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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1928
Page
9
The passenger and shipping notices show arrivals and sailings: Ranonber from Cooktown, Kanowna sailing south, Urilla at No. I, Morbudda at No. 5, Plake at Nos 2 and Jaaila in December, with Valseila anchored at the anchorage.
A long list details ship movements including departures from Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and Yokohama, arrivals at Cairns and ports, and planned sailings to southern ports and east end routes. Vessels such as The Kenowna The Merinda The Changte The St Albena The Mallatina The Canonbar The Arilla The Allara and others are noted with dates in November and December, including cargoes like vacuum oil sugar and crude oil. Burns Philp agents and Norfolk Island New Hebrides service updates appear amid timetable notes and anticipated sailings.
At Brisbane on November 18 the market showed declines across many lines. Lucerne choke and chaff prices eased with limited sales, onions rose, and new season potatoes firmed slightly. Wheat and other feeds faced dull demand, with several figures and lines not fully cleared.
The Metal Market in Sydney on November 28 shows spot and three months prices for copper at 68 pounds 6 shillings 104. lead at 21 pounds 1 shilling 3 pence. silver quoted at 2 shillings 25 and 8 pence. Other items include bond electrolytic at 74 pounds 15 shillings. spelter at 230 pounds 5 pence. American Electric at 16 cents.
Sam Pennise failed to appear before Messrs M J Hickey and P D Parker Jr in Cairns Police Court yesterday to answer a charge of drunkenness. He was ordered to estreated on his hail of five.
At the City Council quarry yesterday morning H Webb of Severin Street had his left hand caught in a stone cracker. His second finger tip was badly injured. First aid was given by the Ambulance Brigade and he was sent to the Calrue District Hospital.
Readings show 9.0 temperature, 7 degrees minimum, at 3 pm saturation 630 and wet bulb 73.0 degrees. Barometer 9 am 10,150 inches, 3 pm W100, 9 pm WAM inches. Rainfall by 9 am totals .07 inch marking a light precipitation period.
Archibald Maxwell Campbell aged 27, advertised for father in the Weelly Herald on November 26 1927, listing Post Office Cairns as address. Father replied, letter returned. Captain Austin of the Salvation Army Cairns received the father’s letter and seeks any information on the son’s whereabouts.
The Post informs residents of your district have been awarded Institute degrees. A. G. Boyna earned a first degree F A B 1 H Taylor received the Howship Degree F A D L W J Park earned an Associate Degree A A B L The Honorable the Premier of South Australia accepted Honorary Fellowship along with Mr Burnett Gray MLA and Mr A C Morley BA LLB Barrister-at-law The gentlemen will serve as Advisory Counsel on accounting legal questions.
London departed October 16 with a stop in Brisbane by December 1. Cairns listed for December 1 and the letter rate to the US and foreign countries is 3d per first ounce and 1d for each additional fraction. Mentions double deficiency payments and a closing note dated 7/12 with Gilera Francisca 27/12/28.
Fragmentary OCR item lists multiple names including Lees Watt Hardy Bates and Rowell with initials and scattered fragments. The readable portion suggests a roster or passenger-like list but lacks context, dates, or destinations to establish a clear event or purpose.
Bartley Callaghan eldest son of Mr and Mrs Con Callaghan Martyn street Cairns weds Miss Ad Brady eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H Brady Lilley street Cairns at Monica's Church with Father McFadden officiating on Wednesday November 2.
Relict of the late Margaret Deas Francisco Dossetto aged 78 died on 28 November 1928 at his son Peter Dossetto's home in Hamilton Brisbane. Elise Ayr formerly of Cairns and Hinterland and lately of Yattes is noted. Mr and Mrs H Kinnear and relatives thank friends for floral tributes and sympathy messages in their bereavement.
