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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1931
Page
8
Maritime Ship Movements from Brisbane to Cairns and Beyond
Shipping news lists vessels Arrivals and departures with ports including Cairns Brisbane Melbourne Sydney Townsville and Port Douglas. Vessels named Orcas Ormiston Mataram Kallatina Canonbar Poombar Tanda Arcona Dumosa and others appear with their scheduled legs and loading cargoes notably sugar and goods for Asia and Europe.
Shipping Movements at Gladstone Harbor
Overseas steamer Nowsa arrived in the morning and will berth later with the star of the United Kingdom. The City of Dieppe sails this evening for The conlete panting. John Rorke steamer Canonbar leaves Ay morning for Port Douglas with cargo and passengers, Canberra returns south at 6 am and 6 pm with general men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Nowsa
Lead Star
United Kingdom
Dieppe
John Rorke
Canonbar
Port Douglas
Canberra
Ena
Canberra's Passengers List From Cairns to Webourne
A long passenger manifest from Canberra lists numerous travelers sailing from Cairns to Webourne via ports, naming many individuals and families with occasional initials and titles. The document records dozens of passengers aboard two legs of the journey, including Mrs O Hara and Mr. Howard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Melpoournr
Cairns
Dickie
S. Merry
VM. Paul
Dake Cod
A. Moenser
J. Hannah
Scott
Toyce
Ki Byrne
Orr AH Wilson
M Eliott
J. H. Shearer
G. Davies
JE Brockwell
Morey
W.C Hildebrand
Lanney
F. Butler
McPhee
K. Ro
Worthneton
Panl
C. Dillon
Golding
Leder
Conghey
W Sivace
TP McDowel
D. Cald
W Chapman, Anderson
H.W. Vffin
Firth
Webourne
Porte Mevdames
O'Hara
Kings Fork
Dr. Reynalde
Cumes
J. Mawkrey
A. Allen Moe
Beick
Ho Heale
P_ Houseman
M Jamer
K Collins
P Collins
F Foetlow
Roeke
A. Stanley
Fea
Dovehs GF Warner
M. Warrell
W. Withers
A. Jones
Benetwell
J. Howard
W Fadden
Ko Butler
D. O'Hara
Kllingsford
J. Milne
K. A Wile
O. Rosenfeld
A. Lyons
Reville
Jeffrey
Jen
Rutter
Sewell
W. Pever
Murry
Leec H Vind
AC Ryans
W. Page
G. Wilfore
TH. Bureess
G. Tackson
WT McKimmin
FJ Nesom
C’ Robison S. Heyfron
Archbold
H_ Littlejohn
J. Hongins
G_Coeker
The Metal Market Prices From Sydney
Spot and three months prices for copper elect gold and silver reported in Sydney on October 6. Copper ranges include £34/13/9 to £35/13/9 with various elect and bare prices. Gold and silver figures shown with fractions. American elect at 7 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Prices rise as fodder and grain demand strengthens in Brisbane
In Brisbane today strong demand for fodder and grain pushed values higher on Rown Street. Selected influenza? buyers paid 7/6 to 7/1 for chosen inferior hay and 9/4 for other oats while mixed chaff attracted wide interest at 5/10. New South Wales oaten chaff was middle quality at 5/2. wheaten bay chaff offered at 49. Potatoes eased with New South Wales tubers clearing at 10? to 7/0. maize at 24 and wheat at 26 to 2 Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbanf
Rownstreet
New South Wales Oaten
Sevann
Death of Robert Tunnie at Herberton Hospital
The death of Robert Tunnie aged 57 occurred at Herberton District Hospital on September 24 1931. Mourners Mrs W W Mason and family thank doctors nurses and friends for condolences and wreaths. The passage then shifts to remarks on wealth in the Far North and the value of development for Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnie
Herberton District Hospital
Robert Tunnie
W. W. Mason
Oable Island Road
Langan
Mansfield
Hothe Marian
Cairns’ District Hospital
Gliddon
St. Anthony's Private Hospital
Oversena publication rights in Australia and New Zealand
A note states that Reuters World Service and other sources are used in this issue and that all rights are reserved in Australia and New Zealand. The passage outlines permissible use and licensing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
World Service
Australia
New Zealand
Coupon trading feared as bill seen as menace to traders
Mr TG Abraham told the Minister that the bill would open the way for coupon trading in Queensland and threaten traders across sectors. A protest motion supported by Employers' Organisation urged tightening, while the Attorney-General signalled indecision on proceeding with amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Queensland
Organisaton
New South Wales
England
Bill
North Queensland land settlement and forestry report sparks parliamentary debate
The Royal Commission on North Queensland development highlights criticism of the Provisional Forestry Board and urges a balanced approach to land and forestry. It warns against overemphasis on forestry alone and stresses expanding settlement, industry, and other mainstays like sugar to avoid population stagnation in the Far North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission
North
Queensland
Mal
Provisional Forestry Board
Commission
Finance Bill Passed Through Lords Finalizes Emergency Legislation
London report states the House of Lords approved the Finance Bill on its second reading and completed all stages with Royal Assent signified. Lord Peel noted uncertainty about currency system changes effects on the Budget, stressing budget balancing remains paramount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lord
Lord Privy Seal
Earl Peel
Britain
Trade coupons protest against bill in Parliament
