Hospital Desires More Space In Cairns Council Meeting
The Cairns Town Council discussed a District Memorial Hospital bequest and resisted street land transfers pending an engineer’s report on site needs. Discussion covered Apoll Street crossing delays, private practice rights for Engineer-Manager Mundile, electrical faults near Lake Street, and continuing traffic dust concerns for street watering.
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Guy Council
Terspital van Council
Aml AW
J. Diraperdt
M. G. Wowan
T. Woodward
J. ©. Birch
Medd Mundle
Carrs District Hospital
Yar
Aed
Enon
Mmeman Woodward
Howe
Cownell
Aml Egan
Aplin
Railway Department
Walros
Nnaater
Birch Ward
Publc
Winnies
Trainin
Kbortriv Light and Power
Keinle
Council
Madde
Mavadle
Iclling
Iry
Mr. Mundie
Ald
Birch
Munidle
Cairns
Mondledye
Ald. Egan
Hides
Lake-street
Abbott Street
Lake Street
Buiness Ald
Egan
Bank Murder Inquest Opens With Sensational Evidence
Perth reports the inquest into the Bank of Western Australia robbery spills sensational testimony. Key witness describes a train ambush near Maylands, Greville shot, Rennie fleeing with a bag. Police pursue and Rennie identified as the suspect.
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Phocukot
Leange
Ome
Greville
Torevil
Stligher
Gagre
Polocine
Wong O
Aeaudert Sirens
Bart
Goreville
Som
Hin
Fayas
Ailigiale
Perth Hospital
Othe
Rennie
Mane
Shin Greville
Shrouded Sydney and London Lift Fail as Fog Envelops City
A dense fog shrouded Sydney on June 15 and London, cutting visibility to near zero. Landmarks disappeared from view, harbor craft and ferries were delayed, and trains moved slowly as darkness hung over the day and night.
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Seidiney
Sydney
Queensland Cricket Tour Dates Set for Victoria
The provisional fixtures from the Queensland Cricket Association, approved by the Victorian Cricket Association, show Queensland v New South Wales starting November 27, then Queensland v Victoria in Melbourne on the first Saturday in February. The schedule includes Boxing Day in Adelaide against South Australia and New Year’s Day in Sydney against New South Wales.
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Melbourne
Queensland Cricket Association
Victorian Cricket Association
Victoria
Queensland
New South Wales
Viveensland
South Australia
Adelaide
New South
Town council eyes water cart tank to curb waste
The Engineer noted hydrants for street watering were outdated and damaging roads. Quotations for a water cart tank from Cairns and Townsville were £90, deemed too high. Efforts shift to a plain galvanised tank, with further meeting details to come tomorrow.
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Cairns
Townsville
Christianity's Biggest Battle Indifference and Unbelief
Brisbane June 15 Opening the Anglican Synod Archbishop Sharp warns of indifference unbelief and hatred within the inert mass who claim belief yet disregard Christ. He says the Synod gathering shows a powerful will to speak boldly and urges faithfulness unto death as the world's only hope.
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Brisbane
Sharp
Jesus Christ
Australian Church Debates Prayer Book Revisions and Worship
An Australian church conference discusses a revised prayer book and the role of early morning services. Archbishop Wright announces a convent move in Sydney and Dr Sharp notes state councils for education and church unity. Debate centers on aligning with Canterbury and overcoming secular hindrances to worship.
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Archbishap Wright
Weldsuummo
Kydney
Waicher
Theat Huth
Chiarch
England
Australia
Sharp
Querisland
Canterbury
White Australia lesson prompts Earl Stradbroke observations
London reports Earl Stradbroke, ex governor of Victoria, praising American views on White Australia after visits in Melbourne and the United States. He cites perceived dangers of foreigners, notes U S immigration fears, and mentions a New Orleans sugar plant and cotton trade as examples, planning to send details to Mr. Hrace.
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London
Earl Stradbroke
Victoria
Melbourne
America
Australia
Europe
Karl Stradbroke
Celotes
New Orleans
Queensland
Hrace Particulare
Earl Oxford Seriously Ill In London June Report
Earl Oxford and Asquith suffer from angina pectoris after influenza. He is ordered complete rest and his condition does not cause anxiety. The chance of his resignation as Liberal Party leader is being discussed in House of Commons doses.
