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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
12
Valuable cargo recovered at Wreckland aboard the Arrawa after arrival from Southampton found hidden in the stokehold. Artificial silk and other dress materials worth hundreds were uncovered as a detective exposed a wooden casing under refrigerating pipes. Other cargo including tobacco remained missing.
Imperial Chemical View ed oversubscribed its new issue of 1.164 million ordinary shares and 2.242 million deferred shares. The entire issue was allotted to employees of the company and its subsidiaries.
W McGregor and S Narman prisoners at Mort Augusta jail escaped by tearing blankets to climb walls. A tracker and police scour the district as a search for the men continues awaiting trial on a larceny charge.
At Central Police Court Sydney on remand for Mating and Arnot ex Alderman Green and the firm Babcock and Wilcox over City Comet pamphlet contracts. Hearings adjourned to Monday to review Royal Commission evidence as Crown and defence prepare. Court crowded and interest high as proceedings begin.
The West Australian branch of the Om Hig Union of Unemployed formed only a week ago has affiliated with Sydney and other branches. Perth expects local membership to exceed one hundred by week’s end, Fremantle about one hundred, with total state unemployed around fifty thousand. A Labor Party member, anonymous, says the constitution offers no solution to unemployment difficulties and hints at Communist influence.
The article reports that four statements attributed to Mr Ryan and Mr Jeffrey in Syiory were rejected by the Australian Council of Trade Unions. Mr Duggan says the remarks do not represent Labor or the Australian industrial stance. He notes Ryan traveled to Moscow and Japan on behalf of Australian workers.
The ceremony at Grafton to drive the first rivet across the Clarence River connected Grafton to South Grafton. Minister Buttenshaw lauded the milestone as a step to link New South Wales with Queensland and improve rail networks, with officials and the Clyde Engineering Co. Ltd. noted for supplying the rivet and work.
Sydney July 1 Judge Curlewis sentenced Eugene spare a 35 year old poultry dormer after he was found guilty of attempting to discharge a double barrel gun at Alma Forbes Smith near Brookvale on June 12. He faced a separate charge of common assault tied to threats and abuse. The jury convicted him of the major charge and he received 15 years penal servitude.
Jack O'Shea of Mareeba dies after a long life of service and duty. He was a respected steward with Mareeba Turf Club and active in official work, leaving a wide circle of friends and universal sympathy for his relatives.
Mr J J Hanson known as Sailor and formerly of Cairns edited the Northern Standard Darwin Labor paper and served on the railway construction at Katherine. He was a member of the naval brigade and died this morning in Darwin.
Berlin reports three government aviation workers detained by political police. authorities allege they sold blueprints of new planes to Soviet agents. The case centers on top secret experimental aeronautical designs and espionage charges.
Melbourne July 10 reports the sunken tug Howell located after a search at the main channel cut side of the Yarra river entrance. The vessel shows large holes in its hull along its side.
In the Supreme Court Joshua Happeport pleaded not guilty to abetment entering and stealing jewelry. Crown Prosecutor C. Y. Rourke described the case as the most important of the sittings. The trial adjourned with testimony continuing tomorrow.
The Australian Director of Posts and Telegraphs, Mr H Brown, travels from London to Germany to study mechanical nail handling devices and developments in telegraph and telephone apparatus. Germany is believed to be ahead of the United States. He plans to return to Australia in August.
An American engineer contracted to overhaul the Southern Cross reports the three engines are in good condition after a 13 mile test and plans a three week task. He may travel to New Zealand and back to finish the overhaul before longer preparations for future projects.
A fragment notes a morning application by J Hingfor for a ward license at South Johnstone. The overheard line mentions planting and a license process tied to local governance.
The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Jane de Graaff was held Wednesday morning from the home of her son at Minnie Street. Rev Gillman conducted the service as a large circle of friends and relatives attended. Many local residents and families from Rockhampton Redlynch Kuranda and Kuranda were listed among attendees.
The harbor board on Tuesday night adopted several new rests for harbor facilities. The report notes improvements in safety and operations and outlines cost and next steps for implementation.
Marine Superintendent A C Nicholson reports 78 vessels totaling 42 064 tons register berthed at Cairns with 52 790 tons gross registered elsewhere. Water supply figures, dredging progress on Trinity and Platypus dock, quay and wharf repairs, pile driving, and shore works detailed. Scout movement note adds over three million boys in 50 countries.
Richard Willips Ranson, president of a club and founder of a company in Adwelaike Street, Brisbane, died suddenly after returning home last night. He was long associated with Alp Hl. BF. Asco at New Farm and had been a member and former president of the Commercial Travellers' Club in Queensland since 1900.
The funeral of Mrs Ida Maud Evans wife of Mr FE Evans was held with Rev Reid leading a service at the church followed by burial at Martyn Street Cemetery. A large circle of friends attended and condolences were offered by various local families groups and associations.
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