values

A fragmented market note lists various silver and electrolytic items with prices and terms. Mentions include approximate figures like 63/8/9 and 67, with references to months and quarters, and several cryptic codes.

Sydney Jy Conner

Trial proceedings continue in provincial court for multiple defendants

A chaotic court record shows Dr Patrick Bourke and several defendants facing charges in Giru. Jurors retired at 3.55 but could not reach a verdict. proceedings adjourned to a later date with a restraint on the prisoner.

Sony Topdal Ile Vibton Tongles Tinly Sepithy Calley Ara Lse Ue MIT Kits Cluden Patrick’ Bourke Dalendant Prem Court Justin’ Douglas Herbert Leslie Taylor John Waintlell Edward ‘Aulkes Ishiara Giru Ochre Neathy Sitlinga

Fragmentary Cairns Family Notice Appears in Journal

A damaged OCR fragment mentions John’s Churches on July 18 with references to Albert Jah eldest son of Mr and Mrs Lowrie Cairns and Maud secant daughter of Mr and Mrs JT Must of Cairns. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret.

W. Tuly John's Albert Jah Ahk Lowrie Cairns Maud Mir JT. Must Cairne

Australians Shine At Olympic Games Amid Sporadic Controversy

The report highlights notable Australian performances by Chariton and Beaurepaire among world-class athletes, earning fresh laurels for Australia. It notes some unduly heated incidents in swimming and boxing draws London’s ire and discusses the need for true sportsmanship and calm acceptance of results.

Olympic Colombes London British Athletic Association

New Book for School of Arts Delayed Subscriptions

The School of Arts advises 52 latest books will be available to subscribers on Saturday next. Mail closes include outward mails at Cairns and nearby routes with specified times for registered letters, newspapers, parcels and letters to various destinations.

School of Arts Pew Lass Gowsle Wiisthay Aim Gilder's Atherton Muareela Shire Hall Herberton Hibernian Hall Cairns Millan Millan Mareela Athherton

Road works for Little Mulgrave cane lands promised

Correspondent reports from Gordonvale that farmers near Little Mulgrave cane lands expect road improvements to ease unsafe embankments and river risk this year. A railway station gathering in Atherton saw farewells for Moonimerta and speeches from local figures. Hambledon Presbyterian Church Committee in Hambledon discussed building plans and fundraising with a target opening on St Andrew’s Day November 30.

Mulgrave Road Gordonvale Owrites Hambledon Hambledon Presbyterian Church G. OM. Arcibald famiMedon Annonce St. Andrinw's Day

Gordonvale Ambulance and Society Notices

Community notices describe a meeting of a local Society to raise funds and invite public attendance, with directors present to explain aims. Also reports on the Gordonvale Ambulance House renovation progress and a youthful accident involving a galvanised iron sheet and a glass collision. The Quaker Girl musical set to tour with dates and special trains announced.

Gordonvale Ambulance Elec Gortonvale Torrespainddnt F. Thumm Gordonvale Thompson

More British Farm Lads for the North

Captain Collum reports 14 additional lads en route to the Far North aboard the Sophocles, with a plan to settle all in the North. Representatives chosen include Mavlin, Mason, Reid, Howe, Turner, and Fox to liaise with the New Settlers League. Hambledon Mill operations continue with cane arrivals and tourist interest rising.

Collum New Settlers League Brisbane Myreema Rior Lyemel Sophocles al Senk League Minars Mavlin Caitus J. Mason Athertan W. TL Reid Malanda Seymour Howe Gordonvale FL Turner Yungahuers W. J. Fox Maman Millay

Farewell to Mr and Mrs Graney in Edmonton

A mid northern town farewell event for Mr. and Mrs Graney at Bropys Hall Edmonton featured Edmontey and Haim Hledoy attendees, Miss Azar and McBridge decor, and Cahill’s Orchestra with Cairns Choral Society members present. Mr Graney received a parting gift. Mrs Graney thanked donors and reflected on their service as town stationmaster and hostess.

Cairns Choral Society Aldtki Stn Samalitvoodie Alletshreea Ameticdans Stecithtioud Avertwell Pal Aer Graney Granby Mackay Arid Missi Graney Iualdary L. Careward Gairus

Cairns District notices and events schedule July edition

Readable notices show upcoming Cairns area events including Masonic banquet at Gordonvale Ambulance Quarters on Thursday July 8, a casual party and dance at Brophy's Hall on July 26, and a Cairns District meeting with Weldial Chambers to follow. Community members Newitt and Neblett listed with local sale details and draught horses at Redlyngey.

Cairns Gordonvale Brophy Cairns Moror Cairna Weldial Iene Chambers Messra Newitt Melton Redlyngey Neblett

Weather and quagmires lament in Innisfail report

A Lunisfail correspondent rails at Innisfail conditions calling quagmires morass and swampy streets. The piece contrasts Cairns with Innisfail and questions local authorities’ 50 year legacy amid described misery.

Lunisfail Cairne Innisfail Wibster

Opening Masonic Club Gathering In Far North

The opening Masonic Club event is set for Saturday evening with a ceremony led by the District Grand Master of Carpentaria. A banquet for about 400 guests will follow. The Aquatic Club Hall and nearby facilities are under discussion, highlighting local volunteer effort.

Masonic Club Carpentatia Clus St. John's Church of England Far North

Gordonvale Convent Bazaar Raises Funds for New Building

Gordonvale residents thronged Nelson Hall on Saturday for a successful bazaar organized by the Catholic Girls' Club and church groups. Food stalls sold out early and proceeds are destined for the Convent Building Fund, with thanks to helpers and Miss Suen for acting as cashier.

Gordonvale Gazaar Catholi Nelson Hall Mesdaniel Mighell al, Smith Tagney Sues Drenenought

Appeal Adversely Acknowledged In Baird Case On Costs

The appeal by Kyriegos Magripilis and Nicholas Loneus Katakyriacos against Justice Dotugas April 9 decision, with costs against the appellants, was received by the Full Court. The action against Joseph Francis Baird and Thomas Power Baird was dismissed. trial occurred before Justice Dowlas and a special jury in late March and early April.

Baird Arinbane Kyrigeos Magripilis Nicholas Loneus Katakyriacos de Tision Justice Dotuglas Appel Luiiy Josep Francis’ Baird Thomas Power Baird Kyrie Con Magripilia Nithoing Loucas Karakyriacas Joseph Francis Batre Jand Thorns Power Baird Charming Greene Dahinda Brea Justice Dowlas J. T.macdon Masard facDawreell & Uarris Alpiensa Inane Ried Messrs Ray Saneesau E Daniels Rimslbelsbale Josie Shands Allukhy Jayne

British Delegates Condemn Olympic Conduct At Paris Games

London reports state the Athletic Association Executive criticized British non participation in the future Olympic movement. The piece cites violent scenes, disputed boxing results, and growing anti British sentiment, with calls that the Paris controversy could doom the Olympic spirit.

London Athletic Associaion Executive Org Nott Cottesis Aporis Cit Abrahams Ufa Frenehman Ws Opporeot Paris

Disturbance in Chinatown inflames Innisfail district

A Chinatown disturbance in Innisfail drew a large crowd after a foreigner clashed with a premises keeper and smashed a window. Police inquiries are under way as the event follows a spate of local tensions and minor vandalism in the area.

Chinatown Hind

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