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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
9
Arrivals yesterday include Tega from the South, Arkaba from the South. Departures yesterday show Taiping bound for the East. Ships in port yesterday include Canadian Prospector, sailing June 29, and Trader suis today for Ra.
Maritime notices detail numerous ship departures and arrivals. Vessels including the Albans, Tanda, Maretta, Changte, Canadian Prospector, Yankalilla, and Orungal are listed with ports from Yokohama to Cairns and Brisbane to London. Schedules show dates in June to August, with cargoes of general freight, sugar, and timber.
Brisbane June 27 market report shows lucerne chaff mainly low grade from Roma street, with a ring of Wagga and New England oaten chaff mined and cleared at 4/3. Mixed chaff sold 8/ to 4/10. Local potatoes abundant at 10/3 to 10 8/ per bag. imported potatoes 9/4 to 8/. sweet potatoes 3/4 to 4/. re conditioned wheat 4/7. maize light supply with prime turain at 2/11 to 2/10. Victorian unions offer refused at 10/4.
Manning River Dairy Company Limited reports May 1928 returns with 425 608 15 8 turnover. Suppliers were paid half for choice rest butter and TEL for accord plans. Output shows a 26 percent drop from the prior month and a 2 percent rise from May last year as grass spoilage from a heavy food start week reduces supply, with expectations of very low levels in coming months.
Sydney reports spot and three months prices for copper and other metals with figures in pounds and shillings. Details show electrolytic copper around 63 pounds plus changes, tin near 207 pounds, lead around 20 pounds, and silver at about 2 shillings per ounce, with variations across the two days June 26 and June 27.
The Sardine Tin Mine manager reports for the week ending June 2 the north level at 4 inches of fair ore and a lode with BX inches of good ore. A drive is being formed and timbers placed, with ore pot in hopper to 24 tons.
The Mine Manager at Herberton reports a new find at Gully Lode yielding about 62 tons of tin stone, with a final clean up expected for over 12 tons. East Lode prospecting at 400 feet level shows promise, Froghole has three men prospecting, and the north drives extend toward a dyke. The mill has crushed mine stone for two weeks and public parcels await treatment.
The Executive Council approved Marine Board rules under State Navigations Acts to curb erosion on the Johnstone River North Queensland. Vessels must limit speed to four knots between two notice boards on the river reach opposite Banana. Breaches carry fines up to £20.
Fragmentary maritime timetable mentions Herminiss leaving London for Townsville on 28 September, voyage to Nav Pedh in October, with unclear pauses and dates. Howard Sealete linked to naval matters, Sydney J Faly cited, and a Packet Navigation Company flight schedule around July, August 13 and August 23 referenced in vague terms.
The Price family express deep gratitude to Dr Burton Matron Gard ier and Port Douglas Hospital nursing staff for unremitting attention to their mother during illness and extend thanks to Dr Dyrne Matron Sister and Mareeba District Hospital staff for care of their son Walter.
In loving memory of Edwin Fuwene Frederick Fred who passed away June 2 1920 as inserted by his wife Martha and Lobbie Gaze. In loving memory of our dear wife and mother who departed June 18 at Port Douglas Hospital Thy will be done. Consoled by husband sons and daughters William Price and family.
A brief note to correspondents states that a letter headed Disqusted cannot be published. The editor Cairns Pot distinctly bellows, signaling rejection of the submission.
In a June 28 1927 column the piece argues advertising is essential to reveal North Australia’s resources. It cites Resonians tourism talks and H. T. Noake urging broader promotion of Australia’s opportunities to attract settlers and labor, noting Canada’s Britain outreach as a model.
A spokesman urged broad promotion of northern opportunities to attract Southern States support and investment. He cited tropical product farming, dairying, water power, and developing secondary industries as paths to self containment and national strength, calling for a wider advertising campaign to inform potential migrants and investors.
District Representative Mr. A. W. Ivens is appointed for the Cairns Phys district areas including Ravenshoe Yungaburra Millaa Millaa Malanda and Olga. The appointment covers the Ravenshoe Yungaburra Millaa Millaa Malanda and Olga districts.
