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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
9
In Port of Cairne, Seapets record high tide timings with figures for June and July. The notes show morning windows around 6 to 8 am and various fractional hour marks, including a first quarter moon phase noted for June 25 at 4 am. Moon’s Phabls appears as an observing cue with specific time stamps.
A long condensed list records numerous ships departing from Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide bound for Cairns Townsville Singapore Java Hong Kong London and other ports. It notes dates in June July and August for vessels including The Canberra The Kanowna The Arafura The Marella Arkaba and many others with routes to Cairns Townsville Jave Singapore and London among others. It also lists Orient Line vessels P&O Royal Mail line and Island Line movements with sailings from Melbourne Sydney and London and noted cargo and passenger movements.
On June 20 at Roma Street Brisbane, farm produce was plentiful with no price declines. Lucerne chaff from local growers was abundant, mostly in heated grassy condition, trading from 5/0 to 4/0. NSW eaten chaff and New England cater hay appeared, with fair quality, while NSW oats and other feeds showed mixed demand. Local potatoes offered in poor quality but better grades fetched up to 8/9, some lines 6/9 to 2/5 declined. Pumpkins, maize, and onions were listed with variable demand and some declines noted.
The Miners' Federation outlines its policy of conciliation and a reserve force to bolster industrial strength. Officials stress disciplined action and collective bargaining while preparing for possible strikes, with leaders urging unity among workers and operators to maintain stability.
A large Cairns police gathering honored Constable Anglim on the eve of his marriage. Senior-constable Toohill Inspector Mann and others praised his cheerfulness and dedication. Anglim received an eight day clock and sunshade as gifts, with speakers noting his bright future and good fellowship in the force.
Various toasts were honored and responded to during the evening. The Police Union and related figures were thanked by Senior-sergeant Tool and Inspector Mann. Other toasts included The Police Department and The Chairman with responses by several constables and sergeants. Songs performed enhanced the social event atmosphere.
Fragmented notice lists international travel and departure dates for individuals and locations including Brisbane Singapore New Zealand and Melbourne. Mentions Anne Ligoney and events in Brisbane with dates in May June August and August. Details are unclear due to OCR.
In loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister Winifred Lane who died in June 1918 deeply mourned by her father mother and siblings. Also memory of our darling mother Winifred Grace Lane who passed away June 1918 the family of Harold Grace Evelyn Al and Joe prompts a sentimental memorial note.
Walla and New Zealand areas are referenced as part of a broader press service note. The readable text provides no clear event, date, or named entities beyond these regional mentions.
Public notice directs requests to attend Cairnes stall to the Editor at Cairns Post rather than to individual stall members or staff. It emphasizes official capacity and proper channels for information requests.
A Sydney telegram reports the Miners Federation advocating conciliation to settle disputes, signaling a potential step toward lasting peace in the mining industry. The note warns against threats or unilateral action, urging mutual concessions and full arbitration to spare workers and families from strikes and hardship.
A fragmentary quote advocates ending strikes and petitions workers to pursue industrial peace. It calls for a united approach to improve livelihoods, condemns sensational violence, and urges the community to focus on honest work, conciliation, and industrial strength rather than repeated unrest.
In Cairns Police Court yesterday before Mr A Har Relly, the two defendants appeared charged with drunkenness. The court adjourned proceedings to a later date as details of the alleged offences were formally recorded.
The Central Gang Piecy Board, sitting in airne yesterday, spent the day in conference considering several appeals against comments. The Board will reconvene tomorrow in Uralla. A Sydney wire in yesterday’s issue claimed the steamer Urilla was stranded on Stockton Beach. Adelaide agents for the Urilla say the vessel was actually the Uralla.
A foreigner was injured while cutting cane at Praistail Fort. He damaged his knee and required medical care after first aid from on-site responders. Ambulance crews transported him across the river to a medical facility for treatment.
The Cairns Test Office records show a maximum of 81.4 degrees, a minimum of 8.2 degrees, and a mean around 67.83. The barometer fell by about nine points amid fluctuating atmospheric conditions.
A weather forecast notes clearing showers in the southwest corner and generally fine conditions with northeasterly to easterly winds in other areas. In Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Judge Kelly ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a delta case involving A W Mowlam of Cairns now Brisbane, awarding £36 2d plus costs. Mrs EF, Elizabeth Talle Tully, awarded £7 for board and lodging with costs.
