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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
7
May 22 11 14 wan and Hold pm May 24. May 25 280 pan 2 40 aaa. May 26 4 88 wan and asa panty aaa Moon phases May 26 first quarter 7 11 to 6 pm. Yesterdays port work notes show sails and rooms recorded at harbor.
A detailed timetable lists steamer arrivals and departures north and south of Australia. Ships including Adelaide steamer and CSR steamer Ploma show movements between Newcastle Brisbane Cairns and Hong Kong with dates in May and June. Also noted are line agents for Commonwealth Steamers and various vessel schedules for Melbourne Sydney and Moreton Bay.
The Brisbane market shows high supply on Romaine and Laverne leaves with good quality shipments. Prices for wheat samples and potato lots appear mixed, with some lots fetching low to mid figures while others draw higher bids as buyers assess varying grades.
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Desmond G. Dillon's funeral occurred with a large turnout from the HLA Society and local parishioners. The service was led by Father McFadden, with readings from the Colla tin and a long list of relatives and community members in attendance.
James Verner one of Cairns oldest residents passed away last Saturday at age 60s. He helped start a tailoring business in Wharf Street Brisbane later returned to Cairns 25 years ago and ran a hostess in Abbott Street. He was a foundation member of Lodge Cairns and held the Masters position with the Freemasons Queensland. also helped form the LCL and IOOF. He is survived by Mrs Keile Cairns Mrs Geo Crilltha and others with several grandchildren. A brother Sam Verner formerly mayor of Charters Towers predeceased him.
Major J A Boyd aged 84 died at Speiney Ren Sats tardling pil tie site. He retired from the Senate ahi of the Queensland Minin Journal after four decades of service in Queensland Public Service. His funeral will be brought to Brisbane for burial.
Flags flown at half mast across public buildings in Canberra to mark the death of Senator Chant. The House of Representatives plans to follow prior procedure and adjourn at eight oclock when it meets tomorrow.
Rev W G Wittan of Messing Essex devises a novel shaming method for parishioners who pocket pearl buttons from the offertory. A cage with buttons is set on the church door for display as the crowd reacts during the service.
Albert Edward Keeble aged years died on the Anh May 128 at Cairns District Hospital. Survived by Mrs C W Keeble and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be advised by Covireleanivales.
A Brisbane Waterside Workers' Federation vote prompts arbitration court action to adopt Cairns style rotary employment. Critics say it harms shipowners and workers, failing to improve workload distribution or conditions, and warn against sweeping adoption without full, fair inquiry.
In Moreaney street the Crowley Cup final is set to attract fans as teams from the North Queensland Rugby League compete for the trophy. Minister for Railways J. Larcombe arrived by train with Messrs Strachan and Robertson and stayed at Hide's Motel Veggee while attending the event. The Police Court session yesterday saw defendants including Henry Kagan and Thema Willian Lainder, who faced proceedings before Mr O'Kelly.
In the City Police Court yesterday several defendants appeared on charges of denotingives aid were convicted and discharged. Ryan failed to appear on a similar charge and her bail was forfeited.
Charters Towers growers report large yellow semé berries from Abbott Street. The Cairns Weather Bureau notes high temperatures around 70s with humidity figures near 60 percent. Local elections for the Bahinda Central Mill Company concluded with a group of seven directors elected. Cancer Campaign funds in Cairns show a growing contribution total. Weather forecasts indicate showers along the coast north from Townsville and south from the Tropic with mild temperatures and southeasterly winds.
A Mulgrave Cent Mill Company analysis shows a high yield from a specimen in a Manners Pen area with 17 cco and overall crop average 14.70, amid a strong season. At Gordonvale Police Court D. J. Kearney Jr. presiding, Charles Harvey Hill pleaded guilty to travelling without proper fare and was fined £1 plus 2 shillings 6d rail fare or three days. Sydney Clark Ernest Davenport and Lee Jamies faced three days in prison for fare evasion.
