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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1926

Page

8

You Must Obey Authority Scene in the Commons

London July 1 In the House of Commons the Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin said the government would push the Cost Eight Hours Bill to final stages and would not grant more discussion time. Mr Batey shouted that the bill would not pass, while the Speaker demanded obedience to the Chair as Bridgeman moved the third reading and Batey refused to be read.

London House of Commons Stanley Baldwin Batey Mr. Batey Baldwin Bromt Goesker W. C. Bridgeman

Violent Invectives in House Debates Over Bridgeman and Jones

Fragmentary OCR depicts a heated parliamentary exchange with accusations of murder and hostility. Speech by Mr Bridgeman and Labour members denounce antagonistic remarks as provocative while Mr Jones refuses to withdraw, shouting that "they are murderers" as he leaves amid a tense session.

Matey Eulonitbedd Bridgeman Pui Pahlwin Bridgman Bridge Nan Dedenel Ben der Ain Jack Jones Jones Herre Bridgeman Arly Brining Artehorn Akiwin

Eight Miners Sentenced in Wrecking Case in Newcastle

London July 1 eight Crimingham miners were sentenced to four to eight years penal servitude in Newcastle for participating in the derailment of the Flynn Scotchman during the general strike. The debate in Parliament continued amid disorder as ministers and miners debated the Coal Commission report and the Eight Hour Bill.

London Cramiigton Newcastle Flynn Scotchman Rahlwin E . Sand Menos M Aa George Thorne Baldwin Coal Commission Mines Department Genibn Ae Miners’ Federation

Premier’s tirade over workmen’s compensation act turmoil

Sydney dispatch reports Premier Lang railing in the Press over the Workmen's Compensation Act causing country dislocation. He accuses foreign insurers and critics of intimidating the government, noting many insurers pulled out and premium money staying in the state as a consequence.

Sydney Mr. Lang Lang

NSW Defence Financial Operations Report

In Sydney, the NSW Deft outlines financial operations for railway and tram services. The report notes a car deficit of £1274.00 and details attributed costs tied to the railway operations and management.

Nsw DEFT Sydney Fema

Per Capita Proposal Likely in Federal Budget

Melbourne reports the Federal Government is expected to introduce a Per Capita Tax in its upcoming Budget. The plan would see a national collection for states, with funds allocated back to states and settled at year end. The government also contemplates loans to states for wire netting to settlers.

Melbourne Fi Fe Fed Commonwealth

Wimbledon Day Shows Kinsey Flair In Tough Match

International tennis reports a sunlit Wimbledon with Kinsey's hard hitting versus Branden in a grueling singles clash. Horgen edge, Cochet and Boretta battles, and doubles action sees Austin Lycett and others advance toward semis amid mixed doubles rounds.

London Wimbledon Kineey Bruenon Kinsey Con Hragnen Hrngnen Nimne Bragnon Boretta Lore She Fi Cochet Cochets Aelio Bert Horoire Ithneis Nugnon Ted Horoira Austin All Lycett Hatchford Pryce-Jones Kehrling Ant Senorita Calvares Lei Lister Mins Sterry

Efforts for enforcement face bootlegger crackdown

Washington reports strong push to enforce Prohibition with a seven thousand dollar campaign against bootleggers and 7900 agents. Prohibition chief Andre seeks 11 million dollar appropriation to enforce the Volstead Act, plans to tour Europe to negotiate anti smuggling treaties with Britain Germany France Denmark the Netherlands Spain and July the inspector will review the mot burgler and visit Alaska upon return.

Washington Ori Bootlervers Andre Europe Britain Germany France Denmark Netherlands Spain Alaska

German cabinet crisis grows as ex rulers fate looms

Berlin July 1 Germany faces a fresh political crisis after the Socialists in the Reichstag vote against the Government Compromise Bill on ex rulers property. With Right parties opposing, the government cannot secure the two thirds required and signals resignation or dissolution if the bill fails. Remer reports the likely outcome.

Berlin Germany Reichstag

Frisbane Casket Gold Prize Winners Reported

Golden Casket No MO was clean today in Brisbane on July 2. First prize went to 33010 Pedkins of Woarronils Cunna maiffl second to TL21O You and I Seneteate care of Ro Evan Milton Brisbane third to 54933 Mornho ose Davis Grosveno Hotel Drishane.

