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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 26, 1927

Page

7

Port of Cairns Tides Arrivals and Departures Report

The Port of Cairns notes yesterday’s arrivals and departures with vessel movements including Kanowna for South Australia and Verona. Latest advices show Canberra line services and shipments by Macedon and Bombala with updates on schedules for Sydney and Melbourne calls.

Kanowna Ti Soothe Bie Philp Amerts Verona Tir Memonality General Carrier Pooks Bid Agente Daintree Miestianih

Impending Departures May Note Readings Around Town

Fragmentary notice lists impending departures in May from local residents and families. Names appear eroded but indicate travel or relocation plans affecting the community.

Unclear Maritime Notes Signal Altered Fort Dyomelas Run

Fragmented report describes incoming and outgoing steamer movements near Fort Dyomelas with delays and harbor activity. It mentions Ploward Silkth steamer and Petite Gand Pewee Wille, listing approximate forecasted arrivals at multiple wharves and routes to Melbotrne.

Kanowna McThennie Shealee Dinmaba Fort Dyomelas Changte Melbotrne

Rivernia's Cargo Underwriters Losses Revealed

A garbled report outlines losses for Rivernia's cargo and underwriters after a steamer wreck near Nia nutd Paritets. Partial text mentions a care of the stay will thin Tesuilen tel fi ote harwarite sarnately HB get ae tty wor athena and a tender process for compensation.

Athena

Ironworks Strike Reported at Lithgow Meeting

Irregularities at Lather ironworks led to a two and a half hour stagework meeting where workers resolved to bring all ironworkers to a fleet of furnaces. Delegates discussed settlement and potential actions as part of ongoing disputes.

Lather Apemely

A Thousand Men Out at Lithgow Steelworks

May 25 report from Sydney states cessation of work at Lithgow Steelworks affects many workers. about 1000 men laid off as ore and limestone demands fall. Some workers at the quarries remain employed while the dispute continues unresolved.

Sydney Lithgow Steelworks Lithgow Works Srme Wademnen Profongerd

Innisfail Urges Celotex and Cyclone Insurance Move

The secretary of the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce has sent letters to the State member for the district and to the Bowen Chamber urging support for Innisfail as the Celotex site and for cyclone insurance. The matter is to be raised at the annual viewing of Associated Members of Commerce in Cairns.

Innisfail Chamber of Commerce Bowen Chamber Tonisfail Chamber Associated Members of Commerce Cuirna

Misappropriation Verdict in Darlinghurst Sessions

Sydney May 24 The jury found Harry Waklemar Bann guilty of misappropriating 1518 10 from the proceeds of two cheques received from Michael F Toomey of Newcastle Hotel. The cheques total 2300 Baum is remanded for sentence.

Sydney Darlinghurst Harry Waklemar Bann, Nalieror Michael F. ‘Toomey Newcastle Hotel Elizabeth Street Baum

Atherton Hospital Board Election Results

Atherton on May 25 reported the hospital election results with H. Of, Catlins, Vetens, MM, Dwyer, and D. Waldly among candidates. Three public representatives were chosen: Collins, Dwyer, and Waldley. other names included F. Haynes and J. F. A. Winters.

Atherton Atherton Hospital Fallowa H. of Catlins Veten Dwyer D. Waldly Wo Mason F. Haynes F. A. Winters Mesars Collins Waldley Pabre

Night Market Recital Preview and Listings Near Town

The text outlines a village market night with a varied recital program at Pabernacle and Cape Mayerise Paibe, noting performers such as Gladys Manerion and Mr Frank Chenmew. It mentions weather impacts and a session at the tavern, with references to local venues and events like a first portion recital and a later performance by multiple artists.

Miiddle Basset Peti Market Hiabe Rig Tian OU Dyer Jowily Mail Carlton Hetil Carlin Seti Ghebetina Pinon Hee Pont Standard Siar Mies Gladys Manerion Pieri Etna Tostight Uae Cape Mayerise Paibe Elearis Phan Menarini FL Vorper Iewselneris Homme Dabarton Bathive Wiese Genattel Haan Norvs

Fragmented 19th century market notes on prices and supply

OCR fragment discusses debt certificates and prices for wheat and corn. Mentions trading activity, freight, and supplies with scattered references to regions and dates. Contains unclear names and many garbled terms, but conveys market conditions and price movement for grains and oils.

Mining market pulse from Sydney trade hearings

Sydney reports mixed metal market activity with overseas bids and domestic deals showing small gains. Prices hover around midweek levels as traders monitor mining shipments and currency shifts affecting ore values.

Missing man case unsettles Rockhampton district

Rockhampton residents rally as the search for John Brooks widens. Authorities and over 18 civilians converge around Mt Mary and the Dawson River area with police air support and field teams combing the district. No trace of Brooks has been found to date.

Rockhampton John Brooks Jeff Baralaba Districa Mt. Mary Moralaba Ace

Church Services Across Parishes for Ascension Day

The notice lists Church of England services on Ascension Day and nearby Sundays. Atherton and Merberton host services with times including 7.00 am, 7.50 am, 10.00 am and 2.00 pm, with additional 7.30 pm or 7.45 pm slots noted in Merberton.

