Brisbane to Cairns Sunday Train Reform Secured At Last
Transport officials announce a long sought change to the North Queensland mail service. From April 27 1990 the Townsville Cairns mail train will run Sundays instead of Mondays with a revised schedule including an altered goods train for Innisfail and stops at Rollingstone Ingham Cardwell Tully and Innisfail. The reform ends a period of agitation by Far Northern residents seeking Sunday service.
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Cairns
Townsville
Innisfail
Rollingstone
Ingham
Cardwell
Tully
Oil From Coal Reported by London Correspondent
London dispatch notes Mr. Fenton intends to refer the matter to Cobia and favorably weighs the Indian Oil Co. establishment in Australia as a sympathetic consideration. He informed the Australian authorities.
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Fenton
Cobia
Indard Oil Coys
Australia
The Late Queen of Sweden’s Death and Queen Victoria’s Farewell
Rome reports the late Queen of Sweden to be embalmed for transport to Stockholm with a funeral likely on April 12. Also noted is Queen Victoria failing to recognize her husband King Gustav as she died, with the king arriving in Naples in time to see her. The Italian monarchs stood by at the deathbed as Queen Victoria’s heart weakened and she died quietly.
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Rome
Sweden
Schmemuende
Stockholm
Victoria
Gustav
Naples
Italy
Innisfail Police Union Considers Smiths Weekly Articles
Members of the Innisfail branch of the Queensland Police Union met to consider recent Smiths Weekly articles. Resolutions will be sent to Brisbane for consideration and action. They support Cairns Branch's proposal to pursue legal proceedings against the newspaper and call for an official inquiry into the allegations.
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Innisfail
Queensland Police Union
Miners Reject Compromise in South Maitland Field
In Sydney on April, aggregate miners meetings on the South Maitland field overwhelmingly rejected the compromise proposals. Only one small meeting voted acceptance. The sentiment now is that the miners have had their last chance and owners are set to open mines with volunteer labour after faster.
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Sydney
South Maitland
Ther
Miners Vote Mixed on Return to Work under New Terms
Five meetings on Newcastle coalfields debated coal owners terms reducing pay by 9d a ton. Only Adamstown backed returning to work 414 to 270 while Wallsend West Walls end Swansea and Spears Point rejected. South Maitland meetings set to decide if mines reopen or continue strike as Federation warns relief funds may run out in weeks.
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Newcastle
Miners’ Federation
South Maitland
Wallsend
West Wallsends
Swansea
Spears Point
Miners' Federation
Wallstend
Minleve Steration
D. Davies
Adamstown
Death of Queen Victoria Shocks Stockholm Theatres Halt
News of Queen Victoria's death reached Stockholm as theatres opened. Performances were abandoned and dancing and other activities halted. The public mood reflected widespread mourning and disruption in the city.
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Stockholm
Queen Victoria
Sultans Harem Opened for Public Inspection in Istanbul
The former Imperial Harem at Topkapi Palace, long associated with intrigue and murder among Sultans, opened to the public today for the first time in history. Visitors saw mauve porcelain walls, gilded canopies, and vast marble furniture as the private suites were displayed with artistic and cultural interest.
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Ee Nee E
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Atery
Topkapod
Arson Charges After £12,000 Brewarrina Fire
Sydney reports a blaze in Brewarrina causing about £12,000 in damage. Charles Conomos and Richard Simcoe were remanded on arson related charges as the case proceeds.
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Sydney
Brewarrina
Charles Conomos
Richard Simae
Canberra bill drafts home payment for tonnage
Canberra reports outline a bill drafting to establish payment of four pounds a ton and related domestic support. The text notes ongoing development of manufacturing policy and the aim to fund home production, with details pending.
Railway Crossing Accident Near Innisfail Injures Stock Inspector
A stock inspector, Mr. G R I Anderson, and a boy named Phil Mcre were in a butcher's lorry halted on a railway crossing near Wan gan, a few miles from Innisfail, when a train approaching from Tully struck. Anderson sustained severe injuries with multiple wounds including ear loss and lacerations.
