Shipping movements and arrivals for Cairns and Sydney
A dated shipping bulletin lists vessels departing and arriving from Cairns, Sydney, Townsville, and Melbourne with October and November itineraries. It notes freighters such as Malabar, Tanda, Fiona, Kallarli, and Cantmnbar, plus schedules to Singapore, Hong Kong, and London, with agency details for Howard Smith Ltd and Messrs. Samuel Allen & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Singapore
Cairns
Gt. Albace
Melbourne
Hong Kong
Gulf Ports
Pocabar
Sydney
Cantmnbar
Aldings A
Dende
Fiona
Dee Cairns
Noath
Kallarli
New York
Pakeha
Commonwealth Lire
London
Howard Smith Ltd
Cairns Agen Mersis
Horns Philp and Co
Caines Auest
Smith
A Te Matson Line
Waoy Steamers Sas
Pago Hoeolain
Siets
Outersey
Adelaide
Orowsey
Otranto Fefl
Colombo
Brisbane
Ber
Samuel Allen and Sons Lad
Cairms
Bay Line
Southampton
Norisbane
Colomb
Dee
Aberdeen Biee
Howard Smith
Cole Matakana
Aberdern
Commonwsathne
Mhdiesborough
Hamburg
Doc
Tonalay
Canberra Arrival and Melbourne Sail Details
The Canberra is due to arrive at Gairns at 6 am. A special rail motor will depart the wharf for Keranda. The vessel will sail to Melbourne via ports at 7 pm this evening.
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Canberra
Gairns
Oh Soning
Teams
Keranda
Melbourne
Stolen Fowl Charged in City Court
John Hexley faced City Court yesterday for reportedly stealing a fowl valued at 7/6 from the City Cafe on Lake Street. He was found with the poultry in his possession after a 12:00 a.m. complaint to Constable Quinn. Hexley admitted the theft and claimed no prior court history. The case proceeded summarily before AL H. O'Kelly, P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hexley
AL H. O'Kelly
P.M
Fotes Psvrakis
Cay Cate
Lake-street
Conoe
Quinn
Babinda
Brisbane Produce Market Faces Mixed Supplies and Rising Prices
Owing to slackening farm produce, Brisbane traders report uneven supplies and firmer prices. Local hay and chaff sold from 7/ to 9/6, oats at 8/3, and better table provisions commanding high bids. Wheat scarce with limited stock, maize firm, and barley held at 4/3. overall market tone steadier with some refusals on several items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ramia-street
New South Wales
Wagga
Cecil Rhodes on Mining Founding World Wealth
The article argues mining builds wealth and government strength, stating mining offers greater wealth and safety than farming, mercantile, manufacturing, banking, or professions. It cites investor examples, claiming mining stocks can yield huge returns and prioritizes ore as the core security of money.
Mossman Fire Destroys Farm House
A farm residence owned by Mr Dow and occupied by the Evhus family burned completely while they attended an entertainment. The fire was discovered after it had taken hold and not insured for loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossman
Dow
EP. Wets
Evhus
Gambling Raid at Tolga Leads to Charges
Atherton police raided Willie Young's premises at Tolga on Saturday night. Young, a Chinese man, charged with keeping a common gambling house. bail of 20 forfeited after he failed to appear. Four white men and three Chinese others charged with being in a common gambling house, bail of £2 each forfeited. Messrs. W. Dwyer and E. H. Spies JJ P. presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Sergeant Starmer
Willie Young
Tolga
Young
Messrs. W. Dwyer
E. H. Spies
JJ P
Cairns Court Highlights Disorder Charge and Bank Figures
In Cairns a man named Joh Joseph Spiers appeared in Cairns City Court after failing to meet bail on a charge of creating a disturbance in a public place. Bail was estreated. In other Cairns notes, the Weekly Penny Savings Bank reported deposits totaling £28 19s 2d with directors McGrath and the secretary present. Weather warnings note dust storms and possible thunderstorms across Warrego to Darling Downs with cooler changes and southerly winds expected in the far south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Joh Joseph Spiers
A. H. O'Kelly
State Weather Bureau
Yesteray
Warrego
Maranoa
Darling Downs
South Coast
Norethern
South-West
Funeral Notice for Andrew George Henderson
