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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1926
Page
8
The House of Commons split over government policy as Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Churchill defended the Crown while Mr. Clynes and Labour pressed for changes. The Eight Hours Bill and labor tensions dominated discussions as the government survived a censure by 245 to 56 and planes of debate continued on national peace and order.
In Ipswich the male partner of a marriage was charged at the Special Police Court after a quarrel at Calvert Street ended with a fatal stabbing. The accused allegedly used a pocket knife to stab a witness behind the left shoulder following a dispute during the wedding period.
A London dispatch reports Captain Alan Cobham III stating he regrets overwork and fatigue. He hopes to resume flight in a few hours, with a plan to reach the Leros Islands as soon as possible. The message notes suffering from light exhaustion and a delay in his program.
Paris mourns the death of Emile Coue described as a remarkable figure in medical science. Reports emphasize his influential career and lasting impact on popular psychology and self improvement methods.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Wales and Spain in a stalled report about an approaching engagement. The text is garbled, but mentions Prince of Wales and possible official denial.
A Reuters report notes U S Prohibition Army fears attacks amid a campaign against liquor. It cites a potential million dollar appropriation for land and sea actions and reports casualties from a roof collapse in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania.
In Brisbane on July 4 the Queensland and New South Wales schoolboys rugby league teams opened their first test at the Exhibition Ground. Queensland dominated with slick ball handling and strong finishing, while Wide Bay and other locales contributed players.
A hospital report states nurse Nellie Gly attended an elderly patient who was stabbed and blinded during an incident on a Friday. Authorities allege the nurse pulled a large object causing the injuries as others tried to intervene.
Disorderly court session reports the Sirdar and Casey facing murder charges. Judges including Judge Kershaw PAs observe the proceedings as the defense alleges lies and awaits acquittal on six counts.
In a 100-minute match at London, Grimmett and Mailey led Australia to a strong showing against Northampton with Grimmett taking five for 18 as England’s Notts side fought back. Nicholson and Murdin added late resistance, but Australia ended with a solid First Innings total aided by Wynne and Andrews.
Brisbane reports reveal a reshuffle consideration for the Prickly Pear Land Commission with Mr Payne remaining linked to the commission. Minister Meg Dunstan notes no major personnel changes now to face ongoing judicial coordination with the Land Court.
A lively July 4 meeting of district farmers discussed a levy proposal by the Queensland Producers’ Association. The delegates endorsed a two penny levy and urged future efforts to support the system for relief and improvements in cane districts.
The Moderate section of the Waterside Workers Federation secured most positions in the half-yearly elections. Police presence guarded the polling at the Waterside Workers Hall as anti Rotary candidates faced a larger majority than in the prior period.
A train accident near Tully in the Tully district resulted in the death of Ralph Williams a forty six year old cook employed by a cant gan. The body was found mangled under a carriage and post mortem and burial followed. Police investigated the scene and a second fatality involved six men killed by railway danger in the Tully area.
Melbourne reports new deck cargo and live stock safety rules approved by the Federal Executive Council under the Navigation Act. The regulations take effect August 1 and target securement, weight limits, escape routes, and access to boats and sponges. They apply to all British and foreign ships taking on deck cargo or live stock at Australian ports.
A Sydney newspaper reports testimony from A. I. Legard fireman and Ernest Eckersley on the Aberdeen train derailment. James Monkley driver notes 3 mph not excessive. cause cited as track depressions causing wheels to leave rails. Charles Harris, chief engineer, discusses engine inspections and speeds, while observers question brake effectiveness.
July 4 Brisbane reports show growers vote on creating a maize pool for most of Queensland except Atherton Tableland where a pool exists. Ballot closed Saturday July 4 with two-thirds in favor and contested sections resisting proposal.
A Havre Parual express derailment between Acheres and Esisay after a landslide caused by a storm left twenty dead and sixty injured. The district seeks answers while investigators examine cause and weather factors.
About 150 shareholders attended an extraordinary general meeting at Malanda to discuss management and director issues at Atherton Tableland Butter Arso Viblation Ltd. Reports centered on alleged missteps, the disputed wire to the Pool Board, and questions about profits and butter storage, with resolutions and future board actions planned.
A garbled OCR passage describes a fire incident with unclear names and places. Key terms include burning, a structure termed house, and scattered phrases like Australia and Italian references, but readable facts are minimal and attribution is uncertain.
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