Brisbane reports from October 6 indicate a commercial delegation from the Queensland Grocers Association and allied bodies protested the Government bill amending the Trade Coupon Act. Attorney General Macgroarty stated he was not committed to the measure and would consider the representations received. The deputation included major trade associations from Brisbane and Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pius
Mr. Abrahams
Brisbane
No R) Macgroarty
Queensland Grocers Association
Associatin
The
Queensland Merchants’ Ass Wiation
Queensland Country Traders’ Association
Anther Organisations
Railway Inspection Tour Planned for Innisfail and Mining Centres
J Hudson District Superintendent of Railways and J Jamieson Acting Maintenance Engineer led an official railway inspection to Innisfail yesterday. The visit targets competency assessments for mine managers at mining centres starting Monday December 7, 1981 at 9 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air. J. Hudson
Mr. J. Jamieson
Innisfail
Ambulance Aid For Thumb Injury At Chisel Handle
About 4.20 p.m. yesterday 1 Cellar Ambulance Brigade rendered first aid to M. Holt who severed an artery in the left thumb with a chisel. After treatment the ambulance took him to the doctor's surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Holt
Examination Hearing in Bankruptcy Adjourned
The examination under the Bankruptcy Acts into the dealings and affairs of Charles Butler was adjourned yesterday for one week. The order was presented before Mr A Anderson Acting Master in the Federal Bankruptcy Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Butler
A. Anderson
Weather forecast for the state yesterday
The Davinional Weather Bureau telegraphed a forecast of generally fine conditions. It will be cold and frosty tonight in the southeastern quarter but warmer on the morrow. Coastal winds will be southeast to east, with inland winds northeast to north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davinional Weather Bureau
Weather report from Catena Po Office and readings
The Catena Po Office notes yesterday high of 817 degrees and low of 60 degrees. Relative humidity at 9 p m was 79.5 percent with wet bulb 69 degrees. Barograph readings were 9408 at 9 am and 2049 at 3 pm. No rainfall in the 34 hours ending 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catena Weather Report
Catena Po Ofice
Cricket accident at Carrington injures G Evans
G Evans of Racecourse Atherton suffered scalding injuries at Carrington while lifting a kerosene tin of batting ton from the fire. He dropped it burning both feet and was taken to hospital at once. He will likely spend about a fortnight in bed. Our Atherton correspondent reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
G. Evans
Racemad
Atherton
Sond
Public Curator Reports September Administered Estates
The Acting Local Deputy Public Curator Mr Jordan reports September oral collections of £7094 14 5. Estates listed for administration include Louisa June Brows Alice Eleanor Plunkett Louis Mill Albert George Norman also known as Ben Norman Johnnie Pentecost Charles Olaf Reiz Hanson Luigi Pensini and Joseph Herbert. Wills prepared numbered 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jordan
Louisa June Brows
Alice Eleanor Plunkett
Louis Mill
Albert George Norman
Ben Norman
Johnnie Pentecost
Charles Olaf Reizhold Hanson
Luigi Pensini
Joseph Herbert
Failed to Renew Vehicle Registration Charges Innisfail Court
On Tuesday morning at Innisfail Summons Court Edward Garner faced a charge for failing to renew vehicle registration within seven days of expiration. Garner pled guilty after paying the due amount. costs of 3/6 were awarded against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail Summons Court
Awe. Riskin
P.M
Malone
Edward Garner
Innisfail
Sergt
Kiernan
Mr. Aitkin
Reverend Reid Called to Castlemaine Charge
Rev Robert Reid of Cairns has been selected for the Castlemaine Victoria charge but will not depart for the south before year’s end. In his absence Rev A Macaulay Caldwell will supply in Cairns as Moderator of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and overseer of the Far Northern Province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. Reid
Cairns
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Far North
Robert Reid
Castlemaine
Vic
A. Macaulay Caldwell
Language and Fists Innisfail Disturbance Case
Herbert Alexander Thomseon faced Innisfail police court on a Tuesday for creating a disturbance and using obscene language after a street fight outside the hotel. Constable evidence stated a 1.18 am clash on Ernest Street drew a crowd. the defendant allegedly shouted obscenities and insulted the other man. He received a 12 hour sentence for the disturbance and a 43 shillings fine or one month in default for verbal obscenity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Herbert Alexander Thomseon
Innnisfail
Seggeant Malone
Ernest-street
Wilson
Fauk
Automatic telephone system installation progresses in Cairns
Engineers and mechanics have prepared the inside workings of the new system and start installing telephones in private premises. Each subscriber will get two phones, automatic and old, with a smooth change over. Some switchboards have been adapted. a dedicated building houses the electrical plant. Mr. O V Hoskin of Brisbane has supervised the installation and departs Cairns today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. V. Hoskin
Brisbane
Cairns
Atlantic Fleet Reassembles at Rosyth