Friends and relatives of Mrs George Henderson and family of 359 Draper Street Cairns are invited to the funeral of Andrew George Henderson. The service leaves the Presbyterian Church Sheridan Street at 5 o clock this afternoon en route to Cairns Cemetery. Members of the GUOpecans w attend, by order, they do. The members of the FEDPA and Carns Harbour Board employees are also invited to attend. H M Svendsen Ltd Undertakers and Embalmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henderson
Vraper-street
Cairns
Fresband
Andrew George Henderson
Presbyterian Church
Sheridan-street
Marty
Guo!pecans
F E.D.P.A
Carns Harbour Board
H. M. Svendsen Ltd
In Memoriam Ada Day Departed October 7 1928
In loving memory of Ada Day our mother departed this life October 7 1928, donated by her loving sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iday
Ada Day
Damahlers
Bruce-Page Plan Seeks Federal Control Of Industrial Tribunals
The piece argues for transferring industrial regulation to the Federal Parliament to unify and coordinate the many overlapping tribunals across Australia. It contrasts the Bruce-Page administration’s aim for peace and progress with Labor-in-politics, criticizing persistent unrest and wasted union funds. Justice Higgins supports centralization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce-Page
Labor
Bruce
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Board of Trade and Arbitration
South Australia
Western Australia
Court of Arbitration and Industrial Boards
Tasmania
Commonwealth
Justice Higgins
Labor Ing
Federal Move Deepens Industrial Discord and Farce
The piece criticizes the Federal Government for seeking House sanction to vacate state–run field authority, arguing it would prolong muddle and burden taxpayers. It blames Hughes Theodore and the opposition for pushing a costly course that harms workers and taxpayers, not serving true interests.
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Hughes
Cairns Market Proposal Aims to Sell Tableland Produce
The Cairns and Hall secretary reports a Cairns market idea for Tableland pumpkins and other produce. Atherton Chamber backs the plan and suggests Local Producers' Associations contact Mr Hall directly. A once weekly market could centralise sales and keep hours extended for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns and Hall
I. T
Atherton Chamber of Commerce
Hall
Tableland Chambers
Cairns
Chamber
Bicycle accident claims 15 year old in Townsville
William J Harris aged 15 of Stagpole Street was struck by a door car near the Central Hotel. He suffered a severe forearm fracture, knee abrasion, and shock, and was taken to hospital.
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Townsville
William J. Harris
Stagpole
Central Hotel
Accidental shooting claims life of boy near Wolvi
A 13 year old named Kirkhardt was accidentally shot at Wolvi about 20 miles from Gympie yesterday by 16 year old Charles Davies who was employed by Kirkhardt's father. The youth died a few minutes later.
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Brisbane
Votice
Kirkhardt
Wolvi
Fron Gympie
Charles Davies
Davies
Boy Drowns At Virginia Station Waterhole
John Hamilton Jones twelve, a pupil at Virginia State school, drowned this afternoon at a waterhole near Virginia Station. He and friends swam near the bridge. Jones could not swim and sank in five feet of water until his body was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
John Hamilton Jones
Virginia State School
Virginia Station
Jones
Brown
Witness
Ebrington
Howse
Witnes
Witnese
Se Pies
Young man remanded on charge of unlawful entry
At Innisfail Police Court James Edward Dunulea appeared on remand charged with unlawfully entering the dwelling house of Cummins and Campbell to steal. The defence noted a Supreme Court order had been granted, and Mr Aitkin remanded the case, with the matter before the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VNN
Innisfail
A. E. Aitkin
James Edward Dunulea
Aviheen Touind
Cummins & Campbell
T. McNamee
Supreme Court
Mr. Aitkin
Collections report from Petty Sessions September receipts
The collections received at the clerk of petty sessions totaled about £5,367 in September. Principal items include Harbour dues £1,140 taxes £648 Lands Department £936, Welfare balance £490 five years return £128 fees of office £47 license £412 and suspense account £1,649.
