Shipping port Cairns updates high tides and arrivals
The Cairns port notices list ships arriving yesterday including Tanda and Kanowna with departures noted for Tanda to Wie Easts. The Canberra and Morinda are referenced with schedules from Melbourne and sea departures. Several vessels from Aberdeen White Star and Loved Solano Lines are due Cairns by August, with agency details and voyage notes across multiple ports.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Brimane
Morinda
Pageporte
Manewna
Burns
Hilp and Co
View
Arafura Waw
Kobe
Yokohama
Mallating
Sydney
Wiristune
Cairns
Voort Dinglis
Cooktown
Brisbane
Brisbane Produce Market Prices and Supplies Report
The Brisbane market notes lucerne and potato supplies from pool growers with varied quality. Wheat and other grains show weaker demand though some items sell at higher or lower prices. Vegetables are moderately represented with several items in limited supply and mixed quality reflecting market health.
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Eprisbane
Iene
Lucerne
New Faye
Tey
Chad
FUR AND SKINS BRISBANE SALES
Brisbanes fur and skins sale reports brisk activity with lots sold on July 1. Prices ranged from reds to white varieties. scale shows items like wallabies and possum skins moving to bidders, with notable values per dozen and per unit.
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TS Hankc
Ardin
Skein Sales
Brisbane
Ty Keen
Wallabies
Serihy
Wallilies
Dover
The Metal Market Report from Sydney
The Sydney market notes metal prices and aggregations for copper silver lead zinc and related compounds with figures in pounds and pence. Values show copper at 2 pounds 4? and silver around 203, with phosphates and electrolytes listed alongside various metal prices and units.
Great Northern Freehold Tin Co. Ltd report on ore drive and timing
The fragmentary report notes ore extraction activity at the Great Northern Freehold Tin Co. Ltd sites with references to a northern drive, jetty operations, and a schedule concluding around midweek. It mentions workers, a crane, and the ongoing process of stockpiling ore as water levels and site conditions affect progress.
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Great Northern Freehold Tin CO. Ltd
Herberton
Peter
Prisley
Phate
Agee
Obituary Note on Floral Tributes for Tate Mir HW Hall
Obituary mentions floral tributes sent by Mr and Mrs Nald Thomas Dros and others including Mr not Abrs We Gibecmiye and family, Mr and Mrs Windoor and Havel. The obsequies honored Tate Mir HW Hall with these expressions of sympathy.
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Tate Mir HW. Hall
Nald
Thomas Dros
Gibecmiye
Windoor
Havel
Obituary notice for Mr Herbert Manners in Varies
Mr Herbert Manners died at his residence Paddoo Tidowrowpatty Uetebama after a short illness. He was well known in Cairns serving as Shire Clerk to Wer os Shire Couned for many years. He had been carrying on musical activities in his spare time and is survived by a daughter.
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Herbert Manners
Paddoo Tidowrowpatty
Uetebama
Somday
Dormerke
Cairns
Hrisbaape
Pobinta Mall
Hye
Australia
Tenehaaliowronen
Mir Sime
Bahinda
Neodea
Hsca
Deine
No sale of lands at Innisfail railway site auction
Innisfail Lands Office offered lots at the railway station area for sale but no bids were received. The sale was withdrawn with no purchaser for the Severstown and nearby parcels as of today.
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Innisfail
Severstown
Lnnnisfail
Transoceanic Steamship Movements Announced
Movements of Matson Line Oceanic Steamship Co ships run to San Francisco via Suva Pago Pago and Honolulu with Ventura from Sydney on September 15 Gierra on August 4 Sonoma on August 25. Royal Packet Navigation ships from Melbourne to Sydney to Brisbane include Jean Zeeland Bris bane and Micow Holland with August departures.
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Phe
Adelaide Sos
Fosal Nopaul Siar Messia
Samuel Allen and Sons
Gilview de Tulle Na Movenetts
Eaperance Bay
London
Agistralia Hobson's Bay
Orviefo
Colombe
Mae
Ormonde
Melbourne
Loondow
Orronsay
Breiaile
Dee Brishane
Masors
Burm Philp & Colair
Chitral
Sydney
Fremantle
Markunda
Wtbandon
Biome
Maloja
Comorin Eit
Ele
Mooltan
Lewwes
Fremantle Tuly
Eluondon Au
Camarin
Ourwarit
Dye Sydney
Ponlse
Elite Sydney Avensa
Messrs
Hines
Morindaeit
Tapa
Montara
Brisbane
Maraina
New Guinea
Syitiner
Muataram
Solomon Islands
Makambovit
Norfolk
Binge Poriel
White Star
England
South Ninian Anchises
Capetown
Swevie
Durban
Aurius
Clasa Pannengers
Svilmex
Demosthenes
Tata
Paseengers Aeichanter
London i
Townsville
Ownaville
Cairne
Herminiua
Loudeos
Townaville
Kia Ore
Maimea
Honard Smith Lee
Aelvier
Matson Lite Oceanic Steamship Co
Sant Francisco
Suva
Pago Pago
Honolulu
Ventura
Gierra
Sonoma
Howard Smith
Royal Packet Navigation Company
Jean Zeeland
Micow Holland
In Memory of Jovi Gather and Denis Fitzpatrick
In loving memory of Jovi Gather who departed July 28, 19, inserted to Molly and Kit. Also remembering Denis Fitzpatrick who departed July 25, 1927. Immculate Heart of Mary prayers offered for eternal rest and peaceful souls.
