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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 07, 1927

Page

9

Ships in Port and Arrivals Yesterday Amid Moon Phases

Maritime notes list ships in port yesterday with arrivals and departures. Vessels including Morinda and Mayles Lid show departures to Cooktown and Adelaide with agents named. other ships sail to Adelaide and Goon. Moon phase dates and times appear as navigational context.

Morinda Cooktown Mayles Wi ‘Ory Doiilus Adelaide Lad I ‘Biers Tents Goon SS. Coy Axents

Shipping Movements Between Sydney Cairns and Melbourne

Notes and News item reports several ships with routes and expected arrival dates. The Canonbar leaves Sydney for Cairns arriving September 21 en route to Cooktown aboard Montague from the United States. The Howard Smith steamer Bom bola sails to Melbourne via Cairns arriving September 14. The Aberdeen st and Slaney 1 are listed with Cairns arrivals and departures noted along with other vessels and dates.

Feritory Trust Town Canonbar Sydney Cairns Cooktown Montague United States Melbourne Howard Smith Aberdeen St Burke

Secret barograph planted on plane sparks airport suspicions

Report from Paris on September 4 notes authorities suspected a hidden barograph aboard a landing at Te Mourad after a plane departed Crifton. The device was discovered three hours after takeoff, triggering alarms about espionage.

Paris Imed Tinal Servi Criften Te Mourad Rnle Aerod Rome

Obituary for Charles Wilson Amid Condolences

Condolence messages pour in for the late Mr. Charles Wilson of Iverton and Brisbane area relations. Family members Mrs C Mai and Sydney Sighteabane along with Mr Brisbane are noted in the extended tributes.

Charles Wilson Charles Wilson Iverton C. Mai i Sydney Sigh and Mee. Shea Brishane Brisbane

Passing of Pioneer Mr. William Patteson in Innisfail

Innisfail reports the death of pioneer Mr. William Patteson at age 60. Born in 18%, he moved from Carin, married to Mrs. J Dunn, and grandmother to Mr. Spouse. He early kept a store at Stoney Creek and helped build the railway section. Former foreman for Barron Shire Council, he lived with Mrs. Baer Gasson Fonte in Kingaroy. Funeral held at Innisfail cemetery with rites by Rev. H Baars.

Innisfail Patteson William Pateson Carin J. Dunn Innisall Stoney Creek Ars. I Baer Gasson Kingaroy Barron Cairne H Baars

Penarth Girls Break Going Bristol Pint Time Record

A Penarth team achieved a historic going Bristol Pint Time in history marking a notable performance. The morning arrival and Channel tide challenges were overcome, illustrating exceptional speed and persistence in challenging conditions.

Bristol Penarth

Secret training site described amid public crowd confusion

An unclear passage mentions a secret training place used to avoid notice, with references to Weston and a crowd present. The fragment hints at a clandestine location and public attention but lacks concrete details or names.

St Weston

Brisbane Broadcast Night Program Highlights September 7

A Melbourne style Brisbane radio schedule lists morning and afternoon concerts from the Hotel Carlton and Windsor Band. The program features the Studio Orchestra, The Metropolitan Weather outlook, soloists and choruses, with performances by Ella Howie Dorothy Brown Miss Jean McDougall and The Windsor Band under A. K. Featherstone.

Phy Ray Mail Merwin Sersion Hotel Carlton Hamge Hotel Corie Symutwny Orchestra Dorothe Webster Brisbane Queensland Ralvik Meat of Valete Cseanes He Lister Ruphoniwin Ella Howie Winsor Bunt Walla Uren March Kunaay Wood Wantsor Band Studio Orchestre Wi Metropolitan Weather Tareast Hed Tinomethie Studi A. K. Featherstone E.R Juntan Chadtwick Valee Les Parieneurs Cwalteofel Stila

Schoolboy’s Fall Leads to Hospital Care in Cairns

A ten year old boy fell from a tree near Cairns injuring his left foot. He received first aid from an ambulance crew and was taken to Cairns District Hospital for treatment.