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Wangan
Innisfail
Stock Inspecta
G. R. I. Anderson
Phil Mcre
New Chief Justice Sir Isaac Isaacs Sworn In
Sir Isaac Isaacs is sworn as Chief Justice of Australia at the High Court with Justice Frank Gavan Duffy administering the oath. Attendees include Attorney General Frank Brennan who lauds his federation role. Isaacs expresses broad public support ahead of his chairing the court.
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Sydney
Sir Isaac Isaacs
Australia
High Court
Bar
Frank Gavan Duffy
Sir Isaac
Frank Brennan
Australian pilot killed in New York crash
Rupert C. McAllister, an Australian pilot who worked for Metro-Goldwyn and then Bach Aircraft, died when his plane with Wor den Hunter crashed at Roosevelt Field after returning from Connecticut. Efforts to reach his parents in Honolulu are underway as the body remains at a New York mortuary.
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Hawai
Rupert
McAllister
United States
Metro-Goldwyn Moving Picture Company
Bach Aircraft Corporation
Vannuys
California
Worden Hunter
Cancer
Roosevelt Field
Connecticut
Bach Company
Australian Press Association
Avatar
Honolulu
Dynamite in Coal Sparks Fatal Blast Toll
A coal mine accident caused by dynamite blasting left seventeen dead. Rescue teams frantically searched rubble as officials investigated the blast origin and safety failures.
Cairns Harbour Board Handles Dredge and Land Deals
The Cairns Harbour Board discusses dredge spoil distribution to Shell Co of Australia and potential land leases, plus proposals for extra land use and a new terminal silo. It also notes a denial of worker blame for earlier cargo damage and urges press correction.
Russians in England urged to return to Moscow on pain of execution
Twenty Russians in England received a letter from the London Consul-General ordering return to Russia within seven days under a decree on outlawry. The Morning Post reproduces part of the letter and asks if the Russians will be kidnapped, shot at the Russian Embassy, or massacred at sea.
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Sheridan Street
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Raihway
Brown
Heale
Cairns
Shir Rete
London
England
Russia
Morning Post
Moscow
Kontepoff
Senators debate ten million dollar bill proposal
Washington April 7 a Senate bill discussion centers on a ten million dollar appropriation. The item aims to fund a national program with broad scope and potential impact across agencies. Details remain unclear as lawmakers prepare further amendments and votes.
Queensland Rugby League Meets to Endorse Negotiations
Brisbane saw a full general committee session convened by secretary H Sunderland to discuss terms with the Brisbane Rugby League. Telegrams from Central Queensland Wide Bay Barnett and North Queensland leagues supported QR L. Endorsement was agreed and a letter outlining proposals was prepared for BRL.
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Queensland Rugby League
H. Sunderland
Wigut
Brisbane Rugby League
Queensland
Wide Bay
Barnett
North Queensland
Ene
Winch
Kangaroos' Finances to be Heard by Australian Board
Figures for the Kangaroos finances were announced at the New South Wales Rugby general committee meeting in Sydney. Profits are £6952/17/9 subject to final approval with £149 10/6 to each player and £1159/16/- for Queensland and New South Wales Leagues. A Kangaroos versus Rest match is planned for June 4 with details on financing and team personnel to follow.
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Cairns
A.C. Nicholson
Atherton Tableland Maize Board
Cairs
Messrs
Henry Lamon
Aust
No. 6
Atherton Maize
McGeehan
Maize Board
Heare
Hoare
Np Ape Bahay
Harbour Board
Sydney
Kangaroos
Australian Board of Control
New South Wales
England
Queensland
Escape from gaol at Ballarat by Roache aided by visitor
Melbourne April 7. It is believed William Emanuel Roache escaped Ballarat gaol on Sunday with help from a 19 year old visitor who left a rope made from torn bed strips. Roache, awaiting trial for robbery, has not been recaptured. A drag net across Victoria seeks him as detectives search the jail and nearby areas for clues and possible escape tools.
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Melbourne
William Emanuel Roache
Ballarat
Roache
Mlatkem
Ballacat
Victoria
Darwin R Railway Flood Repairs Delayed
Darwin reports flood damage repairs halted as six men working on the railway are dismissed due to lack of funds. Officials say it will take about two months to resume work and complete the repairs.
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Darwin R Railway
Darwin
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