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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
12
Testimony in the Innisfail Circuit Court questions a policy about convicting defendants not armed when examined. Witness Zimmer Sewin recalls attendance at meetings and sickness causing nonattendance while old watersiders face assault charges. discussion touches on labor offices and federation involvement.
A deputation led by Mr Makin MHR Senator Hoare and Mr Frank Condon MLC will travel from Adelaide to meet Attorney General Mr Latham tomorrow. Complaints have been raised that the shipowners in Adelaide breached the rules and prompted the inquiry.
Ostend January 15 A preliminary decision was made regarding detained communists with a hearing set in Belgium. The article records the initial procedural step and notes the transport or internment context without graphic detail.
A fragment notes an event on January 15 involving Brusso and his friends. Details are sparse in the readable text, with no clear outcome or location provided. Further text is needed to establish full facts, participants, and stakes.
The High Council adjourned for lunch then reassembled to debate a letter but reached no decision and deferred further discussion until tomorrow. A deputation on January 11 described General Booth as frail and fatigued with limited mobility, asking for time to think. The report notes Booth expressed love for the Army and its teachings, requested rest, and hinted at forming a commission after the council adjudicates. He affirmed devotion to the Salvation Army and responsibility before God for the organization’s wellbeing.
Melbourne January 10 Brigadier Slattery, the suspended Salvation Army officer, received a cable from London containing General Booth's first Was Cry. The High Council burned copies and suspended the editor in chief. The letter notes shock at the council’s move, requests time to recover, and asks Mrs. Booth to act on his behalf. He asserts the power to appoint his successor lies with every General under the foundation deed.
London January 15 General Booth's car arrived at Sunbury Court at 11 30 an elderly woman escorted in with a large envelope. There is much conjecture whether Mrs Booth will be allowed to address the Council with the eloquence that has won over thousands in the hope of saving her husband.
The article reports that after abdication the tribes resumed attacks and Ame nullah withdrew to Kabul citadel with large stores of food and ammunition, preparing for a last stand.
From Calcutta on January 16 reports say Amarullah abdicated and an armistice was arranged through Mullahs after rebels seized positions near the capital Amanul lah. Fighting continues, friction potential between Durani and Ghilaai factions, Inayatullah aged 40 tied to former King Fih, imprisoned for three years. Travatulah’s wife is Queen Souriyya’s sister.
Sydney, January 14. Much damage continues to be done by bush fires in the Goulburn district. The fires broke out and burnt about a thousand acres of grass. Fires near the Wombeyan caves menace several homesteads. Volunteers have fought the blazes for days without rest. H Lang was injured during firefighting and carried to a motor car for transport to Faralga for treatment.
A historic stocktaking sale lists prices across textiles and garments. Jap crepe and pure silk fabrics, crepe de chine frocks, colored luncheons sets, lace and ribbons, and a wide range of ladies andmen apparel from shoes to hats. Numerous items feature sale prices, with many colors and sizes offered.
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