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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

7

Port of Cairne High Tides and Ship Movements

Long list of ships in and out of Cairns and Melbourne with arrivals and departures. Varying vessels including Manilla, Bombala, Tanda, Arafura, and City of Manila, with dates projected June and July. Movements from Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, London, and Colombo noted, plus passenger and cargo plans and Mauritius names.

Canberra Melbourne Sydney Port Douglas Cook Cairns Adelail Cov Katoora Adelaide Dimera Towneville Marella Brisbane Manila United King Meec Liverpool Cairne Alow Acumba Cairne Jane A Delaide Company Arkaba Cairnane Bruins Carve Mathewirge Mackay Rowen York and Baniten Aroona Beit Adelaide Coy Momba Fiona Morinda Paya Thursday Hong Kon Oenniston Methenurne Eoers Samuel Allen and Sons Ros Commonwealth Jeaf Matta Byne and Lown Hob Won London Elvis Ba Hobart Don Colombo Juris Ion Bay Autetralia Ferndale Melaurie Ay Bribane Fords Fremantle Mette Mgit Breen Ee Jor Gibraltar Orsova Dane Tandon Co Elbourne Juinee Ormands Naples Oronsay Laver London Werkunds Dive Cathay Mooltan Comarin Jane Pata Southern Port Orinte New Guinea Em Braves Solomon Islands Norfolk Island Sevith Ltd Funnel White Star South Africa Herminius Leiden Townsville Ivons Malmos Townville

iBRISDANE Produce Market Halted Supplies At Rema Sheet

The Brisbane market report notes halted supplies on Saturday with mixed demand for oats and wheat. Prices and offerings appeared limited, several lots of produce remained unsold, and buyers shifted to lighter trading before a dull market. The market awaits post holiday movement and any ruling changes.

Hhisbane Jone Tiere Rema Sheet

Great Northern Tin Company Seeks Conversion Stock

The managing director reports by twine that they have about twelve Haven convertrates ready for sale. The notice notes limited holdings and plans for sale actions, reflecting a constrained inventory and pending transactions.

Twine

Tennis. Cairns Club Championships report lively and crowded

The Cairns Club Championships drew strong turnout with new members Metahie and Crisp showing skill. Top players like Mrs Gumnow and Miss Sharpe displayed sharp serves while many matches tested court stamina and form ahead of next weekend finals.

Jeter Uvermhie Jn Metahie Anal Crisp San Fawell Frank LY Neill Minwelaley Miss Gay Miss Quay Met Mars Miss Sharpe Miss Savage Mira Canemnapenn

Patterson Suffering Tennis Elbow Aims for Wimbledon

Paris reports Patterson fears a Wimbledon absence due to a sore elbow. In other results Lacoste Crawford dominates Robson, Hawkes defeats Robson in straight sets, Romanus edges Paperee, Bennett defeats Anderson, and Akhurst over Fry.

Paris Patterson Wimbledon Lacoste Crawford Hawkes Robson Fine Romanus Eileen Bennett Briain Mins Anderson America Mina Akhurst Australia Joan Fry

Funeral notices and memorials from Mareeba and Cairns area

Funeral arrangements for Edith Lewis and other local bereavements are listed, with services at St Marys Church and Calam Cemetery and notes from families in Mareeba Cairns and surrounding streets. Obituaries mourn Ralph McFarlane John Matthews and Andrew Murray. A political commentary laments Australian migration policy and influences on future elections.

T. Lewis James-street Edith St. Nita’s Calros Olor Calms Cemetery Maria Mie Ts. J. Thapnan Janus Siheyt

Migration question in Australia sparks debate in Cairns Post

The Cairns Post discusses how the British delegation and Prime Minister Bruce differ over migration policy. It warns Australia cannot drift through politics and stresses Queensland’s strategic role, especially the Far North, in any population plan and the White Australia policy need for real action beyond rhetoric.

Firnes Staten Codrina Shortn Australia Great Britain Bruce Commonwealth Queensland Far North Autralia

Girl Guides Win Trophy at Townaville Rally

A. M. Langan, president of the local Girl Guides association, received a telegram from Captain Bain announcing Cairns Coy Guides as winners of the first division rally at Townaville. Congratulations echoed as Cairns Guides expressed pride in their achievement.

Girl Guides A. M. Langan Cruidren Bain Cairns Coy Guides Townaville Brava Cairne

Weather and travel notes in Australia with Captain Zetto

A Brisbane Weather Bureau forecast describes a southward stormy and showery zone with clearing in the south west by morning. Captain Zetto, the Italian traveler, arrived in Cairns after a 30 mile walk from Babinda, claiming a globe trotting project and plans to visit New Zealand and South Sea islands while staying in Cairns.

