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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 30, 1928

Page

9

Port of Cairns Port Movements and Arrivals

Notes and news list ship arrivals at Cairns and timetables for vessels. Includes Aul t and Mel Taster schedules, arrivals from Manila and Melbourne, and movements of Orient Line and Inland Line steamers with departure and due dates. Mentions several ships by name and ports such as Adelaide Sydney London and Brisbane.

Paibar Atlwat Co Katgora Adelaide Merihera Java Cairns Kapramnila Te Oy Manila Ina Aratta Liverpool Sveney Melbourne Oiros Kage London Cael Vancouver Lionel Wit Jenne Momba Lowes Brishane Vomris General Caran GSR Floma Raves Newcausth Cates Histewie Morinda Crete Swelney Mesers Samuel Allen Sor Commonwealth Line Crvise Eeperance Bay Jeisus Hemet Maebson's Bay Hult Oiee Jervie Bay J Hoo Large Bay Lct Mort Sa Uhrishaw Arts Moreton Bay Eft Wr Australia Ferndale Ardehiade Il Brisbane Fine J Fordsdale Ler Avelaide Mae Lotton Orient Line Mall Allens Towlom Veort Vine Lions Nen Hime Qraeva Len Lawiehog Qiwheta Qrmonde Wit Londos Hee Mretane Dim Uf Qreneuy Hallou Jeawes Lemwlen Avtratia, Mesers, Burns Philp and Co England South Africa Capetown Townsville Herminius Townville Kila Ora D . Whevil Howard Senith Ltd Slines Matson Ling Ocesaleft Sydney Patid Jae Ventura Beara Une Brisbane

Taiping Sets Course for Cairns Arrival Tomorrow

The Taiping left Thoreday Island at 2 pm yesterday en route to Cairns. She is expected to arrive in Cairns tomorrow.

Thoreday Island Cairns South

Brisbane Produce Market Report From May Day Prices

Market conditions in Brisbane show light overall supply with local sweetmeats well represented. Lucerne scarce. New South Wales chat fairly offered. prices and offerings mixed with several items sold at varying rates.

Brisbane New South Wales Dot

Weather and market notes from Melbourne May session

Fragmented notes from Southern Markets Melbourne report mixed weather, river and trade details. Mentions notaries, feeder trades, canal fares, and upcoming sales with sparse names and dates amid unclear source text.

Turin Rtde Shaw i Pereliv Elie

Finishing touches seen on manor project staff notes

The managing director Mr Jol Newell writes from Plerberto on May 14 and 16 confirming the men named in the project. He highlights the late May draft and the concern over site conditions and staffing as work proceeds.

Hemel Iite Stent Jol Newell Plerberto

Martin Federal Seat Candidacy Debate Amid Irregularities

The executive of the New South Wa Naii Asewe rejected a deputation from Nationalist Association members seeking to unseat Mr Fratten and Mr Ku amid claims of ballot irregularities. They allege the Martin Electoral Conference chairman barred Tennyson delegates whose vote could have altered the outcome.

Svaney New South Wa Naii Vratten Martin Hy FF. Mratten Ifulman Fratten Tennyson Holman

Vessel Granted Passengers to Brisbane Amid Limited First Class Accommodation

On Thursday morning the ship berths at 7 30 am and will land minegal targe and ten Chinese passengers. A permit allows carrying passengers to Brisbane and other southern ports. Limited first class accommodation is available. Agents are Bari lame Limited.

Brisbane South Ten Barilame Limited

Gratitude to Medical Leaders and Call for Progressive Policy

A letter to public figures thanks Medical Superintendent Sins ters ul Norees and the Atherton hospital staff for care during a serious illness. The writer praises Catherine Lamont and urges forward public policy with foresight, urging railway department aid and steady progress rather than piecemeal tinkering.

Sinsters Ul Norees Art Wirtrict Alten Wil Kindly Weir Bey Eme Atherton Hospital

Overseas intelligence notes from Reuters service

A notice describes Reuters world service inputs and special sources used in compiling overseas intelligence. It mentions rights in Australia and New Zealand and notes the distribution of this material in the current issue.

Reuter World Service Australia New Zealand

Public notice on Cairns Post communications

Notice to the public directs that all requests for attendance of any Cairns Post member for insertion must go to the Editor and not to individual stall members.

Cairns “Post

Public rail service restored to daily week routine in Queensland

The Railway Department restores daily weekday rail service between Cairns and Townsville, arguing the public interest and economic growth. The piece defends state ownership efficiency, notes regional development needs including coastal settlement and a tropical fruit industry, and urges liberal railway provision to boost trade and travel.

Cairns Mailway Department Miappy Hhet Hit Noone

Atherton Show Highlights And Courtship Contests

A garbled report from the Atherton Show notes events at New Lake Street Premises including debutante presentations by Misses Mietibetirionige Loedlie and others. It mentions a contest for girls, spectator gates, and a Cairns Weather section with yesterday’s figures and humidity readings.

