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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1929
Page
9
Shipping notices report vessels in port and scheduled departures. Ormiston sails 4 p m today from Cairns, another Cairns bound toward Melbourne and Manila, while The Wirral leaves New York for Wellington and Cairns. The Fiona and The Tunda are noted with June arrivals and routes via Singapore London and Dunkirk.
A London press notice reports Leonard Matters new book claiming Jack the Ripper confessed on his deathbed in Buenos Aires. The account links the killer to five Whitechapel murders and a surgeon past, with alleged testimony by H Maris about Dr Stanley’s deathbed confession.
A misprint in the Post Monday issue misstated prices on flannel shirts causing public dismay. Reports claim a mass of construction debris and wooden stakes blocked Gatton Street last night provoking a serious public disturbance at Abbott and Lake streets.
The Brisbane market reports demand for fodder crops at Roma Street, with prices for New South Wales eaten whip and New England linseed at various bids. Potatoes declined in value as supplies rose, pumpkins sold well, and wheat, maize, and chaff prices are listed. Butter production for April reached 1143 tons. pig slaughter for the month totaled 4018. Lismore Tweed Beckfaters shipments planned for June. Liz All field staff expanding. supplier contact offered.
Tin Field Superintendent reports from Roma dated 4 1929 noting oil showings at 1250 feet and gas shows. Hole became wet at 1255 feet as water broke through. casing is being seated to enable dry drilling. Samples analysed and plant in excellent condition.
After a warm humid day the city saw light rain last evening and continued into the morning. Innisfail reports oppressive temps followed by rain with unsettled coastal conditions and rainfall extending toward sugar areas.
The Atalanta airliner piloted by Mr. L Brain with Mr. sH W Swanton of Melbourne aboard four passengers landed at Mascot aero drome this morning after departing Brisbane Sunday. Swanton traveled to Sydney to join the Melbourne express following his wife’s death amid earlier bombing unrest.
The Cairns Rowing Club holds its annual general meeting at the Golden Valley Cafe. Thanks are given to the committee for their efforts, and the Associate membership has grown with several new joins. The old committee is re elected for the coming year with plans for Migarian Night on June 1. Local Cairns association and Cairns Girl Guides discuss the annual ball at Aviatic Hall on Prison evening.
The 1929 notice lists residents objected to retaining on the Tully Division of the Herbert electoral roll. Names include Mace of Living Carney William Henry Davey Albert John Dyke Evan Fetherston Gerald Henry Forsythe Vivian Hamilton Agnes Rebecca Hamilton Charles Edward Kennedy Sydney Jin Patrick Kam Yuen Hen Mallett Arthur Herbert O'Brien Agnes Mary O'Dea Patrick O Keefe Henry Thomas Parmeter Thomas David Ross John Fully Van Monsjou Hilda Grace Van Monsjou Laurens Jacob. After forty days, objections will be resolved and nonqualified names struck if needed. W F J AUER State Electoral Registrar dated May 18, 1929.
Margaret Crowe aged 80 years died at Wymnam on Friday May 17 1929. She was formerly of Gardenvale and had lived there for many years. Her death notice appears in local records with details of age and residence.
At a City Council meeting the water usage debate focused on garden use and current restrictions. Acknowledging plenty of rainfall, residents argue for a widespread, efficient meter system to improve service and curb waste while paying for better delivery.
The text argues for a measured system to apply water to gardens that avoids heavy penalties on users. It suggests such a method could conserve water and enhance city beauty, while noting that harsh restrictions are not always wise.
The piece argues strikes harm workers by cutting wages and prestige while praising lawful, cooperative methods. It cites Cyrus McCormick Jr on high wages earned through efficiency, piece-work incentives, and the American system. It notes growing employee shareholding and Works Councils as paths to harmonious industrial relations.
The R S SUA Employment Committee met at the Rest Home to coordinate jobs for returned soldiers. Members reported progress with three men employed daily since May 10 and outlined plans to circularise businesses about the new employment bureau while ensuring British veterans are favored over foreign cane gangs.
Mrs. Margaret Crowe died in Wynnum on Friday May 17 at age 80. A long time resident of North Queensland she lived in Ballyshannon Ireland moved to America then Bris bane and Cairns before settling in Gordonvale. She left a husband William Crowe and a large family including five sons one daughter 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The State Weather Bureau telegraphed a forecast from Brisbane noting cloudy conditions with showers near the coast north of Townsville and possible southern border thunder showers. Mild to warm temperatures with a cold wave likely reaching the far west tonight and spreading eastward. Winds shift from Pacific slopes to northern and western directions across regions. Cairns Water Authority presented the headworks report detailing repairs, tunnel earthwork, pipe work, and maintenance by a crew led by Caretaker Nolan. A main burst on Lake Street was repaired and other metal repairs completed along Anderson Street. A sympathy vote was offered at Mulgrave Mill shareholders meeting for Mr Jel Gorton, a district founder and long-time director, with the motion carried in silence.
An incomplete report of a meeting of Mulgrave Mill shareholders shows K J S Mar of Cairns Electoral addressing farmers about funding for the Progressive National party. He claims the party needs strong organization to maintain power and advance representation, while thanking supporters in Cairns and Exchange electorates amid mixed reception.
The Mulgrave Mill suppliers held their annual meeting at Gordonvale, reviewing the 1927 season with a 26,043 ton increase in cane crushed and improved mill efficiency. The report notes no major mill holds ups, a partial loss from sugar at the wharf, and a levy on farmers to finance a £15,000 capital increase and tramline extensions. The board praised staff and foremen, discussed future expansion including a new mill and electric generating sets, and outlined plans for land permits and a Sarina distillery venture under Shellkol branding.
The Cairns City Council met with Mayor Collins and Aldermen debating removing Abbott Street tree guards for safety, pressing Main Roads Commission on main road works, and widening city roads. Ald. Winkworth urged building roads locally. motion amended and carried.
B grade teams matches set for Sunday June 2 due to Whittick Cup court usage. The Cairns committee aims to help local players by rescheduling to Thursday if possible, noting Whittick Cup prestige and its impact on Cairns district tennis. Draws show Jane TW matches Waratahs versus Suburbans, Thistles versus Arcadians, and later dates June 23 and 30.
Herberton Shire Council in May 21 extended the repayment period on the £3000 loan from the Government. The extension reduces the overdraft from £4500 to the new agreed limit.
A defendant appeared before Mr. T Byrne JP in the City Police Court yesterday on a charge. Bail was forfeited as the case proceeded.
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