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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1927

Page

7

Shipping notes at Port of Cairns and nearby vessels

Shipping notices for Cairns show tides and moon phases with times on March 24 to 27 including high and low tide estimates. Vessels RAINTREE from Daintree River with sand cargo and DAINTREE bound for Port Douglas Mossman and Weintree carry passengers and general cargo, with agents listed as Unminites and Campbell Lad.

Raintree Daintree River Unminites Campbell Lad Daintree Port Doulas Mossman Weintree Cin Awl Campbell Agers

Trading to Cairne Ausm Company Item

Trading to Cairne Ausm Company delays noted. F. Anowher is due Cairns from the South next Sunday with a belt for Ocean Inland RA. The Ingana departed for Ocean Island and is due Cairns Friday before proceeding to Ocean Island.

Cairne Ausm. Company F.anowher Ocean Inland Ocean Island Ingana

Travel schedule fragment from Australian cities by rail lines

Fragmentary timetable notes show departures from Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and Cairns with vague dates and routes including Cai and OB references. The text lists multiple city pairs and uncertain days but lacks complete details.

Burke Limited Plans March 14 South Ballatina Meeting

Unclear OCR reads Burke Limited in Canonbar scheduling a March 14 event for the South region with Ballatina and Brotans mentioned in loose terms. No verifiable details on purpose or organizers available.

Canonbar Ballatina ILUS Brotans

Australian East Line Faces Turbulent Coastal Passage

A garbled report notes multiple vessels including TAIPING and CHANUTE on routes near Cairn Moeathay and Port Dowghas. The text references Easterk and Australian lines, with mention of Wednesday March 1 and Saturday travel in troubling seas and possible wrecks.

Burns Philp Lines Rinda Teat Ca Cairne on Miawlax for Papi

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Burns Philp Lines and Rinda Teat Ca Cairne on Miawlax for Papi with unclear context and potential place names. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.

Shipping Agents Report Busy Atlantic to Pacific Routes

Shipping notices show AUSTWARD leaving New York March 9 for Cairns via Kalani and Port Moreby with fuel oil. Burns, ad., agents, dispatched for Vancouver and BRB with sugar on January 7. Burns Philp and Co Ltd agents sailing for Port Alma and Brisbane on January 28. Howard Smith Ltd shipping for Cairns via Paris on March 6. Burns Philp and Cow Lid sending WERVINA toward Cairns via West of England ports.

New York Cairns Kalani Sa.r Port Morcaby Rockhampton Fe and Co Sydney Tarakish Burns, Ip and Co Tiub T'ville Howard Smith Lul MA United Kingdom Paris Burns Philp and New Ltd Suva Game Cimins Towns Bowen Burs Philp Cow Lid Wervina F.S.N. 0

Prime Minister offers High Commissioner post to Sir Gran t Ryvie

In the Australian House of Representatives on March 23 the Prime Minister said Sir Joseph Cook would end his term as High Commissioner in May and the Government offered the post to Major General Sir Gran t Ryvie, who accepted. Ryvie has a long record in NSW and federal service, including command of the Light Horse and service in Egypt and Europe during World War I.

Melbourne Bruce Joseph Cook Grant Ryvie Bear Ryvie Majar-tien Corunville Lye CMI Howe of Representatives Commonwealth Parmanent Australia Alex, Ryrie Miculage N.S.W Mary Frances Gwenydoin Jaddo Jader McFarland X.S.W

Mount Abundance Lands Selection Update

Brisbane March 2 reports indicate a Lands Office decision on new selections for Mount Abundance lands. The article notes competitive selections and the transfer of seventy seven portions under resumed leases, with details remaining unclear in the fragmented text.

Mount Abundance Brisbane

Market and Entertainment Schedule From Daily Mail News

A fragmented notice lists radio market reports, weather, and entertainment at the Daily Mail venue. It details sessions from 4:30 pm to night, with musical acts, band performances, lectures, and a bedtime story followed by weather and stock reports.

Atson Tie Daily Mail Rita Ar Pea Bron Betel Larlvin Lunel Blue Mise Lietel Wichton Syamptiaie Orditis Laspom Prom the Reservators Suindard Vince Signal Praia Ok Leew Vawan Him Csindings Adie Paehirg Ail Fey Craigt Dleg Learitene Wali Spetial Teiswtoer Pirchiller Maek Tony Julius Base Mr. Floors Piyitten Tees Thirsthen Heather Maew Ele Hanih Weil Welfare Nin Etude Norse Davies Aewhan Stevens Shannen Four Eels Lehaikowsky Peter Mupcunt The Daily Standard Pam the Sandman Hawaii Jus Allen gym—Stanland Lime Signal Eileen My WW. Pratt Bandsmatt Nviland Com Thomas Wout SAL Band Tenror Jane (Adams Signer Corti Cornet Bandimaster GC Woodland Sopra Sale Sopra Sale, “Loewe Litthe Wade Beatrice Dagh Bis Dandswan W. Pratt Anon. Liga Phe Kveen McLennant Glee W. Eo Ghee Durty

Brisbane Produce Market Report From Early Trading

The Brisbane market shows sagging demand for New South Wales potatoes and a cool dry grain sector. Lucerne hay and chaff supply movements are noted with mixed quality and prices. onions and other produce see modest activity, while remaining items reflect soft demand.

Criseanel Lucerne Romac Street Teriaw Soeath Wales Tucker Maine New South Wales Orions

Butter and Cheese Trade Steady in London Markets

In London on Martech 22 a steady trade developed for butter and cheese. Reports show New Zealand choicest butter selling up to 154, Australian and US varieties up to 32, with New Zealand cheese also featured in the market.

