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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
7
Ships in Port and May–June Departures at Cairns
Derivative shipping notes list multiple vessels with Cairns arrivals and departures, including Taiping Canton for the South and Canberra for Melbourne, plus Morinda, Canadian Explorer, Wirral, Se Albans, Tanda, Changte, Poonbar, Canonbar, Fiona, Alchiba, and other liners. Movements note sugar, logs, timber, and sugar shipments, with dates from May 22 to June 21 and various en route calls to Hong Kong, Wellington, New York, and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Morinda
Cairns
Cairme
New York
Wirral
Wellington
Auckland
Townsville
Aberdeen
Hong Kong
Poonbar
Canonbar
Fiona
Suar
Abeee Jone
Toad Lous
Dunkirk
Hamburg
London
Alchiba
Messrs. Burns, Phily & Co
Cairns Aerats
Mirani and
Magwarra
Rabaul
New Guinea
Solomin Islands
Meswre
Brisbane
Samarai
Kevieng
Islands
Sydney
Hows
Norfolk Islands
Orient Line
H Samuel Allen and Sons
Colombo
Orsova
Bristane
Beres, Philp and Co
Cairns Agers Howeward Welders
Comorin
Sylney
M. Narkunds
Sydne
Suse
Tees
Mesarsee Smith Ltd
Boys' Packet
Ventura
Howard Smith
Asiire
White Star
Enel
South Africa
Ascanius
The Changte 4.0 steamer sails toward Cairns anchorage
A damaged clipping notes the steamer Shangteon moving from the south to Chena and Japan with an expected arrival at Cairns anchorage around a named time. The fragmentary text also references a voyage leaving its berth for the anchorage in a later line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shangteon
Chena
Japan
Cairns
Tom Tole
Yak
Taiping Passengers Aboard Dunte After Cairns Collision
The steamship Dunte bound for Cairns suffered a cable incident near Cairns on January 9 with a long passenger list including Aviom, Wiley, Newman, Travisban, Hilderbrand, Harriet Mitchell, Sed Mig, Tan, Moore, Borgett, Major ait TH meds, Tiler, Ton Niblo, Teed and twelve others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviom
Cairns
Tiler
Ton Niblo
F. Teed
Tully Crushing Shift Report Sparks Local Confusion
A four hour shift note from the Fully Mill mentions 242 tons on Friday but misleads by stating a state of climate, while the right eye is described as only half conceived. The report lacks clear details, leaving readers unsure of actual production and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feday Fk
Brisbane Produce Market Report From NSW Supplies and Prices
The Brisbane market noted heavy local barley supply with steady sales and light demand for water chaff. Prices ranged from 7/6 to 7/-, with fresh wheat and maize easing. fine quality consignments met some demand while larger chaff sales slowed. Small Victorian lots cleared at 10% and other grains moved from 2/0 to 5/1 in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Mining progress at Great Northern Freehold mine
The Mine Manager reports from Merherton dated 18th instant that sinking has advanced in the winze. The north end ore body is developing with 25 feet of current winze length, yielding rich ore mixed with black rock. Sixty four tons were sent to the Mil hopper in the past week, with ladder-way and stall sticks added. next week sinking will resume to sustain stone supply. The Managing Director from Herbertom dated 21st June notes ore from the bottom of the winze is improving as sinking continues, ore similar to the porphyry tie side and very rich, with 70 tons at the Mill hopters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merherton Sinder
Herbertom
Mid Continental Mines Field Report From Roma May 11 1929
Field Superintendent from Roma reports drilling at PLP 83 No 1 Well reaching 1285 feet. Water inflow required lifting and reseating casing. Hard impervious strata slow progress. Gas and oil showings stronger. oil sample analysis expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma
St. Smith
Cairns Party Reorganises and R. Muir Commitment
At a combined Executive and General Committee meeting last week the Cairns branch praised candidate R. Muir for his campaign conduct and agreed to continue active party work. Muir will devote full time to political matters, with headquarters in MacDonnell's Building operating 9 am to 5 pm. The branch plans ongoing financial support from party funds and looks to energetic local volunteers for future campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Muir
Cairns
Mc. Muir
MacDonnell
Cains Tiranch
C P N Representatives Interesting Trip
C P N representatives including Me W amen Howe president Cairns Branch and Far Northern District Council trustee with Ronald Muir and W Browne traveled to Atherton then to Gordonvale for events honouring returned workers and defeated Northern Electorates candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amen Howe
CPN. Party
Cairns
Far Northern District Council
Ronald Muir
W. Browne
Kilmer
Mherton
Atherton
Gordonvale
John Cameron
Highleigh
James
Twinstan Court Advices Reporter on Arrest Caseload
Since June 30 there have been several arrest cases dealt with at the Twinstan Court. Our correspondent notes Pitts is about half as many cases as in similar periods of previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
