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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1929

Page

8

Nationalist Ladies Plan Campaign Tactics for State Election

A full meeting of the Ladies Branch of the Nationalist Organisation on the 24th discussed campaign work for the upcoming state election. John Stacey, endorsed candidate, spoke and secured a vote of confidence from Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Bente. Stacey, fresh from Brisbane, outlined a vigorous northern campaign and policy to develop northern industries and trade.

Mr. Stacey Murray Bente Stacey Brisbane Country Nationalist Party A. E. Moore

Buchanan case inquiry into river body disappearance

An inquiry into the Buchanan case traced evidence from a Paris river to a commercial representative and other tracks. The investigation followed the path to where the body was found and where the suspects were last seen before the inquiry adjourned to a later date.

BOWEN River Buchanan Paris Varomsky Lenin Ree Ree Eins Dows Cat

Conciliation report shapes government efforts at reform

A fragment notes a committee conciliation report guiding government action. It states discussions should proceed in parallel as the government seeks to settle troubling matters and advance core reforms. The passage reflects cautious optimism about concurrent negotiations.

Australian Royal Ceremony Honors Seats of Honor

A fragment notes a royal ceremony in Australia where seats of honor were filled. The wording is unclear but indicates a formal event with dignitaries and ceremonial seating. Further details are unreadable.

Saeceive Australia

Timber Workers Face Possible Strike in Melbourne

Dissension within the timber workers union surfaced at a Friday night meeting in Melbourne. Officials plan revised weeklies as the industry braces for a threatened strike.

Melbourne Samber Using

British Air Force Funding Sparks Iraq Debate in Commons

In London on January 2 the House of Commons discussed the crisis in Iraq. Colonel Amery, Secretary of State for the Dominions, answered questions about the British air force and potential repeal, stating the main issue was the air force with no repeal question at hand.

London House of Common Amery Lcm Dominions

Medical examination and public appearances in London notes

The Kis ta go to Craig we teats in Roa Ha Sion and relay gene at Cc ak ta House amid preparations for a first public appearance since the Kanes See oweres. Palace circles note infection in the Lord Dawson. he spent half an hour at the Palace tonight while Sir S Hewett remains confined with a cold.

the Socure London Craig We Teats Roa Ha Sion Ccak Ta Oweres Lord Dawson Palace Sir S. Hewett Howse

Baldwin Outlines Three-Point Plan to Aid Industry

In a Newcastle speech Prime Minister Baldwin pledged government aid through Imperial Preference safeguarding and cutting industry burdens. He repeated a commitment not to levy taxes on foodstuffs.

London Mr. Baldwin Newcastle- on-Tyne Baldwin

Inquest into Elsie Walker Death Near Auckland

The inquest into the death of 27 year old Elsie Walker, body found in scrub near Auckland, has concluded. Marks on clothing suggested a male companion after leaving home, but no indication of criminal assault. an accompani d deceased in the car could not identify the man.

Auckland Elsie Walker

Famine in China Reported by Taiping Passenger

A Taiping passenger from the East, Mr. Ainsworth, recounts famine scenes in China. He details deaths from starvation across Shan tung and adjacent provinces including Chih, Homan, Sheusi, and others, describing widespread suffering among villagers and families.

Towmevelem Jen Taiping Mr. Ainsworth China Shantung Chih Homan Sheusi

Coalition reply on coal inquiry commission

Canberra January 25. In reply to a telegram from the Miners Federation urging a commission of inquiry into coal mining, Mr. S. M. Bruce states the decision rests with the State Government and no action is contemplated for New South Wales or Australia as a whole at present.

Canberra Miners’ Federation Imi S. M. Bruce Federation New South Wales Australia

Coastal Storm Wrecks Vessels Off Wellington

A force storm hit Wellington causing havoc as many yachts and launches were torn from moorings and wrecked. The coastal steamer Storm en route from Lyttelton to Wellington faced the gale. cabins were flooded and doors smashed.

