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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1924
Page
5
In loving memory of dear ones left behind. They are remembered with affection by family and friends who cherish their memory every day. Forever missed by those who cared, their absence is felt with quiet sorrow and constant love.
The latest Lumton metal quotations show Camper, stallines, spot and forward prices. For home and export, copper figures at 13.178, with other metals including silver and standard spay listed. figures are given in shillings and pence per unit with various forward and spot terms.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Mate Market in Tirishane with nov nov events in Sytweilay. It mentions 1.070 overtimes and interior quality items, a balance sheet of works, new drains, a damaged wooden bridge, and plans to improve the town's infrastructure and streets.
The column discusses Labor preselection chatter with mentions of Theodore Herbert for Premier and James Sharpe for Onley, noting mixed sentiment among MPs and supporters. It also ponders potential resignations, a possible state election, and the illness of sitting member Mr Bamford as factors shaping an unstable political landscape.
Fragmented OCR notes report injuries from a vehicular incident and a railway theft case. It mentions an ambulance brigade attending a boy with a severe leg injury and a train fare dispute with a group including Christopher Feria Leigh and William Kawikiner pleading guilty. Funeral details reference Herbert Coline at Martyn Street.
The funeral for David Wale ret Hicks took place Saturday afternoon. The cortege assembled at Masonic Hall Parr Street with a large gathering of friends in attendance. The service included a Manonic rite and was conducted by Padre Smial. Burial arrangements were handled by Megara, Fl ML Srendven Ld, and the procession departed for Winton tery ral thhe Wi etore.
An informal community gathering at Layali Sagibad Lodge featured Pachre games and lively performances, with attendees enjoying a relaxed evening and social competition. Police investigated a Mareeba burglary scene described as scattered wires and box contents, noting jewels left behind and no arrests yet reported.
Torrential rain and high winds lash Cairns leaving homes damaged and power disrupted. Residents report intensified forces during the night hours with trees and debris blocking streets while emergency services respond to rescues and injuries. Authorities caution of continuing unsettled weather through Sunday.
A disjointed court note describes Chun Chon accused of opium possession during a Calms Potten town arrest. The fragment mentions a search warrant, items found including an empty bottle, statements by the defendant, and a conviction with related penalties.
Widespread rain caused travel and daily routines to stall across Gordonvats. Dust and debris troubled residents while showers varied, with some periods of lighter rain followed by threatening conditions and scattered vehicle incidents.
Fragmented notice lists an event inviting participants for a ceremony and a sale of produce. It references a hospital and a committee with vague scheduling and locations. The readable text is garbled, but mentions a continuance and an auction at an unidentified venue.
A meeting on waterside workers compulsory conference was discussed by the Industrial Magistrate and participants. The aim was to address the picketing and to arrange a planned week of work with wage commitments and joint negotiations under the Commonwealth Steancemp framework.
Amid reports of wartime shortages, Tir Mayor and AVermen plan to curb water use and raise prices to avert a famine. Officials prepare further restrictions, with observers noting the strain on households and businesses. A council note hints at wartime duties and possible rationing measures.
Fragmented report describes damage to hospital facilities after a fire and storm strike. Patients evacuated to verandahs as stock and equipment were destroyed. Officials cite financial losses and ongoing appeal to fund reconstruction with public sympathy and support expected.
Fragmentary text mentions Evadey Trane moving Avimter at Campbell area, a Emmedulate, and a receipt or decree related to a Union restraining action. Details are garbled and names and places are not fully legible.
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