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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1928

Page

10

Dr L W Nott speaks at Oddfellows Tall Cairns rally

Dr L W Nott federal member for Herbert electorate addressed a crowded Oddfellows Tall in Cairns. He defended government policy, criticized opposition and urged support for measures aiding industry and returned servicemen, while noting public concerns over strikes and wage arbitration.

L. W. Nott Herbert Cairns National Party Yilse Dr. Nott Nott Bee Anther Associatioan Beige Noth Nan

Boogan Tragedy Sparks Ongoing Police Investigations

A Boogan tragedy prompts police probes with Inspector Mail steering inquiries. Witnesses and attendees are questioned as authorities seek leads amid heavy rain and muddled reports, with no clear breakthrough yet.

Punt Sinks In Johstone River Mystery

A fragmented report describes a pontoon sinking in the Johnstone River near Innisfail on August 14, with mentions of metal falls and a general catastrophe feared. The piece notes submerged hazards and ongoing salvage or recovery efforts with limited readable details.

Johnstone River Innispail Bolistete Howe Wien

Government access to union meetings questioned in parliament

A member states the Set permits government entry to union meetings under special circumstances but warns no official power to disrupt a meeting. Discussion touches on selling public enterprises including Commonwealth ships, shipowners, and taxpayer losses. Dr Nott, MP for Herbert, campaigns in Innisfail on August 10.

Wukor Gowrie Briante Syeiey Mr. Sewllin Norm Tawalier Queensland Bea Dale Audhalia Britain Innisfail

Corson to stand for Wade Bay seat amid election watch

The article notes Mr B H Corson to stand for Wade Bay Federal seat, detailing political maneuvers and preparations for the by election. It mentions nominations, polling dates, writs, and related electoral actions as Melbourne reports an electoral contest amid cabinet criticism and party tensions.

Broece-Mage Lid Orbare Mir Tyree Ha Uae Queenston Prine Minster Bruce Brishan EL Aig Fh. Woderser Wade Hay Florent CO Cor Corson Stare Cosdetica Federal Melbourne Tatham Fomd Themlite Speweh Swinney Thesdore Howe of Representatives Dalley Atecti Oes Petities Latham

Big Meeting At Atherton Features Francis Discussion

A large audience at Atherton heard Mr Francis address land tenure questions, debating whether freehold tenure suited settlers better than leasehold. He cited 1915 land uptake and 1000 acres under perpetual lease, drawing strong turnout and support from farmers on the Tablelands.

Francis Atherton NPR Ate AL Fris Pranwis Perpetuual Fease Avatem Jnd Grercyte Mir Gil Mare Fritticis Corre

Cairns Waterfront Impasse Delays Three Large Vessels

Three steamers Fiona Orungal and Eumacus and three small freighters idle at Cairns wharf amid waterside stoppage. Industrial conference failed to resolve anger over pay and gang system with picket turnout prompting compulsory attendance. Union support includes local land transport unions.

Inege Orangal Cairns Agul Board of Trade Misha

Industrial Magistrate Intervenes in Cairns Waterfront Dispute

A large port labor dispute near Cairns escalates with 24 ship workers and 440 watersiders involved. The Industrial Magistrate orders a constitutional settlement and threatens to resume work under court direction after union delegates meet and support swift action.

Mor Dunstan Act Oetly Brophy Davis Federaion Cairne Coutinning OF Kelly Watersiders Union Land Transport Workers Unions Tok Followin Land Transport Uniona Orr State Cairns Cains Ihaneh Wuatersiders’ Federation Continan

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