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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1935
Page
7
Fragmented OCR lists multiple sailing dates and ports of call including Sydney, Melbourne, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Cooktown, Port Pirie and Newcastle. It records departures and arrivals in November and December, sugar cargo loading, and mentions Merimara Harbor estate. Many names and dates are obscured.
Readable fragments describe ships compiling overseas passenger and cargo movements. Mentions Brisbane November 25, New York, Cairns, Bartow, USA arrivals, and multiple December sailings to overseas destinations. Includes references to sugar, timber trades, and port activities with several dates.
A long list of memorials and obituaries for multiple individuals including Caroline Emily Harlow, ney lear Inusbavil, Leet Kens ulan, Raymond J. Graham, and Violet Myrrie Williams. The fragmentary notices reference burial at Gordhowrate Cemetery, Bathinda connections, and family insertions from spouses, children, and in-laws with dated memorials around November 1933 to 1934.
Innisfail reports a dated jumble of travel and cargo notes with scattered names and places. The garbled text mentions the Northol fete River, Katrera, Gromit, tramishpnent, Wartanna, Montilyan Marcor, Cairns, and Mout Hargor in a confused sequence of events and timings.
A youth was injured when a lorry wheel ran over him. Reported at the scene, emergency aid was given and the victim transported for medical treatment. Further details and exact location are unclear due to damaged text.
Brisbane produce markets show moderate tonnage on Tonia Street with Lucerne chaff in stock and steady demand. Prices ranged as high as 4/10 to 6/9 for various feeds while potates steel and other goods moved slowly. some lines fetched 4/11 and others sold around 1 to 3 shillings for different items. overall activity was mixed with cautious bidding and limited clearances.
A terse AP dispatch from Singapore notes a search for Smith with no trace of a wrecked plane. The report mentions an area at Setul where three natives reportedly saw a plane and three witnesses described sightings in the mountains, prompting further patrols.
Fragment from Cairns Post dated Tuesday November 26 mentions local news items. Details are illegible, with no clear events, people, or organizations identifiable for a fuller summary.
Italian and British positions over Ethiopia strain relations as Italy accuses Britain of masking imperial aims behind League support. Public opinion in Italy questions Britain's restraint while fearing loss of influence and seeks clearer British intent regarding Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
A troubled discussion in Rome comments on past firm actions and malice toward Italy. The excerpt notes missteps at Versailles and growing consequences. It argues that Italian affairs demand firm yet delicate handling amid deep complications.
A department official AE Morris plans a routine inspection tour with Milles, Miss. Junior exams at Eis School resume December 4 with candidates sitting across the day. Seung Wingia provoke BL A Toa.
In a search led by Acunt-sergeant Wright and Constable Voblamdami with a warrant, opium was found in a fruit crate labeled as charcoal opium. The defendant Lee denied ownership, and the officers noted a cigarette tim containing the suspected substance.
Fragmentary notes describe a youthful opium case with references to a children's court, a brown paper parcel, and illicit cargos amid a raid in a district garage. Witness statements allege the defendant claimed possessions and other trunks were hidden upstairs as investigators prepared evidence.
The fragmentary court record shows defendant William Lee York denying property ownership during cross examination while the sergeant notes laughter. Testimony references Ab Sum as a witness and a man named Willie Tee. the accused is said to have admitted receiving weekly allowance before a conviction and sentence of twenty years with seventy months.
The board met to review the current financial year showing revenue shortfalls and higher than expected expenditure. The Premier urged scrapping excess deficits while the Treasurer pressed for tighter controls. The five brigade head urged improved premiums and requested timely information from Cairns officials and insurers.
The article reports on a local council discussion about water supply and utility rates. Mr Collins, Mackay, and Townegue are referenced along with calls for a deputation to the Commissioner and potential revival of rates. The Chamber of Commerce is urged to engage, and Weemanet is noted as moving toward concrete action.
A mixed report covers long service medals with engraved edges and a swivel attachment, detailing costs and presentation for brigade members serving 15 years. It also notes fire incidents, firefighting efforts, losses, and insurance details with local officials, calls, and inquiries in Brisbane.
