Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1927

Page

12

Canegrowers Column Corrects Sugar Price Figures

The article discusses corrected average sugar prices for the 1920s season, noting an error in initial transmission and confirming the Sugar Board’s actual average at £24 7s 6d per ton. It explains how pricing, central awards, and export factors influence assessments for Northern mills and colonial suppliers.

Wednesdaiy Sugar Board Pinoimconen of &M Mlivkay Worll Tt Colonial Sugar Company Coanbang

Popular Dances Recap at Local Theaters and Venues

The piece highlights dance trends with forms like the foxtrot and waltz, noting the public’s preference for lively tunes and skilled violin solos. It mentions popular songs such as That Certain Feeling and caliope performances at venues like the Blackbird and Parke Paris, praising memorable routines and enduring spectacles.

Nateral Morts Pam D Sleek Cal “Statesman Eas Ceecanl

Millar Dairying Notes Hint at Local Butter Factory

The text discusses a planned butter factory near Mitlen Baliland and a shift by nearby farms toward dairying. It notes the area's suitability for dairy farming on the Tableland, drought resilience, and green paddocks after rains, while mentioning past hardships like railway disruptions and a cyclone impact on local stock.

Mitlen Baliland Tarzali

Returned Soldiers League meets amid disputes and deputations

The weekly Returned Soldiers League gathering at Milia Millan discussed combining the series, appointing T J Carrigan as a deputation to the Memorial School of Arts, and sending letters to local branches. Debates covered Anzac Day observance, maternity hospital inquiries, and funds for a School of Arts with officials and townspeople voicing opinions.

Sonthhy Te Mille Millia Sols Brands Aleve Weauie Mr. Merrotee Merroteer Gehimir K. Jahosinne J. West AL U. Evans W. Actor Titman Vidler H. V. Bartlett T. Vickers J. Carragan TR Weet Vickers Returned Soldiers Memorial School of Aims TD. Weig I Vitman T. J. Carrigan Memorial School Ag Arta Conmade W. Acton A. J. Evans Ot. Vickers Tate Vv. Sartor Ethler Palse Norristel J. K. Johnstone Leagie Pitman Tna Cumier Returned Soldier League Tee Poni Satan Johnstone Merretsey Evans Norris J. OK. Johnstone Atherton D West A. Y. Evans Mr. Jurd Riley Millan J. K. Jolnstone Minbun Wert Memorial School of Arts

Millen Millan FC Holds First Dance of the Season

Social news notes visitors and holidays among town residents. Mer Hunter and Jo MacKenzie arrived midweek while Mr MacKenzie hosted post master Krieeed on holidays. A. L. Meredith arrived from the Tully, and the Millen Millan Football Club staged its opening dance in the Agricultural Hall despite heavy rain. The Novelty Orchestra provided music and a car service aided dancers.

Alr Mrs. Kriesell Mew MacKenzie MacKenszie Krieeed A. L. Merrotaay Loth Tully Millen Millan KR. FE. McHugh

Dentists Tales and a Husband’s Secret Tooth Sketch

A dentist recounts a humorous tale of a jealous husband who hides his wife’s teeth in an envelope to deceive her about his real age. The story includes patients swallowing teeth, dramatic chair-side moments, and reflections on dental practice and patient courage.

Min Lismate Pat Omce V.C

Ancient Fort Relics Found on Island of Bute

Discoveries at Dunagoil Fort on Bute in the Firth of Clyde reveal artifacts from about 2 B C to 2 C, shedding light on early defenders. Finds include weapons, ornaments, napkin rings, and possible writing tools, with evidence of daily life, food, clothing, hunting, and house construction.

Bute Firth of Clyde Scotland Dunagoi Agath National History Society Cid R. Linbuvic

Rare prehistoric relics found in sealed fort ruins

A finds collection includes iron pins, glass and jet jewelry, antler tools, writing instruments, and animal bones. The site features thick stone walls and a clay-sealed roof, ignited to create a mineral cement resembling early reinforced concrete. Mr Mann calls it a Scottish precursor to modern cement structures.

Mann Oa Ie

Also Mentioned on This Page

CLR Tango Millar Dairying Returned Soldiers League the Memorial School OF Arts Lands Vuerdey Social News Mer. H. Hunter Mr. When Cairne A Island OF Blackshith's Shop Amng Hd Meal Aon Palace Theatre William Fox Pola Negri Thiar Thornycroft Don Cowe Lake Street Cairwe All Werk Faithiute H. M. Svendsen Ltd Cairns Tenght Norma Sheaper Lew Cody Tle Ody Betty Mayseter Rio Grande Bill Aes Cody O'Kane Billy Rainte CO Getters Wm. Lennon Cairne O'Brien Oo Ag Shields Care Besidenes LO Excelsior Cycles Larwest Aie Cing Queeey W. R. Eddleston Sheridan Street Mexico Jaliaco Near East Basra Airorep Abbas Charles Oliver Lan Don Hagatlis Bey N Bank Jtunde M. J. Pen Gag Macconakl Koa Wenenat Maree Hea Ffe Aewpaene Bhast London Canberra Mel Whee Mind Queen’s Ltd Broney, Dispensing Pho Abbott Street MPS Tographic Caivus The Collins Rankin-street Innisfail T. Twanaga & Cos Materia T. Iwanage & Store Orie Stecka Chid Chong Abbott Street Plione Moynahan Pal LARE Balesd's Corner P.O. Bapery Ramone
Search Courier

Search the Cairns Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cairns Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication