This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1928
Page
10
Northern Areas calls out State Caucus for cutting railway access to Gulf and Far Northern pastoral provinces. urges restoring Etheridge line connection to markets, arguing droughts are fewer and protection needed. advocates leveraging Volant Pye to connect far north districts with main works for the state's welfare.
STATE STATIONS CRISBANE April 10. In a statement today Minister for State Enterprises Mr D Gledson said the government plans to reorganise property holdings connected with station assets. He noted seven state properties have already sold unstocked and one fully stocked station has been removed from sale. more properties may be offered to the public when conditions improve.
The government outlines a transfer scheme from Alemana State stations on Cape York to Sanrio State stations in the Meriune area. The move aims to curtail expenses, place properties under the State Jade, and shift control to the Trade Commissioner with an educator overseeing cost effective operation. State Station managers would stay in place under the new centralized HQ. General Manager date Sha ons position is abolished.
Remarkable London inquest into Horace Pitts a Newport schoolmaster notes a brittle suicide note titled My Last Thoughts The message reflects fatigue of life and a plea to defend himself amid a plan to end his life with a final farewell to his wife and child The writer cites culture and sanity while describing a sense of subterranean concealment and final resolve toward death
The Royal Life Saving Society details an event with teams listed by pins and scores. Notable competitors include the Sous brothers and Soussari from Moroochydere and Seden from Metropolitan, with Morooch praised for remarkable success and a third place accolade awarded amid intense competition.
Brisbane reports a jump in Queensland gold yield for the year’s first quarter ending March. The total refined output reached 6131 fine ounces valued at £26,041, up from 1211 ounces worth £10,105 in the prior period. March results show Mount Morgan and Gympie leading with notable gains over last year.
London April 10. A gossip report from Gloucestershire concerns the rector amid an inquiry into alleged village misconduct. Hayden denies the accusations and calls for a full investigation for the sake of all involved.
A large Perth crowd gathers on April 10 to greet Mncelers from the west departure promotion event. The arrival, described with enthusiastic cheers, features Mn Hineckler landing at ortham al Pm and drawing strong public interest from local residents and supporters.
Capetown April 10 Lady Mailey involved in an extraordinary undertaking labeled as a moth project by authorities. The details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a risky experiment met with official scrutiny and possible interference.
During a Hasler Mon la picnic a child wandered away from the group. Search parties with about 40 people scoured the area daily hoping for a sighting. A girl found late yesterday four miles from the incident site is alive but unaccounted for others continued the search.
The Australian-Scottish delegation to Seathand left Melbourne today aboard the Hobeon's May. The vessel carried 234 members at departure with 61 more to join in Adelaide, and two in Fremantle, amid enthusiastic scenes as the party set sail.
April 1 Brisbane welcomed Mr W Helman co Premier of New South Wales who spoke at the University of Queensland. He described the Labour movement as entering a phase of arceding constructive capacity, criticizing its shift toward Soviet mimicry and traitor accusations amid social and economic tensions.
Early reports from HLA indicate no heavy polling in Chicago elections amid intimidation and violence in industrial and river wards. Abductions and irregularities noted as supporters of Governor Small and Thompson clash with the Denene faction. a man was shot but expected to recover.
In Montreal on April 11 the election concluded with unusually quiet voting and few precinct reports. Earlier there were six kidnappings and scattered acts of violence amid ongoing returns. Emeran leads Small by roughly two to one, though final results remain uncertain.
The Home Secretary announced promotions and retirements within the Brisbane Police Force under age limit provisions. Inspector M. O'Von and Inspector McNamara retire, along with several sub inspectors and a senior sergeant, with various postings and replacements noted. The action affects several officers including Battersby and Blackmore as part of the force restructuring.
London reports an Evening Standard article by Sir Kinge Money arguing birth control will hasten white decline amid rising nonwhite populations. He cites France and the U.S. as examples and predicts Europe, Britain, and Dominions will reduce white populations, leading to loss of global leadership and eventual collapse of empire without violence.
In Mettspurg on April 9, testimony from Stevens and four former Grand Dragon members described Klan officers using brutal intimidation to enforce crimes and silence victims. Witnesses testified Klan actions included coercive threats and menacing campaigns targeting supposed offenders.
An April report from Washington cites a Cond Press statement asserting the Klans sole activity in the presidential campaign will not target Will Cline or Al Smith. The brief emphasizes restraint and political neutrality in the context of the campaign.