The Barron River piece by Tramp in Wednesday’s issue contains a typographical error that misstates the stream’s course from Port Douglas to the Gulf. The correction should read that in a previous article the course was traced from its source in the Hugh Nelson Range.
Renewal of licenses for victuallers wine and spirit merchants and billiard licenses must be paid at the Clerk of Treton Sessions Office Court House Cairn by the prescribed fee not later than the one instant. Tobacconists must renew tobacco licenses at the Clerk of petty Sessions Office Court House by paying 5 shillings not later than 20 June instant.
Cairns City and Shire gather funds for the Cancer Campaign as clerk notices contributions totaling £739 0s 0d. Donations come from Mr A McKennie, Mr G Holcomb, Babinda Central Mill Co Ltd employees, Estate W J Munro Cane Cutters, Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd, H M Svendsen Ltd staff, and local workers. Mr Mark R Harrison of The Producers' Review visits Cairns, praising agricultural progress and Far North attraction opportunities. He stays at Hotel Pacific and is celebrated as an alumnus of All School Charters Tower and Reberpo. Harrison's athletic feats include Varsity championships and inter-Varsity records, with Oxford blue in rugby.
June 19 Brisbane reports the Hut ter and cheese factory Taner Wake conference noting heavy production and high capacity. President Mm WW Hartleath cites room for improvement, emphasizes prices, quality cream, and uniform classification for cream. Government aid suggested to curb second grade cream and support inspection staff and cheese expertise.
The NZ dairy industry seeks direct action cooling for milk and cream at production. Past methods using coal or water were unsatisfactory, prompting dairy engineers to design a direct cooling system that works with milking machines or small farm engines.
The Downe Co operative Dairy Association wins Orient Prize aggregate as Queensland dairy talks focus on on farm cream cooling. Officers elected. discussion on installing pipe coolers and regulating cooling after separation to improve butter quality. Victoria moves toward compulsory cooling. conference votes to affiliate with the Federal Council of Butter and Cheese Factory Managers' Association of Australia.
A Brisbane report on the ninth Cheese and Butter Exhibition meeting opening with Minister for Agriculture Mr Forgan Smith praising dairy industry progress. Officials discussed boosting producer standards and the sector’s value to the economy, noting rising cheese and butter production, better factory cooperation, and calls for improved manufacturing practices.
Mr J McMaster discusses practical considerations in fast milk handling for cheese making. W Sterling presents efforts to improve milk quality via aeration and filtration, noting a new filter system tested by suppliers for about 20 per year with clear benefits. He urges broader use of disinfectants in cleaning dairy channels and equipment.
Sydney June 19. At the Premiers conference the delegates adopted resolutions denouncing Commonwealth grants to states for constitutionally reserved functions and urging tighter federal limits. A proposal to extend state instrumentalities from federal arbitration was debated but not agreed, with speakers stressing state control over public administration and railways. The discussion touched on cooperation with the Commonwealth in public works and development policy.
A conference discussed uniform outward wharfage charges for inter state trade and urged state governments and port authorities to consider implementing a standard rate. Debates also covered time payment systems, hire purchase and cash orders, with calls for general outlines to be shared among states. A proposal to remove the Agent General in London was introduced but did not pass.
John Patrick Carslake who broke into Miss Stella Palfrey’s shop on Howie Place was granted a new trial after appealing his conviction. In the Criminal Court of Appeal he was found guilty once more and received an additional eight months imprisonment on top of his existing four year sentence.
The Sydney metal market notes spot and three month copper prices at £63 10s 7d and £62 10s 7d with various forms such as electrolysis and bar around £60 to £69. Exhibits copper, lead, spelter, tin, silver values with figures in pounds and pence and American electrolytic quoted at 14.8 cents. Includes several itemized price lines for best and standard grades.
Bardine Tin Mines Missouri reports for en vr J A of reports the week ending June 16. No. 4 north level shows stoping on a 16 inch lode of foul ore. Early week stope was weak but improved late. Five timber sets installed in the drive and cross-cut progressing toward next week. Ore put in hop per 18 tong.
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