Auckland Wellington Lyttelton

Court Declares Injunctions In General Booth Case Reasserted

Fragmentary report indicates a court renewed injunctions connected to a General Booth matter with mention of sixty three.

London

Palace cycles face the rise of the best: Teeter

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a sports or race context with names unclear. The fragment references Palace, Teeter, and possible competition or cycle-related event. No clear date, place, or result available from the readable portion.

Loupom Sos

General's Health Improves. Possible Lomelon Appearance

The General's health is improved and he may make a dramatic appearance in Lomelon within a few days. The report hints at a high-profile return and lingering anticipation among supporters.

Sources of Wealth and Defence Evidence in Wembley Case

Fragmentary notes show a defense claiming no books were seen in a business stall at Wembley Rock, with assertion profits were satisfactory. The text references competition thresholds and a figure around £20,009, suggesting disputed profits and regulatory concerns.

Ene Wembley Rock

Ships and salvage tugs aid distress steamship off Bermuda

New York January 26 ships and salvage tugs head to the Atlantic to assist the distress steamship Alles Sontineant of Bermuda after it sprang a leak and lost a crewman. The Western Knight signals towing to safety as the Fernlane reports a failed cider and helpless status.

New York Atlantic Vades Bermuda Ie Western Knight Fernlane

Wembley speculations and profits tied to Coakley partner

Examination of Coakley links Wembley profits to values around £1000 with profits and losses noted by witnesses. Defence witnesses claim ties to a tax dodge scheme with £5000 in profits cited for 1922. Goddard’s pattern from 1923 to 1926 shows frequent bets, many wins and some losses, with winnings received via a dealer and other players potentially exchanging notes.

Coakley Goddam Wembley Taxddard A Commission Goddard Pete Rihafi

Severe blizzards devastate North-East Utah sheep ranges

Salt Lake City reports blizzards sweeping the North-East Utah sheep country marooning flocks and freezing or starving animals. Nada records minus 38 degrees the coldest there. Residents try to save flocks by moving hay 138 miles.

New

Man Struck by Car Injures Leg in Townsville

In Townsville on Saturday night 67 year old John Carlen was struck near the Commonwealth Hotel Ross Island and suffered a broken thigh. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Townsville John Carlen Commonwealth Hotel Ross Island

Mond Turner Conference Shapes Labor Capital Relations

Lord Melchett argues England tames capital and labour with commonsense humanity. The Mond Turner Conference links living standards to industrial prosperity, rejects militant capitalist stereotypes, and urges less destructive strikes and lockouts, aiming for cooperative reforms.

Lord Melchett England Hay Ron

Victoria in trouble as NSW leads Shield clash

Sydney report: New South Wales holds a commanding position against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. Victoria trails after scoring 260 for seven in reply to NSW’s big first innings, with bowlers and batsmen shaping the contest from Thursday through Saturday.

Sydney New South Wales Victoria

Adelaide cricket scorecard shows England and South Australia draw in variable conditions

In Adelaide on January 27 the England v South Australia match featured greasy wicket and showers. Onyons Scaife and Reddrop scored for NSW while Hooker led with three wickets. Stumps at 5 35 with rain falling. Victoria set for an innings defeat as Hendren and Carlton made early progress. NSW fielding praised. Australia strong bowling effort despite mixed batting.

Adelaide England South Aus Tors New South Wales Victoria

Day of Rest and Industrial Peace Conference Debacle

A compressed report on an industrial peace conference in Australia with debate over Bruce's legislation and the aim to abolish the Arbitration Court. The "Big Four" and Garden faced sharp criticism from Labor wings and the ACTU, while unions like the AWU showed keen interest. The session adjourned after contentious exchanges and warnings of government action.

Alperncon A.C.T.U Bruce A.W. U Arbitration Court J. G. Tatham Garden Australia

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