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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1926

Page

8

Soviet Crisis Rumors Tie Leader Death to Mutiny

A Daily Telegraph review from July 38 reports Moscow rumors of turmoil in the Soviet leadership. It cites alleged deaths and dismissals among top officials including M. Deerjinsky and M. Finovielf, with charges of Zinovieff links and a ten year office ban for Laschevitch. The report suggests the Central Committee faces internal strife and possible foreign influence as ministers debate extending powers.

London Russia Daily Telegraph R'ga Moscow M. Deerjinsky Central Committee Wes Ensious M. Daerjinsky

Women Vote Rights Debate Marks Federal Conference

At the inter-State Conference of the National Council of Women of Australia discussions centered on censorship, municipal franchise for women, and reform in nursing training. Resolutions urged a Federal Censors Board, stricter adherence to laws, and nursing training improvements in private hospitals, with Victoria voicing dissent on some points. Officers elected included Mrs. D. A. Skene as president and Mrs. Andrew Clenerose as secretary.

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Case over Licensing Certificates in King vs Avia affair

In Borisbrane July 29 the Court of Full Bench led by Justice Macrossan upheld the Licensing Inspector's view that plans and specifications complied with the Licensing Act after considering the provisions. The case involved Lyon's application for building certificates and related objections from opponents. The court ordered a writ of mandamus and directed Spencer to pay costs.

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Match V Surrey London July 24 24 Weather Stops Play

Match between Australia and Surrey continued amid heavy overnight rain. Players like Fender Shepherd Jardine and Peach contributed runs as weather halted action. final scores show Australia 70, Surrey 70 with several batsmen scoring in the 20s and 30s before rain interrupted play.

London Awstrath Verws Surrey Meresesn Bordaley Fender Shepherd Lockton Jardine Peach Melee Pearh Onli X Meas An Vider Nat WMC Holmes Ciregorp

Sydney Smith senior comments on cricket leadership dispute

Sydney Smith senr, father of the Australian El manager, said his son resigned from the Executive of the Board of Control before leaving Australia and asked not to be nominated again until his return. He criticized Gorion Club members for actions 15,000 miles away that hinder his son’s ability to defend himself and risks harming his representation of Australian cricket in London and elsewhere. He hopes Australian sportsmen will not tolerate un-British methods.

Sydney Sydney Smith Board of Control Australia Gorion Club London

Motive in Sydney Politics Sparks Independent Move

Independent member for North Sydney A D Kay tendered resignation to the Speaker amid talk of a rift in local circles. The Metropolitan Meat Industry Board met with chairman Mr Cramsic, where an apparent clever move by Mr Lang was noted as influencing the scene.

Sydney A.D. Kay North Sydney Cramsic Lynn Lang

Newcastle Train Disaster Averted Near Singleton

Newcastle July 29 another disaster to the Brisbane express was averted last night near Singleton when the engine struck a stray bullock on the line. The engine braked hard and nearly left the rails, one axle broken, the train held up for nearly an hour, and the bullock cut to pieces.

Newcastle Brisbane Anteion

Debate on Shale Oil Bill and road funding in Australia

Melbourne reports a debated Shale Oil Bounty Act bill and road funding. Prime trade minister Fretten cites costs and unspent £144,000, while Sir Neville Howse and John discuss delays in cruiser work. Pratten argues for amendments to aid state construction without additional taxes. Allen and Southnoes press tax equity concerns.

Melbourne Neville Howse John Fretten Ed Wade Tasmania R. Pratten Fratton

Legal dispute over vendor debt and verdict amid town notes

In INMISEAIL July 7s a case between a fruit vendor and a restaurant proprietor over £7 3/8 is described with a verdict after lengthy evidence. The report also notes shipping movements from Mourilyan Harbour and ongoing rain in the Johnstone River district affecting roads and harvest prospects.

Gartmore Goond Mourilyan Harbour Senne Mourlivas Gar Caiena Oreae Carton Monrilyan Harbour Cairne Johnstone River Ian Big Silkwood Kate

New Zealand Parliamentary Bar Postponed Vote

Auckland July 2 reports a parliamentary vote result with a majority of 35 for continuance in a fragmented clipping. The text is garbled but notes a decision affecting the parliament and uses place names Auckland and July.

