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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1928
Page
6
Innisfail August 1 hearing in the cane fire case where two foreigners Nant Torris and Sorbella farmers from Mourilyanrea pursued a farmer Miscoviels for £200 alleging damage to a cane crop. Mr M A Vandelewr represented the plaintiff and Mr D C MacDiemid the defendant.
Witnesses describe an arson attempt at Torrisi’s farm near a swamp with discussions of compensation and agency amid a courtroom cross examination. The report covers defense testimony, questions of authorized representation, and broader local labor council actions on fines and unemployment relief as a regional exhibition season approaches.
The article notes a brief session in Parliament amid looming elections. It mentions a planned vote of no confidence, opposition tactics to gain attention, and government scrutiny ahead of a likely short, strained session.
G Tomlinson of Gordonvale spent the week end in town. T A Coffin of Cairns Dirt leaves by the Canberra Wednesday for Brisbane visit to relatives. D McCoombe returns to Brisbane by Wednesday nail train after holiday with sister M Anderson. Rev R H Reid PLA Moderator of the Presbytery of Townsville North Queensland in Innisfail district. Loftun Hooper and wife visiting Cairns as guests of Sourd Queensland National Bank. Readers learn with regret that Mrs T Cronin Mereod street is an inmate of Fleurbaix Hospital and wishes for a speedy recovery.
The Cairns Golf Club held a successful promenade deck dance aboard the Canberra. Mrs Hodgen's orchestra provided music. a sit down supper was served by the ladies' committee. Miss Sparks commends the efforts of secretary and helpers. special thanks go to Mr. Batley and stewards for decorations and service. Captain Firth and ship management are thanked for the use of the vessel.
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