Port of Cairns Telegraphed Sea Movements and Vessels
Shipping notices detail Cairns bound and departing steamers from Melbourne Sydney and London. Entries list May arrivals and departures for vessels including Bombala Taiping Aroona Morinda Marella Ormiston and more with ports such as Melbourne Sydney Fremantle London and London to Cairns routes. Movements cover schedules, dates, and expected arrivals in May and June, noting coal and fruit shipments and passenger classes.
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Canberra
Mebanetie Win
Cairne
China
Japan
Hong Kon
Cairns
Aretore Mit
Sanelakinn
Morinda
Jeaves
Sydney
Paparan Porta
P. Steemer Marella
Tesnevile
Darwin
Java
Sison
Melbourne
Veayenna
Mrants
Sesiwel Allen
Experance Bay
Fremantle
Bowndhon
Jebesne Bay
Dart
London
Jervie Bay
Seale
Drisbane
Australia
Fate and Co
Moldavia
Avery
Lowden
Nerkunda
Ai . Co
Arishane
Willie Mand
Brishe
Pws
Brisbane
Neville Uly
Townavilla
Cairne Aa
Herminius Caves
Townsville
Red Pee Enviera Poveebang
Seagare
Oceanic Steamship Co
Honolulu
Berra
Senome
Sedine
Messengers on the .8 Canberra Arrive at Cairne Morning
A list of travelers from the Mat of the Messengers on the .8 Canberra under Captain T. C. Firth arrived at Cairne yesterday morning. The roster includes Bond, Crosby, Teonam, Grimwade and family, Saunders and Hod ton, Cal-A Davis, A. Davis, Bishop, Bunn, multiple locals, Grimwade siblings Doris and Thora, and dozens of other named passengers.
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Canberra
T. C. Firth
Cairne
C. Bond
Crosby
J. N. Teonam
RK Grimwade
Edwards and Child
Daniel
G. O Saunders
E. Hodton
Castle
M. A. Cal- A. Davis
A. Davis
T. Bishop
R. Bunn
Mises G. McPhail
Sands
Rodden
Pearl shell prices rise in early May market
Pearl shell prices quoted May 11 show rising values amid mixed demand. Traders note limited supply and steady byproduct sales, with several buyers bidding nearby, while regional markets report tentative gains through mid May.
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Summon
Pearl Shell
Coutens
Mining the metal market in Sydney details unclear
Fragmented OCR text mentions metal markets and names like Sydney and G61 but provides no clear events or figures. No coherent entities or dates are readable to establish a factual summary. The fragmentary content cannot determine a concrete incident or outcome.
HOCKEY SATURDAY CONTESTS DESCRIBED IN VAGUE REPORT
A fragmented report details Saturday hockey matches with Live Wires and Royals. It notes quiet starts, improved second halves, and key plays by players like Miss Crogan and Miss Kyan, highlighting defensive effort and scoring bursts amid a competitive clash.
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Anel
Gramme
Stectachler
Mehillo
Royals
Kyan
Vieich School Dominates Wattles In Teamwork Showcase
Vieich School delivered a strong exhibition against Wattles with cohesive play. The Wiech School entries led by coach Miss O'Hara and players Hall and Winkworth impressed, while other teams struggled to match the energy and precision on display.
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Vieich School
Mins O'Hara
Hall
Winkworth
Wiech
In Memoriam Balley Keabelly Hailey Sheppard Pearson Prewett
Memorial notices recall Keabelly Hailey died May 14 1927 at Marerba sheltered in her heavenly home Arthur Sheppard died May 1 9. Loved ones publish verses and sign with family names Ivy Hart Simpson Lenie Mick Priestley. Annie Pearson May 5 1925 Always Remembered. Martha Eades May 12 1927 Sure and loving memory.
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Vearson
Mymory
Rand
Annie Pearson
Wivay
Dauhter
Law
Ivy
Hart Simpson
Vuearson
Annie
Mick Priestley
Marthe Eades
Prace or Industrial War Faces Public Mind
The public mind is troubled over an office hold up of shipping as a grave trouble brews. Seamen and waterside unions may move to prevent Australia’s shipping from being hung up. The law has deregistered a provocative group, urging sensible unionism to uphold the law and prevent ports and trade from becoming a mockery of the state. Democracy must defend stability, liberty, and the rule of law against extremist threats.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Iteelf
Watermders and Cape Crimes Act Case Adjourned
The Commonwealth Crimes Act case against Andrew Frown and officials was postponed after evidence and an application for discharge. The hearing adjourned to a later date amid arguments from both sides and ongoing review by the Watersiders' Federation.
