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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1928
Page
8
In Canberra Judge Scholes reports financial benefit connected to Mr Bruce and Mr Mahony amid allegations. Findings suggest resignation consideration and changes to prior statements. The report references Mr Ladin and Mr Wiverlore and notes violence not fully detailed in the record.
The commission details alleged offers of money and benefits to influence resignations and seat allocations in Parliament. Mr Coleman and Mr Mahony face scrutiny over payments tied to Theodore and other figures, while Mr Anstey’s case shows no clear bribery evidence. The report notes ongoing suspicions and seeks clarity on the matter.
The Australian auxiliary schooner Isabelle de Fraine capsized off Floringa reefs during a squall. The crew including Captain, Mate, three engineers and seamen were rescued after a 14 hour delay. a search continues for missing personnel aboard the vessel.
The Minister for Worklore Mr Kir wan announced a pause on new workers home applications. To prevent hardship the Metropolitan area restriction is being reviewed and expanded to the country to allow cases with special circumstances to proceed.
In a remarkable courthouse moment, a girl cashier was acquitted after a verdict just after 5 pm on Saturday. The audience erupted in cheers as the court announced not guilty, and the crowd surrounded the escorted defendant outside.
Sydney July 16 records show three thousand three hundred eighty eight applications lodged for Harti ballot Pengalta and Myall Downs blocks in Wirrinlda land district. Last minute rush reflected peak activity as applicants sought parcels.
Fragmentary report describes strikers invading a textile mill in Berlin and injuring fourteen after clashing with managers. The text mentions sabotage and violent actions by workers, with unclear dates or full names.
An erratic OCR account describes Captain Johnston and a seaplane tour through New South Wales and New Guinea. It mentions Gabrula B. C. Jolson as pilot and includes scattered references to locations Townsville Cooktown and Wir. amid chaotic phrasing and garbled names.
London reports reveal Canadian Lieutenant Burke led with 520 points to win the grand aggregate at Bisley. Notable scores included Lewis 514 and Pavey 510, with multiple officers and competitors listed among prize winners and aggregate standings.
In Halifax on Friday magistrate court heard Ganger B. Acconera prosecute for employing a female as a cook against industrial rules. The gang claimed a male cook left and his wife cooked temporarily. Acconera was found guilty and fined £2 with costs for employing a female cook where not allowed.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local conviction and fines related to a case involving seven men and a disputed bet. Names and precise actions are unclear, with references to a court, guilty pleas, and a small sum of fines.
July 1923 reports say London endured the hottest day on record as heat surged. Berlin also sweltered with temperatures high and crowds flocking to lakes near Grunewald and Potsdam, with thousands cooling off along the waterways.
Vienna reports a month without rain as the Danube’s bathing beaches fill with bathers. The surge in drownings since July 1 highlights a deadly stretch for August.
Market days unfold without incident after rumors of Lowenstein's death and company share turmoil. Exchange settlements proceed smoothly in London as investors weigh potential impacts on the stock.
In the Industrial Court at Stratford yesterday the legality of employing a female cook on a cane farm was argued. The case, tied to amendments gazetted March 12, 1928, revolved around Annie Newitt as a female cook and whether she met the award’s terms. The magistrate noted clause three allowing female cooks under defined farm conditions, and considered whether the farm’s arrangements met those limits.
The article discusses a court session where magistrates questioned an allegedly illegal contract. It covers arguments about entitlements and the status of a female party, a boarding house keeper, and the defense strategy of Carlewis who initially pleaded guilty but later withdrew and substituted a plea.
A fragmentary note from Mourillyany details July production, noting an improvement over the previous period despite heavy rain. Figures show 66,622.51 in crushed shipments, with comparisons to prior totals and remarks on mill operations and removals affecting output.
Melbourne July 16 The Australian Congress of ACTU opens at Trades Hall and runs a week. Delegates debate amendments on arbitration women industry and international relations while factions clash over intervention by ASCOT and U.S. cooks strike. notable delegates include Jolanison and Witterly.
A new company takes over the Mount Morgan Mine and plans to restart operations soon. The initial capital is under £290,000 with aims to issue £50,000 in shares to Queenslanders and expand gradually while maintaining solvency.
Paris July 11 report from the Malo-Les Bains section notes fifty eight starters amid cobblestone roughness and vibration. Opperman suffers frame break and 150 minute loss. Watson and Osborn place mid-pack as the stage finishes Dieppe with fewer riders and weather cited as challenging.
The event details a long distance challenge with Frantz defeating Leduco by a narrow margin. The race covered thousands of miles in multiple stages and times approach 202 hours with several halts noted. Osborne finishes 38th with a time near 214 hours.
The Southern Cross undergoes overhaul at Sydney by Mr Maidment in preparation for Kingsford Smith’s journey to New Zealand. The work is expected to be finished within a fortnight.
The governor and Lady Goodwin visit the station with Mayor and officials post a train arrival. Citizens hear remarks on district improvement and community support as the governor expresses intent to share more details with the public.
A detailed account of the governor and Lady Goodwin’s visit to Yungaburra and Mareeba, including speeches at Lake Eacham Hotel, a trip to Lake Lenehan, and a public reception with Shire Councils. The party toured sights, met children at a state school, and the governor christened Governor Goodwin’s Lookout.
Hownpt Smithy Ltd plans a new passenger service between Sydney and Brisbane aboard the Bombala. The ship will start this route with potential extension to Hobart, filling a gap as no Sydney passenger service exists since the Huddart Parker era.
The schooner Malaya, owned by the Fiji Shipping Company and formerly a British yacht, wrecked on Horseshoe Reef in the Koro Sea on Saturday night. No injuries reported, salvage uncertain as authorities assess the site and vessel status.
The passage reports Governor AT Tully showing interest in sugar. It mentions Excellencies and John Goodwin, with references to Marcy and a station related to sugar production and distribution.
In New South Wales a dispute over taxing state trading enterprises emerges. Officials note objections to applying taxes this year arguing private competition is unfair. The letter in question questions administrative clarity and impact on state markets.
Advertisements in German papers report brides wanted for a South West Africa settlement. The article notes negotiations ongoing and brides who have not yet seen their future husbands, with settlers described as part of a German colonial effort.
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