In fond memory of William Henry Babs Harris eldest son of the late Harry Harris who departed this life on 294 November 1916 aged 26 Rest in Peace inserted by his ever loving mother brothers and sisters
Public notice states that all rebates or references related to Gentes alee Calves Speer are acknowledged. The exact action, authority, and deadline are not clearly legible in the provided text.
The piece critiques postwar disarmament talk as largely performative while showing naval personnel changes from 1914 to 1928. Britain’s fleet declines from 146000 to 101000, the United States rises from 67000 to 113000, Japan grows from 60000 to 85000, France falls from 69000 to 62000, and Italy rises from 40000 to 46000, illustrating shifting power dynamics and perceived make-believe among nations.
The passage argues that nations exaggerate or bluff about their power to mislead Britain. It suggests a deliberate movement to push Britain into a false value position and praises Birkenhead and Bridgeman for exposing this make-believe strategy behind the rhetoric.
The Federal Works and Railways Department outlines a twelve month programme to create feeder roads to the Alice Boringa Oodnadatta railway and permanent water sources at Centralia. Goals include trafficable northern routes to the North Australian boundary, new wells and tanks at Acacia Well and Barrow Creek, and repairs to existing wells and troughs to keep cattle routes usable in all weather. The plan aims to simplify transport from Central Queensland to Adelaide via Cloncurry and Alice Springs.
Mr Fr A N Gillespie reports that from November 21 the maximum cash price per gallon for first grade petrol at Babluda is fixed at 2/4 and for second grade petrol at 2/2.
Telegraphed forecast warns scattered thunderstorms in the Peninsula Coast and Northern and Eastern Carpentaria divisions with some showers along the Central Coast. Generally fine elsewhere, perhaps a few drizzle spots between the Gulf and Southern Border. Temperature rising especially in the western half. Winds shifting from south easterly on the tropical slopes to fresh on the coast, otherwise northeast to northerly.
Innisfail reports a large alligator trapped at Mourilyan Harbour was brought to Innisfail by Peter the Fisherman. It was dumped in a court-house room where it lunged at solicitor Joe Bennett from Cairns who dodged its reach. the keeper secured it in a bag. Bennett later recalls a prior alligator incident in Cairns inlet.
A City Council session last night discussed a letter noting the Acting Commissioner’s approval for the Commonwealth Laboratory at Cairns to examine all specimens under the venereal disease regulations. The Cairns lab will inspect rat carcasses delivered by local officers for plague testing and issue reports and certificates as required.
A Parramatta School girls eurythmic display captivated parents and relatives in a Cairns suburb schoolroom. Mrs Benham supervised the event with Miss Gammie and Mr Donald Campbell among attendees. The program featured Old Folk, Scandinavian, marching, and dance numbers including Arm Circling, Windmill, Lunge, Fairy Running, and Coppelia inspired steps.
Strand Hotel proprietor A J Moran plans a 50 by 22 foot swimming pool with a three and a half foot shallow end and seven foot deep end, to be built behind the Esplanade corner premises. The pool will use Meduen Seon plaster, be enclosed by fibro dressing rooms and a palisade, and water will be changed twice daily with a new pumping plant. T B O Meara and Lena will do the building, Hill and Taylor the architects.
Alexander Robert McGregor of Ayr Scotland born 74 years ago died November 15 at his daughter Mrs F J Robinsons residence Hartley Street Cairns after a long illness. He came to Queensland 44 years ago including 22 in Cape Bowling Green Low Island Archer Point on Cooktown. Survived by two daughters Mrs F P J Robinson and Mrs Minnie Anderson and two sons Alex of Casrowary Mossman and William of Digger Street Cairns. Floral tributes noted, cortege from Masonic Hall to Cairns cemetery Martyn Street attended by relatives. Reverend BR Reid officiated at graveside.
A large circle of friends mourns the death of Mr Elias Azar who passed away Sunday afternoon in Brisbane after heart trouble. Born in Mt Lebanon and raised in America, he moved to Australia in 1885 and built a Drapery business in Cairns and the Hinterland for 54 years before moving to Yattee near Gordonvale then to Brisbane. Survived by a devoted wife and several children in the North, he was respected as a genial counsellor and practical helper. Funeral details mention St James Church Clayfield and Nudgee before burial rites by Father O’Connell.