Federal Opposition Leader Me J He Scullin will tour the states before the next election, arriving in Cairns on July 12 and visiting Atherton on July. Recent Cairns records show the coldest winter night with a minimum of 44.7 degrees yesterday, with frost in open areas and unusually cold conditions at night as noted by the Table-Tands.
Yesterday maximum 82.3 and minimum 48.7 degrees were recorded. At 1 p.m. dry bulb 56.6 and wet bulb 84 degrees were noted for comparative saturation. Barometer readings varied from 30.06 inches at 9 a.m. to 29.98 inches at 1 p.m.
The State Weather Bureau forecast scattered showers along the coast south from the Tropic with otherwise fine and cold conditions. Frost at night across interior and inland central and southern coast areas. South easterly winds rise briefly before easing. Thornborough and Blackheath pupils arrived in Cairns by last night’s mail, with over 40 students traveling from Charters Towers in three carriages to join the North Coast mail in Townsville. Rev. R. F. Bacon accompanied the party.
The Town Clerk releases figures for the Queensland Cairns Cancer Campaign Appeal showing £1800 4s from contributors including T Byrne Azar Bros C Beaston's gang and Hollworth Bros Babinda with many others. A Commercial Travellers Carnival party and dance is set for Aquatic Hall with crowning of a queen, amusement stalls, cash prizes for cuchre and novelty dances, and Wilesmith's Orchestra. Further details to follow tomorrow.
In Magpetense Court Judge A. H. O Kelly weakened judg ment for plaintiffs in multiple matters. Cases include P M G panera v Mrs G J Watson with costs 7/6, Teeland and Daniel v Simon De Brucys with goods and costs 7/6, May E R Woodford v Inminiail lodging and board 5/12/8 plus 7/6 costs, L Fitsimmons v D sold with costs 6/13/3 and 6d, Burns Philp Co Ltd v T Coleman with 9/4/11 and 2/6 costs, and further actions like Roberts v Millan Millan with 2/4 crate, Headricks Ltd v Grasson with 0/19/7 and 6d, L Cummings v oan woods sold, and Hillman v Kelly with goods and 7/6 cost.
London June 24 in the House of Commons the debate on the sugar duty continued with Mr Snowden asserting the sugar market had been manipulated to mislead the public. Winston Churchill said there was value in reconsidering the budget timing and he supported duty reduction amid various interests consulted. clause four was carried 254 to ? in a decisive vote.
In a Roma Town Council request the Minister for Mines was asked to bar any firm from using the Kern tunness within Roma or the Bongill shire. He noted potential limits of Petroleum Act power and cited prospectus language warning that approval does not guarantee financial stability. The Queensland Oil Board invited English geologist Charles Browne to Australia to study prospecting methods.
Industrial Magistrate T E Dwyer visited Silkwood to inquire into a claim for lost time caused by a cut cane stoppage after a mill delay to receive cane from a different farmer. A conference with Cane Transport authorities occurred but the industrial magistrate disallowed the claim. The matter remains contentious. Mr Lowe returned to Innisfail by the afternoon train.
In Auckland on June 27, 16 year old Hira Ngarinw a native boy, rebuked by his sister, shot himself at home. A verdict of death by own action was returned.
Perth June 27 Mrs Harold Smith, battered and criminally assaulted after her husband was killed, is progressing satisfactorily. Daughters Yvonne six and Elsie eight suffer skull fracture and serious injuries. The murdered father, a returned soldier, had a funeral largely attended. Mrs Smith cried out that only the children should be spared as the assailant said he would kill her next.
Eight town lots on the eastern side of the North Coast railway near El Arish station were offered for sale at the Innisfail Land Office. Lots 5 6 and 7 were purchased by A L Henry and T Curtis as tenants in common at a upset price of £20 per lot. Each lot contained one rood. No offer was received for the remaining five lots.
Canberra reports the Minister for Health says serum preparation in Melbourne will follow Royal Commission safeguards from Bundaberg tragedy. The commission urged contamination precautions and tracking of the germ’s life history, noting worldwide attention and ongoing follow up.
A warning from the K Council states water will be cut off between 9 and 11 this morning. The outage affects properties on Abbott street from Wharf to streets and on Wharf street from Abbott to Lake streets.
