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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1926
Page
8
Reports from Tokyo describe an unusually severe earthquake causing fear and mass evacuations. Bridges under construction and rail lines are damaged while landslides disrupt communications in Yokosawa and nearby areas as authorities assess the impact.
In Melbourne the Minister for (unclear) told Mr. Gregory that assistance to primary and secondary industries has totaled 122 and that 12,004,578 was distributed as bounties. Iron and steel, meat exports, and fruit and potatoes were among principal items, with South Australia receiving a large share. overall figures include cotton losses and other subsidies in the amalgamated wireless era.
Reported in London on a Labor backed plan for a single Scottish Parliament to govern Scottish affairs. It would abolish existing Imperial representation, create a high commissioner in Scotland, and shift taxes and defense to the Scottish Parliament with overall royal and imperial oversight.
British tennis circles are abuzz as Mille Laington plans to turn professional, with mixed reactions from critics and fellow players. Reports say Charlten Myle offered Mille a contract after a February match, while editors debate amateur tradition and sportsmanship amid fan and press interest.
The Charleville Matron's Ball ended at three this morning in Corone's Hall with the National Anthem and cheers as the Vice-Regal party arrived. The Governor-General has recovered, Lord and Lady Stonehaven enjoyed the evening, and the party plans to travel to Gowrie Station and Charleville, with the Governor-General inspecting the Gowrie Station run today before leaving tomorrow by the Western mail to Toowoomba.
In Sydney on August 4 Mr Matt Charlton federal Labor leader is reportedly invited to an all Australian conference of Trades Unions at Trades Hall on Saturday. Delegates are expected to press him not to advocate anti referendum positions and to refrain from supporting the proposals. An agiist leader urges Charlton to join and says they will ensure he is not targeted as anti referendum.
Aug 1 Nerin reports Germany still recalls the raider Emlen with a new film by Bielka Co depicting the cruiser Sydney and the Madras bombardment. The German Admiralty collaborates on a film showing wartime operations with former officers and men and a portrayal of the sinking at Poong Harbor and the Cocos scene.
The Terner murder charge was to be pro cured with a further stage today and will be continued tomorrow. During the hearing counsel to Mary Borough Aug. 4 we flee Eretuan principals in the cave were pestered by photographers. Judge Bremman ordered arrests of anyone taking photos on court premises. A photographer attempting a light shot caused a window to explode, filling the court with thick smoke.
A telegram from Albany reports the RMS Ormonde from the Eastern States put into Perth yesterday due to fuel shortage. Heavy weather in the Bight delayed her passage and a cablegram to London followed in the afternoon seeking further guidance.
Discussion on organizing Northern fruit growers led by H. Direct, with plans for a fruit train extension north of Townsville. Officials warn challenges in establishing floors and the need for coordinated action. Mr Rangers plans to visit the North to align with Nevada growers and advance the project in the coming weeks.
From London Aug 2 Miss Clarabelle Barrett a New York swimming teacher known as The Giantess due to her height and weight swam from Dover at 7 50 pm Monday aiming to cross the Channel. After 10 hours she was rescued exhausted near the French coast having covered about 40 miles. Several others including Farstad and Col Freyberg plan further attempts as conditions allowed.
London reports describe a Yorkshire pro struck on the temple by a fast ball from Mene and carried off unconscious. By Manchester, Obidroyd of Dee Yorks was struck on the temple by MacDonald and later regained consciousness with a suspected nasal injury.
An Rome dispatch reports Italian leader Mussolini promotes a national dress shift for women to align with fascist ideals. Experts note fashion policing faces parliamentary limits while British observers doubt the effectiveness of such compulsory standards.
Brisbane August 4 The Assembly agreed on motion to table a return showing value of all privileges owed to railway employers in the last financial year including free passes and passes within the state, plus railway freights on furniture and other allowances.
In Mackay on April 4 a Board of Trade and Arbitration mediated a cane handling dispute involving Italian laborers. A ballot settled the issue with a majority supporting continued use of all cane by the villages Racascausen and Plane Creek, and cutting resumed on the farms. The Italian workers will join the Board of Trade for an award review.
In Solekets chin a tramway union condemns council actions and seeks arbitration over service cuts. The council backs Board of Trade jurisdiction, urging arbitration while promising to decide next steps after the transit committee’s recommendation.
Australia lines up with Athorpe Warteidge Fiddian Green Hewetson Wyatt Quaife Parsons Bates Santall Norman Kilner Smith in hopes of solid display. Opponents omit Oldfield Grimmett Richardson Everett Andrews as Hewetson Partridge carve early overs while Ponsford Woodfull open calmly. Weather fine and Collins wins the rose. Yorkshire trails Lancashire by 52 after Satcliffe 89 Holmes 143 with Watson 3 for 10 MacDonald 1 for 54.
