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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 05, 1929

Page

7

Maritime Schedule Notes From Port Douglas to Cairns

Shipping notes list movements of vessels including Coptic, Canberra, Ormiston, Moris ean, Chungte and more. Arrivals and departures are noted with destinations Cairns Brisbane Melbourne and Sydney, with dates in February and March and references to cargoes like logs and general cargo. The fragmented text records ship sails, dockings, and expected loadings and departures across Australian ports.

Canberra Cairns Melbourne &K Brisbane Ormiston Southern Moraes Menioro Gairmas Rabaul Sydney Doe Bris Piemes Urilli Adelaide S.S- Coy Jing Ormonde Bri Pe Bish Due Outarley Arent Sas London Dae Tremantle Ee London Chitral Ef Vived Malise Kesves Syoey Mares Due London Howard Smith

Fatality Report From Mossmin River Incident

An incident on the Mossmin River area resulted in a fatality with responders and authorities investigating the scene. Details are incomplete but indicate a drowning or related accident near the riverbank.

Lucerne and grain prices at Roma street auction

Market notes report light supply of lucerne chaff and wheaten hay at Roma street with several lots selling between 4/6 and 7/6. New season grain asked at 4/1 while old season 3/9. Maize values rising and figures show brisk sales of pumpkins and other produce amid steady sheep and lamb demand.

Lucerne Roma-street Wagea

Mid Continental Mines and Miscellany from Roma Dated February 16 1929

Field Superintendent reports on drilling progress and water string seating with sub-water and casing depth notes. Court records from Mr A H KalleM and Peter Vautinows show fines and bail amounts. Innisfail petty sessions note February collections up £600 from last year with two new items: Suspense Grime Tanes and £28,882.

Roma Satishetory Progres Incistail Cpa Innisfail

Unemployment Insurance Act and Federal Loan Notices

Notes discuss warnings on stamping cards under the Unemployment Insurance Act and wage adjustments. It mentions workers accommodation, new buildings, and entry into civil service. Also reports on a Federal loan offer of 7 million pounds at 5 percent, with terms, taxes, and subscription avenues.

Fim Watt

Commonwealth Sperm… Loan for States?

A brief notice outlines a proposed loan to states totaling 27,000,000 with interest at 5 percent. The issue price and specific terms indicate a 10 year period for repayment.

Commonwealth Treasury Loan Terms and Tax Clarifications

The document outlines an interest payable schedule of January 15 and July 15 for a Commonwealth Government issued loan. It notes the loan is redeemable in SARs with installments culminating in a final payment on June 4, 1525. It also states that income tax will apply to reserves while passive income may be tax exempt. repayments may be solved at any bank under state savings.

Dr. Baile iPage Commonwealth Joan States Eeech Te Goveranenne Pir Pir Sei Sabbe Paid In Full At, the Ime On Is By Vna Money Order Post Office Banke Moory Muaiy Fnt Ste Cairns Araed Smith Abbot Ata E. C. Eden

Mining Industry and Labor Politics in Queensland Debate

The piece criticizes labor in politics for neglecting mining needs and argues for independent support. It claims mining can manage with proper aid and freedom from heavy revenue restrictions, noting Queensland's mining sector has not benefited from Labor governance.

Legiti Queensland

Political Discourse on Mining Policy in Queensland

A March 5 1929 column analyzes government promises and mining industry focus in Queensland. It discusses ministerial rhetoric about public welfare, upcoming elections, and potential mine sector reforms, including a Royal Commission's inquiry scope on acts, regulations, labor, transport, taxation, and industry practices.

Codlin Epring Roeds Epret McCormack Itu Queensland

Journey from Brisbane to Innisfail Delayed by Floods

A narrator describes a perilous voyage from Brisbane to Innisfail hindered by floods. The route faced extended delays with eleven days spent traveling, and stops noted at Gladstone Rockhampton and Townsville amid persistent rain.

