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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1926

Page

3

Boxing Match Lundy V Kelly Draws Babinda Crowd

Babinda fans witnessed a strong boxing card as Lundy and Thomas Kelly fought a tough bout. Kelly dominated with hard punches, Lundy faded after a towel was thrown in the fifth round. Referee Tom Hogan oversaw the main match amid a night of local sport and social events.

Babinda Lundy Thomas Kelly Darling Downs Kelly Landy Sandy Ma Elly Grog Wy Bhen Fred Lundy Mmranite Wicely Hse Astral Tom Hogan Stager E Tiould Tf Smith McCoombe Smith Hema Bundaberg Paddy Lay Tom Kelly Teinim

Brisbane Motorist Fatally Strikes Daughter

A Brisbane woman, the daughter of a driver, was killed when a motorist ran over her as she played with a doll on the steps outside their West End home. The incident occurred this morning during the driver Charles Pring’s departure.

Brisbane Frisbane Charles Pring West End Frootarin Sng

Daintree Visitors Enjoy Cooktown Weekend

A party from the Daintree arrived in Cooktown by Mr Deborre’s new launch. They played tennis in the afternoon and danced after the pictures, with a warm welcome from locals. News hints decisive timber concessions and immediate work by Tableland timber firms.

Daintree Cooktown Ftrm

Economic Emanci pation debate at Brisbane luncheon

Diogenes notes quoted speech by Mr McCormack on economic emancipation and short cuts. The article criticizes political opportunism and calls for unity among farmers and manufacturers to face land policy, labor issues, and state leadership resisting disruption. It argues for fair treatment to growers and secondary industries to prevent capital flight and economic decline.

McCormack Brisbane iMcUermark Queensland Labor Party New Atherton Labor National Eacham Mier Alek Fairmes Ani Bor

Tolga Notes Social And Local Happenings

Tolga notes report visits from E Donten and G Sandover to Kuranda and Calone Railway, Folbohm arriving from Stannary Hills, Lilian Koch recovering at Athenian Hospital, ambulance transfer of N Bathe with pneumonia, L Duddy leaving for new duties, A Stevens organizing a welfare and dance event, and a planned Sept Baird School of Arts ball.

E. Donten Kuranda Alr. G. Sandover Calone Secul B. F. Folbohm Stannary Hills Lilian Mir Koch Athenian Oo Regaining Health, Is. E. Daniels N. Bathe Atherton Hospital L. Duddy A. Stevens Aed Dutmre Jim Tee

Unclear clipped item about California catch and cannery prep

The fragment mentions a catch off California, estimates of percent, and notices about time of the catch sent ashore by boat so markets and canneries may be prepared. Names and full details are missing due to damaged text.

Roplanas Davis

Jutland Heroism Ten Years Later In Quiet Reassessment

The London Daily Express naval correspondent recalls forgotten acts of courage from the Battle of Jutland ten years on. He highlights a petty officer who served 18 hours under fire and a sub-lieutenant who inspired about 10 men, noting how history recalls the deeds less than the broader debate.

Jutland Istiana Perrabv London Daily Express Matthews Lestick Rodney Heron D.S.O Fuftus Jones Darry Bingham Kay Cornwell Jutlane Princess Royal Hughes East Indies Des Quiberon Bay The Nile Trafalgar Baden

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