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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1926
Page
8
The report tallies Britain's general strike impact with total loss around £110 million. Declines in heavy industries and home trade and exports reached £46 million, broken out as pig iron and steel £10 million, cottons £7 million, and other textiles £2 million.
London July 21 report on a Scotland Australia cricket match with scattered scorers and players listed, noting omissions of Colling Hemdrs Mae Richardson and Ellin and various dismissals by Grimmett Mailey and others, plus weather remarks about rain Forecast and ground conditions for Manchester Seearnight and Saturday play.
Turmoil bolts Paris as Herriot loses confidence vote, crowds flood streets, shops ration goods amid fear of price rises. Mob violence erupts, police struggle to quell frenzy while Poincare seeks to form a cabinet and restore order. Foreigners face hostility as unrest widens across the city.
State branch Hof Seamen's Union Brisbane seeks industrial union status with the Board of Trade and Arbitration. The Brisbane dispute with Top Co over a 44 hour week and wage conditions sparked the application as a development in union-company tensions.
Brisbane July 22 The Crown challenged the Railway Appeal Board’s decision not to hear Corrigan’s appeal. Corrigan, an engine driver dismissed for drunken conduct, argued the Board was improperly constituted and the appeal grounds were misapplied. The court reserved its decision amid disputes on board constitution and three year tenure.
William Brown, a seaman of South Berisha, fell downstairs at home. He suffered a cracked vertebra and dislocation. After examination he wore a plaster cast from chin to chest. This week he began light work and is expected to improve in a few weeks.
Innisfail hosts Their Excellencies Lord or Lady Stonehaven arriving by rail motor from Cairns. They tour Government Sugar Mill as it crushes, return to Innisfail for ice, and view Mourilyan Harbor from a motor boat on the river. Lord and Lady Stonehaven plan Gowrie Station arrival August 2 from North Queensland.
Melbourne July 22 unprecedented incidents marked the Victorian Legislative Assembly as Labor member for Dalhousie Mr Pollard defied the Speaker over a ministerial reply on railway records. Repeated charges of misleading information led to his suspension vote 24 to 22. Pollard refused to withdraw, attempted to bargain, then forcibly exited as cries of support and opposition rang through the chamber.
Cobnam reports reaching Delhi after a 5000 mile overland flight. He notes heavy currents and water beneath the route to Australia. A native clung to the float during takeoff near Bala Welper, Ward forced him off by treading on hands as the craft drifted toward sandbanks.
Sydney July 22 The Miners Federation announced steps to formulate wage claims for all miners in wage states and bring them before the Coal Tribunal. A 1d per ton coal price rise is expected to yield about £550,000 this year, with profits near £50,000 after new Act compensation. The federation backs wage shares and relief funding for British miners, sending funds via J Howden secretary of the International Miners' Federation.
In the House of Commons Sir Austen Chamberlain says he is dissatisfied the Inter Allied Military Control Commission has not sent a note to Germany on entrenchment and arms conditions. Mr Rennie Smith questions armament status. Baldwin notes Empire Russia relations to be reviewed at the Imperial Conference.
Maryborough reports a double fatal shooting on July 1 as Edward John Loveday killed himself after fatally wounding his wife, following a recent poisoning case linked to his wife. An eight year old daughter found him, a letter to his mother explained his love for Kate and request to be buried with her.
Mary Kelly eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Kelly of Ma Tyson was killed instantly when she and classmates clung to a wagon on their way home from school. The back wheel passed over her as the wagon moved on prompting a fatal accident report from Pittsworth dated July 2.
Oyster Cay and nearby islands about seventeen thirty miles northeast of Caron have been proclaimed a sanctuary under the Animata and Birds Acts according to Brisbane dispatches dated July 22.
Fremantle July 22 The steamer Garett, a day overdue, battled aging gales and mountainous seas off Rottnest. Cargo shifted and tarpaulins torn as derrick stanchions twisted. Ropes stretched along decks as crew clung from one point to another while engines slowed to cope with the perilous heel. Fortunately no serious damage or loss reported despite the dire conditions.
In a fragmented report from the Representatives, Bruce questions Merkins about New South Wales road fare and a proposed tax. The dialogue touches on whether New South Wales would join with other states and when the position would be reconsidered, while Vratter discusses treasury figures since federation.
New York July 21 heavy heat sweeps the nation with temperatures near 100 degrees. Death toll climbs across the middle west and along the Atlantic coast, at least fifty fatalities reported in the Midwest as humid conditions worsen the heat.
