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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1928
Page
8
Brisbane January 1 the Seamen's Union meeting debated a proposal to dismiss any crew or vessel staff under the Commonwealth Public Service Act deemed slack and to compel withdrawal of any applications for job vacancies in the light service.
The article reports statements by the Minister for Diaby and bine toms Mir Mendieng regarding measures to isolate the Mires Tey for port operations and preserve seamen during disturbances. It notes planned reforms, temporary changes, and forthcoming notices and candidate statements from the ministry to ensure the continued operation of the Lighthouse Service and related personnel matters.
London and Sydney report the death of Field Marshal Karl Haig the Empire’s leading soldier. Officials cite heart failure worsened by wartime strain. Tributes note his long service and outspoken appeals to youth and national unity.
A formal note from January expressing sympathy to bereaved families of Australian Imperial Force members. It honors those who served and acknowledges shared grief, promising enduring esteem and remembrance of their sacrifice.
London January 1 1930 Sir George Milne chief of the Imperial General Staff telegrams praise for Earl Haig as a trusted and noble British commander. Winston Churchill calls Haig the finest soldier of his era and recounts his calm endurance and generosity as his death is noted after a lifetime of service.
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Joffre, chief of French armies 1915 to 1917, expressing sorrow over British Empire losses. He states he maintains resolve and recalls affectionate wartime memories while deploring the toll of the war.
General Sir John Monash, commander of the ALLE, offers a tribute to Earl Haig in Hobart on January 31. He praises Haig as a truly great soldier, noting his strong character and grim determination in facing vast military tasks.
A cyclone storm scoured the Camita Creek district with a half mile wide path, uprooting trees and tearing fences as houses burned from lightning. In Marlborough a thunderstorm followed oppressive heat, striking a milking machine and injuring a farmer, while heavy rains drenched many areas across the Herman district.
Brisbane January 11 The City Hearned has applied to the Governor in Council for permission to borrow 1 1500 000 to finance several stage ace projects for the new bridge across the Brisbane River.
Fragmented OCR notes report a local incident involving Herieys Cyrmyg and Hinerrivis Deieds with unclear context. Names resemble personal or municipal references, but the fragmentary text provides no verifiable actions, dates, or outcomes to confirm a complete news item.
M. Paindewe, French Minister for War, writes to the British War Office urging stern terms and a noble mission. He argues the French people and army deserve full respect and a splendorous tribute for their wartime sacrifices.
In January at Capetown, General Smuts lauds Lord Haig for leadership during the war. He notes Haig’s sacrifices and steadfast defense after Verdun and the Nivelle offensive, crediting Haig with bearing heavy losses, saving the Allied cause, and guiding final strokes against Germany.
London January 30 court circular announces King George VI's profound sorrow at the death of Earl Haig. The note says the loss will be deeply felt across the Empire and by the army, especially by Haig's former comrades who served since the war’s end.
In London on January 3, Colonel Lionel James praised Earl Haig for steady leadership since 1915 amid Allied political strife and cautious strategists. He cited Haig’s insistence on uniform command in 1918 and his willingness to serve under Marshal Foch, marking a pivotal morale moment.
Queensland officials weigh possible contamination after reports that serum from Melbourne labs caused adverse effects. Public Health authorities and medical advisers discuss handling, with immunisation practices and safety measures under review amid fears of diphtheria risk.
The Commonwealth Director defends a controversial test at Bulaberg arguing the public must see the facts and that the preparation differed from ordinary methods used on ill children. Officials insist results show Amherst children remained no worse, while questions remain about the isolation of the patient and the test’s conduct.
In Brisbane and Bundaberg reports describe inquiries into the tragedy by Dr F E Binaten and Dr Richards. A funeral cortege for Alderman Baker’s two young sons, Edward and Keith, drew thousands to West Bundaberg as caskets were borne to the railway station amid solemn scenes and public grief.
The State Director of Health in New South Wales notes long running inoculation programs for diphtheria with no ill effects and broad country reach. Officials express sympathy for victims while Federal Health and Queensland authorities investigate at Bundaberg. cooperation assured.
The Melbourne city council backed a diphtheria immunisation program led by Dr. Sinclair during a tour of Great Britain and America. The program reduced incidence and mortality in the first year and showed strong positive results for thousands of children treated with the immunisation.
Brisbane reports a telegram from the Prime Minister to Mr McCormack expressing deepest sympathy over the Bundaberg tragedy and condolence to the bereaved parents and relatives.
The article describes serum production at the Commonwealth serum laboratories in Royal Park Melbourne. Horses are observed for disease before toxin injections derived from germ cultures are grown in broth at body temperature. Toxin is precipitated and filtered, with gradual dosing to tolerate higher amounts. Small blood draws monitor progress then larger collections are made. plasma forms as red cells settle before processing in the lab.
Brisbane reports the stabilisation committee and dairy export board members have completed meetings in Melbourne and Brisbane. A rebate of seven-eighths of a penny per pound will be paid to factories for distribution, amounting to about £420,000 for Australia.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Nosthr Wats canteen and several scattered names. The text appears garbled with references to people, events, and items but lacks coherent facts or a clear narrative. No definite dates or outcomes are identifiable.
Early report from MRISBANE dated January 2 describes the sudden death of Major General Sellheim at Norfolk. The casualty, linked to the late wartime theater, was educated at the Bristow College and served as a key figure in logistics for the U.S. command. Reports indicate a prolonged illness preceding death, with officials noting no further details at this time.
The fragment describes preparing a serum by removing red cells and fibrin from a horse, then filtering to reduce toxicity and purify the serum for bottling into small ampoules. It mentions anti toxins and precautions, with references to compression and sealing of the final product.
Melbourne reports the Health Minister Sir Nevill Howse stating difficulties in tracing a rare tragedy tied to vaccines. He emphasized the antitoxin batch was quality and that issues may lie between two inoculations. Investigations continue with two officers at the scene and no final statement yet.
Melbourne January 3 The Federal Ministry appoints a Royal Commission to probe the Bundaberg deaths toward an authoritative inquiry. The commission includes Dr Charles Kellaway of Eliza Hall Institute Melbourne University Professor Peter McCallum and Dr A H Tebburt of Sydney University bacteriology.
Fragmentary report with many garbled names and places. The readable parts mention a Duke and Duchess, a town mall, a bid, and a person named Mrs Palner related to Wiket. The rest is largely indecipherable, giving no clear event or outcome.
In a bid alleging a financial misstep, Neracda line farmer Mir FP Plyon argues the state owes him compensation for an ore twin ce incident. The claim references the Hitebr nent and a Ceram saihel testimony, with details unclear due to damaged text.
Two motor collisions occurred in Melbourne with one double seated vehicle flinging three occupants beneath it. Bystanders freed the injured as Alfred Legassick and FILEEN JOewas suffered severe head injuries, while Charles Powell and Miles Marie Allen sustained various wounds and shocks.
Inspec tor Watt charges Hing Kee and others with opening shops on Sunday for sale of groceries. Defendants plead guilty as weather conditions stated by witnesses. Fines imposed: Hing Kee ten shillings with costs, You Foo fined, Lilleweal fined, and George Taylor fined with 24 hours imprisonment in default.
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