Frisbane Pedkins Ro Evan Milton Brisbane Mornho Ose Davis Grosveno Drishane

Fortieth Ami Anniversary at Cairns Methodist Church

The fortieth anniversary of the Cairns Methodist Church was celebrated with a welcome to Queensland Conference President Rev H M Wheller. A musical program by the choir and church members followed, commemorating the event and emphasizing faith over social club notions, while addressing church unity, white Australia, and spiritual energy through Jesus Christ.

Cairns Queensland H. M. Wheller Appla Wwen Wheller Mc Wheller Welcons Biggs Parker C. W. Morsley Carron Lyn Collie Laycock Manual Inteiraction Association Mra. Morsey Minsee c Aliner Stillman Messrs Collis Miller Moraier Veresidem China Japan Jesus Chrisman Oh Manny Australia Suiccess Mary Methodist Church Itialy Tully Jesus Cipriot H. Johnsson Jonsson Bwildine Youngman Dela

Alan Cobham Arrives in Athens on England Flight

Alan Cobham completes leg of a flight from England to Austria and arrives in Athens on July 1. Dispatch reports the famed aviator landed safely and is continuing his journey amid celebratory interest from local residents and officials.

Athens Alan Cobham England Awsentia Rewter

Cairns Liquor Charge Adjourned In Licensing Court

In Cairns Licensing Court yesterday Nan Sing faced a charge of selling liquor without a license. Police raid found four bottles of rum. defendant claimed he merely drank or gave liquor, not sold it. A similar charge against Michael Fosheary followed as evidence described money, a marked tumbler, and liquor found in several rooms. Adjournment to Tuesday.

Cairns PLM A. H. O'Kelly Nan Sing Toohill Aml J. Bennett Hop Wahead Miror Bennett Nantee Michael Fosheary Wasalso Dj Jennett Conn Wilson Sternberg Abel Kirkdale Spence Street Spence and Lake Streets Liz Sternber Ridge Cray Clarke Nol Jamer Sovior Seperate Br. Bennett Howe

Kangaroo Brand Butter Praised by Brigadier General Onslow

Brigadier General Onslow reports from his review of the Commonwealth Dairy Control Board that the Kangaroo Brand butter has boosted consumer trust and market share. He urges extended advertising to make Kangaroo a household name and stresses continuous supply. He commends Overseas Farmers’ Union management and suggests overseas producers strengthen UK market access through their own bodies with capable reps.

London Onslow Commonwealth Dairy Control Board Bftion United Kingdom Britain

Young Australia League civic reception for NSW boys

Brisbane on July 1 welcomed 75 boys from fifty public schools in New South Wales as Mayor Jolly highlighted the leagues travel education work. E R Marie noted over 50,000 youths have travelled on state and international tours since the leagues 1890s founding, with Simonds of Perth stressing that Queensland visitors will carry home pride in the state and a broader national aim.

Brisbane Young Australia League Australia Jolly Ednors New South Wales E.R. Marie Neary C. J. Simonds Perth Hays Queensland

Malanda Cooperatives Plans Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting

An extraordinary meeting of Atherton Co operative Butter Association Ltd shareholders is set for July 2 in Malanda to confirm resolutions from the June 3 meeting. Separate management matters were addressed at the same event.

Malanda Hueve Evtraordinary Atherton Co-operative Bitter Association Ltd

Pea Receives Malanea Telecrant On Butter Co. Shareholders

Yesterday The Pea published a telecrant from Malanea reporting that Butter Co. meeting shareholders decided on separate management. The note is signed by Mack and Beardow.

Malanea Fig

New Arrivals Refused Votes At Cairne Ranch Poll

Voting in the Cairne ranch elections of the Waterside Workers Federation resumed after delays caused by new arrivals from other ports. A number were refused eligibility, police attended, and incidents included ballot papers seized and arrests. Result expected today, favoring the anti rotary section.

Cairne Ranch Waterside Workers” Federation Bebe Dogen Newcastle New South Wales

Late Mail Trains At Cairns Face Conduct Of Delays

Reports of late arrivals by mail trains at Cairns show repeated delays between scheduled and actual arrival times. The public warns that continued tardiness could undermine service popularity and requires prompt action to restore traveler confidence in reaching destinations at the appointed hour.