Low Island Scientists at Barrier Reef Station
A fragmentary report notes Low Island scientists led by EM Yonge stationed at Low Wan near Cairns, studying the Barrier Reef and allied subjects. The steamer Taapinis carried accompanying men Yano Mesa Nicholls and POW Mourne. a naval event and rough seas are briefly mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Island
de EM
Yonge
Sciente
Low Wan
Barrier Reef
Taapinis
Ts- A
Yano Ani Mesa
Nicholls
Cairns
Tose
Bartheen
Funeral Notice for Matthew F. Muir at Gordonvale Cemetery
Mrs Me H META and Alan Muir invite to the funeral of their husband and father Matthew F Muir at Gordonvale Cemetery. Service to depart from Nonna Gordonsale at 2 o clock on Tuesday. Friends and family from Packer's Camp Me and Mrs Wo Greenwood and families Gordonvale Gunionvale Babinda donvale Healy and others are invited. Ambulance Brigade staff and undertakers H M SVEX Ltd are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me H. Meta
Alan Muir
J. Mills
Gunionvale
Mew
Babinda
Mes
Fo Healy
Donvale
Alli
Gortongate Ambulane Brigade
H. M. Svex Ltd
Tndertakers
Eanbalmers
Thanksgiving for Cairns District Hospital Staff
Mr and Mrs W. El Surcheard and relatives thank Doctors Langan Mainail Clarke and Slack Matron and nursing staff of Cairns District Hospital for care and attention and acknowledge sympathy condolence and floral tributes after a recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M&s
W. EL
Langan
Man Ail
Clarke
Slack
Cairns
Lospital
Notice to the Public on Cairns Post attendance
Public notice states all requests for attendance of Cairns Post TM members are to be directed to the appropriate office. The notice emphasizes formal channels and official approval processes for any appearances or engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns “Post
Rights curbs in Australia and New Zealand noted
Reuters reports restraining rights in Australia and New Zealand as part of a broader media access issue. Officials emphasize regulatory controls affecting coverage and distribution across both nations.
Resignation signals shift of Labor leadership in Queensland
The former Queensland Premier and ex-Labor leader Mr McCormack has stepped down from his party role. Mr Forgan Smith is set to carry the mantle as McCormack seeks rest amid parlia mentary strain and health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Queensland
Labor Party
Cairns
Labor
Forgan Smith
McCloarmack
Tabor
Solon
Mr. McCormack
W. M. Hughes
Aml
McCormack's Future as Cairns Seat Question Hangs
The article discusses possible resignation of Mr. McCormack from Parliament to Cairns, noting constituency and party impact. It cites health, political strategy, and leadership changes, predicting a prolonged decision and praising Mr. Forgan Smith's elevation as Labor leader while lamenting the loss of the ex-Premier's influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Cairns
Labor Party
Hlouse
Labour
Forgan Smith
Labor
Cairns News Highlights and Local Incidents
Cairns items report the Mining Commission's June 6 evidence visit to Tunstall, Cairns retail and wholesale closures for King’s Birthday on June 3, and a Queensland Cancer campaign total of £1456 13 7. Other notes cover a bank deposit event, a cattle freak sale with a five legged heifer, a wrist injury, a Cairns fire inquiry with losses and insurance details, and a court appearance of solicitor candidates welcomed in Innisfail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adyang Commission
Innisfail
Mining Commission
Tunisfail
Cairns
A. H. O'Kelly
P.M
Gardenvale
Reau and
Winstone
J. F. Trail
Charles Harris
I.O.A. Company
Atherton
Viscount Goodwin Heads North on Cairns Visit with Viceroy Party
From Torres Strait the vice regal party led by Sir John, with Lady Goodwin and officials, toured Cairns and surrounding isles aboard the Taiping and Melbidir. They visited Thursday Island Moa Island St Pauls and Yorke, noting rough seas, mosquitoes, and strong hospitality while plans to linger at Low Island were dropped. Sir John called the voyage educative and valuable, praising the natives and climate despite enervating heat. He also joked about fishing with little success and limited time affecting Cairns stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Sylvanbrook
Edge Hill
Miss Collins
Intake Road
Pam
Thursday Island
Bada Island
Puid
Saibai
New Guinea
Yorke Island
Darnley
Murray Islands
Three Sisters
Lady Goodwin
Mal de Mer
St. Paul's
Moa Island
Isla
Tings
Obituary for Mr Matthew Muir Pioneer of Gordonvale
We announce the death of Mr Matthew P Muir aged 64 a pioneer of Gordonvale and former chairman of the Ambulance Committee at tur cesire His widow Mrs Muir and son Alan survive the bereavement The community extends sympathy and arrangements are being notified
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew 2. Muir
Gordonvale
Tur Cesire
Muir
Unclear fragment notes two deaths and burial details
Fragmentary notice notes a Mrs K Glendon obituary with burial Friday and a related reference to a Pasha who predeceased her. Text is fragmented, mentions Marecha and locals, unclear dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasha
