Departures Yesterday Sailings to the South
Ships in port at Mistumba report departures for the south including Wendt in No. 2 and other vessels heading downriver yesterday.
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Wendt
Mistumba
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
9
Ocean Freight Movements Reported From Cairns
A steady flow of ships and cargo movements is recorded with vessels arriving Cairns from the south and east. The Orungal arrived from the south, departed at 6 pm on November 9, and is bound for China. The Macumba and Whichas are noted, alongside other steamers en route to Cairns, with ports including Sydney and New York and cargoes of timber and sawn timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mb Sandakas
Cairns
Macumba
Lie
Dee
Gunee
Sydney
Gaiens
Novinl
New York
Brishase
Sydoey
The Metal Market Report From Sidely
Prices for spot and three month copper and related metals listed with varied figures. The entry includes rates in pounds and shillings for cork and bars, with several quoted prices such as best A and Seeker, plus a note on American elect at 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Ity Sa
Americas
Elect
Tully Drowning Tragic Circumstances Reported
There are sad circumstances connected with the tragedy detailing weather conditions and the heavy loss involved in the drowning incident. The incomplete report notes the dining and circumstances surrounding the event without full specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Innisfail Affairs Stir Breaks Police Socks Theft
A brief Innisfail item reports a policeman’s socks stolen on November 5. Mention of Constable Daley from Mourilyan lacking a partner. a jail sentence of one month at Stewart's Creek Goal is indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail Affairs
Sports meet date pushed to November at Norman Park
The cycling club and racing association discussed a special race meeting and moved the sports in Norman Park to November 2. Riders seem fit and ranks are increasing. The usual fortnightly road race Cairns to Woree starts Saturday at 3 pm. Further details to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorence Vale
Teryth
Cairns
Woree
Brisbane Produce Market at Roma Street Lucerne Chaff and Prices
Lucerne chaff and hay offered with light supply and signals of price declines if daily bag totals rise. New South Wales eaten chaff on market, Wagga feed passed in at 9/9, local line 7/7, mixed chaff limited, pumpkins and onions show modest demand, maize in bayes supply, wheat and seed values weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma Street
New South Wales
Oime
Mt Isa and Cairns Man's Views on Travel and Work
A Cairns man recounts his journey to Mt Isa by train and the rough initial months there. He describes lodging, wages, cost of living, unemployment, and a large mining operation with a 680 foot shaft, plus factory and housing development. He notes beer prices, meals, and water costs, and asks about Mulligat while seeking work and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soliton
Mt. Tsa
Mem
Mt. Isa
Fearnst
Rock-P
Mt Isa
High Board
Hich
In Memoriam Notices Compiled From Local Deaths
In loving memory entries for Hoare Trews, Tewkesbury James Gordonvale, Brimm Lillian Joyce Babinda, Goodall Gordonvale note a death on November 7th in 1926 or 1927 with family insertions. Entries reference siblings, parents and spouses, honoring the deceased with brief verses and family notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewkesbury
Thomas James
Gordonvale
Liz
Leah
Eily
Tilly
BRIMM
Lillian Joyce
Babinda
Answers to Correspondents
Jack Douglas advised readers to seek legal counsel from a solicitor in Cairns Post editor’s guidance, reflecting the paper’s stance on professional legal help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Douglas
Cairns Post
Frenzied Finance Across the Commonwealth
The piece critiques modern finance and government policy in Australia, arguing that calls for wage cuts, unemployment taxes, and cheap loans destabilize living costs and banks. It cites Sydney and Melbourne debates, condemning financiers and politicians while urging national stewardship for Australia’s economy.
Railway Workshops Report Signals Reform Efforts and Costs
The Commission on Railway Workshops releases a voluminous report noting problems facing the government and the railway system. It cites a long deficit and signals the cabinet may pursue reforms and savings when feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Public rail system must balance books for future growth
The article urges fair and equitable reforms to the Mail way rail system to cover deficits and improve finances. It stresses sympathetic, farsighted management that advances district progress and avoids harming railway growth in the far flung province while urging public vigilance.