June 27 farmers meet decide to pay off the cutters and give them three days notice to vacate their barracks. A large number of mill hands have been put off. The mill remains crushing at five this morning. Police arrived to maintain order as townspeople react to the unrest.
A delegation representing cutters met with Ganger Notte to settle a fiber theft claim. Notte refused any payment, with another meeting planned tomorrow morning. Farmers will meet Friday to discuss assignments and the strike, while the mill finished crashing and will end boiling early tomorrow morning.
Cardwell Jame 27 local timber workers fear tender calls for hewn timber for a pathway. A Danielly, local timber representative, says the tender method insults workers long employed for over a decade. Critics warn the plan undercuts wages and may worsen timber supply. Local figures Mr Pranceily supports negotiating new terms to ease tensions.
Helakun, a materials communist, was found guilty of forming a secret society and giving a false description of himself. He received three months imprisonment plus one day of fasting each month, followed by deportation for violating the ban on return to Russia. He claimed Hungarian Government and Italy conspired against Soviet Russia. The judge ruled the defence political and Belakan refused to answer questions, ending his testimony.
Sydney reports Squadron Leader Kingsford Smith relieved to learn a cable message about his mother’s death was unfounded. Captain Lyon of the Southern Cross had sent news of a death in error following a prior note about a Marine Mrs. Lyon. A friend of Lyon who misread the message caused distress to him.
Melbourne expects a squadron of British flying boats to arrive Friday from Adelaide. Wireless reports will relay progress overnight and ALO will broadcast the general positions and estimated arrival time. The squadron will be escorted from St. Kilda by several planes.
Crishane June 27 an official notice reports the State Insurance Office received actuary advice that a surplus exists to fund a re versionary bonus for the year ending December 31 on life participating policies totaling £260 6s compared with £2 5s last year and £1 1s compared with £1 10s on endowment policies.
London editors fault leniency and indecision in the Jervis Bay case calling for full explanation. The piece singles out Captain Daniel for sensationalism and urges clarification of the stowaway affair and the British merchant navy’s conduct.
Report on applications to the Board of Trade and Arbitration for a variation to the sugar industry award. The Cairns Caregrowers' Association notes advice from the Australian Sugar Producers' Association and the Queensland Canegrowers' Council. The variation allows a male cook in cane cutting gangs, paid at less than the standard minimum rate, with the clause restricting cooks to male workers and aiming to relieve smaller gangs.
Captain Antone Zetto, famed globe trekker, spends time in Cairns thanking North Queensland residents for hospitality as he nears the final lap of his world hike. He notes friends made, praises local natural treasures, and acknowledges travel delays facing the South Seas voyage. He plans to claim a wager of 211000 after completing his journey. He extends gratitude to Innisfail Mourilyan Babinda and the Cairns district communities for their support.
Innisfail June 24 Licensing Court heard a case against David Waters George Marshall and A Morrison for being on a licensed premises at Motel Josie ship on South Jouvetone. Defendants pleaded guilty and were fined £1 with 3 shillings 6 pence costs each by default 24 hours.
In Innisfail on June 27 Licensing Magistrate Mr Aitkin noted many reassessment applications but said the Licensing Inspector Sub-Inspector Dinlew was absent at Tullyanne amid industrial unrest. Sergeant Gaffey opposed resuming that day and the sub-inspector's absence made it uncertain when he would return. The magistrate adjourned the matter.
IL Tl. Dyrie of Invisfail sues Samuel Bray of Silkwood selection for 98 pounds damages alleging injuries to himself, his home, and his cart from a vehicle on the road between the old and new Silkwaved. Adjourned for a fortnight after discussion with defense solicitor.
London June 27 The Tour de France stage from Fre to Nendaye Luchon started at midnight in harsh Pyrenees heat. Australian riders faced a grueling day with accidents and punctures as Opperman broke away, then fell. Watson and Osborne suffered multiple mishaps, while Bratte and Vandecaeet posted fast times amid tough plains and mountain snow sections. Opperman finished seventeenth. Watson and Osborne placed thirty-ninth.
The Minister for Railways announced the landslide at the 79 miles point between Eumen di and Cooroy on the North Coast line has ceased to trouble. He said the heaviest engines are again passing the site at reduced speed, and the division under construction to avoid slipping country should be completed before the end of 19M.
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