The pope urged solemn prayers in Roman churches for Mexico and suspended private audiences. A.F.A. Nogales reports from Nogales, noting a Mexican wave in the region and a Catholic threat dismantled at a prison cell in Veracruz.
London reports a balloon basket detached during a flower show in Kempston Bedfordshire. The craft fell to the ground killing four people including a husband and wife in separate incidents while a pilot and two passengers reportedly jumped or fell. Captain Willows, father of British airships, was among the deceased.
Sir J Cunliffe told the House of Commons he had received the Joint Trades Committee report on British cinema and noted no agreement among trades on proposals. It estimated about 5 percent of films shown were British while the rest were American. the issue would be raised at a forthcoming Imperial conference.
EAST BYDNEY Aug 4 The trial of a maphar case faces charges for Hines general cargo loading. The increase, about ten percent, aims to cover higher expenses due to limited shipments. Goods include ham cheese bacon biscuits jam and aerated waters.
Sydney police probe a double homicide after Ferdiano Beccaris and his wife Lowise were found shot. Neighbors say frequent quarrels arose after her retirement and drinking, offering motive speculation as investigators review evidence and seek leads.
A special general meeting of the Liquor Trades Employees' Union decided to declare the Criterion Meeting City black and refused beer supply to Ascot Racecourse. The union also aimed to bar breweries from delivering beer to Ascot and instructed checks to enforce the ban.
The state government nearly faced defeat but the Speaker's casting vote saved the ministry. Premier Allan secured an adjournment to allow the government to consider its position, after the August 3, Melbourne event.
In the Commons Sir Austen Chamberlain denied any direct or indirect negotiations between the Government and Turkey for sales of half a million rifles. He said no government deal existed, only private firm activity, and stressed obligations to curb such exports amid broader tensions over Turkey and arms shipments.
Speaking in Innisfail Aug 4, Chairman Bliss reported active council work on Kalith Street and Geoondi Hill road fill. A section of the Bamboo Creek Jubilee Bridge and a line at Hathoo Creek are under construction for Main Roads Board. Sewer pipes behind Edith Street drain into Saltwater Creek, reducing nuisances as plans advance for K-Tree road surveys toward Fishers Creek and Cowley Falls viewing.
Brisbane reports that the Supreme Court justices allegedly pressed for higher sums and pension provisions but the government refused. In August the Legislative to day session debated railway fares and free rides with Premier denying promises against any freight hikes. The Lieutenant-Governor’s salary and allowances were noted and a demand for ministerial travel expense accounts was approved.
A recent conference on health problems and federal state powers discussed the impracticality of a nationwide health scheme. It was agreed to delegate food and drug oversight to state level while central authorities conduct national research, special investigations, and field work.
Salvors work to recover damaged cargo from the steamer Port Kembla after a fire near Sydney. Mills feared a boiler explosion as the ship burned at San Saly. Damaged goods are being removed amid ongoing salvage operations.
A Cairns message reports the death of Mr. Alec McLaughlin, noted locally. Jotn Newell junr Herberton relayed the information that Mr. Alec McLaughlin died the previous day. The obituary recalls the deceased’s prominence in Cairns society and his connections to local figures.
A court official from Leaquity Cour is linked to a long running embezzlement scheme. About 7000 pounds were found missing after years of undetected shortages. The official was suspended and left for Melbourne on May 26. A warrant for arrest has been issued, but the suspect remains at large as investigations continue.
Nine railway employees faced the Burlinghurst Sessions on a charge of conspiring among themselves and with an accomplice to defraud the railway. Officials named include Thomas Gilles, Regineh Rikey, John Kearns, Sil. veeter Felluell, Frederick Daewar G, Richard Wallis, Margaret Furlong, and Amelia Stapheton among others.
Cairns cricketers met on Theaday evening to settle season plans and grading. About eighteen members attended chaired by He Lawrence. Four teams Ivanrhoes Trinity Rovers Mercan have agreed to participate and a meeting was fixed for Titesthiy Septembr 14 at the Master Moat Hall. The association will control weights and fees for players.
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The article lists Fresh Juniors versus Edmgator fers at anaTUIn with players including J. Ciuk Emslie Lonvis Jurner S. Wveene and J. Aandigracti. It notes Berllyieh Ebesged and Ken noaly Mbnuperimiers among others and reserves Lawen Pylovers must attend Norman practice tonight.
The Court suspended the captain's certificates for two months after an incident on a foreign-flag ship, effective from the date of the stranding. The action targets the master and the ship's conduct under boarding authorities and maritime regulations.
August J. Cris bane is reported deceased. The brief notice notes his former role as a senior inspector of education. No additional biographical details are provided in the readable text.
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