Darclay testified before the Federal Supreme Court about 1920s civil unrest linked to the Alansmen in Pittsburgh. He described machine gun setups near Niles and Wao, a mass expulsion of non-believers, and the Kangaroo Court's sentencing of a white man to death by flogging and feathering. Clarence Ludlow testified on burnings, stake executions, and the brutal torture of a man suspended over a barrel with tar and flames, while Imperial Wizard Hiram Evans directed the mistreatment.
Report of Roy Kilner funeral in London noting his role in cricket and the impact of his death. Mention of attendance and prominent figures connected to Yorkshire cricket.
A major blaze gutted the interior of Hall and Waleh Ltd furniture store on Faraday Street Carlton, destroying stock and damaging the factory above. Firefighters faced intense heat as doors were shut to separate shop from factory. cause unknown with insurance coverage unclear.
At Swl a ney on April 10 the Coroner investigated the death of Belgar Adams master of the Forest Friend who died from injuries after a winch accident off Sydney Heads while bound for Newcastle. Captain Adams was drawn into the drum by a fast turning rope as the main sail was hoisted. Mate Kerr and seaman Ciotheon testified to the events aboard the Forest Friend near Adelaide and Newcastle. The inquiry concluded with a finding that the death resulted from accidental causes aboard the vessel.
Sydney report notes the State Labour Conference decided to exclude admitted communists and reject their influence. It states the party aligned against Communist calls for socialization of industry and upheld directives from the Federal body, marking a clear shift in the party's stance.
The passage discusses band music in the North Cairns and Tableland towns, urging participation in periodic provincial contests as a path for cultural growth. It notes inspiration from visiting players and questions Cairns as a venue for future RO contexts, implying mutual benefit from exchanges and events.
The victorious field bands return from Townsville on the Newhern mail train this afternoon. Ipswich View Regal band led A and B grade contests with strong performances. Victoria, adjudicator, praised the prize money, call the contest highly successful and noted technical finesse and outstanding rendering of The Valkyrie. Officials from the Hand Association anticipate future gains and regret Townsville’s absence.
In Dalley electorate Labour members vote on the Federal seat candidacy with Afr. J. Martin as reforming officer. Sitting member E G Theodore faces opposition from Dey Mir and J Rosevent, marking the first express political opinion by the party in the electorate.
Ottawa reports a possible takeover of the Pacific Cable by a creditor consortium led by the Eastern Telegraph and the Marconi Wireless Company seeking an amalgamation. If achieved, the merger would likely absorb the Pacific Cable Co. and reshape cross‑Pacific communications.
In Tokyo on April 1 authorities announce a crackdown after arrests tied to a Russia inspired plot to spark a revolution in Japan. The government orders dissolution of the Labor and Farmers Union amid the wider counter revolt.
Sydney April 1o. In the Admiralty Court the owners of the ferry Greycliffe sued by Ferries Limited for 2,000 damages against Union Steamship Company Tahiti’s owners and defendants. The case concerned collision avoidance evidence and interaction between vessels. Judgment was reserved.
Brisbane reports a special Australian convention to appoint a council of trade unions to address union sentiments at the planned Industrial Peace Conference. Sydney hosts April 24 meeting to discuss the Commonwealth Navigational Lighthouse service Manning dispute and other union questions.
Paris in April reports Marie Curie held top rank as France's most popular woman in a ballot organized by a work group. Bernhardt and scientist Edith Contnet followed, while Martine Booth of the Salvation Army and nurse Edith Contnet appear among leading figures.
Adelaide April 11 cross examination unfolds in arson case against 11 year old Eatalie Davies of Uraidla. Evidence shows traces of fire from a Trind ia school, with piles of damaged goods found in rooms. Detectives and fingerprint experts joined investigations as the trial proceeded.
Floods in Ottawa claim four lives as two men swept from a bridge and two others drowned when a water dam failed. Bridges and roads were washed out, villages evacuated, and homes abandoned as authorities assess damage.
In Paris on April 10 a French man, in a dispute with German civilians, drew a revolver and killed a German. He then set his home ablaze, wounded another, locked the door, and the police found his charred body inside.
Three men were seen fleeing a Hanson Street shop in Adelaide as fire broke out, believed to be connected to a burglary at the Grewery and Solbherry store. Mr and Mrs Max Krents reported the incident at around two o'clock, with investigators noting the shop was one of a row in the street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.