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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
9
Yesterday lists arrivals from the south including Allera Changte and Jumee. Departures show Aldinga heading south and Chamgte toward the East.
Shipping notices show multiple vessels sailing from Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane to Cairns with arrivals listed through December. Ships include The Ommiston The Orungal The Barwon The Taiping The Changte and The Nellore among others with dates in November and December and ports such as Cairns Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Fremantle London and South Africa referenced. Some lines are garbled but indicate voyage routes and port calls.
A hot liquid spurted from a damaged plant causing burns to the face, arms, shoulders and chest of one worker. Gordonvaie Hgeth was moved to a local hospital and then to Camps District Hospital for treatment.
Innisfail Police Magistrate Mr A E Aitkin presided Tuesday morning over a traffic matter. The court action remains uncertain while the incident underscores the need for police traffic control in Innisfail and how Johnstone Shire Council should respond.
Senior-Sergeant Ingram, who prosecuted, said that on the afternoon of November 26 three Chinamen were arrested while playing a game of coon-can and money recovered. Eight previous convictions for stealing and breaking were noted.
At Brisbane market in November poor New England oaten sold around 4s with some lots at 7s 3d and others 6s 7d to 6s. Wheaten chaff brought 5s 1d, mixed chaff cleared 6d to 5s 8d, lucerne hay 4s 6d. Local potatoes oversupplied, prices fell. onions and soft limes declined. New season green pumpkin 8s 9d. osnaberg oats sold 4s 10d. skinless barley offered 3s 7d, crushed barley 3s 8d, half offerings cleared at 4s 10d.
London reports that Gorgonzola dominates a third to half of the Central London market while New Zealand and Canadian cheddar remain the staple choices for most Londoners. Eighty four percent of Britain's cheese imports originate from the Overseas Empire with a rising demand for stronger varieties and a preference for mild cheeses overall.
The Manning River Dairy Company Limited reports payment figures for butter quality classes with 1 shilling 5 pence for choicest butter and 1 shilling 32 pence for second class butter, turnover £25,697 5s 11d, a 43 percent month increase and 5 percent rise from last year. Prospects for heavy production are very favourable.
The Metal Market column from Sydney on November 27 lists three month prices for copper at £71/7/4 and £70/5/73, electrolytic at 483, £84, bars at £84, best at £77/7/6, lead at £21/6/3 and £21/7/6, spelter at £20/5/ and £20/15/-, with American Electrolytic at 18 cents.
You can invest in nothing safer than Commonwealth Loans with principal and interest secured. Investments are transferable on the Stock Exchange and interest can be paid half-yearly to bank accounts. Bond holders may cash coupons at banks. transfers to other states are possible. Interest is free of state income tax. Full particulars from banks and savings banks Commonwealth Treasury Canberra.
November 24 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs H V Morris formerly Day Harris in West End Townsville both well and thriving.
In memoriam notice reading Always Remembered inserted by his wife and family honors a deceased husband and father with a brief tribute and notice of the family’s remembrance.
The grass in Malanda shows rapid growth after last week’s rain. Observers note a lush green cover spreading quickly across the area. Local residents anticipate holiday preparations as springy growth influences land and leisure plans.
A fragmented critique argues that Australian Labor comparisons to British leaders are nominal only, while praising English figures Baldwin Wedgwood Benn Ramsay MacDonald for integrity. It contrasts Australian Labor with English conduct, noting perceived lack of men of Baldwin and Wedgwood Benn’s stamp and criticizing Australian Laborites for sneers and insinuations toward opponents.
A sequestration order in the estate of Angelo Romano of Babinda farm labourer was made by His Honor Mr Justice Douglas in chambers at Townsville on Seaint Cae mediation of the debtor.
Due to a water shortage in Innisfail a new well was sunk near the keel and mill to maintain supplies during dry periods. The project aims to safeguard water availability throughout the year despite recurring droughts.
The Post Office urges readers to post greetings and gifts early to ensure delivery before Christmas and avoid late deliveries and disappointment. Shop and post early for Christmas.
Report notes the week’s cane production with a 15.43 tonnage metric and cumulative crushed tonnage to date. Limited readable data mentions operational context and ongoing processing figures.
Forecast indicates showers along the sub-ical coast with cool temperatures inland. Winds remain fresh to strong on the coast and easterly to north-easterly inland, affecting Seeeerica tee Park slopes.
The text contrasts Labor in England and Australia, noting Australia’s iconoclastic methods and a weaker faith in responsible leadership under pressure. It argues Australian factionalism reveals a wider gulf with the English Labor Party, and questions the stance of Mr. Scullin and the Commonwealth Government.