A cable message reports the Manunda, a large new passenger vessel for the Adelaide Steamship Company Limited, launched by Lady Ryrie. Built by Messrs Wm Beardmore and Co of Dalouir Scotland, she is the first postwar Australian Interstate passenger ship, with decorated public rooms, glassed promenade deck, main dining on the deck, electric cargo handling, and electric deck machinery.
The Manonda will have about 100M gross tons, length 450 feet and beam 60 feet across five decks. Main engines by Harland and Woltz Glasgow under license from Kurmeister and Wain Lid Copenhagen feature dual cylinder crosshead diesels with paper charge and electrical augilraties, delivering a service speed of at least bokevte. The vessel’s powerful, striking profile promises to bolster the coastal passenger fleet.
The Manunda is expected to reach Australia around mid next year amid Adelaide Steamship Co hopes. The firm has no motor-vessel history but already operates several coal carriers and the night ferry Minipa between Adelaide and Port Lincoln. The new large motor passenger ship will interest coastal travelers and boost Far Northern Queensland tourism, following the wartime loss of Warilda.
Luxurious accommodation is provided for 312 first and second class passengers on the shelter deck and promenade decks. The layout includes suites de luxe, multiple single and double cabins with cot bedsteads, and special facilities for children.
A Fire second Cairns company staged a remarkable night in the Hibernian Mall with young performers displaying mature invention and skill. The troupe included children and Tweenies whose Brownie part earned praise for precise execution and professional dancing. Guiding appears to be key in cultivating this talent.
A concert was held to raise funds to send a North Heland delegate to Melbourne celebrations. Norma Favell was chosen to represent the North and, given her reputation, the selection is seen as excellent. A large attendance suggests the funds will benefit substantially.
The programme featured encores such as Peggy's visit to Rhyme land and Ice Cream. The Carimaa Flrat Company drew praise from younger performers while The Grown up version of the house that Jock built amused the crowd. Mrs. Ward contributed to the musical portion with others including Suss M Sheppard and Mr W Dustan. A detachment of Boy Scouts formed a backdrop for Mr Dusten's second number as interval sweets were sold in the lobby.
Sub mitted programme includes God Save Our King piano solo and various acts by Cairns Guides and Brownies. Performances feature recitations, dances, solos, a garden party theme, and a humorous sketch A Little Knowledge Dangerous Thing. Audience staged musicals with E Boyne M Remilton Bulcock T Lewin and Miss Winkworth among musicians and performers.
New York November 26 The Marconi radio log from the Tuttle hearing shows Merry and Verry communicating do not need help and Cedric offering aid as Vestris neared danger. The log notes Verry declined assistance while Cedric and Red Hall were asked to stand by. Wyoming captain testifies Vestris position reported 130 miles off.
New York November 27 Harry Wheeler Superintendent of the Lampton Holt line testified in the Federal inquiry that he believes the sinking of the Vestris was caused by a fracture of a connection. He had proposed four tentative reasons but now holds the featured theory as the strongest explanation.
Four Geophysicists from the Elbe institute arrived in Brisbane on November 27 to conduct operations in this State. They were introduced to the Minister for Mines and held informal talks with the minister and members of the Queensland Oil Advisory.
At a Tuesday City Council meeting a letter from the Australian Aero Club Bris bane asked for land near the aeroplanes area within the city. The Parke Committee said it would be an investment for the city to have such a landing ground and urged immediate consideration. It was decided the Club should be advised that the Council had available land suitable for this purpose, identified as the old reserve. A speculation that the racecourse at Woree was being used by canere was not seriously considered. Magistrate's Court proceedings mention Parker P. and a small debts case with Grogan Bros. for 42/14 costs and other figures in a dated matter.
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