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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
9
Tide table notes for the Port of Cairns list daily high tides and lunar phases in May. Entries include full moon on May 24 from 6:11 to 1 am, new moon May 19 from 11:14 to 1 pm, and first quarter May 26 at 7:11 to 10 pm, with references to Bombala 4 and a day’s schedule.
Shipping notices detail Bombala sailing for Melbourne at 4 p.m. Wednesday and Canberra leaving Melbourne today with ports including Sydney Brisbane and Cairns. Several vessels, schedules, and arrivals are listed with expected dates in May and June, covering routes from Manila Yokohama London Fremantle Port Said and New Guinea ports.
Radio schedule details a full day of sessions from morning to night. Notable items include an Hour for the Ladies with Rita McAuliffe, a League of Nations talk by Miss Freda Hage, astronomy lecture by A K Chapman, children's stories by Little Mins Brisbane, and a May Day Meeting relay from Ascot Racecourse. Evening program features a dance night with Ali Featherstone, orchestral pieces, and vocal solos. Weather and market reports appear throughout the day.
Brisbane May rasers report Lucerne chaff from local growers in heavy supply at Roma street Seedy quality sold 7M to 6/11 while poorer 6/10 to 4/0. NSW oaten straw short. Wood chaff lucerne hay line bid to 4/4. Pumpkins limited. Wheat in good supply with no strong demand, prices 4/3 for sound wheat. Maize heavy. prime grain dye 1/2 to 2/7, agricult higher supplies.
The fragment lists spot and three months copper and silver prices in shillings and pence, with unclear figures. It references Australian market notes and American traders, but specific prices and entities are obscured by OCR artifacts.
The readable fragments describe a compilation of information and references to various regions and sources, but concrete events, people, or places are not evident in the obscured content.
After arrival of mail, orders for printing advertising etc led to the address being echoed or prompt attention sought. The fragment notes communication issues and request for action at the designated location.
The friends of Mrs Jor Favell and family are invited to attend the funeral of their late husband and father Joseph Favell. The cortege leaves 150 McLeod Street at noon for Cairne Cemetery. Also listed are many Favell relatives and local associations and undertakers H M Svendsen Ltd. Ring at Fleurbaix Hospital for Gertrude Ring aged 39.
Acknowledgments from multiple families express heartfelt thanks to doctors nurses and hospital staff for care of a late mother and wife. They also thank friends for sympathy kind messages and tributes and note gratitude from relatives in Cairo Barrine and other places for support during bereavement.
In loving memory of our dear mother Annie Robinson who passed away on May 2 two years ago. The time was sudden and the shock severe. We, Mag and Mary, insert this note from her grieving daughters.
The public learns of a Brisbane trial where action was taken against those who interfered with liberty by boycott. The magistrate sentenced the charged individual heavily, noting a twelve month possible imprisonment, and halted militant industrialist autocracy hindering essential public services.
The speaker warns that weak state power invites mob rule and attacks on the Navy and judiciary. If the Commonwealth Lighthouse Review is undermined, constitutional government could fail and liberty of trade may erode. Citizens are urged to stand for the majesty of the law and defend parliamentary authority.
April rainfall at Cairns Post Obder totals 2 inches 49 points across ten wet days. The Aloomba Redlynch mail motor carried 20 adults and 402 children last week, with totals since July 1927 reaching 126 015 adults and 10 children. Innisfail Ambulance notes report Mr A M Whittington appointed Superintendent at Mossman after nine years service.
The Cairns Post Office reports yesterday’s temperatures with a maximum of 5 and minimum of 73.4 degrees, plus dry and wet bulb readings at 1am and barometer figures later. The Cairns Cancer Fund campaign shows contributions totaling £215 12s 7d with £214 19s previously acknowledged, including small donations from Mrs Hughes and Mrs Smith.
Postmaster W K Ryan notifies agency of altered Post Office hours for Labor Day Monday. Telegraph counters open from 9 am to 11 am. One delivery by postmen. Mail usually closes after 10 am. Telegraph service after closing requires advance detention of the office hour prior to closing.
The mail and passengers due to arrive from the south at midday are now expected on the Mary train at 10 50 this center Cairns Railway Station. The Towneville train due at 7 55 will depart at 9 15 and reach Cairns at 1 05 pm, retarded by 44 minutes.
The State Weather Bureau reports generally fine cool weather with only a minor shower possible on the far northern coast. Winds shift to south-westerly in the southeast with late night cold in the southeast districts and near the Downs as unsettled fronts approach.