Tya
Marecha
Hydro-Electricity Sarron Falls Scheme Progress
A preliminary survey of the ground around Sarron Falls is completed as Brisbane officials plan a joint report to the State on hydro electric development. Mr Greer and Mr Flockhart will present findings after their Brisbane trip, with praise for Mr Dean of Kuranda and Mr Nas tor for clearing a track aiding access to the falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Debaremen
Brisbane
Greer
Flockhart
Sgreer
Dean
Kuranda
Nastor
Barron River
Captain Treacy Sued Over Eight Mile Per Hour Breach
In Cairns Summons Court Captain H J A Treacy faced Cairns Shire Council alleging breach of by laws by driving faster than eight miles per hour on the Cairns to Woree road. Adjournment granted to Tuesday June 4 after defense sought delay due to Treacy’s hospital stay in Townsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treacy
Cairns Shire Council
Cairns
A. H. Q’kelly
J. Bennett
Captain Treaty
Townsville
C. K. Bennett
Cold in Cairns and Innisfail May weather note
May weather report from Innisfail notes pleasantly cool conditions overnight and into morning with temperatures below Cairns May average. District advisories indicate further cooling expected before sunrise and are the coldest early morning experienced so far this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Ingham Sees Cold Snap Affects Cane Growth
May 26 report notes a cold snap with temperatures around 50 degrees. No frosts so far, beneficial for cane cutting by increasing density, though overall growth remains backward this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Sugar Industry By-Products Commission Study
At a meeting of the Combined Mill Suppliers Committees for Babinda Mulgrave and Hambledon the group discussed commercialising by-products of the sugar industry. Reference was made to Mr El Hunter’s efforts to gather reliable information and the prospect of a Commonwealth and State inquiry to guide future actions. The committees resolved to support any movement aimed at enabling utilisation of these by-products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almongst
Babinda
Mulgrave
Hambledon
el Hunter
Commonwealth
Mate
The Canegrowers' Column debates council controls
Queensland canegrowers discuss proposals by the Queensland Cane growers' Council, including potential to make appeals against local producers and the threat to local authority. The piece warns against centralisation and urges careful governance under the Primary Producers' Organisation and Marketing Act to avoid autocratic shifts and preserve local rights and representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis
Wade
Queensland Caneirowers’ Council
Lucal Bosrit Aare
Queensland Canegrowers’ Cotanil
Australian ‘Super Producers” Association
al Deel Bole and Authority
Worthy Object Letters Aid Northern Products Charity
A fragmentary notice shows a fundraising appeal from Mareeba Chapter Committee president Chas A Jenkinson. The message asks for publicity to advertise a worthy object and to support a local charitable effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
A. Jenkinson
Mareeba Chathiber
Townsville Farm Show Seeks Exhibits and Support
Chas Jenkinson writes from Townsville on May 15, 1928 seeking help to gather farm show exhibits. He urges readers to submit special favors and suggests prioritizing farm and craft displays, noting that physical class entries are highly encouraged and urging exhibitors to improve year after year.
Cairns Golf Tournament Nominations Due Tomorrow
The Cairns annual golf tournament to be held at Burou on Saturday Sunday and Monday invites clubs to submit nominations ahead of time. Officials urge prompt entries to ensure fair play and roster readiness for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Burou
Factory Closes Amid Coal Dispute Fallout
Sydney reports a North Shore glass factory closure following a coal dispute. Over 400 workers affected as management cites unavailable coal supplies and halted production. The secretary notes output declines and business disruption across the plant and suppliers.
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Mae
Ann
Stacy
Abel
Aed
Camberra
Taiping Fein
News and Notes
Canberra
Eit Me'bourne
Morunda
Melbourne
Ports
Changte
Taipings
Tully Crushing
Great Northern 4
Freehold . Ltd
MID Continental Mines
Mnekal
Reuter
Tralia
New Zealand
The
Cairns Post
Peo
A. E Wilkinsont
Conia
Veevi Ok Rae Kelly
Tral State School
Cairns Weekly Savings Bank
Sophia
Helfer
Invisfail
HG. Wright
J. ‘T McNumey
Wright
Torres Strait
Worthington Wilmer
W. A. Collins
Freshwater Valley
John
C. al. Yonge
A. G. Nicholls
F. W. Jects
Tac
Sir John
Dr. Yonge
Amt
M. P. Muir
Mrs. K. Glendon
Hydro-Electricity
Sarron Falls
MR. Flockhart
Zool AT
Judie
Te Cormbinest Ab
Review
Quiernshame Canegrowers’ Council
Sugarssort
Canegrowers’ Council
Wife Focal
Board of Trade and Arbitration
Cai
Tentkinson
Wailer
Northere
Crows Crystal Glass
Dun
Invebern Laspersrtinia
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