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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1926
Page
7
Confirmation services are scheduled at Florytrom Church Mabhoca on Friday evember We at pom, All Saints' Church iendenvale on Saturday December 4, Su Francis'hurch Polmon Bomby on December Mh at 10 ain.
Prices were high for farm produce in Heiskane Konia street market. Calves mules and wheat were traded. New South Wales hay lucerne and wheat showed demand. Onions scarce and pumpkins arrived with mixed quality. Carmens potatoes sold largely at high prices. no maize offered.
Hon J G Drake, famed barrister once Westerater-General candidate, visits the city amid plans for Kuranda railway and urban improvements in the coming decade. In court, Theo Keimtros faces obscene language charges. remand granted to obtain witnesses. Defense cites warrant for Gerard met. Senior-Sergeant Toohill and A M O'Kelly prosecute.
Des Moines reports a financial setback as shipments and reserve actions were disrupted. The note references efforts to prevent further failures and mentions withdrawals and a three week period of activity in the market.
Innisfail November 29 report notes fruit market trends with banana and pineapple prices in the south and inquiries for Sucker stock for the New Year. The Innisfail Free Growers Association secretary Mr Page reports demand for banana and pineapple suckers.
Berlin reports from Roumania that King Ferdinand is gravely ill with cancer and hemorrhages. Queen Marie plans interviews with Prince Carol upon her return from America or Tinadar before traveling to Bucharest. Potential crisis looms as detectives guard Carol in Paris while a royal succession unfolds.
Fragmentary obituary note from Gordonvale area mourning a loved one, with thanks from Mr and Mrs J Hapre and family. Limited readable details about name, date, and exact relation, obscured by garbled OCR.
The Cairne Post notes two major exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney, pending Commonwealth approval, to showcase Beith manufacturers and strengthen Britain’s trade influence. It urges nationwide exhibitions, urges less wasteful boards, and calls for unified Australian efforts to revive Empire trade, including Queensland’s active participation.
The Commonwealth line vessel Jervis Ray was set to depart Bine on January 15 for the United Kingdom via porte but has had her sailing date moved to January 12.
Fragmentary text notes Magistrate Viels Tully and Aitkin P M at the Police Court on judicial matters. Mentions Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank and withdrawals totaling limited sums, with references to Goond Ce Ry and local directors. Details are partial and ambiguous.
Official reports from the Commonwealth Treasury indicate a good response to the conversion and new issue at 5 percent. The conversion of 4 percent and 3 percent stock maturing December 15 shows sums transferred to higher interest securities. The Commonwealth Superannuation Fund will invest 2 nod of new money for the full term. Despite adverse weather in parts of Queensland, subscriptions and conversions proceed well with favourable money in pecans the at meen Saw Hankem. The 8 percent state income tax remains a factor in securitization.
Clark describes tours of Chinese ports amid rising warfare and boycotts. He notes foreigners facing barricaded river routes and pirate threats as ships unload under heavy guard, with passengers screened at narrow exits and cargo delays.
Coutable Mackay led an effective investigation that resulted in Thomas John Price being arrested and arraigned in the Police Court. Price pleaded guilty to stealing a phonograph valued at £5 12s and other railway property, later admitting the items were taken while drunk from Goondi station. The court fined him £1 on each charge with default imprisonment, and ordered the items returned to owners. The case highlighted drunkenness as a factor in the alleged thefts and noted Price had prior drunkenness records but no listed prior theft convictions.
A late 19th or early 20th century cane growers column discusses anticipated advances in sugar prices, noting a forecast crop value around 22 per ton and the impact of district harvests. It covers Northern and Southern areas, weather, crop prospects, and industry financial health, stressing price stability as vital for the industry’s welfare. The piece references the Colonial Lager Heffeing Co and mentions Post as sources.
Seejeecant Tuehy and Grand Central Hotel licensee R. C Bliss faced a charge of keeping a licensed premises open for liquor during prohibited hours. The case, partly heard Friday, was mentioned in Tonisfail Licensing Court. Counsel requested an adjournment. the prosecutor urged a distant date. The matter was adjourned.
Timothy Croft did not answer a drunkenness charge and bail of £1 was estreated by the magistrate A H O Kelly. Theo, Victor forfeited £1 bail for failing to appear on a language charge. John Cleary Alfred Roberts Victor Vietila and William Parker forfeited bail of £1 each for failing to answer drumermen charges. Total bail estreated during the sitting was £2 10s.
The passage mentions Acting Governor and figures such as J. W. Blair and MH. 2. Macrossan in a debate over why A. B. Lilley and B. OW. Dicken were not combined as Justices under a Democratic administration. The text appears as garbled OCR from a historical page.
A reader signs a letter discussing prices and wages across various items such as clothing rent and living materials. The writer questions whether wages have kept pace with rising costs and expresses concern about overall purchasing power. The letter reflects public interest in inflation and worker conditions.
A fragmented note from Cairns discusses public concerns over the water supply scheme. It mentions an ongoing hearing and a remaining grievance brought forward by residents seeking clearer mission and accountability.
S Mauds faced prosecution by the Dental Board in a yesterdays court session before Mr. M.C. Reily. The case cited Section 20 of the Dental Act of Me, alleging she practised as a dentist without registration and charged fees for work on Mrs Maude. The board argued a penalty to deter others. Maude offered and refused examination opportunities in Charlershowers, but continued unregistered practice.
A widow with a baby seeks to pass a professional examination needed for her late husband who practiced his trade. She travels to Newnes, returns to Cain, and faces delays due to her illness and family obligations. The Town authorities offer a chance to complete the test before year’s end, but malaria and bereavement hinder her efforts.
Mr Bennett urged leniency arguing Queensland required registrants in the empire and noting Mrs Mawde faced charges amid compassionate circumstances. Mr O Kelly expressed sympathy, a 14 day stay was granted, and the court fined Maude 1 with professional costs totaling 12 shillings 2 pence plus witness and court costs.
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