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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1928

Page

12

No Chances Taken A Slippery Prisoner Charged

In Sydney a 26 year old prisoner Fred Khirrivan known as John Motison escaped from the Flub premises while being transferred. Police recaptured him after a chase and found two sovereigns on him. Motison, an ex convict from Pentridge, had drawn a plan of the Central Police Station and faced a strict remand with guards in place to prevent another escape. The accused was sentenced to two years hard labour.

Sydney Fred Khirrivan Stuley Sovercien Thomson Harrison John Ke Motison Pentridge Victoria West Auste Dia Central

The Johanns en Case President Evidence in Sydney

In Sydney on August 16 William Rigby testified about meetings during a strike with three Katoora crew on the platform. Johannsen labeled the Katoora actions scabbery and urged immediate ship changes while warning against letting workers stay ashore or lose wages. The cross examination paused as the case adjourned to tomorrow.

Sydney William Rigby Cval Lampere Katoora Trades Hall Council South Australia Johannsen Kal Barwon Lamb G. Johannsen Umier Johannsen Mack Mls Soa Diplem

Yarra Victim Story Of Steering Shaft Failure

Melbourne widow recounts how her husband Davey died when his car plunged into the Yarra River. Police found the steering wheel faulty and the car had returned from the city with warnings about steering issues before the fatal trip.

Melbourne Jurkert Davey Te Yarra Davey

Southern Cross Leaving Perth for Adelaide and Melbourne

The Premier Butler receives a telegram from Ca ford-Smith stating that the Southern Cross will leave Merth on Sunday and arrive in Adelaide on Monday before proceeding to Melbourne on Tuesday.

Adelaide Angla

Assembly Question Time Reveals War Trade Sale Dispute

In parliament the minister responsible defended a sale of war goods to a foreign buyer at a price below原 purchase value citing market cattle property worth and wartime relief policies. Questions targeted the sale terms, papers, and government relief measures impacting primary producers and industry, with ministers outlining stock and transport subsidies and vehicle manufacture discussions.

Hkis Ac Day Morgan Io Assembly Wiinissoicr Hal Ee Keeraangoulee Behutf Gia Pury W. Russell Taoverimin Teilogni Staller

Bartle Frere Notes and Local Council Finances

During the last financial year the Nig Mo division of the Caiena Shire Council paid to Main Roads Bear the sum of 444 pounds 6 shillings 10 pence. A wheelchair meal vote on road repair is noted with concern. Last Saturday evening the Bartle Frere tennis club held a social dance in the local hall with Mr HL Niven as master of ceremonies and a good attendance.

Caiena Shire Nat & Figls Barth Frere HL Niven Wells

Garden Appointee Ties Labor Council to Red Influence

Sydney August TV reports J Garden secretary of the Labor Council elected to join the Vindluskindampaign Committee to cooperate with the ALD Campaign Committee during the federal election. The appointment, approved by Labour members, links Garden with Republican or Communist associations amid concerns about his ties to the Red International.

Sydney J. Garden Labor Council Vindluskindampaign Hich ALD Gnopmittee Cam Mien Ehacwe Ar- Wen Labour Wine Hrb Garden Red Liternatenale

Innisfail Show Revival Boosts Cane Display

Innisfail Aug 16 reports rising interest in the Innisfail Show as the Johnstone River Agricultural Society aims to strengthen cane exhibits. President Lee Duffy notes farmers, Cane Growers Association, banks, and local clubs will support transport, prizes, and a trophy gift, with plans for musical acts and school drills to draw families.

Innishail Johnstate River Agricultural Society Lee Duffy Johnstone MeDiatald Ciewellert Staal Alow Meleatald Daoffy Louisfail District Canegrowers Association Daily Awaio Day Sasucinions Amnl Arti Hanken Podesta ‘Cane Growers’ Association

Hockey Notes Preview Gathers Weekend Matches

The column discusses upcoming hockey games with Live Wires, W foreys, and High School versus Aus sies. It notes improved Live Wires form, bets on Wattle, and optimism for women players as a growing program gains visibility and coaching needs.

Ilechey Ivanhoers

Atherton Meet Sets Milverton Teams for Saturday Duel

Atherton hosts a Milverton match with teams listed including Whiting, A Tarin, Thrine, Retent, Hobown, Cwien, Fwain, Phaney, Young, Jones, Keown, Gilman, Losberg, Wallon, Cali, Cuerie, Ariet, Draney, McCheger, Leinster. Local fans anticipate a sharp contest with multiple players named.

Atheryvorn Milverton Atherton A. Whiting A. Atarin Rine Retent Hobown Cwien Th Fwain Vo Phaney A Young E. Jones Keown I. Team Gilman Fef. Losberg No Wallon FO Andhereo

Deware Whisky Beats Albert and Sous Lord Agents

A condensed item notes Deware Whisky main brand against Albert and Sous Lord agents in a brief business clash. The fragment hints at branding or distribution tensions involving named entities within a historical trade page.

Deware Dewar Albert

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