A fragmentary note records attendance at a meeting led by Mr T Warmer in the office. Details are sparse, but the item confirms participants and the session took place in a formal setting.
The article notes coastal rain warnings for the north, easterly winds inland, and warm inland conditions. It reports a commission inquiry led by G A Cameron into the dismissal of the Innistal Hospital matron amid an allegation of morphia involvement, with the report expected to be presented to the Governor in Council soon.
Wires down after a tree fell across lines four miles east of Townseifie, delaying telegraphic service around 3:30 PM yesterday. Rail and road routes remained open, and an alternate route was quickly established to restore reasonably good service despite the obstruction and ongoing wind conditions.
Betton vows to act against individuals causing disruption at nearby beaches amid reports of risky behavior and threats to public safety. Local authorities aim to use a tip to identify offenders while the public awaits clearer guidance and enforcement.
The latest report of the Regverror General, issued in June, shows Rockham with 30,000 population as the largest provincial town, followed by Townsville 20, Toowoombs 27,000. Cairns 124,000 and Charters Tomere 107,000. Townsville births 121, Cairns 129, and Charvers Towers 74. State population estimated at 962,213.
A garbled November notice references a court decision involving Cane and Manama. The fragmentary record mentions a cane cut matter and a legal proceeding, with unclear parties and outcomes.
Novel figures from Babinda sugar mills show monthly production with 82 tons average and total 382 400 units. Cane deliveries are expected by Tuesday, with a forecasted end date in late November.
In the past week Mourilyan MIE processed 933 tons of cane at a cost of 449 and a half. South Johnstone Mill reported a similar period with 81407 tons and a seasonality rate of 151 percent.
Court heard storekeeper Finad of Moresby faced charges for stocking lager beer and selling wine and spirits. Defence described his sales as part of business since 1920, with a history of lager purchases totaling 118 cases in a short period. Judge imposed a fine of 3/6 costs plus £18 and costs immediate, balance £25 due in three months. liquor forfeiture ordered.
Reports from Rabaul say a search is under way for the Hermes airship with officials and crew aboard. The Ketchetry Mudiug vessel was 50 miles from Kobani on November 10 when it vanished in fog. Weems and Weldon are among those aboard as authorities fear a collision with a low cloud bank or stormy seas. The search team begins today with ships and aircraft scouring the area for wreckage.
An OCR fragment reports a fire at a farm house during a siege. It mentions a straying animal and seeks to identify observers amid garbled names and details. The lake of clear facts limits precise attribution or chronology.
The report notes company interests retained after a theft incident and describes the mining team advancing at the 200 f level with 20 men provided. It mentions a banked balance, forthcoming logistics, and a flat parcel moving forward this week while development yields new cruise-like results.
A forthcoming development under Tutledgs aims to complete a unique venture in Tieton, with workers at nine of seventy one units performing site preparation and surface work. The project, likely to create many jobs, is expected to be underway by mid December.
A damaged financial dispatch reports severe railway congestion at Cairne yesterday with about 198 wagons tied up and over 14000 tons stored on the waterfront. Shipments to Mahinda and Mulgrave are delayed for three days, with limited relief expected in the coming week as teams mobilize.
Another list of traffic prosecutions appeared before Mr R C Grenier in the summons court yesterday morning.
In a courtroom segment, McGregor faced charges over a motorcycle involved in a collision. The defendant pleaded not guilty to failing to keep motor vehicle in proper operation and to related parking regulations. The tribunal heard arguments on enforcing penalties and the role of local traffic rules.
Ingham November 25 We death vcesirred to-day at francesco Peller 53 cane farmer he was the victor of an accident on Comn s Crossing where Nes home is situated about mid night on Sunday November 17 when the horse he was riding with another man semi conscious during the the Lape into imconsciousness during the week end and pasted away sheet mud day He was a farmer at long stamfing in the district and leaves a family of wine some of whom are rome up
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