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London
Earl Oxford
Asquith
Liberal Party
Hose of Unions
APA
Tree of Knowledge fallen blocks Deoham street in Townsville
Townsville reports the Tree of Knowledge has fallen across Deoham street after decades of growth. The coal trade is strained with high demand from Bowen mine and heavy railway long haul costs. Mr. Byrnes warns two storage depots are needed to meet orders and keep industry moving.
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Townsville
Tree of Knowledge
Deoham-street
Bowen
Frank Byrens
Railway Department
Newcastle
Dowen
Byrens
Rowen
Famous Bullfighter Killed in Madrid Ring
Madrid June 14 Twelve thousand spectators watched Morano Montes the renowned bullfighter die instantly in the Madrid Bull Ring after a fierce encounter. He battled six bulls and fell after the fifth, his body tossed by the beast multiple times causing the crowd to demand medical examination. Montes had endured nineteen prior injuries across his career.
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Madrid
Morano Montes
Montes
Razor Attack Aboard Oriena Liner In Brisbane Harbor
On June 14 Brisbane reported a razor attack by fireman Willig Walton on second engineer Andrew Rankine aboard the Oriena liner Orvieto as the ship neared the Brisbane River. Walton pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and was remanded for sentencing at the Supreme Court on July 5. Rankine sustained two facial wounds requiring ten stitches. the incident followed alleged mistreatment and friction with shipmates.
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Brisbane
Orvieta
Willig Walton
Andrew Rankine
Supreme Court
Young
Withens
Geoffrey Godd
Rankine
William Jones
Accidental Shooting Victim In Charleville
A six year old girl, Amy Kratzman, was accidentally shot by her brother with a pea rifle. She remains anxious and unfit for bullet extraction. Marcus Gallagher, a storekeeper, was injured when a water cart backfired, breaking his arm in three places. Gallagher is the son of Mr. Gallagher, Police Magistrate at Mackay.
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Charleville
Amy Kratzman
Marcus Gallagher
Mile Atation
Wator Carr
Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher
Mackay
Police Bribery Evidence Ties Palm Oil Racket to Games
Testimony before the Royal Commission on police bribery in Adelaide reveals bookmakers collected funds to immunize police at race meetings and trotting events. A witness identifies 13 plain clothes constables wired to attend trotting meetings where such collections occurred.
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Adelaide
Royal Commission On Police
Deluge of Questions on Soviet Money for British Strikers
London reports detail a House of Commons session where MPs pressed Sir Austen Chamberlain over Soviet funds sent to Britain for the general strike. Chamberlain said ministers bent rules to allow the transfer, calling the action illegal and unconstitutional. A fuller statement was promised on Thursday.
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London
Austin Whamberlain
Geneva
Mose
Inti Mate
Avmaf Tle
Soviet Commissariat
Britain
Ramaay Mar Donult
Commissariat Finance
Austen Chamberlain
Transuiasion
Joynson Hicks
Homey
Russia
Thoreday
Folly of Strikes Appeals for Unified Stand
London June 14 The Miners Federation has officially appealed to all trade unions for special outstanding resistance and asks the port unions to refuse to handle coil ATLA as part of the coordinated action.
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London
Miners’ Federation
Trade Uniens
Hanndhe
ATLA
Debate on Constitution Alteration Bill in Melbourne House
In Melbourne on June 15 the House of Representatives resumed the Constitution Alteration Bill debate. Mr Gregory rebutted Brennan on workers’ privileges. Parker Maloney accused the Prime Minister of neglecting industrial disputes. Perkins said the election mandate aims to restore law and order, while voices clashed over unions and Labour branding. Speaker demanded withdrawal of an insult during the exchange.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Chregory
Brennan
Hill
Parker Maloney
Charters Towers Exchange Hotel Destroyed In Major Blaze
Townsville June 15 flames swept the Exchange Hotel Charters Towers brick walls cracked and pulled down crews battled the blaze all night Insurance covered the building and adjacent banks suffered rear damage Witnesses say the fire was spectacular and visible for miles The damaged value is estimated at unspecified amount with occupants escaping in their clothes.
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Townsville
Smoire
Exchange Hotel
Charters Towers
T. Hryam
H. Wilks
South British Insurance Company
Commonwealth Bank
Q. N. Bank
Tte
Exchange
Richard Hargreaves
South
Boulton
W. A
Woldfield
Miners Expected to Resume Work Amid Government Mediation
Sydney reports industry sources foresee miners returning to work soon after the strike disruption. The State Government is expected to intervene to broker a settlement, with engines drivers told they have no case and loyalty among miners under strain. Government funds may not sustain heavy relief measures indefinitely.
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Sydney
Lang
Fatal cyclone hits Chaus-des Fonds area and raises casualties
Geneva reports a cyclone causing widespread destruction from Chaus-des Fonds and nearby areas. Three people killed and many injured as forests felled, farms destroyed, cattle killed, and telegraph lines downed. Telephones and walls collapsed amid heavy agricultural damage.
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Geneva
Chaus-des Fonds
Reuter
Seaplane Cricket Dream Mentioned in Sparse Report
A fragmented historic note recalls a proposed cricket by seaplanes for a crowd of about a thousand. It mentions players such as Trent Hridhwe and Elana, with spectators gathered near a pavilion as officials weighed safety and spectacle.
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Astralian Ress Asetich
Collis
Woo
Mr Syd Smith Orates on Empire Field Game
A muddled transcript shows Mr Syd Smith discussing an upcoming athletic match. He cites team strength and strategy while referecing gate concerns and weather impacts on attendance.Officials and fans debate how the event will unfold and the potential influence of gate numbers on the outcome.
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Jane
Mio
Ianares
Awe. Gilligan
Time of Tests In Cricket Circles At Lords
Nottingham June 4 discussion grows over extended Tests in the Imperial Cricket match at Lords. The Australian Board urges a finish while critics fear prolonged play could ruin the game. An individual voice favors a nine to four day extension with a clear term.
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Lords
Australian Board of Control
Nguch Suppaert
Pho Warner
Keafer
the & Ton
J. Colting
Kewter
Three Days Death Knell for Tests in Notts Talks
The London dispatch reports that washouts at Nottingham have shifted opinion toward longer Tests. A.C. Maclaren voices belief that five matches to a finish could work better than current practice. McClem Hill suggests three matches weekly of four days each to finalize the series, amid county opposition.
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London
Nottingham
A.C. Maclaren Tok
Jessop
Austria
McClem Hill
Hill
Test match chaos as Australian test abandoned amid weather
Fragmentary report notes the test match being abandoned with references to captains Carr and Lowdon Joie and Australian tensions. The text is unclear but indicates disrupted Test cricket due to weather and fair play remarks.
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Lowdon Joie
Alauiden
ATLA
Four Men Die and Seventy-Five Injured in Coke Oven Blast
A deadly explosion at the Hinais Steel coke oven works in Garry Indiana leaves four men killed and about seventy five seriously injured. The blast caused immediate fatalities and numerous injuries among workers, with rescue and firefighting efforts underway.
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Panathenien
Garry
Indiana
Gn Ae
Hinais Steel’o.— A. Pla
Cairns Circuit Court Hears Burglary Case Involving William Deong
In Cairns Circuit Court His Honor Justice Ladglan presided over the case of William Deong charged with breaking into a dwelling on April 20. The Crown presented evidence of arson and burglary by Deong and testimony from Blanche White Lily Laxton and others regarding stolen clothing valued at about £25. The defense questioned witnesses as Deong claimed innocence. The trial continued with further examination of witnesses and witness accounts.
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Whiel
Willian Deong
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White
Rowe
Wilson
Alow
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Pita
Tian
Hinda-street
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Apel
Ana
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Kaic
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Arryve
Gordonvale
Smith
Vidal
Laaton
Oman
Rosa
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Aline White
Lily Lamtan
Bunda Street
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Miss Whitt
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