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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
9
In Victoria, Eugene Maurer son of Mr and Mrs H Maurer Greenshorowah marries Florence Currie daughter of Mr and Mrs F Currie Cairne Halting light adequacy and mariner trade safeguards are discussed with expert opinion and expected action to pass through proper authority.
Publisher informs readers there will be no issue on Saturday 2nd, Monday 27th, or Saturday January 1, due to copyright and arrangement notices. The notice appears to come from Reuters and Australian sources, warning about reserved rights and compilation mood.
In Cairns the Canberra crew faced a staged union delegation that declared the Royal Hotel “black” triggering a daylong prank. Sailors later held a joint meeting with union reps to denounce the hoax and reaffirm solidarity while discussing port safety and the reef navigation issue.
The report details a police court conviction for selling illegal liquor at licensed premises and a separate incident where a police agent aided by Constable Weise nabbed a seller. It mentions Christmas fund draws at Cairns Ambulance Brigade, social commentary on local council language, Boxing Day Carnival plans, and upcoming sports events at the Ambulance quarters and Glebe grounds.
Hugh Carroll faces multiple charges in a case described as the 3000 case. Allegations include theft from a public service officer and breaking into storage, with further accusations about forged packets and false statements to James Short. Court remand and next appearances scheduled.
The Secretary of the Cairns Fire Brigade sent to the City Council a copy of Chief McKenzie’s report on theatre fire safety, focusing on accommodation and escape facilities. The Chief attached a list of occupancy times for theatre chairs and bags. The Board seeks the council’s response to the report.
An inspection of theatres and halls reports multiple safety improvements. Hibernian Hall now has revised exits, additional lighting, and altered gangways. Vacuum Theatre and Tropical Theatre receive recommendations for exit widths and lighting. The Aquatic Club shows exit lighting updates, while Palace and others receive additional notes on crowd flow and fire safety equipment.
Fragmented notes describe a land proposal and a tour north of an area with references to specific names and places. The text mentions Abdeaton and Nestea along with riders and dates, though many words are garbled. It signals planning matters and potential votes or meetings related to land use.
South Australia fights to salvage a draw as Alexander survives near collapse to reach his first century in a tense innings. Grimmett, McNamee and Ratcliffe shine with late breakthroughs. New South Wales chase 466 to win in a dramatic second innings.
Freeman, a director of the Helitiau relay campaign, spoke during a business visit about wireless as a future growth sector. He praised Sir William's steamer and cited engineering clubs, noting Britain’s rising radio audience and the need to advance broadcasting while cautioning against American mistakes. He calculated Britain’s audience at over two million listeners and warned Australia faces tough economics for broadcasting.
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