Port of Cairns Tide Times and Ship Movements
Port of Cairns notes high tides on Sept 20 at 8:54 am and 6:11 pm and Sept 30 at 9:99 am and 9:55 pm. Moon phase is full on Sept 29 at 10:42 pm. The report lists vessel arrivals, departures, and routes, with Burns Philp Co and Howard Smith Ltd as Cairns agents. Several ships from Fremantle, London, Colombo, Melbourne, and Townsville are scheduled or reported on passage to Cairns, Townsville, or Brisbane, with cargoes mainly sugar, ore, and passengers, and details of loading ports and voyage plans.
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Ortada
Sydney
Histone
Cairns
Yapuan
Brisbane
Onda
Ihe
Albane
Hong Kong
Manila
Taranaki
London
Hull
Middlesbrough
Belfast
Singapore
Gulf Porta
Poonder
Cairne
Towneville
T He C.5.r. Company
Fiona
Lucinda Point
Orungal
South Ber
Darwin
Temae Beewikatira
Townsville
Marella
Melbourne
A.O
Chengte
Paxsxengera
Ormigton
Martasr
New York
Cinch General Carro
Adide S& Delaide
Mpany
Arilla
Kalfarit
Bowen
Allen and Sons
Deen
Theine Eamere
Erie
Bay Iheft
Fremantle
Liverpool
Jervin Bay
Orviete
Colombo
Ormonde
Oramay
Strants
Port Said
Messrs
Burns Philp & Co
Royal Mail
Steamera Makambo
Norfolk Island
New Hebrides
Norro
Lord Howesland
Wmersing
New Guinea
Samara
Rabaul
Madang
Montoro
Mirai Mainers
Eastend
South Africa
Nestor
Ceramic
Taranakd
Antwerp
Hamburg
Casis
Howard Smith Ltd
Brisb ane Produce Market Report at Roma Street
Brisbane market bulletin records local rocerne chaff in increased supply at Roma Street with prices from 7/10 to 5/-. New South Wales chaff modestly offered and good quality wages bringing 9/6. Lucerne hay strong, local potatoes scarce, Victorian onions 23/-, pumpkins 6/6. Wheat heavy, better class 4/4 to 4/0, maize weak, most offerings passed in between 3/8 and 3/4 with declines for poorer lots.
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Brisbane
Roma-street
New South
Oestasn
Mit
Mining The Metal Market in Sydney Prices
Sydney reports spot and three months copper prices with electrolytic grades quoted. Copper values range around 65/0/74 for spot, 61/5 for electrolytic, and £71/5 for three months. American electrolytic copper listed at 15.25 cents.
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Sydney
Ieee Aiiais
Inquest Reveals Motive in Gow Poisoning Case
Sydney inquest into Percy Gow death hears statements from Ernest Trapman and wife Mrs Gow now estranged, who are charged with murder. Allegations allege arsenic lead used to harm Gow. Trapman purportedly planned to finish Gow as he recovered, with timelines tied to Navy service and marriage. Proceedings adjourned to Tuesday.
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Sydney
Percy Chung Gow
Sergeat Jamess
Ernest Trapman
Gow
Trapman
Jervis Bay
Rogers
The
Crown
Hasbard
Impact of Australian strike on wool and meat exports
The waterfront strike cripples Australian exports, halting wool sales worth about £10 million to date and pausing meat trade, with Sydney losses exceeding £1 million weekly. Wheat and maize shipments stall as overseas buyers pull back, dairy and poultry sectors face delays, butter and cheese exports rise but are held in transit, and sugar from Queensland remains tied up, threatening farm incomes and national commerce.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Sydney
London
New Zealand
Becun
Queensland
Western Australia
Mail rates and deadlines listed for international postage
The notice outlines American Mails closing dates and rates from 5/10/28 for Maunganni and Frisco, with Sierra due 4/10/28 and Frisco 25/10/28. It states letter rates to the U.S.A. and foreign countries at 3 cents for the first ounce and 1 cent for each additional ounce.
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Maunganni
Sierra
U.S.A
Death notice for Hetty Graham in Cairns District Hospital
Hetty Retelia Graham aged 1 year 10 months died at Cairns District Hospital on 28 September 1924. She was beloved daughter of Thomas Benjamin and Estella Catherine Graham. Deeply regretted by her family and friends. Also note: Mrs H. Fr. Fares is urgently wanted in Magryborough, W.E.
