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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1926

Page

10

Witness Delirious Testimony in Williams Case at Carre Court

Clive Hendley testified at Carre Police Court in the Williams attempted murder case. The prosecution relied on his earlier hospital statement though doctors later disputed parts of it. Cross examination focused on Hendley’s memory after illness and Williams's possession of a revolver while events at Youngs boarding house and the Central Hotel were referenced.

Clive Hendley Carre Wietin William Williame Wint Hip Bedeide Wsales Yeserdap Shemeen Hendrey Wiliams Wan P.M A. H. O'Kelly Houston Kergu- Bo Hendley Weiness Aaron Wright Wes Hides Howl Corner Central Hotel Young Witheas Carr John Ferguson Poresans Willian Witliams

Royal Yorks Australasian Visit Departure from Britain

London reports the Duke of York’s ship Renown departing and escorted from the Keedish Chanel by destroyers and five naval flotillas. Warships will salute at St Catherine's Point and Portsmth as the Duke embarks. Relatives and friends may assemble to witness the departure.

London Duke Wii Chess York Ilm.s. Renown Renown St Catherine's Point sEarter

Sydney Tubes Opened to Public Traffic

Sydney on December 2 opened the first section of the vitv rail to the public with no ceremony. An orderly arrival at Central Station occurred by 4:86 am as passengers traveled from distant suburbs to use the new line. The system operated smoothly with no complaints from riders during peak hours.

Sydney Vitv Rai Te Re Central Station Australia Urals

Air Delivery Trial Begins in Brisbane Courier Reports

Brisbane Courier announces two new aeroplane mail deliveries for certain districts. One plane, City of Brisbane, completed a trip from Sydney in ten minutes. The service aims to deliver newspapers within hours rather than after 24 hours, marking Australia’s first regular daily air delivery. Further details to follow in a week.

Brisbane Brisbane “Courier Ips Sweney Australia

Lithuania President Grinds Resigns

Kovno December 2 The President of Lithuania General Grinds has resigned from office.

Lithuania KOVNO General Grinds

Sugar production outlook in Australia reports

In the 26th annual report of the Sugar Experimental Stations for the year ending November 18, 1924, H. C. Easterby notes Australia would produce about 42,000 tons of sugar, with Queensland contributing roughly 30,000 tons and New South Wales about 24,000 tons. He cites drought and rising cane areas north of Townsville as key factors shaping output and foresees continued expansion of beet sugar and industrial developments.

Brisbane Dre H.C. Easterby Australia Mr. Bunterly Townsville Queensland

Battered to Death in Adelaide Factory Siege

An elderly worker James F Flanagan at the Adelaide Hoat Factory in Tark Terrace North Unley suffered fatal head injuries in a dining room attack. Robbery suspected as motive as he carried £40 to £50 when arriving at work. no money found on body. Police say two wires and a machete were involved in the assault.

Adelaide James F. Flanagan Tark Terrace North Unley Robery Flanagan Hindley-nired W. Murray

Vegeet and Rimourn: Maritime Notes in Obscure Text

Fragmentary OCR reads like a maritime note with garbled names and places. It mentions a vessel, Viger berthed, and hints at crew or cargo notes tied to a voyage and a restart after a delay. Specific details and clear context are missing.

End of the drought relief boosts railways and settlers

Brisbane reports drought relief measures benefiting producers and the Railway Department. Commissioner J W Davidson notes railways carried stock fodder water at concessional rates, bottling about 1,000,000 gallons weekly for departmental use and over 500,000 for the public. Settlers saved by railway water supply amid waterborne boiler and engine issues.

Brisbane Paae Railway Department Batney J. W. Devinlson Davidson

Germany Italy Alliance Against France Feared

London reports Italian papers claim Kr Stressmann and Signor Smursierkind plot anew alliance against France. Discussion reportedly centers on Austria joining Germany, with unrest in France and cautious moves by other European powers as Shrescmani prepares to visit.

Germany Italy France London Daily Chronicle Kr. Stressmann Signor Smursierkind Amwatria Jermy Uch M. Wiiand Re. Viluocke Thaly Albania Miss M. Liriamd Shrescmani Mich Daggervds Juikdisn Vtgly

River accident claims more lives in New Jersey spill

A river accident near New Jersey has resulted in a rising death toll as rescuers recover additional bodies. Police report ongoing efforts to locate missing individuals and stabilize the death count, with crews continuing searches along the waterway.

Banana Industry Revival in the South

A fragmented report from Raisbane notes efforts to revive banana production in the Southern region. The article mentions unnamed stakeholders and vague plans, with no clear figures or dates available.

Raisbane

French Budget Adopted by Legislature Tahir

Readable portions describe a debated budget act labeled as French Budget and a legislative adoption event. The text references a chamber and possible demat or reform context with unclear details. Names and dates are fragmentary but imply a formal session or vote on a budget measure.

Queensland Struggles as Rain Interrupts Play

Rain intervened and stumps were drawn early with five wickets fallen for 123, worsening Queensland's already difficult task.

Queensland

Queensland vs Victoria Test Ends Amid Rain Delays

Queensland faced Victoria with Rensted and KR as openers and Oxenham delivering the main strikes. King reached 30 in 9 minutes before a late collapse as Victoria posted 533, then Queensland started 2nd innings with cautious batting and several close dismissals before rain halted play at 2 for 17 and later again after 21 more runs. Attendance 409, takings £148.

Acllis King Rensted Oxenham Higgins Lo Owenham Thompson Benated Animalten Marion Hlackie Queensland Gill Morton Lighticut Blackie Conner Liddieut Hendry

Stormy Debate Ends With Government Breach of Faith Record

In Sydney a heated assembly debate on an amended censure motion ended with the government blamed for a breach of faith. The division on sessional orders passed 46 to 43 as the Premier faced uproar and calls for accountability from the opposition.

Sydney Dee Mighin Hhouse Pegares Wwe Howe Mr. Savin Daddeley

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