Auckland Apt Simres Aes Clinmentary Bar Cove

Italian Growers Conference Proposed in Mackay

Brisbane July 29 via mail train Mr W J Dunstan member the al Trade and Arbitration travels to Mackay to call a conference representing Australian Sugar Mills to address the unsatisfactory position arising from employee actions at several Mackay mills. The conference is set for Mackay Court House Tuesday at ten o clock.

Brisbane W. J. Dunstan al Trade and Arbitration Caves Mackay Dunstan A.S.P.A Hand Mackay Court Howe

Sensation as body found in Toowong bush river death mystery

A sensational discovery today when a body was found in a Toowong bush near Aneac Park by H Whitehouse. Police offered no motive yet, with the pistol clenched in the hand and possible drink residue noted. The incident follows a separate note of a body seen on the river Faka.

Brisbane H. Whitehouse Jew Terrace Aneac Par Toowong Faka

Boat slip dispute at Adelaide wharf debate continues

In a heated meeting the Aquatic Club argued about the old Adelaide wharf space and minimum gaps between structures. Cr. Cooper and Cr. Crowley clashed over rights and continental toss doubts as Cr. Steine’s motion to adjust the 33 feet and 7 feet measurements was discussed amid disagreement.

Ir. Steine Hobbie Crowky Teft Cooper Aqnatic Club Adelaide Crowley Cr. Cooper Cr. Crowlew Cr. Steince

Lang Rules Out Federal Roads Pact In Australia

Sydney reports Premier Mr J T Lang declared he would not endorse the Federal Roads Agreement. Adelaide notes Premiers in Parliament say the road plan intrudes on State powers, urging rejection as opposed by the assembly and protests.

Sydney J. T Lang Adelaide Commonwealth

Brisbane areas report wells and ground conditions

A fragmented report notes brishane oralla down time near nine thousand to four thousand seat area. It mentions depths between three and four feet and compares with wells in other parts of the world where such conditions were common.

Mexican government orders church takeovers by lay committees

Mexico City July 28. The Mexican Government today issued orders refusing to permit Roman Catholic priests who cease to function at midnight Saturday to turn over the churches to laymen committees. Churches to be placed in charge of committees appointed by mayors in each city. Reuter.

Mexico City Reuter

Progress Association Cairns Discusses Harbor Reclamation

A Cairns progress meeting at Gebdfellaws Hall, chaired by Mr D Andersen, debated reclaiming land between Barron Point and the wooden wharf. The Harbor Board was urged to proceed, with calls to limit private practice by council officers and to delay champagne-fueled Jubilee celebrations. The motion to ask Council to decide the Jubilee form failed 5 to 0.

Caiina Progress Association Gebdfellaws D. Andersen V. Jensen Barron Point Harbor Board Cairns Jensen W. Kettle Mr. Craig J. Futton Craig Norman Park Kettle Crag Sen

Lords Debate Teases Dominions on Empire Duties

London July 27. In the House of Lords Earl Balfour signaled that Mr Ballwin would soon address the Dominions on a matter described as tame and vital. He hinted relations within the Empire carry duties similar to those to our own realm and suggested forthcoming action would reflect those duties.

London House of Lords Earl Balfour Ballwin Dominions Peras Ae l Therm Lees

Provision noted for Bourne referendum concerns

Fragmentary text indicates a provision of £100,608 set aside or continuing to fund the Referendum. The brief references "Healthy Bourne" and a July 2 date appear, but the readable items are the monetary provision and the referendum context.

Bourne

Australia faces industrial dangers and reforms call

The Prime MinisterBruce warned that Australia must better use its resources to build a solid national economy. He urged closer cooperation between employers and workers, noting rising efficiency and shifting shares of ownership. He announced plans to send Australian industrialists to America to study methods and report back.

Courtroom chaos as defendant challenges Cairns hearing

In Cairns Police Court Francis John Phillip Lawdie faced a drunken language charge from July 2. The defendant disrupted proceedings, interrupting witnesses and arguing with the Bench, prompting threats of contempt and repeated warnings. Witnesses testified to his behavior at the Cairns Theatre Office and ticket box. He was convicted and fined, with option to serve seven days in default.

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Local option ruling on liquor act creates statewide areas

An appeal under the 1912 Liquor Act led the court to affirm that section 163 effectively established several areas across Quentecland. The decision upholds the legality of the local option framework and its geographic scope as defined by the act.

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