Australian primary producer defies wreckers over markets
The text argues about shipping anger and the metback, lamenting its impact on Australian prosperity. It questions how volunteer labor might restore trade and open global markets to primary producers unfairly told they cannot protect their livelihoods. It asserts producers will not back down.
National support grows for maternity child welfare plan
The government’s push to extend its building programme for maternity and child welfare gains broad backing. Advocates stress the universal importance of mother and infant care, noting New Zealand’s historic progress and the need for more maternity hospitals and baby clinics across varied climates.
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New Zealand
Cairns Band Programme and Local Notices
Cairns Citizens' Band will play a selected programme on the Esplanade tomorrow evening starting at p.35 oclock under conductor J Gallagher. Queensland Cancer Campaign Appeal totals show contributions £1,204 15 10 acknowledged with £2 2 from GF Fleming and progressive total 11,296 9 7. In Atherton a man named Purrell suffered a horse accident and is recovering in hospital. In Cairns Summons Court a youth found a £43 cheque and cashed it. he was ordered to pay restitution of £33 with 20 surety and wait for sentence within 12 months.
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Cairns
A. &. Wilkinson
Queensland
GF. Fleming
Wasty
Atherton
T. Purrell
Purcell
P.M
A. H. O'Kelly
Weather Forecast From Brisbane Telegraphed By State Bureau
The State Weather Bureau telegraphed from Brisbane a forecast predicting a shower or two on the Far Northern coast with sporadic thunder and dust storms southwest from a line Burketown to Mungindi, mainly in the far northwest. Temperatures to rise rapidly, cooler change likely by Saturday night near the western border. Winds: south easterly on the tropical slopes, fresh on the coast, shifting to westerly and southerly in the central west and southwest by Saturday night.
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State Weather Bureau
Brisbane
Burketown
Mungindi
Taxation offices in Brisbane discuss income tax plan
In the Legislative Assembly today Premier Mr W McCormack moves a bill to ratify a Commonwealth State agreement. The plan extends the operation of the tax arrangement to a single agency for assessment and collection and includes incidental provisions. A resolution in favor of re introduction was carried on voices.
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Brisbane
Legislative Assembly
W. McCormack
Cairns Sugar Outlet Debate At Chamber Meeting
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce debated directing government action to ensure sugar naturally destined for Cairns port is redirected from Townsville. Members argued reduced transport costs could favor Cairns, but some cautioned against timing public pressure amid ongoing wharf troubles. the meeting ultimately postponed a firm stance.
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Cairns
Townsville
Chamber of Commerce
W. E
Moonie
Monthly Cairns Fire Brigade Board meeting summary
The adjourned monthly Cairns Fire Brigade Board session chaired by Mr Woodward discussed removing a permanent alarm at Vacuum Of Co and accepted Moland’s Lead tender for £42 per pair high leather boots. No fires reported. three drills conducted. staff update, batteries charged at 2 shillings per unit, copper pipes recommended for No 2 engine with ~30 pounds cost. accounts totaling £113 7s 7d passed.
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Cairns
Vacuum of Co. Ltd
Moland
Conneil
Warner
Runge
Bulaned's Ltd
Thomas
Williams Estate
Montgomery
Carter
Local Industry Debate Prompted on Timber Sourcing
A Cairns reader responds to editor letters urging local industry support. He notes a building under construction uses imported Oregon timber despite a locally abundant timber district, urging consistency between public statements and actions. He views this as a tragic mismatch in local industry practice.
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Cairns
Tate
Caiilla
Oregon
North Cairns Carnival Opens Fundraiser at Presbyterian Hall
The Presbyterian Hall in North Cairns hosted a carnival to raise funds for hall improvements and painting. Alderman J G Hoare opened the event as Mayor AKL W A Cal ling was ill. notable activities included a hat trimming contest, a concert, and Boy Scouts performances, with stalls run by local ladies and church committees and afternoon tea served to visitors.