A violent cyclone struck Geelong and nearby towns in Victoria, Australia, causing extensive destruction. At Belmont seven houses and two under construction were demolished while Highton saw churches halls and homes destroyed. One boy Norman Munyard aged 6 of Belmont was killed and about 20 to 30 people were injured. Several residents sheltered with neighbors or sought aid from the WMLCA and local hostels as fallen trees blocked roads delaying full figures.
Sydney July 22 Tom Walsh writes to his solicitors in the Walsh and Johannsen deportation case that he will dissociate his name from Johannsen. He seeks damages for wrongful arrest and detention at Gardensland on individual merits, withdraws from action against the Government if needed, and rejects any association with Johannsen or Bonaneets, calling Johannsen’s supporters scales.
Mindurram festival at Mindus tops sparked clashes as Khotee tops toppled. violence escalated with three armored cars deployed. Casualties reached fifty with six deaths and thirty three seriously injured as police fired on crowds to restore order.
The High Court issued writs against the State of South Australia over the petrol sale tax. The Commonwealth Government and its Attorney General filed one suit, and the Commonwealth Oil Refinery filed another. Plaintiffs allege the state tax contravenes the constitution, infringes Commonwealth excise powers, and violates freedom of trade across states.
In Adelaide on July 22 the Pomse assembly relay reports Labor leader comments on the referendum proposals. The Premier noted the party had not fixed a position, while Mr Charlton aligned with the reform, and Mr Gunn expressed support for Charlton’s stance amid internal party shifts.
Mossman July 22. In Mossman Magistrates Court George Collins on remand charged with murder of Margaret Collins at Mialle on July Ww Sergeant Dwyer asked for eight days remand to hear Baker evidence. The court granted eight days remand for Collins and for Baker on the charge of attempting to kill. Collins appeared worried and in low spirits while Baker's condition greatly improved.
Fragmentary text references a four hour week aim and mentions the Board of Trade and an unspecified entity. Details are unclear, but the item appears to summarize a brief proposal discussion or policy note without concrete outcomes or dates.
A Cairns to Canberra report outlines home building costs and government cottage programs. Private firms in Canberra planned brick cottages with four rooms, built in storage, and modern facilities, with rents from 23 to 26 shillings weekly. Civil service housing expands to 200 cottages, while climate and water issues affect supply and population growth.
Fragmentary report describes tensions in a Japanese region with authorities seeking reinforcements and public concern. Mentions assembly and unrest amid unclear events, with distorted proper names and locations.
July reports from Meromuirne note that for federal referenda the writers names must appear in articles and ads include printers and addresses of antiwar ads. Drake-Brockiman named as organizer for the referendum and will contact states to arrange itineraries for speakers.
Cycling event scheduled for Saturday July 24 at 2:40 PM from the National Hostel to Veree, featuring handicapped entrants and local teams. Officials confirm final details and route readiness for the morning start.
In Brisbane on July 22 a pie sale and ship stranding caused 358 seamen and others to lose employment. The incident left 181 seamen, 14 sailors, 15 stewards, and 14 cooks jobless as crews aboard the Wayandra Wyreeni anul wha and the Cooma faced disruption.
Sydney July 2. Consideration is said to exist at a council meeting over charges and counter charges involving officials of the Sydney NSW Cricket Association. The general secretary has been asked to resign, which he refuses, vowing to fight the Water board issue.
Innisfail on July 20 hosted a stormy cane growers meeting as officials debated control and the motive behind the motion from Mr. J. P. McGowan. W J Davies chaired the session where vigorous remarks followed before a vote narrowed toward Cairns Canegrowers Association involvement.
Genevea July Jr Julian Solidaw reports Italy issues visa edicts restricting travel to Italy. Frontier controls tightened by Siena Matsa under Mussolini directive to stabilize lire and regulate foreign exposure.
July in Sydney brought a mid winter heat surge with record high temperatures. The report cites the day as the hottest July on record, noting temperatures near previous records and highlighting unusually warm conditions for the season.
July 14 reports a Mao coordinated union meeting in Darwin with letters from a women and territories minister and a regional commissioner. Dismissed workers from a living cradle claim offers of assistance while the rail construction faces delays and potential shutdowns.
Melbourne July 19 Senator Linch who created a scene in the Senate by attacking Senator Newlands has sent a letter of apology. He writes from his position and hopes the clash over the presidential bid does not affect the party’s unity. He thanks Senator Newlands and mutual colleagues for their support and wishes success to the party’s candidate for high office.
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