The Atlantic fleet will reassemble at Rosyth after disruptions from the September 16 demonstration. The War Office states that arms equipment and stores are to be kept until exhausted and no new rounds will be issued for further service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Atlantic
Rosyth
Cmles
British Labor Conference Divides Over Parliament Dissolution
At Scarborough Arthur Henderson urged shortening the conference to issue a dissolution of Parliament on Wednesday. Stanley Hirst opposed tariffs and urged Labor unity for the upcoming election. The conference backed disciplining Labour MPs, while Brockway said most Independent Labour members would ignore the ruling and act independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
Scarborough
National Labor Executive
Stanley Hirst
Labor
Brockway
Chaiman
Independent Labor Party
Unemployment Fund Deficit Shrinks in Three Months
Brisbane reports the State Unemployment Insurance Fund deficit cut from 428,069 to 10,835 pounds over the last quarter. The fund ended September with a credit of 10,353 pounds last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Derailment Attempt Foiled Near Mount Eden Station
Auckland police thwarted a derailment last night when a long piece of scantling was wedged between points at Mount Eden station on the main north line. An anonymous call warned authorities and the obstruction was removed in time, preventing a likely accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Mount Eden
Berlin adopts emergency decrees to defend gold standard
The money market is restrained by new emergency decrees to uphold the gold standard and the stock exchanges are closed indefinitely. The government bans publication of stock and share quotations based on unofficial broker transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Coinage in Brisbane Shows Silver Shortage
A report notes silver content of coins in Brisbane far below standard after a local test. The abnormal quality concerns monetary quality and widespread acceptance.
Lugger Mystery Fate of Japanese Sailors Near Cape Haylie
Reports say the lugger Ouida foundered near Cape Haylie with nine Japanese aboard. A later tale claims the Japanese were murdered by Black natives who looted the wreck and fled with guns and ammonition. Police probe continues awaiting the search party return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Haylie
Ammonithea
Kenny proposes tobacco farming expansion for Laura region
Open Laura district for tobacco farms citing soil suitability and a planned 1000 new farms to anchor Cooktown as a port for the area. The letter urges immediate Hassell soil report, early survey work, and low land valuation to attract settlers and stabilize the Cooktown district amid a regional boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hom
W. A. Deacon
Brisbane
Laurasic
Hassell
Agriculture Department
Laura
Mareeba
Cooktown
North lands largely vacant amid vast Crown estate figures
Fragmented OCR reflects a report describing mostly vacant North areas tied to Crown land. Figures include 6,145,769 area units and 4,048,541 total in connected parcels with broken numbers and unclear context. The text references 1,872 acre segments and a 730 nerve term, suggesting misread data.
Unions Seek Restoration After Ten Percent Wage Cut
In Melbourne on October 6 five unions applied to the Full Arbitration Court to restore members employed by the Colonial Sugar Refining Company to previous wage levels. The unions cited maintained dividends and reserves, while the company argued it could absorb the cut without harming shareholders. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sugar Refining Company
Unione
Erated Engine Drivers and Firemor's Association
Federated Carters and Drivers’ Union of Australis
Federated Iron ‘Workers’ Association
The
Electrical Union of Australia
Mr. C. Mundy
Amalgamated Engineering Union of Aur
Mundy
Amon
Australia
Menzies
K.C
Leatis
Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Commonwealth
Queensland
Bendit
Prominent Pastoralist Thomas Purcell Dies at 87
Thomas Purcell aged 87 a leading figure in Queensland pastoral circles died in hospital last night at Longreach He owned Gateway Downs cerongooloo and other Winders district projects leaving a notable imprint on regional agriculture and enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
Thomas Purcell
Queensland
Gateway Downs
Cerongooloo
Winders District
Queensland Opposition Attacks Budget Over Accounting Claims
In Brisbane the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly accuses the Treasurer of manipulating figures to conceal the real deficit. He cited £200,900 moved to consolidated revenue in 1930-31 and £298,565 diverted last year from trust and loan funds, arguing the true deficits would be far larger without these transfers. He alleged sinking fund charges were misrepresented and criticized the Premier's Plan as a failure amid rising unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
W. Forgan Smith
W H. Haines
Sai Mr. Smith
Smith
Dole Policy Sparks Labour Debate Over Wages
Randolph Bedford argues the government aims to cut wages to crush purchasing power and sees the dole as inflationary. He urges the unemployed to be put to work and criticizes inadequate support for those able but awaiting work. TA Foley counters that Treasury briefings were unclear and insufficiently informative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Bedford
Lab
Warrego
TA. Foley
Leichhard
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