The government reduced pine royalties by about £25,000 yearly and gave local timber preference in government projects. Imported timber is taxed with a 25 percent railway freight surcharge. The measure is praised for stimulating a sector long hindered by high costs and external competition.
Jeawhite Can peer appeared before Mr AH O Kelly P in City Police Court yesterday to answer a drunkenness charge. His bail of five shillings was forfeited.
In Cairns Magistrate Court a case from a claimant seeks £42 1s 6d for money lent. The defendant appeared and denied owing the money and the case was adjourned to allow payment before the court would proceed.
In Cairns Magistrate's Court yesterday judges entered judgment for plaintiffs in multiple small debt cases. Amounts include E. Tensixion and lodgings £6/2/6 with £1/14/6 costs. Richard William Rees £123/9/4 and £2/15/6 costs. Luigi pe £24/7/6 costs. Peter Sen £7. George Bradford £17/6 and £9/6 costs. Shell Company of Australia £580/12/6 and £2/11/ costs. S. Drovandi and Sons £86/12/10 and £7 costs. Linden balance £38/4/ and £1/14/6 costs.
Fragmentary record shows perpetual leases involving H Rungert with sums of 25 pounds and 10 pounds to FE. The text is incomplete but indicates financial dealings and property tenure steps recorded in the ledger.
Police located two bodies after Barton allegedly killed Beatrice following a church outing with his daughters. Investigators reported his business affairs remained in first class condition.
Mr J J McDonald reports on a Queensland Migration Department meeting attended by MP Kenny for Cook. The plan proposes a £30,000 agricultural survey of lands from the Migration Commission to guide industrial development, dairying banana growing and mixed farming in Daintree River, Baileys Creek, and nearby areas. It mentions a forest survey for logging and a potential Cooktown revival including land settlement, with consideration of Mt Molloy lands and rainfall data.
Fragmentary report notes treacherous shorelines and shifting sand in the bay area. Mentions recent observations of planes and a cautious outlook for navigation and field operations on the southern shore.
Canberra reports that Customs Minister J E Fenton said British manufacturers seeking Australian trade should establish themselves in Australia to receive tariff protection. He expected more British manufacturers to follow the example already set, arguing this would shield new entrants under the Australian tariff.
In the House of Commons the second reading of the unemployment bill was resumed. Shaw argued no one saw the bill as ideal and the government said it was a stopgap, not permanent. A conservative amendment was defeated as 44 Liberals supported the government while others expressed dissatisfaction. The motion for the second reading prompted abstentions from some as protest.
London observers in November 2026 debate Soviet PR methods described as pricks rather than drastic moves aimed at irritating the British government and straining ties, with focus on press messaging and selective actions.
Moscow reports that Bukharin Rykoff Tomsky and Ugarov have sent a statement to the Communist Party admitting error in the opinions they defended, as noted by Tass on November 25.
Report notes discussions with Soviet officials about including the Dominions in a security guarantee. The exchange touched on resolving differences over the Third International and aimed at resuming relations to foster broader mutual understanding.
A brief item highlights notable horses in the district cup event on Ladies Day. It notes top entries and anticipated race outcomes with emphasis on local owners and stables.
In the Tully Police Court Neil MacGinley faced remand from Friday on an indecent assault charge. Judge Aitkin remanded him until December 2 with £80 bail and a further £80 surety, due to illness of the chief witness.
Brisbane dispatch reports 51 year old F. Fagan, unemployed carpenter, leaped from his home roof in West End. He plunged 16 feet to the ground and died from a head injury. He left a widow and three children.
In Brisbane on November 26 Norman Albert Nolan, 27, of Warwick, was charged before Circuit Judge Blake with killing a woman. Prosecutor Mr. F. Criseid contends Nolan fatally harmed the Crews case. details remain unsettled as testimony proceeds.
Innisfail November 27 Magistrate records the Public Administrator suing an unnamed plaintiff in the sun of Cae 3 deceased. The case, represented by Mr J Moo Moore for the plaintiff, seeks £17 14s 3d plus £1 3s 6d costs.
Spectacular lighting effects using moving waves of colour are shown at the International Exponenture Exhibition in Barcelona. Engineers from Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing contribute to the innovative display shaping the visual experience.
The annual report of RA outlines the War Service program highlights and progress. It notes figures and aims for veterans support and recovery services, focusing on postwar relief and assistance through Canberra channels.
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