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Haughey
Irgentk
Fitzpatrick
Hod
Denis Pitepatrick
Sarre
Jesus Viewer van Tessett
Bowie
Notice to Public on Cairns Post Staff Attendances
Public notice states all requests for Cairns Post staff attendance in official capacity should be addressed to the Editor. All communications for insertion must go to the Editor, not to individual staff members.
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Re.quests
Cairns “Post
Cairns
Cairns and Innisfail Streets Linked by Cairne Post Ltd
Cairne Post Ltd operates along Abbott Street Cairns and Rankin Street Innisfail linking delivery routes and services in Far North Queensland. The firm centers on local distribution and street-level logistics with attention to regional coverage.
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Cairne Post” Ltd
Abbott Street
Cairns
Rankin Street
Innisfail
Development and Migration Commission urged to wisely spend immigrant development funds
The piece argues pounds sterling should be spent prudently on developmental work to aid immigration in the states. It suggests the Development and Migration Commission may find a solution so money already set aside can be used effectively to address Britain's current challenges.
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Development and Migration Commission
Great Britain
Commonwealth
Car Fire Affects Lindebaker On Mareeba Route
A Mareeba correspondent reports a misfortune when Mr. Wright’s seven seater Lindebaker was lost in a fire while he traveled toward Mareeba. North stock and wagons for transport are noted as part of the tale.
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Lindebaker
Wright
Mareeba
Britons For Australia Report Urges Empire Migration
The report on Industrial Transference highlights Britain's inability to provide employment in settled industries and urges moving workers to Dominions like Canada New Zealand and Australia. It notes empty lands great distances and the need for coordinated Empire action to settle Britons abroad and integrate labor into primary and secondary industries.
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Great Britain
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Dominions
Tableland Mai rafts cargo traffic to Atherton railhead
About 0300 tons of grain from the Atherton area is prepared for shipment to markets. Two special trains are moving from Marcelo to transfer the grain from Kadri and Tolew silos to Atherton for onward transport.
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Atherton
Subae
Marcelo Dwity
Kadri
Tolew
Finns’ party loses camp to grass fire near Mareeba
A group of Finnish laborers employed by Mr. Kewting suffered a misfortune when their camp was burned out by a grass fire on a Saturday. The party had been at work when the blaze broke out, Martela correspondent reports from Mareeba.
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Kewting
Mareeba
Martela Correspundese
Police Transfers in Cairow V District
Inspector Mann announces officer transfers within Cairow V Police District. Constables from Silkeweved Townsville Silkwood Tolga changes include Ie Carietin and B St Folisene reassigned to new charges at Milliwerran and Toke tin.
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Mann
Cairow V
Miavekay
Silkeweved
Townsville
Ie Carietin
Tolga
Silkwood
St Folisene
Milliwerran
Cairns Weather Report With Odd Readings Noted
A Cairns weather brief reports unusual thermometer readings from yesterday at the Theet Office. It records dubious figures for the minimum and related stratton measurements with several unclear abbreviations and erratic values.
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Cairns
Cairns Theet
Weather Forecast for the State Region
Clearing skies in the southern areas with cooler temperatures. A cold wave moves eastward across the state. Northerly winds veer to westerly then southwest along the subtropical coast with freshening conditions. Temperatures remain stable with generally fair conditions inland.
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Werther Harday
Harder
Downe
Towlerk City Council dust event at Cairns Transport
Report on a Cairns Transport council dust event noting Towlerk Mr ACK Wilkin and references to premises at the Go. mistiivan for a portion of temworths in January 1928. Details cover material costs, vehicle depreciation, wages, and Stratford gravel supply for a two week period with stock book adjustments and weekly lorry hires.
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Wilkinwony
Temworths
Jimaary
SU Joe
Owish
Nquarry
Muckerial
Citinedls
Eden
Stratford
Lorrie
Howe
Innisfail Bank Manager Farewelled at Shire Hall
Innisfail July 24 Mr AL DL Leyland long serving manager of the Queensland National Bank at Innisfail was farewelled at a valedictory function in the Shire Hall attended by a large audience. The Shire Council Chairman Dr E Hall presided and several speakers praised his service with warm, humorous responses from Leyland. A more detailed report will appear in Locmenney's tesa.
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Innisfail
AL DL Leyland
Queensland National Bank
Bundaberg
E. Hall
Civic concerns at Jainatee Cairns council meeting
The council discussed railway level crossing safety at James Street and required automatic alarms. They planned drainage work and road adaptations funded by the council, plus calls for stronger safety measures and closer cooperation with the Commonwealth.