Anne Ideatine Loedlie Moe Lael Pireron

Weather Forecast and Local Notes Amid Fire Probe

The forecast warns frost and fog with frost probable inland and a central area breeze. Local items mention a land- fire destruction case, a cancer appeal fund drive, and a team’s rough match notes with players and tactics described in a vintage newspaper tone.

Seriaol

First Sugar Shipment From Mourilyan Harbour

In Nisfall on May 29 the first sugar shipment of the season from the South Johnstone mill is expected to move tomorrow from Mourilyan Harbour to the refinery.

Nisfail South Johnstone Mourilyan Harbour

State Governor to Visit Cairns in July

Government communications indicate Sir John Goodwin and Lady Goodwin may tour the Far North during July. The Cairns district hopes to host the governor and accompanying entourage, with official notice from Government House confirming a possible Cairns visit.

Cairne Sir John Goodwin Cairns Lady Goodwin Sir John Government House Minsbar John Goodwin Cairne Inant

Ambulance charity drive raises about 400 pounds

Report describes a charity caravan and vehicle displays organized by Vince commercial travellers and other committees. It notes the total proceeds approaching 400 pounds as volunteers anticipate further fundraising ahead of the event.

Vince Commercial Carrie Amnion Une

Australia Day Edinburgh Delegation Faces Unrest

On May 28 Edinburgh enjoyed sunshine as Australian Scots arrived for a spring visit. Delegates praised hospitality while a dispute outside Synod Hall drew unemployed crowds after a tactless remark. A delegate poured water as tensions cooled and discussions on Ayrshire cattle trade with Australia began.

Edinburgh Eadlinburgh Persen Synod Hall Ines Ayrshire Sid Catthe Australia

New Fighting Plane May Carry Small Cannon

Early tests explore equipping a new aircraft with small cannons to fire explosive shells instead of machine guns as trials continue.

Nominations Sought for School Sports Program Events

Head teachers announce nominations due by Friday for school athletics meets. The program includes boys and girls events across various races and relays with trophies awarded at season end. Standout performers may earn awards. dates and venues will be published by the committee.

Ovine Alleais Lyon Rene Witte Carey

Local School Football and Basketball Fixtures

The article outlines forthcoming school football and basketball fixtures. Readership can expect schedules and match details for various teams including the basketball and football squads.

Lyra Nananeindancs Thyanpel Auenel Owens Ditters Astmaa Flewen Elatt Compactinisot

Family trouble at inquest over desertion case heard

A couple's marital dispute was heard with Myrtle Bantywer Gervivas and others named. The judge allowed discussion and eventual settlement after a short conference, with the couple's future arrangements discussed amid talk of a home and care for the wife and child.

Cobham Arrives as Zeppelin Flight Heads to Atlantic

From Barcelona and London reports Sir Man Cobham's arrival and Lady Drummond Hay's bid to join the German dirigible Count gon on its impending Atlantic crossing. Negotiations with commander Dr. von Fekener discuss an unguessed fare. A Sukmun Islands tale mentions a beetle necklace.

Barcelona Man Cobham Zeppelin Flight London Lady Drummond Hay Count Gon Atlantic America Dr. von Fekener

Weaving Of Study On Racial Problems In Europe

The lecturer describes racial problems in Europe with emphasis on Nordic and Mediterranean traits. He asserts persistent mindsets, evolving immigration, and fading Nordic dominance as migrations intensify and new populations mix across regions.

Omar Lauern

Warning on Immigration Policy and Racial Purity Debate

A public lecture on immigration to Australia and the dangers of selective, racially based policy is reported. Alderman Collin presided as audience members heard concerns about the White Australia stance and the broader impact on society. A lecture by Dr W A Peyton titled Our Mobile Earth is scheduled at Oddfellows Hall Lake Street with an invitation extended by the mayor.

Cenemure Bisgalugs Tay Burns Pho Gael Co Paneteot Careyinic Lelio Cotvbeslers Nord America Potley Coir We AL Collin Tiblie University of Queenshind Oddtlelhows Lake-street Atei Peyan Mobile Earth Sunsul

Obituary Notices for G A Nelson and Sarah Toomey

The funeral of George Robert Nelson of Babinda was held Sunday from Culina District Hospital with Rev Father Phelan officiating at the graveside. Floral tributes came from wife and family and numerous relatives. Also observed was the funeral of Mrs Sarah Toomey of Freshwater, departing from St Monica's Church with service at the church and burial at the cemetery. floral tributes from many relatives and friends.

Finneral George Robert Nelson Babinda Taok Place Culina District Father Phelan W. Holand J. Cleary Gordonvale Sarah Toomey Freshwater St. Monica's Church Sieace Street Heathera Ane Ty Cronin ML J. Duback Missen Duffy Freaks Water W. Palmer T. MecBtide Ryan Gr. Dell

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