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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1928

Page

8

Mulgrave Central Mill to Add Fourth Mill and Modernize

Shareholders of Mulgrave Central Mill, meeting yesterday, approved seeking a further advance from Queensland National Bank to install a fourth mill at Cordingley and fund essential plant upgrades. The plan aims to boost crushing rate to 55 tons per hour, shorten the wet season, and increase sugar extraction while maintaining the existing factory shale, with total estimated cost about 29 550 pounds plus contingencies.

Molegrave Content Mui Limited Ceniford Queensland National Bank Coq Cordenvale Warner Mrarvapger Mulgrave Rill Cayre Ratingyanny Key Tiriitayy Howe Healan Degarteneni Mulgrave Idyoens Seavon Dave Wealsigervigiend Weil Direntors Owever Giriffin

Prince and Duke begin East Africa tour from London

The Prince of Wales and Duke of Gloucester depart London on September 6 for an overland trip to Marseilles to board the Massar-i-hind for Egypt. They will then transfer to the Maldar for Mombasis, arriving around September 78. Prince George sails from Southampton to Quebec to serve as interpreter at the American and West Indies naval station with H.M.S. Durban.

London Prince of Wales Duke of Gloucester Marseilles Egypt Maldar Mombasis Prince George Southampton Quebec Peleimant Iran American and West Indies H.M.S

Ingham August V1 Court Proceedings on Employment Breach

In a Latifax magistrate court session on Friday the defendant faced fines for violating the engar award by employing a female cook at barracks without proper authorization. The case noted mitigating circumstances and the farmer’s explanation, with penalties imposed for breach and neglect of due inquiries.

Ingham Magistrate's Court of Latifax Engar Costa

Returned Men’s League Annual Conference in Naginet

Delegates from across the state attended the Returned Men’s League annual conference at Wrishaney Naginet. The session included remembrances for fallen comrades, election of officers, and debate on future federation plans including venue and a pension scheme for age reserves.

Returned Men's League Wrishaney Naginet Returnel Sailore Sollions Timmerial Annapralia Wis Pengted Othe Piresident Mir Terasernet Mto

Unclear historic naval report with fragmented OCR text

The readable fragments describe ships arriving on schedule and activities at a pier with buoys and tanks, plus an interview with Captain Cave Brown. The text is heavily garbled with numerous misspellings and lacks coherent structure or verifiable names and events.

Purpose of Flight by Helliah Super marinelying boats

The Helliah Super marinelying boats officers hosted by United Service Club at Aimicheces heard Capt. Cave Brown Cave describe the flight as an ordinary service exercise. Sir Ross Smith’s earlier Australia flight is cited as remarkable navigation and endurance. the program aims to show aircraft reliability as endorsed by the British Air Ministry. Royal Australian Air Force assistance and broad public support are noted.

Trisrane Helliah Supermarines British Air Ministry Australia Royal Australian Air Force

Elliotts Gravestone Shot By Bedouin

Fragmentary report describes a gravestone erection honoring Senpeant ie. A Bedouin attack wounded the mechanic and caused a dramatic scene involving a depiction of Sir Alan Cobham.

Elliotts

Diamond buyer and pilot killed in crash near Lohh

A diamond buyer and a pilot died in a crash near Lohh. The men crewed a flight connected to Kimberley and had been privately aware of hidden tensions. Investigators said the aircraft nose-dived and the wreckage was found near a riverbank.

Kimberley Seth Adria

Paris Bandit Rampage Traced To Murder Spree

A chaotic shooting spree erupts in Paris starting with a murder. The incident injures several, with a crowd fleeing as a gunman fires through the street. Propriety owners and bystanders are harmed, and investigators identify a suspect linked to the crime.

Paris

Unclear political event described in fragmented report

A fragmented account details a candidate or office holder named Nett exploiting public meetings to influence constituents ahead of an upcoming election date not officially announced. The sparsely legible text references public tirades and a reception that provoked strong reactions amid intensifying campaign activity.