Bertie

Lilybank Fire Inquiry Reports House Burned In Block

Lilybank fire inquiry yesterday heard residents describe the blaze that consumed a dwelling. Witnesses said flames spread from the adjacent building, prompting occupants to flee as the house became a total loss.

Lilybank Creomatanses Lilybanie Jota Greenwood Sai

Patterson Death Notice from Innisfail Aged 91

Innisfail obituary notices mourn the passing of William, lifelong Cairns area resident aged 91. In memorial lines daughters Mrs Frazer and Mrs Spillane, Cooktown, add a cherish memory. Also remembered is Jane Lawson with a family note from Mr CP Magowan.

Patterson Innisfail William Son Cairnp Frazer Hartley-St Spillane Cooktown Lawson Jane Lawn I Sonlaw Mr. CP Magowan

The Government Must Govern, Premier’s Brisbane Speech

A Brisbane speech by the Premier and Labor leader argues the government must govern to prevent mob rule and revolution. He warns against sectionalism and urges workers to pursue peaceful, lawful reform while resisting disruptive agitators and distorted calls for change.

Soviet Russia Napoleon Labor Party Brisbane McCormacknd Hut Russia Commonwealth Palmerston Menersl Iimuat

Late 19th Century Opinion on Constitutional Government

Editorial excerpt argues that true expression lies at the ballot box or via lawful government forms. It credits Premier McCormack as state leader for upholding constitutional duty and warns readers against deceptive rhetoric aimed at workers.

McCormack

Toowoomba Team Guests at Mir. Cs Taylor Evening

The Toowoomba footballers attended a picture night hosted by Mir. Cs Taylor Lastght who spoke at supper in Gulden Vale Gite.

Toowoomba Mir Cs Taylor Lastght

Unclear Weather Sketch For Townsville Forecast

Forecast text is garbled but suggests a seat cast warning for Townsville with an arrival by tomorrow afternoon. Mentions breezy conditions and a likelihood of showers, with otherwise fair weather expected in the region.

Townsville

Great Kas den ae at 1 worl reelementy

A fragmented report notes New Zealand and Auckland connections with notable figures and events. It mentions a feature in the Auckland Weekly News about a high seas catch near the Queensland coast and Sydney sports coverage.

New Zealand Dane Cirsy Auckland Rex Dobie

Court fines and warrants from Sulmona and Cairns meeting

Keeble fined eight pounds for speeding at an intersection as Senior-sergeant Hobill noted a zero miles an hour error. Several cyclists were fined for riding at night without lights. A warrant was issued for Antonio Scarabosin for riding a motorcycle without a muffler. The Cairns Railway meeting discussed progress and hall bookings for an upcoming event.

Trame Branchen Joseph Keeble A. H. O'Kelly Sulmona Court Keeble Hobill Sheridamstreet George Hi Thomas Jones William Lofts Roger Hermitten Clarence Selly Bell Bile Ithe Taolill Antonio Scarabosin

World's Sculling Title Won by Goodsell and Barry

In rough seas at Vanlulver on September 5 Major Goodsell won the world sculling title beating Barry by ten lengths in 24 minutes 13 seconds. He led early then surged ahead and maintained the margin as Redes Peale rowed to shore. Goodsell told friends in Australia of his rivals and received a crowd welcome upon arrival.

Vanlulver Goodsell Barry Y Ten Avy Fainstorms Cv'anabweil S Jore Redes Peale Australia Ries

Fruit Culture Report From Innisfail September Update

Advices from Ci note transplanted pines looking well and fruiting, with produce visible along the road near Innisfail. The report mentions pine plantings and rising yields as of early September.

Innisfail

Enquiry on Supplying Australian Trade Goods

A letter from Sydney dated 2 requests revival of trade in specific listed products including mica, hurstes, clays, silks, mohair, and woods from England America and China. The writer asks for prompt, clear replies to enable orderly forwarding of regular supplies and notes the items are not locally sourced.

Oryxght Font Adv Jone Jruduets England America Sydney

Sydney to England wn Empire broadcast noted

Australian listeners in the United Kingdom faced sickness in a described surge as Sydney’s Empire brow cant broadcast ended. The British Broadcasting Co conceded the program had been fairly good during the final broadcast to London.

