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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

8

Prime Minister Bruce Visits Queensland on Campaign Tour

The Prime Minister Bruce, accompanied by Mrs. Brive and MLA Mr. EB T Bell, visited Coorhin Coochin on a Federal Elections tour. A large local crowd gathered in front of the Shire Council office as Councillor Muller welcomed the visitors, noting it was the district’s first Prime Ministerial visit.

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Exposed City Corruption In Coal Contract Scandals

The Royal Commission on the state coal centre opened today with Mr Shand KC promising sharp disclosures. Witnesses including Maling and Woolf described payments and schemes to influence contracts, with figures ranging from 200 to 15000 pounds and several officials named. The inquiry adjourned to August 13.

Sydney Mrr. Shand K.C Cowell Jude Mennison Straedl Tine Vison Woolf Maling Stokes Holdaworth Mating John Wali al Tudel Taleson Shand Byrnes Johnson Bomney Head Paragon Shane Bramston Jolson Matt Tendera Meadcoch Moore Alderman Doyle Aldermman Phildsywerth Johnegn Archibald Pringle Maling Ssidjanch

Callous Foster Parents Sentenced for Child Cruelty

A court in Loudtheport convicts a couple of brutal neglect and abuse toward a child. The parents receive six months imprisonment and were described as callous in the grisly case. Words from the report indicate a harsh, relentless period of mistreatment and a focus on accountability.

Constables Charged in Victorian Sensations Case

A board of inquiry investigates claims that constables conspired in a theft case involving Crown property. Police were surprised by arrests as two officers faced charges linked to taking a £500 money payment. A third constable remained under scrutiny as details emerged of alleged collusion and delayed reporting.

Oeiselig Aed Constable Jeelson Liege Crown Amd Hayling Joe Chembie Allan Elaine Wart

Cricketers in England Face Selectors and Tensions

Fragmented report describes turmoil around England cricket team selections and leadership. Mentions Larwood Tate and others amid debate over form and tactics, with critiques from The Evening Standard and references to South Australia relief efforts for Hendren.

Dovin USA Ceriphema Aid Iecesion of Woodles Pad Holmes Haipp Verve Boinney Creathor Fender Nately Wehrillisner Tal Keil Hin Bani Toms Larwrind Arthur Richardem Evening Standard Tate Larwood Mercer Clark Gays South Australia Hendren Lideen- Rayemett Unterling Wydesley Mead Methen

New Catholic Church Opens at Innisfail

August 4 marks the opening and blessing of the new cathedral style Catholic church in Innisfail, a landmark on Rankin Street overlooking the Johnstone River district. The building, a product of Reverend Father Clancy’s vision and local labor, replaces the old worship site and offers a sweeping view of the region including Hellender Ker and the Johnstone Valley.

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Innisfail Father Clancy Opens New Catholic Chapel

The long awaited Catholic Chapel at Innisfail was officially opened led by visiting church dignitaries including the Apostolic Delegate. The reinforced concrete church features a 120 foot nave, two towers, a circular sanctuary, spiral choir gallery stairs, a domed organ, satin oak seating and ornate Stations of the Cross. Thousands attended from Cairns and surrounding towns as the ceremony proceeded with High Mass and a Procession.

Willel Riley Chovrel Mor Ted Eiher J. J. Riley Messrs Lawrence and Lordan Waring Molgenve Slistriet Innistoil Hindramee Borns Cairns Tirham Tully South Johnstone

Catholic Church Dedication Marked by Holy Service and Unity

An archbishop led a Mass at the newly dedicated Church of Our Lady of Vow Counsel. The service featured a solemn procession, sermons, and reflections on Christ presence. Attendees heard about the church as a holy place and the community's dedication to Catholic faith and charity.

Austratlan Church of Oher Lady of Cowl Dubie Gor Clivist Eucharia Christ Eliel Pat St. Peter Elis Gobig Ageesiolies Cathelictte Ie Pentedinene Pristic Coleress Mary Artesty Deanisdail Wien Mather Clancy Goa Min Father Clancy Hint Hilie

Heene y Married Cupid s Technical Knot

A fragmentary New York notice reports Meene y Meenew and Den marrying in New York with details of witnesses and family reaction. The piece mentions Spring Valley and nearby relatives, with a mix of garbled names and unclear affiliations.

Explosion at Olida Arsenal Kills Nine Injured Sixty

Report from London August 4 states Lithuanian secrecy concealed a blast at the Olida chief arsenal. Nine people were killed and sixty injured as munitions are believed destroyed. Treachery is suspected as the cause of the explosion.

London Olida

Rugby League Ivanhoes Premier Side In Cairns Fixture

Fragmented report details a Cairns Roughy League match with Ivanhoes and Brothers near top of the table. Players named include McDonagh, Gordonvale, and Villa Vina, with game flow mentioning early scores and tight defence as the Brothers push for supremacy.

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Dole Debate and Labour Critics Reach Clashing Views

A British parliamentary debate examines the dole and its administration. Ministers defend the system while Labour challenges its fairness and scope, citing possible misapplications and inequities among workers and inspectors.

Amateur soccer clash ends in hard football with Cove and Ned

The match features tense tackles and line pressure as both sides trade possession in a rugged contest. Ned reaches the field late, with key plays near the goal line and a late shot that tests the defense before full time.

Gortoneatte Agaroet Frei Wie Macks Janives Ord Viev Terwird Moeven Lieka Dore Caeuinariel Crawford Ano Nanjus Amine Cleary Crawford Aramore Lemme Tine Blacks Gordonvale Toylur Ivanhoe Gare Dome Gabiel

Cairns Team to Meet Facham in Sunday Selection

The Cairns team selector Mr PF J Berland lists three careers and many players including Vettel, Cron, Thompsen, Wyfore, Falinstan Coapi, Nermit, Markham, Dore, and Cranney as available or declined. Players are asked to report daily at Norgtart with the secretary informed if unavailable.

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