Brisbane Innisfail Gladstone Rockhampton Townsville

Indecency and Obscene Language Lead to Fines

On the way to the watch house Daley was fined two pounds for indecency and five pounds for obscene language, with default terms of fourteen days and one month respectively.

Daley

Murky Street Disturbance Ends With Imprisonment

At Shields Street corner a loud disturbance arose involving a man from a boat and several onlookers including Sunday school children. The judge fined the defendant five pounds and ordered one month imprisonment for failing to comply.

Shields-street O'Kelly

Open spa life amid prodding crowds and pranks from youths

Residents weigh living choices away from crowds from city comforts to quiet McLeod Street homes. A local man proud of his garden faced a stray catapult missile hurled by a boy, prompting scolding of offenders and complaints about ongoing nuisances.

McLeod Street

Surplus Sugar Scheme Discussed at Conference Session

The chairman opened the meeting noting surplus sugar and proposed schemes. He invited Mr Solomon and others present to consider the Australian Sugar Producers Association agenda with many branches across Queensland and advised careful action on the schemes.

Ee Sree Sismonds Selace Agaodltion Queensland

Townsville Death Notices Reflect Local Business Legacy

Townsville reports the death of a 64 year old principal from a local firm. The deceased, a former fancy goods trader at Hagheden, later served as accountant for Henlein Co. He leaves two widows and four sons, with the firm now managed by S Henlein.

Townsville Marci William Fing Haghenden Heete of Goldring and Tolino Meredd Hen‘hein

Innisfail Police Court Sees Bail Granted In Morning Session

A muddled report from the Innisfail Police Court notes a drink and penalty case heard Monday morning. Details indicate a bail arrangement and attendance directives for a Saturday session with Mr J A Donald Ison and the secretary Cass listed for duty. Weather section cites Cairns Post Office figures with temperatures and rainfall, and mentions Dunstan of peat attention, to Mossman with a trial magistrate and secretary.

Innisfail Doring Innisfail Cortes Ze & i Cairms

Central Australia notes on settlers and travel challenges

The report describes Central Australia around Alice Springs with details on settler numbers and living conditions. It notes long travel from Adelaide to Rumbalara by rail then motor, scarce vegetables and fruit, a small white population, and few natives seen during a patrol. Police work relies on camels due to dead horses.

Ema Australia Northern Territory Olysae Alice Springs

Overseas cargo vessel details at Cairns port

The article describes an overseas cargo vessel named Tina at Cairns. It covers its origin from Wallsend and its classification as one of four similar motor vessels with six-cylinder engines. It lists technical specs including engine power, propeller dimensions, air compressors, turbo blowers, boilers, electrical systems, and auxiliary equipment.

Cairns Buntey Alda Ondon Wallsend-op-Tyne Clas B.H.P Bcda

Man Pleads Guilty After Assault Incident

A man confessed to assaulting a girl after an incident described as violent but with the defender asserting police protection if the girl behaved. Judge Mr O Kelly warned future offenses could trigger Vagrancy Act charges and six months imprisonment.

O'Kelly

Branks and Mary Pickford Plan Australia Tip

Branks and Mary Pickford are planning a trip to Australia, according to the readable fragments. No dates or itineraries are specified in the surviving text.

Australia Pairbanks Mary Pickford Branks

Train traffic in Cairns mostly normal after disruption

Reports say trains ran to schedule yesterday with morning advice from Cairns noting Herbert Racer stalled and minor delays. Weather and track conditions caused some stoppages but overall service resumed as the forty eight hour period concluded in Tully on March 4.

Cairns Tully Joie Ae

Brisbane horse event suspended for interference incident

March 4 report from Brisbane states a steward suspension was made for causing interference to Gresham at Albion Park on the March 8 meeting. A. Goddard acted for the stewards disqualifying the horse and rider for misreading the committee. Reynalds told the audience of the issue.

Brisbane Maith OTIC Ey A. Goddard Causin Greshiam Albion Park Chai Ain~ Ok Ae Hagin Reynalds

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