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North Cairns
Akl W. A
J. G. Hloare
Hoare
R. H. Reid
D.A
J. Gosre
Sherman Eluare
Collins
Itte
Lorna Easton
Myrtle Schafer
Doreen Smith
Siwikhollers
Re. Diehm
North Presbyterian Guill
R. Ruddell
W. Duntan
Gas Flow at Roma Bore Promises Oil Possibility
Gas and water spouted from block No 53 Stewart's permit near Moora 20 miles NNE of Roma at 783 feet depth. Jets reached 80 feet. pressure about 1000 lbs per square inch. Dr Jensen had identified a favorable structure five years ago. samples sent to Government Analyst for testing. International Boring Company and staff remained on standby for emergencies as oil prospects appeared favorable.
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Roma
Stewart
Moora
Omibs
Frank O'Donnnell
Longreach
Jensen
Grisbane
Manga Creek
Aulvise Winge
J. B. Henderson
Dairying and Hog Output At Norco Co op Byron Bay
The August manufacture reached 572 tons with suppliers paid 1/4. last year 427 tons and 1/1d per Th. Pigs killed totaled 1217 for the month and next Tweed and Lismore rack had set October 1. Head office notice four days prior to shipping is required to avoid losses. Dividends for eight months to June 30 are at 7 percent and butter payments will be issued by October cheques.
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Butte
Tweed
Lismore
Bytom Bay
Barron Falls Hydro Electric Scheme Advocated by Cairns Chamber
At a Cairns Chamber of Commerce meeting the group debated installing a hydro electric scheme for the Barron Falls. Mr F Hodel proposed appointing Curtis and Flockhart to the project and urged immediate Premier action for construction work. A committee including Monee, R V McMunna, KF, and secretary J Y Tennant was named to draft a letter to the Premier outlining support for commencing the work.
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Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Barron Kull
F. « Hodel
Curtis
Flockhart
Barron Falls
Java
Sonalenditas Monee
R. TV. McMunna
J. “Y. Tennant
Cairns Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting Minutes
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting with President H L K Ny MacDonnell presiding. Attendees included D W Olley KK VT AleManns D Headri F Hodel T Toland W J KE Stillman D A K McGuinness and secretary J N Tenmant. Topics covered shipping regulations affecting small vessels Port Darwin ties and North Australia routes. A French firm sought 1000 tons monthly of sulphur or iron pyrites. Nally of Queensland Tourist Bureau indicated sulphur pyrites as preferred. The secretary was tasked to obtain quotes for yellow wood Ash and other timbers, and to assist local merchants with pricing and supply details.
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Cairns Chamber of Commerce
HL K
Ny MacDonnell
Messrs
D. W. Olley
Townsville
North Australia
Cairns
P. J. Nally
Queensland Tourist Bureau
Sydney
Nally
Frm
Cluwurber
McNally
Brisbane
Obituary: William Henry Castles of Redlynch dies in Cairns
William Henry Billy Castles, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Castles of Redlynch, died Tuesday morning in Cairns. The funeral was held the same day from St John’s Church, with Rev. C. D. Gillman officiating. Floral tributes were sent by relatives and friends including the Meson family, the Crosa land family, Gordonvale residents, Guilfoyle family, and several others.
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Cairns
Willam Henry
Billy) Castles
J. Castles
Redlynch
St. John's Church
C. D. Gillman
A. Meson
Redigneli
Crosaland
Tucker'’s Camp
W. Moller
Gordonvale
J. Guilfoyle
Iynech
Grandma
Grandad
Ned
Egg Peres
Oreen Bay
Madge
Ernie
A Dood
Anton
Bent
Griffiths
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Mra. Gow
H. Fr. Fares
Magryborough
W.E
Ters News Service
Cairns Post
Taxation Offices
T. McManus
Tully Mill
H. K. N. McDonnell
Advan
McManus
Mr. McManus
Presbyterian Hall
Mra Webster
Croft
Mesdames Dirham
Easton
Cane
Mesdames Smith
le Breton
Day
Miss Pore
Mesdames Barker
Owen
Missca Stewart
Smith
Misses Mann
E. Day
Ruddell
Ladame
Bohs
Norco Co-Op. Limited
Byron Bay
Cairns Commerce
Shipping NG
Chamber
Economic Commission
Amemge
England
Eliogo Hiret
Ernest Clark
Arthur Duckham
Malcolm
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William H. Castles
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