In Auckland on April 30 reports indicate escalating labor tensions as seamen and miners show coordinated activity. Details remain fragmentary but movements suggest potential disruption to port and mining operations.
The Siontiaan Local Cane Price Board chaired by Mr Ay Aitkin announced the crushing date for harvest cane in Innisfail. The official date is June 7 with provisions to start earlier or later if growers at a duly convened meeting agree. Further award details will be published later.
An important Church of England meeting is announced by Rev. CD Gillman to be held tomorrow evening at 8 o clock in Gordonvale. The gathering will discuss future development of church work in the Gaordangale, Edmento and Dabinda districts.
At a May 1 meeting in Innisfail Goondi growers appealing Central Cine Prices Howard alignments decided to appoint a two member committee to hire a solicitor and barrister to handle current and future appeals. Moran and Collback elected to the committee. Next appeal meeting set for May 5 with urged attendance.
In the Dains Summons Court yesterday morning before Acting P.M. M J Hickey T W Pearce licensed hire car driver gave evidence of driving defendant to Redlynch Edmonton and Cairns. Complainant seeks 38 shillings including fare 35 shillings and costs. Defendant convicted ordered to pay 38 shillings plus 2 shillings 2 pence legal costs or 140 days imprisonment.
The Fire Brigade Board met to decide on holiday pay and permanent appointment. 14 applications were received for the permanent hand post, with M Sparrow chosen. Legal opinion will decide if the board must pay all or part of a £42 holiday claim. The meeting notes use of prior signed orders for local business and discusses appointing a government representative on the board.
A two day tractor school led by J Coleman and P McDonald at Robertson Bros. Mart Innisfail explained McCormick Deering tractor mechanisms to educate farmers in disassembly and adjustments without costly labor. J T Robertson opened with remarks on the program’s practical benefits for farm work and repairs.
Joseph Herod, 35, charged in connection with a major explosion that destroyed a police station. Evidence showed at least 20 pounds of gelignite used. a black tracker linked tracks to a named suspect. Bail refused. trial slated for Charters Towers in May.
Sunday visit by the Southern Queena Intl team showcased a beach rescue demonstration at Double Island. The event included march pasts, rescue drills, and a rosette ceremony, drawing onlookers who praised the team's display and anticipated future competitions.
Visitors 207, Cairns Debl, Ladies PAY Juniors 170. Strong south counterward surf raised rescue interest as teams lined up for inspection by judges and instructors. Equipment discipline scores issued before the march past and event results listed for visitors Cairns Debl Ladies Juniors.
Teams compete in drill and rescue tests with visitors and locals scoring on patient handling line work and discipline. Cairns leads in surf rescues while Ladies and Juniors receive praise for effort despite lower marks.
Brisbane May 1 A terse report notes Golden Casket No 196 produced a close result with Harlaxton Toowoomba among contenders. The fragment highlights a single race outcome and a near win without full details.
In Townsville on April 30 Salvatore Grasso, an Italian, faced a Supreme Court trial for the wilful murder of Rosary Grasso dated February 15, 1928 at Peacock Siding. Justice Douglas summarized violent threats by the deceased and instructed the jury on plausible self defense versus murder. The jury returned a guilty verdict after deliberations beginning at 3:32.
Joseph Favell of Cairns died Tuesday morning at Cairos at age 24. He served in the Cairns Railway Department for 18 years and was a longtime member of the Cairns Aquatic Club. He leaves a wife and family. the funeral will move from his mother’s residence at 180 McLeod Street at 7 o’clock today. Members of the Cairns Railway Department and the Cairns Aquatic Club are invited to attend.
A dwelling and its contents on the Angelo Cava estate were destroyed by fire. A magisterial inquiry into the case was held yesterday morning with Sergeant Gaffey examining witnesses, including Mer T. Be Swyer, CLS.
Angelo Pavan testifies about a cane farming operation at Lillee wear and a Johnstone River boundary dividing property. He recalls leaving home at 7 30 pm to see flames destroying a timber house with iron roof, a blaze he suspects was accidental. Alberno Boniniolo corroborates, while the witness notes no proof of arson and mentions insurance involvement.
Constable A R bson reports a blaze at Ismail Estate on 1 9 that totally destroyed a house and its contents. Angelo Paved provided details and an insurance adjuster estimated the building value before the fire. Government Insurance Office considered a settlement of loss at 100 pounds.
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