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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1926
Page
6
A fragmented report lists arrivals by the Kanowna including Mr J S Hitcheson and others, with hotel stays and a legal notices section in Cairns. It mentions medical and dental professionals, deserts the Harrow and Woolward districts, and lists addresses and names in the Cairns area.
Disjointed readable bits mention MeNAMER SCUMOTPOR INNISFAIL and other scattered terms. References include Penn graduate school, Voronia Wink Canada Cairns and a 202 area code fragment. No coherent event or person details emerge from the damaged text.
The farewell assembly honored headmaster Whittington of Master High, with teachers and students expressing deep appreciation. Speeches praised his lasting guidance, character, and school spirit, as gifts and tokens were presented amid heartfelt good wishes for his future.
The purest soap is essential for infants as their skin is delicate and prone to irritation. Rexona Skin and Facial Soap is promoted as the only safe choice, claimed to heal and soothe an infant's skin within hours with a refreshing bath. Mothers are urged to make their baby a Rexona baby, with the product available everywhere.
The ad lists a range of textiles and linens offered at special weekly prices. Items include Oriental cotton georgette curtains in multiple colors, nonshrinking bed linens, superior quality linen sheets, colored striped fabrics, Sunresista curtains, white twill sheeting, mercered damask designs, heavy weight pillowcases, and ladies underwear such as superior cotton hose and Bond’s trustee line vests. Prices are shown as special deals like 4/9, 2/6, 2/1, and 1/2 with references to usual prices.
The Campbell brothers headline a touring bill at the Palace To-night featuring dramatic scenes from War stories and a two part comedy Delivering-the Kinds. The program includes musical interludes, a Swiss tale Mise My Swiss, and a war vignette with Janie Wan choosing duty over happiness. Doors open 7 PM, show begins promptly with tickets at set prices.
Review of the new film Quo Vadis at Tropical Theatre on Monday A sweeping epic from First National promises sensational visuals and dramatic stars The plot follows Nero and early Christian martyrs amid a city aflame, with a biblical romance amid grand set pieces and perilous heights.
A Cairma railway social at Edge Hill drew a crowded hall for a monthly entertainment. Mr. Markeoroth oversaw strict rules while prizes impressed attendees. Music filled the room as dancers enjoyed the evening, with plans to repeat the event the next date.
Melbourne reports the first of six Fairy Seagulls amphibian boats built for the Air Force completed a trial today. It landed well on both land and water and drew attention for its first class performance.
Intercity rugby action in Norht Posaniel district saw North Queensland edged by visitors in a tense contest. The match featured forwards and halves from multiple teams, with key players like Capless and Meth doenverted providing notable plays amid gusty winds and light rain.
The Maize Board reports continued delivery of maize to the tract delayed by recent rains. Harvesting advances remain unfinanced with efforts to secure funds and advance aid for growers. The finance agreement with Mak Limited is completed and will finance the pool, with further details on delivery and assistance to be announced.
Melbourne reported that Charles Vineet, a farmer at Bunyip, was arrested with an accomplice on allegations of abducting two girls aged under 16. The incident involved a motor car to a farm six miles from Bunyip. Police Snowden and Murphy led the inquiry and secured Vineet’s arrest amid expected further charges. The abducted girls are identified as twins.
Melbourne reports Mr Bowden moved a bill to authorise expenditure of one and a quarter million for naval construction and defence. The sum includes a quarter million for aircraft and equipment. Mr Mahoney urged more information about the cruiser contract. The Minister replied full details would be released once government policy is stated.
Rod Wilson, long time treasurer of the New Lambton District Cricket Association, dies after illness. The service noted his leadership with Howard South and Colierius Lak, and wreaths from cricket groups and family followed in Sandgate Cemetery. Represented by Howard South officials and cricket club members, his passing brings mourning across the Moore and New Lambton communities.
The death of Me Joly Patrick Miller occurred Sunday morning in Candary at age 70. A former employee at Hambledon will, he resided in Cairns and Edmonton districts for years. Funeral from St Monica's Church followed by burial at Braveside with many Cairns and Edmonton mourners. Rev Father Doyle officiated. Funeral arrangements by NH M Svendsen.
Government reshapes oversight as Home Secretary WJ takes on comptroller-general duties for six months to oversee prison work and sanitation. Agreement set to review permanent appointment after period.
The report describes a derailment attempt on a hillside run about 18 miles from the border as grease and wheel slip caused a restart. Two coaches partially broke away while climbing the incline and auto braking locked them in place. No injuries details given.
In the Johnstone River district light sporadic showers fell over the weekend. Factories Goand U S Ab Merribyan and South Pobidor continued crushing but no large tonnages yet. Shipping faces disruption moving sugar to Mowrilyan Harbour and stocks decline while weather improves along the Far Northern coast aiding the sugar fleet between Abewerlean and Crocel areas.
London Jim 25 Arccte Savane Lemghen reappeared at Wimbledon and defeated Miss Dewhurst 26 to 2. United Service.
An appeal over a 1926 incident on the Mackenden to Marathon line challenged a twelve day suspension and pay loss for refusing to work a special train. The board voided the harsher penalty as too severe and reinstated the appellant, noting procedural disputes and line confusion during the night operation.
The third reading of the Constitution Alteration Eevee Service Bill passed by 28 votes with the threshold remaining unclear. The sea remains capricious with waves not exceeding a modest height while scarce details of the war’s status linger.
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