The two storey wooden York View Boarding House at Sheridan Street and Florence Street narrowly escaped total destruction after a fire broke out shortly after tea. H M Svendsen Ltd owned the building and Mrs E M Jones occupied it. only a mattress and pillow were lost amid kerosene on the floor and rapid extinguishing by firemen led by Chief Officer Warner. Constable Wilson heads police inquiries as rain fell and a south breeze aided the risk of spread.
The London County Council trams average 9.6 miles per hour and can reach up to twenty miles an hour in quieter Fingland areas with clear roads, making them the fastest public transport in the region.
The piece discusses orange juice imports and local Australian production. It notes eighty casks of American juice arriving by steamer and debates whether citrus growers can compete with American imports. The writer questions transport costs and suggests expressing juice directly from fruit to glass to avoid fermentation.
A local speaker denounces reliance on American orange juice imports and calls for boycotts of foreign beverage purveyors. He argues growers need better government support and cheaper fruit processing to sustain profits in the Annan valley. He echoes Mr Johnson defending Queensland products and urges patriotism in local消费.
The Certfied Wal lis tractor from J Case USA was demonstrated at Nat Gordons farm on ful one Saturday. Farmers marveled at its pulling power and speed in top gear pulling two double furrow disc ploughs. The tractor weighs about seven tons and impressed onlookers with its performance.
Several promotions and transfers of non commissioned police officers were announced today in Brisbane. Sergeant J Port sey of Brisbane is appointed senior sergeant. Astin Sergeant J Cambie of Proserpine is promoted and transferred to Hughenden. Constable Gannon of Finch Hatton is promoted acting sergeant and transferred to Brisbane. Cyber transfers include Sergeant Gay from Charters Towers to Honlaberg to head the station. Sergeant Nolag moves Hughenden to Charters Towers. Sergeant A Trice shifts Goondiwindi to Brisbane. Sergeant Reynolds moves Redcliffe to Goondiwindi to serve as station head. Sergeant Martin moves from Waterhouse keeper at Rockhampton to watch house keeper at Townsville.
A drunken foreigner was found in a bedroom in Innisfail on May 1. The accused, a nomad named Maki, was charged after being found in the dwelling at Goondiile with intent to commit an offense. The case was prosecuted and the Accused was undefended.
Constable McElren testified a complaint was made on Saturday by W Hoult and, with Constable Pearson, visited the spacecourse where the defendant was later seen and pled guilty. Mr Dwyer acting PLM issued a severe admonition and caution against excessive drinking. Maki was discharged.
Senators clash over the transfer of the Commonwealth Line to the Whear Company for 26.9 million pounds. The discussion centers on taxation and state ownership of smelters and mines, comparing past government sales with current private holdings and their impact on workers and industry.
A parliamentary exchange discusses the Mount Morgan mine, government purchases, and nationalisation of industry. Senators claim the government overpaid and warn against state enterprise, citing private failures and concerns about taxpayers bearing losses.
Senators clash over nationalization of key industries referencing wheat and cattle sectors in Duverslnd and railways. Sir George Mearce and Senator Hoare face questions while Sir Thomas McKwraith recalls past dammit policies and debates White Star capital involvement.
The cane growers discuss the current season in Bristol and surrounding districts. They note wage conditions, cutter eligibility, and the need to adjust practices to ensure steady sugar production and reemployment of workers. The column cites statements from district leaders and notes changes in crew composition and training.
The article discusses signed preferential terms for cane cutters and farmers, stressing daily harvest targets and payments. It notes challenges with gangs forming close corporations and delivery quotas, urging enforcement and expansion of small gang systems as seen in Mulgrave for improved mill supply and farmer satisfaction.
Parliament debates privatization of nationalized services with claims of savings and better service under private management. Critics argue profits were inflated during wartime and that postwar competition reduced earnings, questioning ongoing value of public ownership.
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