London United Kingdom Sydney British Broadcasting Co

Falloon Prove of Maes Seeks Sugar Supply Quotation

The notice dated 25 August 1927 requests merchants to advise on sugar supply needs for Silky Oak. It notes inquiries for fine sugar varieties and mentions monthly deliveries to Steet i theory and related suppliers near the railway. TJ Nally, Director, will attend to the matter.

Maes de Migener Silky

Postal Department Criticised Over Mail Delays In Hardekin District

Industrial stagnation and railway dislocation disrupt mail delivery across Lower Hardekin with reports of zero city deliveries since last Thursday. Stores face shortages as workers strike, coal and flour supplies are strained, and residents confront continues mail chaos amid a general public inconvenience.

Inkerman

Dispute Over Ex-Secretary Grievance With Union

Brisbane reports a dispute in the Arbitration Court between SMc. F. B. Knight and the Soremen and Packers Union. Knight, once secretary for about nine years, seeks cancellation or variation of the award governing store employees. He claims oppression by the union and asserts his role as foreman under rules. The union's current secretary argues cancellation would not affect supervision and that Knight remains foreman.

Brisbane Smc. F. B. Kaight Soremen and Packers’ Union Knight Hy Ate Rnhe Areman J. Red

Mourilyan Mill Still Crushing Sugar Stock Grows

In Innisfail on September 6 the Mourilyan Lift extends as a weasel arrives and Moraine accommodation will be ready. The mill shows constant activity with high stock expectations. Three thousand tons of sugar in storage valued at over £60,000 are anticipated.

South Johnstone

Murder trial begins for five in Townsville

The court spent the day hearing evidence against Joseph O'Dea George Salivas and James McLaughlin charged with the July killing of Chinaman storekeeper. They were committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court.

Townsville Pollensville Seren Joseph, O'Dea George Salivas F James McLaughlin Chinaman Supresse

Goondi Rail Disruptions Slow Mail and Trade

September reports show small turnout in Goondi as rail lines halt mail and shipments. The Mourityan Mill sends evening cargo by camel to Coorine for trust consignments while Southern refineries await return of earlier orders.

Comines Goondi C.S.R Coirne

Federal Cabinet Agenda Highlights Child Welfare Debates

The cabinet plans a key discussion on child welfare with public notices expected soon. Officials anticipate announcements regarding new reforms and timelines as ministers prepare for upcoming sessions.

Soldier settlement policy statement outlined by official

An official announcement outlines the aim to evolve general principles for a final settlement of losses and obligations. It notes variations among states have been completed and soldier settlement obligations defined. States would treat soldier settlers in the same manner as other settlers.

Athet Sydney Menon Iace Dooley Melba Reston Felayin Panrage Ler Scuiler Jose

NSW Elections Sydney Legislative Council Writs Endorsement

NSW reports a meeting where writs for the September 10 nomination and October 29 return writs will be endorsed. The executive notes the council was prorogued October 4 and advertisements outline upcoming electoral steps and dates.

Legislative Council Remmer Rome Elgevion Lay

Atlantic seaplane tests amid Britain weather woes

A fragmentary report notes a sea plane test near London with plans for an Atlantic crossing as weather and conditions are described. It mentions Captain McIntosh and a crew member who were killed in a fire associated with the test setup.

League of Nations aims at staged disarmament progress

A Chilean delegate insists the League has not failed at the Assembly opening, arguing disarmament can be achieved gradually, citing progress from recent conferences and the League's growing influence and authority to steer international order.

League Villawers Chile League Assembly Dec Senor the League Ha Ize

Kings Medal Awarded to J De or Won

A report from London dated September 5 states warrant officer J De or won received the Kings Medal with clasp for meritorious service. The award was presented amid royal honors.

London J. de Or Kine Iarvay Kina

Scene by Ground Shot Bert Pies eres Bert

Ground Shot presents scene notes featuring Bert in a casual setting with pie related imagery. The brief conveys light tone, quirky dialogue, and a snapshot of everyday humor centered on Bert and pies.

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