Torday Brisbane Weather Bureau Zetto Cairns Antony Zetto Australia North Wl New Zealand Jominson South Sea Islands Zetio George Comino

Visiting Cyclists Ride Tonight at Cycle Club Meet

The visiting cycling champions confirm they will race in all advertised events tonight at the Cycle Club. A three mile first class scratch race will feature the visitors against local riders, with the public assured of seeing strong competition. Signed notices from BT Murray A R Morton Wells B Creese and Ivan wer.

Cycle Club Jumbo Wells B, Murray A. Morton J, Brewer B. Creesu Ome Cyele C Cyeliste Withes BT. Murray A. R. Morton A Wel Creese Ivan Wer

Mareeba Rifle Club Fourth Shoot For A Kelly Trophy

The Mareeba Rifle Club held its fourth shoot for A Kellys trophy and the 14th for the Innis Cup over June 1. At 300 yards light wind affected scores with J Cahill firing 34 and Cahill noted for returning to form. Other shooters faced gusts that hampered progress as the match concluded with mixed results and few entries reflecting windy conditions and gusts.

Mareeba Rifle Club A. Kelly Joe

Toowoomba Conference Highlights Southern Division Work

Members of the Southern division gathered in Toowoomba for the fifth meeting from April 30 to May 4. Delegates from Queensland discussed branch reports, homes for mothers and children, hospital projects, and new social welfare initiatives, while urging medical inspections, local goods support, and expanded wireless services for isolated centres.

Poowoomba Toowoomba CWAS Warwick Goondiwindi Lota Manly Redcliffe Diaba Stanhorpe Oakey and Gore Vincent Welch Br. Freshney Jackson Brisbane Sragide

King's Birthday Holiday Observed in Calne

The Hoyday records a mild King’s Birthday in Calne with pleasant weather aiding personal exercise. People enjoyed rail trips boating and gatherings in the park. Cairns charities hosted animal shows and a large turnout of adults and students at St John’s and St Andrew’s events plus Methahets activities in Edmonton.

Calne Cairns St. John's Wm England Kurata Ae Othe Vente St Andrew's Presbyterkin Fey Edmonton Methaahets Edge

Sunday School Picnic at Guiris Methenden Church

A sunny annual outing for children hosted by the Diy company at Guiris Methodist Church yesterday. Mr J. weathered the event with a parade to Sheridan Street for games and races, revealing a well run program, plentiful food, and prizes for multiple age groups.

Guiris Methendiet Via Neel W. Dean Flue Adit Porenin

New South Wales Triumphs In Tight Australian Rules Match

In Hrishane June 4 a large crowd saw New South Wales edge Queensland by three points after trailing for three quarters. Poor early play gave way to a late revival as Wales booted two goals in the final minutes to lead 6 goals 4 behinds to 5 goals 13 behinds.

Hrishane New South Wales Queensland Nuland Queensland Repis Shen Welshhmen Gesmians

Queensland Turns Tables In Inter-State Rules Match

Queensland defeated New South Wales by 10 points in a thin afternoon Australian rules match. Final scores: Queensland 67 points to New South Wales 57 points. Armistice Day wreaths and Anzac Day cenotaph ceremonies noted, with Mrs. Fairfax slated to lay wreaths in England. Also mentions council rule changes, social evenings, and Scottish delegates at a gathering.

Fairlae Jrecent Nsw Queensland Kenny New South Wales Associat Brisbane New South Wales Yeas Westminster Abbey Whitehall Fairfax England

Sugar Cane Disease Control Study Hints Central Regulation

The Cane Growers Association reports progress on disease control in Queensland cane, noting better pest and plant disease management, calls for centralized regulation, and urges official supervision of plant material movement. Officials visit Northern districts as Parliament considers industry needs and border controls.

Cains Easterby Hote Shatin Meddee Vitis Arthur Bett Mr. Mell Queensland Wrk Dante Et Hell Laval Ye Jang Alu Ae Wi Coho Suga Refining Company Cairns Herbert River Hermet Calens Wott CaneyrAvers’ Association Asebaes Bell Focal Association Any N. L. Kelly Association Central Fasterby Farle Page Herbert Nott

Perth May 31 Cold Weather Report

Fragmentary OCR notes show bitterly cold conditions with unreadable segments. The readable portion references Perth and a May 31 context, suggesting weather or municipal timing without clear details.

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