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Watermders
Cape
Arishane
Andrew Frown
The
Watersiders’ Federa- Hon
Hitcharge
Mivelay
Car Meet Burned Near Richter Creek
A car owned by a Cairns firm was destroyed by fire on the Cairns side of Richter's Creek while returning from Double Island. A second vehicle from the city brought in the stranded people and reported the incident.
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Cairns
Double Island
Richter’s Creek
Peirsons
Cairne Post Office Weather Readings Reported
The Cairne Post Office posted temperature readings showing ranges around 64 to 66 degrees with variations in humidity and barometric pressure. Data includes morning and afternoon points and a shift in pressure from about 30.09 inches.
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Cairne Westher
Cairne
Unclear roster list of names and initials
A long OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and initials such as RB OConnor M Simauthey A Davis W H Morris A J Quigley Came ron T Arownn Crawford E H Woos Croshy Clarke Walker MacDougall Willams Anderson Segeart Tennant Jows O Kelly Underwood J Stewart O Br ien Toms Fbdon Brown Saunders Waldren Brown Reilly Lonegran Racconello Fontana Arox elle C Weet Pickering N Neilson K Fe Arocks Anderson Newland Tone Hiwison Dinnie Bevel Demnia Steekel Scherta Kitve Curtis Rosen tht Lewis Gikday Lewis Kloss Emerson Bishop Mackin 5S Cheney Edwards Ellis Thompson But assas Morris Dutton Jones Sylvan Jin Dennett Grabb Kyragis Stoke Kelly Lewis Paves 2 Comte Cunial Castine Olivero Gremasso Tavasenne Bould on C Miller aster CC.
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RB. O'Connor
M. Simauthey
A. Davis
W. H. Morris
A. J. Quigley
Cameron
T. Arownn
Crawford
E. H. Woos
Croshy
Clarke
Walker
MacDougall
Willams
Anderson
Segeart
Tennant
Jows
O'Kelly
Underwood
J. Stewart
O'Brien
Toms
Fbdon
Brown
Saunders
Waldren
Reilly
Lonegran
Racco
Morris
Dutton
Jones
Sylvan
Jin
Dennett
Grabb
Kyragis
Stoke
Kelly
Lewis
Paves
Comte
Cunial
Castine
Olivero
Gremasso
Tavasenne
Bould
On C
Miller
Aster CC
Australia and the need for industrial peace and lawful union conduct
The piece argues that harming machinery, blocking trade, and disrupting shipping harm workers and the public. It criticizes militant union tactics and urges self restraint, respect for law, and a genuine pursuit of peace in industry to safeguard society and liberty, warning that continued provocations threaten progress. It stresses that workers should seek industrial peace beyond mere rhetoric.
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Australia
Weather Forecast Snags Mixed with Local Notices
Weather Bureau telegram from the state forecasts generally fine with chilly nights in central and southern zones and frost in southern districts. Inland readers see southerly to easterly winds. tropical coast showers possible. Local notes mention signing of cutters for crushing season at South Johnstone and a Cairns campaign update among various corporate contributions and meetings.
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State Weather Bureau
Mothers Day Observed Across Cairne District Churches
Mother's Day observances occurred yesterday in Cairne and district churches with reverent services and a white flower or badge, white bows and interior displays. The article notes audience participation and mentions related topics on sugar industry reports, crop restriction measures, and a visit to Hawaii by Gibson brothers, plus a Falcons cane harvester announcement relevant to industry and manufacturing news.
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Cairne
Inns of Sugar Experiment Stations
Seynour Howe Oy
Hawaii
Gibson Alan
Cuba
Man Named Taylor Swindles Stillman in Cairns Court
In Cairns City Court on Saturday, a man calling himself Taylor deceived Stillman by claiming to be the run of a supposed witness. Stillman lent money, but the man proved to be fictitious, leading to a leniency request denied. The defendant must bond 25 pounds for 12 months and repay 41 pounds in restitution.
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Stillman
Gilbert
Pershaust
Cairns
Te Hickey
Taylor
Mr. Stillman
Eid
Tomale
Hospital Board's Praise for Departing Doctor
The Cairns District Hospitals Board met Friday night and expressed regret at Dr Jamieson’s departure to become medical superintendent in another district. The chairman thanked him for his service and praised his care for patients and hospital administration. Mr. Murchison noted a high compliment from a Sydney consultation, predicting the doctor’s future success elsewhere and eventual return to Cairns.
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Jamieson
Jar Pie
Aml
Janticsot
Murchison
Jaimieson
Sydney
Cairns
Future district plans loom large for Cairns hospital board
Dr Jameson thanked the board for support in hospital matters and personal affairs. He spoke of a big future for the district and the districting scheme as wise. The board faces extending hospitals in three years with a growing population and potential new maternity ward at Cairns.
