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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1927
Page
7
March 21 10.56 p.m. and 11.30 p.m. March 14 full moon. March 26 last quarter. Departures March 19 Baranga for the South with logs Adelaide price. Lid agents trading to Cairne.
A rush company moved from Cairns toward Ocean Island with departures noted from Cairns and Inland MILORA. The message references Ocean and schedules for next Sunday and Thursday, indicating maritime movement and travel plans.
A garbled OCR block lists numerous ships such as Auernaizey, DON, CHRONOS, MERINDA, MORINDA, AUSTWARD, and STURAKINA. It mentions departures from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and New York with destinations including Cairns, Adelaide, Papua, China, Japan, Suva, Noumea, and Cook Islands, plus agents Burns and Co Ltd and Philp and Co Ltd.
A Cairns reader lauds a man named Nero for guiding passengers during a cyclone on the Lost Train night. He directed travelers to use the island platform and ensured the Mareeba train could reach shelter as the storm raged. The writer, Lover of Heroism, signals the incident occurred February 17 in Merberton.
A short note from a Cairns Post reader discusses ongoing city controversies and requests permission to refer to conditions and opinions. The letter references attention to local issues and mentions names and places in a fragmentary manner.
A detailed broadcasting timetable for Monday March 21 lists midday market and weather reports, hotel Carlton music and tea performances, newsroom segments, stock reports, pig production lecture by Mr E J Stelton, children programs, and evening concerts including solos and dance music with references to The Daily Mail The Daily Standard and The Metropolitan News.
Copper 446/075 and related elect and bar prices listed for Sydney with figures for Lead Spelter Tin Silver and American elect in cents. Market data shows multiple price points across metals with monthly or daily references and currency units.
The Sardine Tin Mines manager J H Pryor reports for the week ending 12 March 1927. Stopes off wing from No 4 north level show one foot of good ore on the south side and two feet on the north. No 4 stop is carrying 18 inches of fair ore. No 3 north hanging wall level driven 1 foot with 1 inch of fair ore at the end. No 1 stope carrying 2 feet of fair ore. No 1 wines intermediate lowerhand showing from 1 to 12 inches of good ore. No 2 tunnel extended 1 foot to a total distance of % feet from No level. guns coppered and air sent 120 tom.
A note from Mount Molloy District discusses dredging possibilities for tin bearing sands. The writer points to two misprints in a prior report and requests corrections.
Bris bane on March 20 reports heavy lucerne supplies at Roma Street with strong demand from local buyers for feed. Lucerne prices ranged from 7/8 to 8/3, NSW wheaten hay chaff cleared at 6/3, and potatoes from New England showed limited sale. Potatoes underperformed, pumpkins were scarce and priced 1/ and 3/3, while other bulk items arrived wet and unsold or passed at various bids.
In a brief obituary fragment, Mr Glenn is noted with associations to Mr John Thome and a local move. The text references a person named Joe Dapid and mentions Conner and a relocation from a residence on Termiges Street.
Garvin and Mrs Wiby, Mr and Mrs Dart Nash thank Dr Byrne and staff of Mareecha District Hospital for kindness to a late father inmate. also thanks to friends for sympathy. Mr B C Davis of Peeramon thanks Doctors Paine Traill Matron Neilson Sisters and Nurses of Atherton District Memorial Hospital for care during illness.
The Friends of Mrs J. G. Glenn announce funeral rites for a husband and father. The service is at Ter minus Street at 12 O clock noon today and will proceed to Cairne Cemetery Martyn Street. Waterside Workers Federation and Accident Association members are invited to attend along with Jockeys and Trainers of the Northern US District Association. M Svendson & Co Undertakers.
The Cuiems Hydro-Electric Power Investigation Board adopts the Coastal scheme after debates with the Railway Department. The move aims to unlock a vast northern region, arguing big projects beat small local efforts and urging broad, principled support for national hydro power development.
Community leaders press for united backing of the Barron River Hydro Electric Scheme to boost prosperity and government backing. Cairns reports note bail was forfeited in City Court, a suspected ambush on the Esplanade unraveled, and weather data from the Cairns Weather Bureau shows clear, hot conditions with one day of rain.
Two accidents left youths injured as a man in old MecLeod street was struck by a car and taken to the emergency station for treatment. In a separate incident two lads aged 16 and 15, A Anderson and Proberts, were hospitalized after a horse incident caused broken injuries and concussion.