Hein

Renowned Meeting Recap Hints at Further Report

Fragmented text from a Malta event notes a meeting led by Mr Francis at Mareeba with Mr G Prone and Mr Ken nethy. Mentions of participants Newell Stradisan Mer Pranete cromterol and Veale suggest a fuller report will appear later.

Malta Mr. G. Prone Momar Ter Kennethy Soba Avis Seathalat Mor Inferryations Weniy Mer Mie Stradisan Pranete Cromterol Geuud

Apologia and Attacks as White Australia Debate Rages

A muddled report outlines claims in the White Australia debate with Theodore and the Nationalists accused of opposing the Labor Party’s plans. Leaders criticize immigration and foreign influence while voters consider the parties’ platforms ahead of federal elections.

Razor slashing frees Edith Rambay but light sentence required

The trial covered a violent razor attack on Mrs. Alec Donnell. Edith Rambay was found guilty but given a light sentence after testimony on mental state and weeks of obsessions related to Mrs. Donnell. The Crown prosecutor argued strict punishment. the judge ordered confinement for observation and care.

Pieter Pilat Mac Quotiell Alec Donnell Avedicon

Escape by four year prisoner from Darlinghurst gaol cell

In Darlinghurst yesterday afternoon Jobin Trendar Parker an habitual criminal aged 23 escaped from a cell of fourteen prisoners by sawing through an iron bar and fleeing onto the roof after breaking a window. He had just been sentenced to four years penal servitude on three charges of breaking and entering and declared an habitual criminal. The police pursued and recaptured him after a chase that ended with Parker disarmed.

Wake Pen Parker Wie Phurstville Aivel Cecaart

Boonjie Mystery Views by Mr Ginn

Mr Ginn visited Cairns yesterday and returned to the Pahtelasd to discuss the Boorjie tragedy. The article notes a press statement and references an interview, describing reactions and tensions over the alleged facts and motives involved.

MR. Ginn Mr. J. Ginn Cairns Anid

Women Me Place Equality With Men In All Spheres

Fragmentary text from a Toronto piece discusses women equality with men across life areas. It includes garbled names and phrases about motherhood and societal roles, with unclear dates or placements.

Cheese shipment for London market impresses traders

A parcel of Queensland cheese produced by Mr. Mac Millon the Dominion wealth cheese grader was inspected at Tooleyoetecet and turned ellenbhy pleasing numerous traders and experts on the Kent steamer.

London Queensland Kent Mac Millon Tooleyoetecet Ellenbhy

Crime Case Report From Sydney Influences Court Testimony

Justice Corlewis submitted a report detailing reasons for a long sentence in a violent case. The document discusses protecting the public and restoring confidence after the crime involving the accused and the victim. The report notes judicial considerations and references the High Court proceedings and related state actions.

Innisfail Witnesses to Testify in Silkword Case

Innisfail will send Monlay's train officer and four detectives to Cairns for the Circuit Court session. Principal witnesses include Sergeant Twaly Detective Cahill Mackay and Constable Morgan. The case charges Thomas Pilling with wilful homicide of two Chinese men Hing Kee and Willie Cheon at Silkword, with about twenty five exhibits and twenty five witnesses listed.

Innisfait Flv Monlay Twaly E Rein-Chatie Innisfail Cahill Cinninfail I Dible J. Mackay Townsville Morgan South Johnstone Cairns Circuit Court Thomas Pilling Hing Kee Willie Cheon Silkword

Travelling Litigation and Police Absence in Innisfail Tale

The article describes a congestion in the Justice Department as Acting Magistrates fill in during Aitkin’s absence. It notes delays, costs, and the strain on the police system in Trnsfails. A second report mentions Mr. A. Raver delivering supplies and prime tools for local Dutchering efforts.

Innisfail Tom Aitkin Justice T Department

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