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Murchison
Jameson
Stueensland
Beth Goerdoovale
Hablinds
Boone
Cairns
Isolation Ward Plans At Townsville Hospital
At Townsville May 1, the hospital board discussed arranging isolation for diphtheria patients. Frank Byrne said a private ward would need to be allocated for this purpose to improve accommodation for affected residents.
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Townsville
Meetic Hospitial Board
Istans Tae Frank Byrne
End of Week Transfer Plan for Diphtheria Patients
It is understood arrangements will be completed by week’s end to permit transferring diphtheria patients from the Veradah where they are presently located.
Obituary of Mr and E Brickhill in Mackay Cairns timber worker
The many friends of Mr and E Brickhill will be greved to learn of his death on Saturday at Mackay. A longtime Cairns engineer at Cairns Timber Ltd sawmill and later with the Railway Department, he leaves no wife. Four daughters survive, two of whom are married to F W Price and T Caldwell respectively.
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E.brickhill
Mackay
Theanen
Cairns
Cairns Timber Ltd
FW. Price
T. Cald
Mrs A Small Innisfail Dies After Long Illness
Mr A Small, longtime resident of the Johnstone River district, died today after a lengthy illness. She leaves a husband and family to mourn her loss.
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Innisbail
A. Small
Johnstone River District
A Young Life Passes in Gordonvale Memorial Hospital
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Wrordaworth of Gordonvale on Sunday April 2 at Gordonvale Memorial Hospital and died there the same day. The Reverend C D Gillman led a service at 5 15 pm with Church of England burial at the cemetery. Wreaths came from Loving Peter, Mother, Sisters and Brothers, and many local families and friends.
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Cleland
Mes. Lowrey
Ing Tale
Mes. Greenwood
Mre
Campbell
G. Portins
FE. O'Neill
Anne
Neilson
Hannah
Wims
Nell
Mere
Stan Lowrey
Mina Betty Alley
Mis
Phillin Alley
A Stokes
Per
Death of John Drysdale Prominent mill owner in Sydney
John Drysdale owner of the Pinner and Inkerman mills died in Sydney yesterday after a notable career in the milling industry. His death honors include leadership roles within local business circles and contributions to regional commerce.
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John Dryedale
Pinner and Inkerman Mills
Sydney
Hospital Disputes Over Employment at Babinda Hospital
The Cairn District Hospital Committee met Friday chaired by Melerman W. Murchison. Members debated employing married women as domestic staff, noting a local miller’s husband earns about £3 weekly and that some workers were married. Proposals called for magistrate intervention. others urged caution and more evidence before action. The discussion touched on health of staff, employment policy, and potential amicable adjustments.
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Cairn District Hospital Committee
Hell
Melerman W. Murchison
Meas
J. J. Mireh
W. C. Grifin
L. Jeppesen
J. Campbell
J. Follow
Wo OM
Simmonds
J. J. O'Duffy
So McDoonell
Secretaey
Me. EK
Alachmeres
Alee Tee
Larly
Bevital
Pringke
Oman
Campbell
Mr. Murchison
Mr. Campbell
McDonnell
Prrson
Pringle
Atherton Enquiry Ends as Premier Responds
May 1 Atherton Mr K B Currie chairman of Tintgrow Shire Council sent a wire to Premier W McCormack requesting briefing for Brisbane Committee on migration proposals. The premier’s reply outlines personnel to report on various departments including works, main roads, rail and secretarial duties as part of the admission inquiry.
Fragmented debate on hospital inquiry and political pressure
The minutes describe heated discussion over an inquiry into hospital affairs. Speakers lambasted obstruction and urged timely action while noting past motions and committee work. The dialogue shows tension between officials Jeppesen Camp Holl and Bowler, with calls for continued investigation and safeguards against undue influence.
Destitute Women Campaign Seeks Hospital Cooks
Campaigner Mr Campbell highlights destitute women out of work in the North Midlands and urges action. The meeting moves to call for applications for a cook position at Babinds Hospital, with Messrs Birch Griffin and Simmonds supporting.
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Me Campbell
North
Wecrimlanil
Messrs
Birch, Griffin
Simmonds Ayan
Mir
Campbell
Babinds Hospital
Hue
Subscriptions Sought For Hospital Funds Amid Harvest Season
Community notes report Mr Campbell advocating hospital fundraising as workers may contribute wages to causes. Macknade Mill to seek partial wage-ward donations. ambulance and local groups discussed supporting Babinds Cairns Gortonvale Habinea areas. A long list details April gifts including flowers food clothes and literature from numerous residents, with a rescue incident noted in Rabinda.
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Campbell
Macknade
Babinds
Cairns
Oon Gortonvale
Town
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