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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
7
Sydney June 24 spot and three months values for metals and goods listed including copper and tin with various figures and codes. The note mentions Speier and GAA/O/9 and a reference to an American cleet with a shoe sale in Brisbane and a maize sale on Rowma street with unclear sale terms.
In Melbourne on June 24 the Australian House of Representatives resumed debate on a New States referendum. Mr. Forde attacked Earle Page and others, was rebuked by the Treasurer and Abbott, and the motion was postponed to the Canberra constitutional season amid calls for orderly conduct and a fresh review of the New States proposal.
Protective Sergeant Cahill moves from Brisbane to Innit ial vice Detective Senior Sergeant Chriscoll, stationed at Townsville in place of Detective Sergeant Metarthy, who is reassigned to relieve Senior-Sergeant Murtagh.
The North Cairns club names its mixed squad for Sunday match with Babinda on the North Cairns courts and prepares a visit to Gordonvale for a Wattle team clash. Emerald Tennis Club and Railway Tennis Club announce their selections for upcoming fixtures with Cairns B and Gordonvale town, listing male and female players for each side.
The Melbourne Premiers converge to oppose the Federal plan to withdraw per capita payments. The consensus signals a constitutional clash as States insist on their financial rights while the Bruce government weighs bold measures. A showdown looms with the Premiers united against the Prime Minister and potential repercussions in federal representation.
At a June meeting the Gordenvale Cemetery Trust decided to thoroughly clean three grounds sections Church of England Roman Catholic and Presbyterian. Tenders will be called for fencing and a general overhaul while weed control and weeded graves maintenance are urged to honor buried relatives.
The Snadstail Police Court heard a drunkenness case with bail forfeited as the defendant failed to appear. A full moon and high water marked June measures, while maritime updates show sugar ships loading at Cairns, Mourilyan, and Goondi with several vessels offshore. Local engineering plans discussed for a memorial striker and chimes, to be installed in a tower, with electrical control and a new fire bell system.
Two Cairns men Messrs Taylor and A Lucad plan a 1500 mile car journey to Brisbane starting Sunday with wives and camping gear. The route traces coastal and inland towns as they aim to reach Brisbane by Saturday, marking a possible first southbound motor tour from Cairns.
A young schoolteacher, Dorothy Lovell, testified about her relationship with Maurne Llewellyn Davis who is charged with attempting to shoot her. Davis claimed defense but was committed for trial after the court heard she had fled to Sydney to escape him.
A telegraph notice from Innisfail confirms Sugar ata Statin director Mr om will visit for a field day at South Johnstone Experiment Station next week. Cairns Police Court convicted Edward Montague Gardner of drunkenness and discharged him. Dennis Turrell and Dana Metilade failed to appear on similar charges with bail set. Henry Mower did not appear on obscene and indecency charges with bail ordered forfeited.
The Ingham show, touted as one of North Queensland’s most attractive, plans a fine display on the 16th and 17th with a substantial prize list. The committee urges entries and promises suitable accommodation for many visitors, with details advertised.
The Cairns Harbor Board approved extending the railway behind the Cairns wharf to connect with the embankment line fronting the wharf. The rear extension will pass behind sheds and along the platform to relieve congestion and improve backing for traffic.
A letter from Ionisfail via the Kansas fail Chamber of Commerce outlines a plan to extend telegraphic and telephone services. The secretary reports on necessary representations and the decision to build an additional link from Tawisfail to This, improving existing facilities.
Cairns motor traders formed the Cairns Motor Traders Association with iwi representation. RW Kes appointed chairman and Dine Williams secretary. The group aims to unify and improve service to car owners across the district inviting garage proprietors of Gordon, Hin, and the Tablelands to join for better trade and mutual benefits.
Fragmented OCR outlines a high level debate among states on central authority and financial powers. Mentions Premier figures, conferences, and plans to rethink federation funding and shared responsibilities amid fiscal tensions and intergovernmental friction.
Fragmented OCR text discusses fears of unification and the balance of state and federal authority under potential constitutional reforms. It mentions purporting to define powers, the role of states, and the long-term implications of shifting responsibilities and governance.
Melbourne reports a four year term for a notable constable involved in a licensing renewal dispute. The article notes renewed cane area operations and forthcoming clearing actions. It references the Tully district cane operations and ongoing sugar industry labor tensions with efforts by cane grower groups to mediate.
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