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Inistail Clerk of Petty Sessions
Royal Life Saving Society Meeting At TownsiTe
Weekend beach attendees noted Fender assistance by lifesavers despite many men not joining weekly instructional classes. A toll squad of scion members trains and aims to boost male participation to challenge for places in the team. A general meeting in Eeplan ade swimming club rooms is set for tonight at 8 oclock with urgent business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fender
Taining
Eeplanade
Fitzroy Island tragedy recounted in Cairns inquiry
In Cairns Inquiry Court the Fitzroy Island incident was detailed with witness accounts of the savage sea wreck. Senior-Sergeant Ingram led the proceedings while Me AH. O'Kelly presided and witnesses described heroic efforts to save companions, with Brown perishing and Ebrington surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzroy Island
Cairns
O'Kelly
P.M
Ingram
North Wari
Nck
Ebrington
Fatal Bicycle Crash In Cairns Streets Claims Man
George Henderson a Cairns Harbour Board employee died after a collision with a lorry on McLeod Street Shields Street yesterday around 12 30 pm. An X ray showed a dislocated and fractured pelvis with internal injuries and shock. The Filipino driver George Morris and Japanese instructor Joe Ishimura were detained as police prepare charges for negligent driving. The Cairns Railway Band mourned Henderson as a long time, prominent member whose death is a great loss to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcleod Street
Shields-street
George Henderson
Cairns
Volice Wn
Childeen
Joe Ishimura
Rand
Theodore and Queensland Labour rule blamed for economic distress
The article criticizes Mr Theodore and Labour governance in Queensland, arguing that proposed high taxation and socialization failed. It cites rail deficits, employment drops, factory closures, and rising living costs while accusing arbitration and policy of worsening industrial unrest and urging restraint.
Canegrowers Column Reports Cairns Disease Control Progress
The Cairns Canegrowers report steady progress in disease control with few mosaic spots, noting close Bureau supervision and farmer cooperation. They stress the value of scientific theory guiding practical practice and warn Clarke's Seedling’s susceptibility, urging clean seed and inspections, while reporting a Malanda Badila plot showing strong yields amid frost. Coastal growers anticipate limited Tableland cane supplies by next August or September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
A. Bell
Bureau of
Cairns Canegrowers’ Association
Badila
Lake Barrine
Bicycle breach case ends with guilty plea in City Court
William Symonds faced City Court yesterday for refusing to give his name to police while a constable alleged a Traffic Act breach over a bicycle on the footpath near the Palace Hotel. He pleaded guilty claiming the name was known to the police. Senior-Sergeant Ingram urged fairness to a respectable man as he was convicted but not punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Symonds
Havin
Ingram
Palace Hotel
Obituary of James Grant in Adelaide cordially remembered
Cairns friends mourn James Theenlore Grant who died in Adelaide on September 26 at age 1 year. He was the second son of Mr and Mrs James Grant of Burnsistreet Teas awoomba. An accountant with the Adelaide branch of the Australian Bank of Commerce he previously served in the Dawns branch and earned many friends. He supported boating tennis and football and was an energetic tennis club committee member. His organisational work helped the First Bankers hall in Cairns achieve success. He moved from Cairns to Gladstone in 1927 and later headed a department in Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hesse
General Motors
Brisbane
Cairns
Messrs
Ebrington
Cook
Fitzroy Island
Witness
Brown
Strand Hotel
Benen
Wenmes
Wner
Tortle Bay
Turtle Bay
James Theenlore Grant
Adelaide
Grant
James Grant
Burnsistreet
Teasawoomba
Fle
Australian Bank of Commerce
Davns
Grcles
Jim Grant
Flist Bankers’ Hall
Gladstone
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Eae
Ree Mat Am
Lea
Orangal
Cecil Rhodes
Queensland Government Mining Journal
Allway Appeal Board
Railway Appeal Board
W. Harris
A. E. Morris
DW Trewin
Tngether
F. FE Lenihan
Volleet
Court House
Reuters News Service
Cairns Post
C.P
Royal Life Saving
Fitzroy
Samuel Arthur Cesk
Ebrington Motors
Tell
Vincent Ebrington
Ronald Alexander
Fiteray Island
Lairns
Dr. Hewitt
Witte
Hesse
Atern
Brow
Iward
Hessee
MR. Hesse
Jatin Iyer
Careel
Tilahyy
Debris Bay
Fite Falauel
Sinties
King’s Bay
Molyen
Thiaias
Wittess Urewahit
Northwart
Trv
Leter Bemis
Ged
Pacific
My Baer
MR. G. Henderson
G. Henderson
Leswits
Henderson
A. Innes
Mr. Henderson
Theodore
Sydney Morning Herald
Queensland Railways
Mr.Theodore
Caurt
Mr. Theodore
Clarke
D. S. McBryde
MR. J. Grant
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