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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1928

Page

3

Settlers Fined for Bunty Top Disease Control Lapses

In Arishane Queensland six banana plantation growers near Samford faced Summana Court fines up to 1 for neglecting orders to eradicate bunty top disease. Officials and a Crown Law representative condemned the situation as a "pitiful" state of affairs while noting the industry’s importance and the broader impact on others.

Arishane Highland Sollier Sanford Provecduil Aguinat Summana Department of Agriculture and Stock N. R. Mighell Queensland Highlands Samford B. Matthews Crown Law Office Kor Fencks Conte Cut and Co Peorgetyck

Farmer in Cairns Court Faces Stolen Goods Charges

David Thoons France faced three charges in Cairns City Court for stealing fishing net worth £5 at Mackay Corner Edmonton in June, plough chains valued at £2 4s 4d at Edmonton in September, and a scarifier valued at £3 3s 0d near Storey Creek in December. He pleaded guilty and was fined £5 £2 4s 4d and £3 3s 0d with respective jail alternatives.

David Thoons France Cairns Mackay Corner Edmonton Harry Fred Aldridge Thomas Busby Storey Creek James Faithful Anderson Toohill Anderson Embling Herbert M. J. Hickey

Innisfail Inquiry Probes Daradgee Truck Fire

An Innisfail inquiry before Mr Aitkin reviewed the accidental destruction by fire of a Ford Crility truck owned by Oscar Lionel Knnn, used to haul wood from Darradgee. Evidence cited engine leakage as a possible cause while insurance settlement details were disputed by the owner.

Innisfail A. EB. Aitkin Plm QL. Brim Tuli Oscar Lionel Knnn South Johnstone Mine Fail Sergeant Tuohy Patel

Kedron Uproar Over Judge Decision At Race Meet

Kedron Amateur Race Club held two demonstrations against a judge s ruling in the Maiden Handicap race. Lord Kerman appeared to win and Fayalstone placed second, prompting a fierce crowd uproar at the official enclosure.

Brishane Kedron Amateur Race Club Fayalstone Lord Kerman Fayalstone Firet

Unclear fragments hint at court scene and race reference

Fragmentary text suggests a judge Attalus makes a decision related to a race or handicap in an unspecified case. Merinds West and Flying Handicap appear, but crucial details are missing to establish a full story or outcome.

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AWU Attitude Peace Conference Discussed in Sydney

Australian Workers Union officials including Senator Barnes general president and E Grayndler general secretary accepted invitation to meet Britain's Sir Hugo Hirst and Sir Arthur Clark. They favored conferences with employers on friction matters and said AWU would push for peace in industry at the January annual convention.

Sydney Australian Workers’ Union Senator Barnes E. Grayndler L.C Riordan Queensland Hugo Hirst Arthur Clark Great Britain Aw.u Heatre

Innisfail Hearing on Reserved-Compensation Claim

Proceedings resumed before Police Magistrate Aitken on an appeal from the State Insurance Commissioner regarding a June accident at Dragonoff near Feluga. Dragonoff seeks £750 for loss of use of his left arm and sight. the case has repeatedly adjourned from Innisfail to Brisbane and Callna as expert testimony was heard.

Innisfail Aitken Dragonoll State Insurance Commissioner Dragonoff Feluga P.M Brisbane Callna Lunisfair M.A. Vandeleur J. T. McNamen

Queensland Golf Division Plan Draws Enthusiasm

General Cannan of the Queensland Golf Association outlines a six division scheme to streamline governance with two delegates per division while retaining affiliation. He hopes to boost inter district matches and aims to bring a northern team of ten to twelve players next winter to spur state golf. The event also featured light speeches and songs, highlighting camaraderie among members.

Cla House Cannan Queensland New South Wales Victoria Cairns Hinterland Townsville North West Rockhampton Moreton Brisbane

A Woman's Letter From Melbourne Notes Liberal Work

December 15 card from Melbourne discusses the Victoria League's bush libraries sending 50 volumes to rural centers, hospitals, seamen, and schools, funded by center dues. It also covers the appointment of Mrs. Glencross as film censor and Miss Jessie Traill's Central Australia paintings, plus Home Reading Union efforts and Australian-made Christmas gifts.

Victoria League of Victoria League Melbourne Aome Papua Solomon Islands Hurma Seamen's Institute National Council of Women A. W. Glencrows Glencross Sydney Victoria J. H. Moss Geneva Gilescross Glencrosa Jessie Trail Central Australia Traill Flinders Range MacDonnell Range Australi Finke River Wilpers Pood Blood's Creek Australia National Home Reading Union A. Norman Kew H. L. Henson Union Countrywomen's Association Hrills Home Reading Union

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