London New Zealand

Herberton Trennia Stakes Trial Run Noted

The Cairns Post reports a crowded field in the Herberton Tren nia Stakes trial with The Finkin Colt leading early before FAG and Old Hand challenge. Self Praise bumps The Colt near the finish allowing Old Hand to claim the win as the line nears.

Tomlin Finkin Dinkins Bree Live Wire Linotype the Times King Julia Merchaneline Self Praise Flac Old Hand Archie

South Africa Premier Denies Earl of Athlone Encirclement Rumor

Premier asserts no knowledge of rumors that Governor General Earl of Athlone was encircled by Lyttes or other figures in offhand circles. The March rumors circulate without confirmation from official sources.

Lyttes Earl of Athlone South Africa Offrin

In Memoriam Keeling and Brooke Dots

In loving memory of William Keeling who died on the Ait March 1427 and of Buniael Brooke who drowned aged seven in Mulgrave River on 240 March 1917. Remembrance by his parents and siblings.

Keeling William Evans Cour Brooke Mulgrave River

Reuters News Service Copyright Notice

A brief note from Reuters announcing its news service use by other sources under a special arrangement. It states Australian and New Zealand rights are reserved and the service is compiled for broader intermedia use.

Reuters Intermaen Australia New Zealand

Sugar industry conference highlights white Australia policy impact

The first annual cane growers conference opened in Mackay with Acting Premier Forgan Smith delivering the keynote. He notes sugar’s national importance, the embargo on colored labor sugar, and urges renewal to secure the industry and tropical parts of the Commonwealth amid global market pressures.

Queenshend Mackay Cela Forgan Smith Australia Commonwealth Queensland Seuss China Near Far East

Factional Policy Sparks Calls for Unified Federal Action

A fragmented policy sparks a call for decisive federal leadership. The piece argues that improvement is possible only with coordinated nationwide effort and warns that officials and citizens must be ready to engage actively.

North Queensland

Cairns Officials Appointments and Local Court News

Mr J R Davenport, Stock Inspector at Cairns, appointed Victoria trading officer and Crown lands official. Mor J C Clarkes of Damaia appointed Cavernnec and Andina for the helmstome. Cairns Police Court sees Johnny Beard and John Hollingworth convicted for drunkenness. Colonel E Dailey of Los Angeles visiting Cairns, promoting Australia America ties. China man Chan Toy found dead in LimIsfail, suspected internal trouble. Ambulance Brigade calls for volunteers for new building work on Saturday 20th.

Cairns Johnny Beard John Hollingworth Mo J. Ticket Acing Benet Dailey Los Angeles California Strand Hotel Australia America Commonwealth Chan Toy Limisfail Douth Cook Linisdail Willie

Freemason Meeting and Railway Anomaly Discussed in Cairns

A Masonic meeting in Carpentaria Diniriet and a correspondence from the Cairns Chamber of Commerce address a railway pricing anomaly. The letter urges rectification of higher railage costs for 50 gallon tanks vs 2000 gallon tanks on the Innisfail to Mourilyan route and asks the government to consider rate reductions.

Chamber of Commerce Chiat Ingle Omi CPC Alba

Offender Is Punished for Blackmail Attempt

Brisbane reports Herbert Charles Collie was found guilty by the Criminal Court of attempting to blackmail the National Speedway Ltd. He received a sentence of 16 months hard labor to run from February 22, the day of his arrest, imposed by the Chief Justice.

Srisbane Herbert Charles Collie National Speedway Ltd Sentener

Law and Justice Battle at Babinda in Licensing Case

In Babinda Court yesterday two liquor licensing cases were heard under the Licensing Act. Koreo Aree faced charges for supplying lager at the Ayatl a Club on March 12, and Mehul Congrleent faced charges at the same date for offences at the Fratian Club. Proceedings included witness testimony from Acting Sergt Mullins and Constables Willard Reediman and others, with legal objections over a warrant and language barriers. The cases focus on unregistered premises and liquor service at clubs within Cairns Licencing District.

Babinda Court Koreo Henrich Venhoff Ayatla Club Mareh Bo Mehul Ftatian Association Pawling Babinds Licensi Cairns Harges Sergt Mullins Hihinda Willard Reediman Valian Club Helin Wen Herbert Wien Vanhof Wilko Visioniel Horhing Wittess Jim James ‘Tenn Australian Association Lown Wilson Keechman

Fragmentary Court Transcript Describes Evidence and Witnesses

A damaged police transcript details testimonies about letters and documents in a case. Witnesses describe the defendant's reactions and language issues during questioning, noting limited resistance and partial English dialogue.

Fragmented Trial Transcript Details Beer's Pump Incident

A chaotic court record describes witness testimony about a defendant connected to a beer pump incident. The officer notes indicate suspicion toward the defendant and several men seen near the premises. Witnesses recount pages of muddled dialogue and actions including bottle handling and glasses, with an officer later confirming a search and warrants.

Police seizing liquor at club amid warrant dispute

A magistrate allowed a warrant to search a club premises where police seized liquor and a range of documents after questioning the defendant who claimed not to connect with the property. Witnesses described rooms, beer pumps, drinks being prepared, and staff including a caretaker and barman.

Quinn Warnerswitch May PLM Wilton Wilson Leavin Vash Register Strelves Nlae Seracam Uts Vonhoff Herbert Reedman Witness M. Condon Ralmos

Trespass case over warrant legality and police conduct

In a Cairns Licensing case the court ruled evidence from a challenged liquor warrant inadmissible. The police entry and seizure faced questions of legality. the defence argued trespass and improper act by officers after gaining entry. The case involved Michael Condon with details of night observations at the Australian Association Bowling Club and associated witnesses.

Quinn Hulsbury Vol P.M Halsbury Quin Michael Condon Murray and Bennett Cairns Clu

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