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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
7
Brisbane salesmen Fenwick and Co report on a brisk market for maize with 4 to 5 shillings offered. Sheep yarded 6,500 prime quality, cattle 2,100 yarded with firm prime quality prices, calves 150 penned, pigs and sheep auctions with mixed offers. The notes reflect general market firmness across livestock categories.
The manager reports that a telegram indicates 10th No A 2f, 0 tons of ore rained from the main. concentrates of 65 crushed from 50 sek were returned. A payment plan is described for the project, with 1470 cents as the unit value and details on ore processing and shipments.
An 1925 land claim notice describes Herbertton's new leases at Tinclaion in Walmute. It outlines measured boundaries and a sequence of chains forming a parcel claimed by Mr Harald, to be known as an alluvial tin claim. The October 1 1925 date marks the formal activation of the claim.
Rome New 11 An agreement has been drawn up between Italian shipowners and the Fascist Seamen's Union granting the latter many benefits. The accord aims to regulate labor conditions and align seamen with Fascist leadership during a period of industrial tension.
The relatives of the late Mrs. E A Boendy thank hospital staff and friends for care and sympathy. In memory of James Wyatt born November 12 1924 and beloved husband and father. Also notice of Mrs E A Boandy who died October 8 1925 at Cairns District Hospital with references to family and locations.
J. E. Shillito argues that Australia’s security rests on British naval protection and imperial cohesion. He condemns Labor’s anti British stance, warning that abandoning the Empire invites Asian invasion and disintegration of Australia’s constitutional government.
The record lists November tides and lunar phase details with high water times at 7.5 a.m. and 6.59 p.m. It also notes a new moon occurring on November 16 at 4.57 p.m.
At St Francis Church ton a farewell service marked the departure of Mr and Mrs A Leslie Way on an extended stay in North Queensland. The occasion included presenting Mrs Walker with a bound Prayer Book and English Hymnal as a token of regard. Mrs N Smith sang Abide With Me with Mrs Gillette on the organ.
The November examinations of the Federal Institute of Accountants began last evening with Mr E N Ham, a public accountant, acting as stand-in for Cairns candidates. The sitting covers the final degree or intermediate section. the total is 13 subjects. An injured schoolboy, Duncan Crampton, 12, from Freshwater, fell while running for a motor car and sustained a severe leg wound. He was taken by the Cairns Ambulance Brigade to a doctor and then to Cairns District Hospital.
The Nationalist candidate for Herbert, Mr G A Francis, spoke over two hours in Mareeba on Tuesday evening. He touted the Bruce-Fug e Government’s record on finance, tax cuts, and pension increases, and defended defence and industrial policy. His reception was enthusiastic and attentive throughout the session. In Gordonvale, a Catholic Convent fund social at Wilson Hall featured music by Ivy Hill and dancing, with prizes awarded by F Cahill and Mrs C Windsor.
At Cairns Fire Brigade Board meeting yesterday a sails committee was named to review estimates for the coming year. Plans include insuring gear, addressing an emergency exit issue with the Aquatic Club, and requesting a city map from the council. Reports note four fires this month with damages and false alarms.
Advertised events include a school fundraiser dance at Kamerunga State School on Saturday night and a public auction at Gordonvale on Monday afternoon November 16. Auktioneers Draper and Hodels list multiple sales in Abbott Street and Hambledon, with various items and building stock. Political notices announce electors gatherings by A. St. Lecer and G. A. Francis, plus speeches by Senators Crawford and Foll at Gordonvale.
Dilkera departed Cairns for the south with logs while Lammeron loads sugar and sawn timber. Dor rig began unloading general cargo and plans to sail to Cooktown and Thursday Island tonight. Nantiles sails to Brisbane with sawn timber and butchers produce. Havre tanker due with carmen oil. Aldinga due 15th instant for lows timber sugar to Brisbane and Sydney. Mar tide to Mapitan ports Friday. Bombala first light steamer to call Sunday then depart Wednesday. St Albans expected 20th instant via Port Darwin. Arafura to East about 24th November. Burns, Philp and Co. reports Boami AL Line ships will call Osaka regularly. cargo rates same as Kobe.
A Nanking report claims Neuchonfu was evacuated by Feniz-Tieniies and seized by Allied forces without shelting. Peking reports Feng-yu-shiang may preserve central peace but bars foreign troops from metropolitan entry. Reuters notes Shanghai riots inquiry panel has closed its report.
Innisfail November 1 sugar boats continue to move to Mourilyan Harbor. The steamer Junee arrives tomorrow to load 2500 tons for southern refineries. Camnoa sails to Townsville then back to Goondi for more. Herbert arrives at Goondi tonight. Tilly arrives tomorrow morning and Muriel tomorrow night for loading.
A stamp collection found in an old attic bureau in Mayfair was auctioned in London and brought in £5,559, far above its £30 origin. The sale included many penny stamps, with several sheets and small denominational lots valued at varying amounts.
Berlin reports that a jilted fiancée was ordered to pay damages after a German matrimonial notice accused her of misusing the Queen of Roumania's photograph as her own in an advertisement. The court cited deceptive presentation and personal harm.
Brisbane reports that Herbert Renfield, who escaped from Brisbane Gaol on September 1 while serving a sentence for breaking and entering, has been rearrested. The Longreach police informed the Criminal Investigation Branch this afternoon. Those who have few affairs attend to are great speakers. The two men think the more they talk.
Farmers and unionists across Inkerman and Home Hill regions pivot from Labor to Bruce-Nott in response to perceived Labor extremes and industrial disruption. Voters cite Labor subservience to communism and outside interference, with many expressing support for Nott and government candidates to restore stability.
The funeral of Mrs Emma Clara Harris was held after a St John’s Church service at noon, with last rites at Martenstreet Cemetery. Numerous friends attended, including Frank May and family, the Rinardere of Wilsonia, and many others listed. Also noted is the death of Mrs M Gibson, wife of Alfred Gidgen, with funeral arrangements by H. M. Svendsen Led.
Innisfail official Mr Hudson of the Canegrowers visits Cairns today returning tomorrow. Sugar is moving more freely from Goondi Mill as small steamers visit weekly. A Sugar Bureau report notes high mill efficiencies except one with unusual conditions and explains how harvest overcapacity and trash affect extraction figures and losses in transport.
London markets showed firm competition with Americans as principal buyers. Prices ruled about £20 a ton higher than in September. Queensland offered 2000 tons, Western Australia 1400, with 60 offered and 620 sold.
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