The hearing in Cairns Police Court on Saturday concerns David Charles Bell charged with stealing a roan trullock. Detective C Hegarty of Cairns prosecuted. Constables Curran and Goffin gave corroborating evidence. Bell was committed for trial at the Circuit Court in Cairns on the 20th, with bail set at £70 for himself and £35 for each of two others.
South Johnstone Central Mill voters elected a new directorate with many candidates. Names listed include F G Wright, J Demet, S Mellotta, A Reichardt, H Walls, R Wright, H Williams, and others in the rural Queensland event. Local correspondent notes results and vote tallies.
At a Cairns Hydro Electric Investigation Board meeting Friday night the chair, Mr A J Draper, yielded to discuss the scheme. Mr Carin had previously reported on the plan and offered further assistance, noting timing as development work progressed.
Partial OCR segments show scattered words and dates including March and Vecrwrered with no clear event or identifiable entities. The readable content does not provide a definite action, place, or participants to form a proper news card.
A simple porch ceremony at Upper McLeod Street marked the fulfilment of a church ambition as two tree stump cups were set on blocks for the opening of a new Presbyterian building. Rev. R. H. Sia led prayers with Mr. Dustan and Mr. Diack officiating as dignitaries prepared for a formal dedication in the near future.
The article notes a fonds request to furnish the school with about £2 worth of fittings funded by donations. The Lands of the school were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Dustan. A sub-committee including O'Connor, Griffin, Sirdon, and Austen oversees the collection for the Sunday School. Ladies provided afternoon tea at Mrs. Dustan's and a well attended concert occurred at St. Andrew's School Hall with a strong program.
At Innisfail Court on March 18 David Charles Beh was charged with stealing a roan bullock valued at unspecified amount near El Arish on February 27. Police said Beh admitted bringing eight cattle to Herbert Smith but claimed only seven were his. a branded 4KKegal bullock was among them.
The cane growers melting session occurred at the mill in the morning to receive the Harvesting Board report and balance sheet. A rat car breakdown disrupted attendance with several farmers present and a decision postponed until Thursday following the committee’s result.
Fragmentary notice from Don on March 17 outlines an evangelical stance and a response to a referenced message. Details are incomplete but indicate a theological discussion in progress with a cited reply.
Mr A E Moort, leader of the Op position, invited Minister for Mines Mr A J Jones to announce findings of the inquiry into the Ghillagoe State Mince and Smeltera. Jones offered no new details, stating the Cabinet is reviewing the entire Chilingor enterprise after recent examinations and would not comment.
The Gordonvale branch of the Country Women’s Association held its monthly meeting at the School of Arts. New members were admitted. J Cannon was elected Vice President for Highleigh and Mrs Jamieson joined the Executive. A tour from Brisbane and visits from members were noted. a full report will follow.
The Cairns Harbor Board accepted the resignation of engineer C. N. J. Boult whowill leave for New South Wales within three weeks. Boult is regarded as a capable harbor engineer with major work on Cairns wharfage and the new verses wharf. The board waived the three months notice and Boult will remain until departure.
London reports Lord Torrington, absent on the Continent, is detained in Boulogne after creditors pursued him in bankruptcy court over debts around 42000. He was moved to hospital due to poor health while attempts were made to locate him.
Our correspondent reports extensive repairs on the Main Road after rain slowed work. Crews have cut sidings and laid new material along a 16 000 ton gravel jointed section, aiming to connect Riverstone to Yungaburra with traffic possible to Atherton by Easter.
Hobart on March 17 hears startling evidence in the death of Linel Fanest Sehulty 25 asphyxia and drowning are considered by Doctor De Wrnglin Clarke. He notes strangling marks and possible finger and thumb pressure on the throat. Coroner reserves verdict amid emotional testimony from the deceased's mother.
Innisfail reports heavy showers and rain early in the day followed by clearing skies. Afternoon heat spread across the district affecting cane growth with coastal winds noted. exact conditions remain unsettled.
Reports from Manchuria indicate rising unease with the BBs faction at Harbin where Lin adherents are in doubt. Observers say an armed invasion may be planned, while Japan remains cautious. A Hamkow wireless notes the Communist party expanding as a rift widens between Right and Left Nationalists. Chiang Kai shek loses prestige.
In a grade cricket match described as the final round, Toombul appears favored to win the premiership barring a late upset. Harwood’s 100 aided a strong total while Therkow claimed three for 43 to spearhead bowling, with rivals Valley and Colts fielding notable performers.
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