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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1926
Page
7
A garbled page item lists thanks to relatives for sympathy and tributes, followed by marriage notices for May Mayd, Tenni Bate and Cait Ruddell, plus in memoriam lines for Vallely Anderson. Names include May, Evelyn Medley, Georgena Bathe, Rockhampton, Cairns, Brisbane, and Kent England.
A reader disputes a June 16 1926 item on the Maize Tool and Growers Association. The letter argues a Queensland Producer report clarifies banking support and denies alleged harvest finance risks. The writer calls for names of authors behind the misleading claim.
Mrs. Fanny Cork wife of J T Cork a Gordonvale resident died in Cairns private hospital at age 52. Survived by husband two daughters and two sons. Funeral at Gordonvale St Pauls or Presbyterian Church with Rev Baarts officiating. Floral tributes from numerous friends and local groups. Funeral carried out by HM Svend Mendven Li.
A fragmented report notes the liner Afire Borda bound from Sydney to London returning to port with fire in its bunker coal. Jac Palmas dated June 14 references the vessel and its perilous condition amid smoke and damage.
The passage argues the Navigation Act harmed Australian shipping and passengers, citing ongoing strikes and regulation obstacles. It laments the Act’s failure to support Australian seamen and British companies, and recalls a past era of better passenger services now hindered by industrial tensions and official turbulence.
A readable fragment reports a Soldiers' Memorial Committee meeting at Atherton with a 7 40 start and a report of Jack Dink of Mtherton injured in a work accident on the Barman bee day. he was taken to hospital where his progress is described as improving. Also notes a decision to disband the Iniwirtail Town Band after a protracted discussion. The piece mentions farewell events for the steamer Wyreema and Cairns residents, with a departure from Cairns to the south and a formal farewell message aboard the vessel.
Friends and families, including MRS. P. Dolan and relatives, are invited to the funeral of Peter Dolan from St. Monica's Church Abbott Street at 1 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon en route to Calama Cemetery Martyn Street. A list of invited relatives and families appears with street addresses and affiliations. The Waterside Workers' organization is noted among attendees, with mentions of local companies.
High water marks 2.15 am and 2.52 pm with First Quarter phase noted. Contains dated Bib June 1026 reference.
Tuesday morning at the Kni faik Police Court twelve drunks had their names on the charge sheet. The group included Britishers and foreigners with one blander. The majority forfeited bail.
Editorial argues the Navigation Act harms local Australian shipping, causing ship sales and layoffs as labor seeks higher wages with shorter hours. It warns overlegislation and strikes disrupt trade, urging authorities and workers to recognize elastic markets and avoid ruinous policies.
A four year old boy Alf Chapman of Lake Street stood on a broken piece and suffered a severe cut to his right foot. He received general treatment from Cairns Ambulance and was taken to Cairns District Hospital. South Sea Islander prisoners faced the sailor hall court for drunkenness. Mr A E Aitkin noted repeat offences and suspected liquor supply.
Today's Forecast reports showers along the Pacific slope chiefly near the seaboard with generally fine weather elsewhere. Frost probable inland and in the South Coast division, easing soon in the Far South-West. fresh easterly winds on parts of the count. At a club meeting last Monday a carve party and ping pong tournament were held with Kuchre results and attendees listed.
In a court scene the Memorial Clock is debated as a time reference, provoking dignity challenges to the judge and prompting discussion over whether the Post Office or Memorial Clock should set the correct time for a local case. The witness testimony centers on reliance on the Memorial Clock since its erection, but the matter remains unresolved.
The Eastern and Australian line steamer St Albans has its timetable advanced then cancelled due to extended overhaul at Sydney. Cairns agents Burns Philp say the voyage will be set for the west run, while the Tanda is due in Cairns midday Wednesday with passengers and cargo from the East. A special train will shuttle passengers from Cairns to the Falls after the vessel’s arrival.
Pour Generations AC F writes of Little Gloria Steele and siblings Master Alfred Ernst and Myrtle as fourth generation representatives in Ravenshoe. The story notes their parents Charles Ernst and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith and the great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Smith Evelyn, aged 79 and 77, who care for the home and cows. Congratulations extend to the Steel and Senith families.
Lovin dail correspondent reports a man charged in Police Court after a hospital evaluation labeled him insane and a possible commitment to Goodman Asylum. A separate case recalls a pensioner found ill in a camp after four days with paralysis, later moved to hospital. language offense in Esplanade court led to a fine.
The cane growing column reports the crushing season is late in three district mills with higher than average yields in Dabintila and Leon areas but overall cane supply falls short of weekly quotas. New Northern district workers face learning cane handling while authorities debate arbitration based adjustments and personnel reassignments amid industrial tension. Mossman growers resist harvesting orders citing high costs, while a dispute committee assesses prices and administration for the season.
At Wace tion stables Hen dra a small turnout of buyers attended the sale. Glen opened the bidding but failed to meet the reserve. Arishane June Ta and Highland Valorcine Amberhill were passed in while Gowrie Maid drew 160 from a buyer. Fine Stitch Land Fox and Moltoher also failed to attract bids.
A horse rolled on its rider during a local event. The rider sustained injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment. Details remain unclear due to fragmented report.
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