Clean Sheet Tags and Mill Output Highlight Daily Records
The report notes two clean sheets for the second day in succession at Mulgrave Central Mill Ltd and records 8626 tons of cane crushed for an average cost of 16.0 Our Gordesvale correspondent covers an alleged assault case involving Peter Lawson who was treated for a lacerated nose and facial abrasions before hospital admission. Weather and estate administration items follow with a Queensland forecast, a public notice and wills listed for probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulgrave Central Mill
Mulgrave Central Mill, Co. Ltd
Gordesvale
Peter Lawson
Cairns
Cairns Magistrate’s Court Hears Small Debt Judgments
In Cairns Magistrate's Court yesterday Judge Lea heard several small debt claims. Plaintiffs cited placed sums owed for goods sold and services, including Shell Oil Co v O Halloran, and Crosbie v Sleeman, with amounts ranging from a few pounds to over £93 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
H. Lea
J. P. Neary
Kalamazoo
Silkwood
AIDE
J. C. Hansen
Cote Cairns
Alex. Grey
Cummat and
Campbell
William Sami Yungaburra
Players Sent to Play Off by Monday in Narrow Beating Schedule
The list shows players such as Joe McGrath, J Burman, D Quigley, T McSherry, MF vey, B C Callaghan, C Loughrey, M O'Brien, D Emmon, T Boland, M H H Davidson, M Lordon, S J Fla, J McCarthy, G Madden, J Donnelly, P McMenamin and J C Walker required to play off by Monday or be marked BP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McGrath
J. Burman
D. Quigley
T. McSherry
Mfvey
B. ¢. Callaghan
C. Loughrey
M. O'Brien
D. Emmon
V. T. Boland
M. HH. Davidson
Bel M. Lordon
S.J. Fla
V. J. McCarthy
G. Madden
V. J. Donnelly
P) McMenamin
V. J.C. Walker
Question Time in Commons Sparks Old Speaker’s Welcome
London November 4. Mr. MacDonald was greeted with an ovation at question time as Baldwin noted the House’s change since his absence. Ministers cited policy figures on land cultivation losses, Anglo Russian ties, and India s status, with the Finance Committee to study banking and credit to foster trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
MacDonald
Baldwin
Noel Buxton
J. R. Clynes
Home Affairs
Arcos
Britain
Miss Lawrence
A. Henderson
Mentor
League
Suez Canal
League of Nations
India
Wedgwood Benn
Tragic Cane Fire Claims Albanian Worker Near Babinda
A blaze in a 15 acre cane paddock near Babinda, believed started by a passing locomotive spark, destroyed 1425 tons of cane across two blocks. Albanian worker Ferik Tailld went missing and was found dead. police rule the fire and fatality accidental. The morgue report followed a late night post mortem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
P. Larsen
Bartle Frere
Babibda Hospital
Nymboida hydro electric scheme praised for progress
Clarence County Council members toured the Nymboida plant showing the new 1320 h.p. Metropolitan-Vickers alternator and Boving turbine in operation. Revenue for the September quarter reached £4688 with nine months at £21107, a marked improvement from the prior year amid ongoing capital upgrades and a £2300 credit balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Clarence Fer
Nye Boida Hydro-Electric
Sundertakin
H.p. Metropolitan-Vickers
Armstrong- Whitworth
Crompton
Be Australian and Advertise It
The piece argues advertising power shapes attitudes and markets, noting posters and daily notices as potent tools. It warns Australians emulate American tastes through reading, cinema, and Yank vocabulary, shaping demand for American goods while praising effective ads and messaging.
Johnstone Area Faces Drought and Bush Fire Smoke
Persistent haze from bush and zad rae fires blankets the Johnstone area between Tanisfail and the sea. Drought conditions strain supplies in Innisfail as dust and parched countryside spread, and farmers report livestock losses. A heavy downpour across the Johnstone region would be greatly welcomed to ease conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanisfail
Innisfail
Johnstone
Mareeba Records Century Temperature Spike
Weather note from Mareeba records a rare temperature event reaching 100 degrees between 1 and 2 pm with the day starting cooler and rising to 94 degrees by mid afternoon. By 9 pm the temperature had fallen to 78 degrees amid a tense sequence of readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Cebu
Food and water shortages hit Upper Tableland mining areas
On November 6 reports show the bale of the Upper Tableland and the center’s cream supply diminishing rapidly. Miners in certain districts must travel long distances to find drinkable water, highlighting local shortages and hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Atherton Cricketers End Week With Mixed Results
Atherton ladies cricket team had a varied weekend defeat by East Garrve L Grade on Saturday then a draw with Goose Club Cricketers of Pies on Sunday. Scores show Atherton batsmen McKeown Gyton Swain Trainer and others contributing in a tense pair of matches as East Barron and Goose Club provided strong opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton Lady Cricketers
East Garrve
East Barrow
Goose Club
P. Culver
H Gyton
C. McCavey
Linn
Atherton Ladies vs Goose Club innings headline
The scorecard lists Atherton Ladies top order McKeown and Vane contributing modest runs, with Griffiths and Casey among dismissals. Goose Club bowlers Quilter Neil and Casey claim key wickets as the innings ends with a total of 64 runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeown
Vane
Gytom
Owt
Griffiths
Byrne
Casey
B. Grifefiths
Quilter
Young
Vance
Hurst
Neil
Davin
L. Gyton
Sendries
Ne “Byrne
Calkman
Gade ‘Cil
Tereipd Caney
Keown
Hicks
Devicce
Gries
cKeown
Australian–American ties voiced in early 20th century chat
A fragment discusses American influence in Australia with phrases about building United States ties, Commonwealth wealth, and cooperation with the Australian Manufactures League while considering the balance of duties between lands.
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United States
Australia
Commonwealth
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Sir Thomas Allan
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Lord Bradbury
R. H. Brand
Lloyds Bank
Professor Gregory
Ferik Taiil
Reghep Mustafa
W. Mannix
Vlasakores
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Thiele
Barron Palls
Caims Post
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Fred. C. Hodel
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Johnstone Area
Aywierton
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Atherton Ladies
Australian Manufactures League
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