Church of England Atherton Merberton

Rexona Ad Fragments Highlight Skin Care Claim

Fragmentary ad style copy touts Rexona as reliable ointment for skin fractions cuts sores burns and bruises with garbled spacing and stray phrases suggesting a promotional jingle for a triangular package variant. No clear date place or organization is evident.

Rexona Obininabhe

In Memoriam Maudson Dearly Remembered Family Tribute

In sad remembrance of Thomas Henry Maudson and others, heartfelt tributes honor a husband father and grandfather. mourners express enduring love, cherish memories, and call for civic spirit and steely duty amid community accounts and progressive effort.

Gratitude to Grardonvate Hospital staff after infant death

Mr and Mrs AIS ARI and MES W TSM ARI express heartfelt thanks to the Matron and staff of Grardonvate Hospital for care and attention to their late daughter Aleo. They also thank friends for messages of sympathy and funeral charities during their bereavement.

Mes al Marses Grardonvate Hospital Aleo

Overseas intelligence notice from Reuters World Service

Special arrangement enables Reuter's World Service and other sources to compile overseas intelligence. Rights in Australasia and New Zealand are stated.

Reuter World Service Australis New Zealand

Cairns City Needs a Bold Modern Turn Says Council Spirit

A March toward Cairns civic improvement argues for modern ideas and strong public will. It urges council and ratepayers to pursue best practices, raise funds, and apply technical knowledge to advance amenities and urban growth beyond past standards.

Cairo Eco Cairne Australia Cairns

Wossthakata Shire Council Plans Hotel Expansion

The Wossthakata Shire Council arranged with Mrs. Fitiqnat rick of Brick'y Hatel to complete a yne vinbom all reet Vile at Barranda, with Ti aginip extensions to the hotel. Mrs. Pitzpatrick replaced the smaller powered ierathong polenta, enabling surplus current for street lighting as the hotel expands for present needs. Cairns reports fine weather yesterday with a high near 24 degrees, humidity around 72 percent, barograph readings about 2.08 inches and 2084 recorded.

Buranda Wossthakata Fitiqnatrick Brick'y Hatel Barranda Pitzpatrick Cairns Pam Y Pam

Transferred to Innisfail street rail note

Fragmentary OCR item notes a transfer to Innisfail with garbled street directions and references to constable transfer and a distant highway, preserving a terse official notice tone despite unreadable details.

Fire at Gordenvale Hits Thewtty Hall Property

A blaze yesterday at the Wetherol Wall in Giordenvale damaged Thewtty's hall and other property owned by Mr Verrenkammp and bequeathed to Mr Jack Thewtty. The extent of damage and insurance status are unclear as police seek the proprietor.

Wetherol Giordenvale Verrenkammp Jack Thewtty Thewtty

Farewell at Japanese social in Ipensi District

Residents gathered to bid farewell to Abr with Mrs J A Clark and Mr Clark who led the seating in the hall for a decade. MLC Ar 1 Connolly spoke as MLC and Japoon duties ran a well attended supper. Mr J McFadden presided as toast to the departed was honoured and Mr Clark received a wallet of notes. Also farewells to Ali E Horneman station master at Japoon for the past ten years were offered.

J. McFadden Uwests Mr. Clar Ali E. F. Horneman Japoon

Retailers' high prices prompt board inquiry in Innisfail

An executive meeting at ALLV planned to involve a Board of Trade member to take evidence on retailer pricing. South Johnstone reports ongoing rain with cane fields looking vigorous, suggesting potential harvest estimates if weather stays favorable.

ALLV Board of Trade Thnisfail Innisfail South Johnstone

Erosion Threatens Mill as River Creeps Toward Bank

South Johnstone bank erosion worries mill directors. The river has advanced about fifteen chains toward the factory with a five chain danger zone near the mill. Previous molasses pollution from a dam break and landmark loss raise concerns. Record floods in 1912 reshaped the watercourse, and gradual creep continues.

Elem Bank News South Johnstone Innisfail Corres Mtb

Dairy Produce T. A. Black Details

A fragment notes dairy produce matters involving Mr. T. A. Black. The readable portion mentions fees or payments but lacks full context or scope of action.

Evolution of the Tully 1925 1927 sugar township

A historic reminiscence of the Tully district from scrub to sugar township. Highlights include the North Coast railway influence, mill construction in 1923, the rapid town growth, new schools, a hospital, churches, an ambulance service, and a vibrant community infrastructure centered on sugar industry and transport.

Tully Kan 'Yeon Suger Mill Surrey Cane Alick Bellenden Plaina Tully Bay Atust North Coast Railway Mount Tyson Aaimedt Taaileype Apnea JCM Hank of Aim Trolin Ao Visor Committee Honyan Creek Monnet Mackay Bulgun Valley John Minehan Orty Acres Edcharge Ral Secon Matc Igiands Austra Iss Fisher Ronterd New Coun

Tully Guger Ares Sugar Mill Centre Of Tully District

Inspection of the sugar mill area under Mr J J Cran and Mr H E Barne assesses the plant built since August, with 200000 tons capacity and 250 workers. The tramway system spans about 30 miles, ballast and flood damage are being addressed, and crops total 320 terms under cultivation with promising yields around 20 tons per acre.

J. J. Cran H. E. Barne Rane Bowen Proserpine Tully Leo Syre John Minehan Fela Cours Kini Armry Yn Hovat

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