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Jainatee Cairns Council
James Siewt
Comed
MD. Murehivon
Trenabee
James Street
Straying Stock Worries Adelaide Street District
Letters from the Math wrove and Miamieklon mills urge action on straying stock near Adelaide Street. Council discusses restraining hours, with Keile and Egan proposing strict limits from the wharf to Minnie Street and Esplanade to the Railway. The Mayor casts the deciding vote against extending restrictions beyond 24 hours.
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Mathwrove and
Miamieklon
Adelaide Stwanishirp Co
Sige
Labeu
Ahi
Egan
Lowes
Ali
Reinke
Maui
Keile
Alvin
Aten Park
Newharf
Minnie-street
Sewerage Scheme Report Delayed for Special Meeting
A report on a sewerage scheme was received by the council but held for a special meeting due to its voluminous nature. Moe Puerpehar of the Commonwealth Beall Department requested investigations and a full review was planned for later.
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Moe Puerpehar
Commonwealth Beall Department
Canis
Supervisory Fees Disputed Over Council Contract
A council dispute centers on supervision fees for electrical work. A vetoed payment plan sought to avoid commissions for part of the job, with workers paid under an award. The matter, urged by Alt Atherton, moves to local authority rectification after required forms are completed and returned to the commission.
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Mini
Authoricus Association
Alt Atherton
Commissionet
Cairns-Gordonvale Road Plans Require Council Review
City Engineer Mr ML Tt Creagh examined plans for the Cairns Gordonvale road section and reported several matters needing council consideration and action. The report highlights required clarifications and potential changes before work proceeds.
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ML Tt Creagh
Cairns-Gordonvale
Cairns Electric Energy Light and Power May report
The official report to the City Council covers Cairns Electric Energy Light and Power for May 1928. Key figures include total units generated 84,735. units used in station 1,163. units sold 83,780. units distributed 69,535. units counted for 14,037. streets lighting 14,215. coal and water usage noted. Engineer-Manager PA W Anthony signs as presenter.
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W. ‘Anthony
Water Authority debate on shipping water charges
Discussion centers on water supply charges for shipping at Carrs Harbor and port facilities. Alderman Heath proposes rate cuts to attract more business, while Alderman Atherton argues Harbor Board aims to attract ships without berthing fees. Officials debate impact on port revenue and regional shipping prosperity.
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Carrs Harbor
Aiterman Hiiare
Aircon
Mapas
Adenvin Atherton
Comedie
Wooldward
Mayoral Remarks on Rates and Redemption Policy
The mayor noted the higher charge was needed to fund authority services and redemption efforts. The only amendment discussed aimed to adjust pricing, with fears of public pushback and population impact. Members debated if a pause on rate increases was possible, but the ordinance changes remained on the agenda with a preliminary vote forthcoming.
Street Lights Needs Deeds In City Centre Streets
City manager reports urgent need for street lighting on Dutton Street between Kenny and Clarty Streets and at Sheridan and Wharf Streets intersection. Estimated installation cost cited with suggested location marks and planned work priorities.
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Dutton
Kenny
Clartley
Sheridan
Wharf
Two Men Guilty in Postal Fraud Conspiracy Trial
In Sydney Inty 23 Vet and aged 42, a railway worker and accomplice were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth by forging and using postal order forms and related devices. They sent orders to suburban offices and faced remand for sentencing.
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Sydney
Inty
Toby
Ariel Ward
Yieker
Elvan
British flying boats depart Melbourne for Far Past Hill
Brisbane July 23 British flying boats depart Melbourne for Lydten continuing their Far Past Hill mission. The fleet has been reassembled after an overhaul at Point Cook and will be tested this week. A Sydney contingent will join Ameest Mandwall Taale for a brief stop at Ptrishaere.
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Brisbane
Lydten
Point Cook
Sydney
Ptrishaere
Late Mr A J Draper tablet bust and hospital prize
A motion by Alderman Egan proposed rescinding a resolution to place a tablet and bust for A J Draper in the Corweill Chambers. Egan suggested a hospital cot prize as a lasting tribute. The motion lapsed for lack of a seconder. A petition from J R Craig regarding the reserve was rejected after mayoral guidance.
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Wit Nette
Alderman Egan
Stey
A. J. Draper
Corweill Chambers
Egan
Draper
Mill Suppliers Committees Meet in Canegrowers Column
The Combined Mill Suppliers Committees of the Canegrowers meet at the Canegrowers office to discuss agenda items including mill for Ist pullod sale, minutes, production costs, cane prices, and a proposed system for a “Tye bole” for exporters. Delegates review financials, executive progress, and consider levy changes while noting a possible annual conference ballot.
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Fabindig
Cites
Th Warner
Hairy
Tebe Punt
Arnie
Thatan
Gotin
Anerson
Loure
Hrowne
Atherton
WO PC Yerlentad
Cemerheratinarp
Het i Amunist
Dietnich
F. Lope
Labor in Cairns Speech at Commonwealth Bank Corner
At the Commonwealth Bank corner Mr J. S. Collings Queensland State Organiser of the A.L.P. spoke to a large Cairns audience on current State and Labor politics. He criticized the Tory Press and Cairns Post for their coverage, prompting postponement of further readings until tomorrow.
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Commonwealth Bank
J. 5. Collings
A.L.P
Queensland
Cairns
Post
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