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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1928
Page
8
Police work surges as a brutal bush murder remains unsolved. The community clings to hopes of a breakthrough while authorities strain every nerve to identify and capture the perpetrator.
Detective Hegarty and Constable Madefora Yungaburra travel to Malanda to inspect a decayed corpse exhumed from a nearby ditch. Forensic findings suggest the head and neck injuries, with skull fragments and severed spine, indicate homicide likely five weeks prior. Local men F Walter and J Kelly are suspects, with Kelly reportedly seen in Malanda weeks before and Walter described as short tempered.
A report details a grisly murder in the Tableland with Walter and Kelly missing. Clues include disturbed clothing, a ghostly scene and a possible suspect fleeing toward Cairns by train or steamer. Police note potential travel across Australia and questions remain about motive and money.
Cairns Centre reports Senior Sergeant Wilh directing police on the coastal area with Inspector Millin absent. AML police maintain contact by telephone as teams cover the region seeking missing Vie Laois and others. A long eclipse of time since the tragedy is noted.
Sauget and Sir William Glasnow for Australia intend to confer with the War Officer on army mechanization and broader war measures. He avoided committing to migration schemes or broader emigration plans, signaling a decisive stance.
A violent hailstorm lasting about ten minutes devastates northern Bavaria. Erlangen reports two thousand trees snapped, grain harvest ruined, orchards stripped, railways blocked by debris, many roofs damaged, and factories chimneys toppled. Hamburg to Munich express halted by wind.
In Fremantle on July 29 a 15 year old boy was found guilty of attempted sexual assault against an older girl. After in camera proceedings the magistrate ordered the boy flogged.
In a lengthy inquiry Sir Thomas Henley of the NSW association reports natives used unpatriotic propaganda. An agitator named Nelson, of mixed Swedish and Samoan heritage, allegedly spread wealth and ambition to influence loyal natives. The investigation suggests insurrection could have placed leaders as rulers.
In Melbourne a 37 year old laborer James Woods was charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding William Jones with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Jones, injured on Sunday, was admitted to Melbourne hospital and underwent surgery. Bail of £200 was granted with a remand to August 15.
Rockhampton reports on Ben Morgan praising Queensland as a great white race with strong possibilities. He vows to counter negative ideas on Queensland, urges self reliance, reviews railway control, and discusses Australia England trade, wages, population, and imperial policy.
In a thrilling race at Amsterdam Borg from Sweden defeated Charlton of Australia by a slim margin after a high tempo from start to finish. Charlton fell short of the Olympic record pace though he improved his own best time as Borg aimed for a record humbling display.
In Amsterdam on August 7 the third heat of the 100 metres backstroke finished with Powst from Queensland first in 77 seconds and Elite of Belgium second in 74 4-5. Both qualified for the semi final. Moorhuime of Newsland finished third in 15 wees but did not qualify.
A grave rail accident in Illinois left nine dead and twelve injured when two Central trains derailed near Mounds. Officials report a major crash with extensive damage and ongoing investigations into cause.
A discussion warns of a rising policy to limit foreign sugar cutters to three percent of workers in Seth Johnstone area, claiming foreigners amass wealth while locals stay poor. It notes discontent in Mourilyan and Gewinda regions with British cutters losing jobs to southern European and Maltese labor and predicts wage pressure and language preservation concerns.
Afr Lee and Brophy, returning officer, announced the process for receiving nominations to contest the Cairns constituency in the State elections. Only nominations from eligible readers will be accepted, with emphasis on the sitting member Mr. W. McCormack, Premier in the state, amid Labor interests.
Fragmentary OCR shows a sports score sequence with players Cui Ming, Mouno, Ven Kelieting, Wren Keli fing and Kirchmeyer. The text indicates set decisions and a 64 score with 9-7, 7-9 style results but is garbled and incomplete.
Brisbane August 7 report on the Royal National Exhibition livestock show. Lord and Son's Pauitrel won the main prize for a Melbourne Cup credit, with other top placers among mares, sires, and draft breeds. The event highlighted Queensland breeders focusing on young, well-built stock and a large turnout of farm boys and officials observing exhibitions and meat industry demonstrations.
Judges at the beef cattle show noted clear gains in quality compared with last season. They highlighted Aberdeen Angus and northern breeds as strong. Governor and Lady Galloway showed keen interest, while Sir John praised the overall standard and praised imports from England.
In Crisbane August 6 six districts competed for butter honors. Crisbane Valley led with 1044 points, Northern Darling Downs 915, Kingaroy 874, Mt. Larcom 854, Nangoa 851, and Oakey 774. Judges praised overall texture and quality but noted lapses in finish and edge work, with comments on churning temperature and working time affecting texture and keeping quality.
Ramsay MacDonald said a Labour Party return to power would prompt an immediate shift in relations with Rusala. The remark was made in an interview on arrival from Quebec, reflecting the wartime political rhetoric.
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