Cairns

Innisfail Rail Delays Spark Public Protest Across North Queensland

Innisfail residents condemn the Northern Railway timetables as chronically disordered delaying mail and passengers from Cairns to Townsville. Delays have caused late trains, inadequate shelter, and widespread inconvenience, prompting calls for a public inquiry and rapid timetable reforms by the Railway Department.

Innisfail Cairns Lowh Post Office Cairne Louisfail Townsville Pasengers Wayend Boud Tralian Johnstone Shire Railway Department Northern Railways

Queenslanders Chosen for Tomorrow's Rugby League Teams

Brisbane select Queensland side to meet New South Wales with Caples Aynalev Gorman Craig Patenhalves Edwards Moorea and Potter captain among backs. Forwards include Henderson Bennett Steinohet Purcell Armbrunter. Colts team picks Roy Lindsay Trevethan Laws Brown Ceaptain McCoy Literer O'Brien Hughes. Forwards McCank Rininen Barke Kelly Tennant Christensen Sellars Parry.

Brisbane Queensland New South Wales Ra'wed Caples Aynalev Gorman Craig Patenhalves Edwards Moorea Potter Henderson Bennett Steinohet Purcell Armbrunter Nnne Wide Bay Roy Lindsay T. Trevethan J. Laws Toowonmhal PB. Brown Allan Ceaptain McCoy Literer J. O'Brien North Queensland Hughes Upawich McCank Rininen Barke Brichaoe Kelly Warwick Tennant Christensen North Oneenstamt Sellars Parry Ipawich

Recalcitrants at Prisons Strike Prompt Measures

Report on a prison disturbance at Med Of on Pivewlay where 2 warders and several prisoners clashed over discipline. A tribunal led by visiting justice Mr. T. Newity sentenced offenders to longer terms. Home Secretary ford and Mr. Gall criticised the revolt as menacing order.

T. Newity Wong Gall Mr. Ford Grall Gilthy Hia Cvades Lamu

Plot to assassinate the King of Ariat foiled by police

Two Spanish subjects, Ascaso and Bonaventuresa, were arrested at a family hotel in Ascaso on a private visit from Lowlon. Police recovered a thousand pes banknote, a motor car receipt, rifles, and 240 cartridges as they confessed plans to kill the king during a stop near Paris.

Arta Lowlon Saravossa Tee Cherbourg Fees Ascaso Bonaventurersa Paris Reuter

PRIMARY PRODUCERS THE LEVIES PROBLEM IN BRISBANE

An East M District Council meeting discussed the government subsidy ending June 10 next year and levy funding shifting to producers thereafter. The council urged reflection of producer interests while retaining essential government services. The report also notes Clara Bow’s first indoor screen work with Warner Porter in Paramount's The Runaway, a Western story.

Brisbane Jn Ava East M District Council Council of Agriculture Cenees Alfons Clara Bow Warner Porter Paramount

Motor Car Fire In Kerry District Court Case

An accident and fire involving a Kerry motor car were discussed in court. Witnesses described the blaze, its timing, and the vehicle’s damage including a smaller engine burning fiercely. The inquiry covered insurance claims, repair costs, and whether any grass or bush fire occurred nearby.

McGowan Metivowan le Owen Arinmaes Aiere Anis Lyle Ness Wittess Hiv Senah Insurance Co Sannase al Sure Company Taolw Dover Alan Ener

German Machinery Sale Shapes Huge Trade Deal

A garbled report hints at a major trade deal centered on German machinery for Russian or Ukrainian buyers. The text mentions Rhein Metal and positions from the locomotive department, with references to Kharkov and Berlin as trade hubs, outlining a purchase with significant value.

Werlin Theami Chavernientie Tie Germane Rhein Metal Ca Higteat Machinery Buter's En Incomotive Rovsians Kharkell Gennan Beiklin Evra Norchase

Victorian finance deficit rejected amid losses and deficit figures

The report describes a deficit in Victorian finances with figures indicating a deficit around £220 and a larger total deficit amount in millions, noting a state budget shortfall and expected losses.

Melbourne Boi Albert

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bird dies suddenly

A gloomy afternoon followed the untimely death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Bird. The child, beloved by parents and community, became ill while playing with other children and died shortly after admission to hospital. Funeral services were conducted by Father Redichers at Atherton Cemetery, with burial at the local plot.

A. Bird Me T. Kelly Atherton

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