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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
7
Partial readable text notes a maize market item with unclear sale details and a query about price or location. The fragment hints at a sale event but lacks complete figures or names. Further context would identify seller, price, and timing.
The report describes ore bed positions at 33 feet and a crosscut expected to prove ore continuity. About 200 tons of ore are on hand with around 40 tons ready crushed for concentrates. Milling economics and metal prices are noted, with references to copper, lead, tin, silver and other commodities in the period market context.
In Rockhampton, Oxt, Morgan Police Court hears Skinex George Riley plead not guilty to abducting and attempting to marry an unmarried 17 year old girl from her grant. The case cites escape and intent to marry as the alleged motive. A witness recounts events from October, with further testimony planned for March.
A Cairns Post correspondent discusses mining and sugar industry concerns in Queensland. The piece argues that a government favoring arbitration and union power threatens sugar farmers’ prospects, criticizing Labor leaders and the Arbitration Court, and warning that political entanglements imperil the industry and regional stability.
Advertised notices describe a public auction at Minnie Street corner Lake Street Cairnay on Wednesday October 21 at 12 noon. Auctioneer W. Gi. Vaal of Ravenshoe will sell perpetual leasehold and improvements. Also notice of appointment for a ward position and a school building item appears in the text.
A carrier L Peterkin and ambulance brigade aided two injured persons yesterday. One man suffered back and thumb injuries from a picket fence accident. A child, Thora Scott, was struck on the hand by a tomahawk, severing the ar second joint. The ambulance transported the injured to Me Caipos District Hospital.
An incident at Bartley’s farm near Donte Le involved an employee named Tr. re who sustained injuries. He received aid on site then transported to Cairns Pie rice Manpital for further treatment. The day also brought an official forecast predicting generally fine weather with possible thundershowers and a warm to hot coastal pattern.
A patchwork of letters reports on a hospital erection matter and moves for a goods shed at Silkwood to ease cane farmers’ transport. Also covered are the Cairns Railway Band officers’ meeting, financials, and a request for new summer band uniforms and attire.
The Cairns and District Soldiers War Memorial project faces delay blamed on apathy within the committee and related bodies. A letter from engravers Chrisino Reynolds warned that tendering details and design watch to be refined before final contracting for the monument. members urged prompt action to proceed with erection.
Melbourne reports the seamen's strike nears settlement talks with the Federal Executive urging release of jailed men. Brisbane union efforts to block coal shipments to Port Hardy falter as bunkers will be replenished in two days, aiding cargoes to New Caledonia. Freight ships like Fordsdale from Liverpool dispatch 600 tons of coal, despite winds and delays.
A fragmentary report shows ministers and owners clashing over jurisdiction and time for negotiations. The Compu and other parties argue delays hinder progress while the Mines Minister responds to parliamentary questions about the case.
In Innintail Dy Notton, national Labour candidate for Merbert urged electors to distrust supposed insidious influences behind shipping disputes and social unrest. He warned against strident influences tied to Moscow and the Third International, claiming Australians face a clash over law and agitators. He cited union ranks and party loyalties as factors shaping the political landscape.
London report states the official strike committee delayed action as the Marine Workers Union suspended the Seamen's strike across all Royal ports following revised terms. The halt reduces port disruptions and signals ongoing negotiations between unions and employers.
The report notes volunteers from Parmers and Brlabaney Det discuss shipboard relief efforts for arriving immigrants. Conflicting rumors circulate about who will assist and what aid is available as waterfront scenes unfold and officials consider next steps.
The column outlines the present season's outlook for cane growers, noting uncertain profits, rising costs from the forty four week price and extra handling, and how mills and sheds face higher expenses. It discusses impacts on workers, wages, and transport, urging unity among producers, workers, and residents to seek guarantees for survival amid adverse conditions.
A damaged OCR fragment references growth measures in Cairns and Brisbane areas during 1921. It cites committees, officials, and places like Chatigoe and Freshwater, mentioning population expansion and statistical efforts, with several garbled names and dates.
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