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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

8

Cruses of the Day a Coral Sea Dispatch

The article details a Cairns report on the Great Barrier Reef, coral geology, and expedition logistics. It notes researchers Hedley Iredale Whitley and crew observing reefs near Moreton Bay while discussing corals, tick infestations on seabirds, and a shipwreck near Swain's Cay.

Tale Cath Aline Cena Levi Redler Visgid Islands Tania Kathe Leredon Keeenmely Warren Theo Jena Eli Bey Peter Ant Capricarm Moreton Bay Swain's Cay Mr. Hedley Avatralian Messum Iredale Whitley Mosare T. Hughes W. Bloomer Duffield Howe

Melbourne House Debates Tariff Bill and Soldier Settlement

In Melbourne on June 25 the House of Representatives in committee debated the tariff bill and railway matter with £4,040,017 allotted for two months. Speaker Charlton urged timely action. soldiers settlement discussed as remedy for unsuitable land and hardship. Senate adjourned to the following day after debates on the conciliation bill. Nearby, a Labrador Bay district project spans about 1700 miles.

Melbourne House of Representatives R. Charlton Australia Rodgers Cruvin Naseed Hotine

Caulfield Disaster Inquiry Reopens With Motorman Testimony

Melbourne reports the Caulfield disaster inquiry resumed with a motorman's statement. He described not seeing red signals but a signal box man raising a danger hand as brakes had already been applied. He cited greasy rails and limited view due to a bowery obscuring part of the scene.

Melbourne Caulfield Malvern Reidll Woortier

Train crew charged with manslaughter over Caulfield crash

The Coroner Mr. Derriman committed for trial William Milstain a motorman and James Saverensen a guard for manslaughter in the Caulfield rear end collision that killed three and injured 150.

Melbourne Derriman William Milstain James Saverensen Caulfield

Sir John Quirk’s Term Extended at Federal Arbitration Covet

Methowrie June 24 Sir John Quirk’s term as Deputy President of the Federal Arbitration Covet has been extended for 12 months due to the large number of cases yet to be cleared up.

Methowrie Sir John Quirk

Northern Queensland dairying prospects impress Southern visitors

Victorian visitors Halley and Methamald toured Daintree and Tableland regions to study dairy and timber potential. They praised northern conditions for dairy head production and lower land costs, urged emigration to boost settlement, and urged timely afforestation and migration policy improvements.

Daintree Aberin Victoriana Menace Tes Halley Jo Methamald Queensland Goren Elaine Quarenland Ramla Paltelasele Tracl Chen Cloger Imiy Setter Pere Save Austra Australi Altea Victoria North Guernduad Vetus Australia Pettlers

Members Salaries Rumor Denied by Opposition Leader

Brisbane June 24 Mr Moore Leader of the Opposition denied any Round Robin signed by Members of Parliament for higher salaries. He could not find or hear of such a move and dismissed it as a fantasy or a deliberate political agitation to boost the Premier’s perceived strength ahead of the election.

Brisbane Moore Fteus Socialia Party Biamantle Mo Sertian

Lord's Test Match Prospects in Experimental Squad

London June 22 The Daily Express notes selectors may drop Waterman and Hearne for the Lord's Test with Tate reinforced by new choices. Kelleway previews attendance around 25000 as Larwood and Larwood prospects stir debate about pace and safety in the English attack.

London Lord's Kelleway Smi Bwler Hearne Macanley lLarwewl Tate, Reot Kilner Larwood

Australians in Australia Test Notation and Injury Reports

Reports from London and Australia detail cricket men including Poutsord and Gregory with injuries and recoveries. Notable lineups feature Jackson Astle Pownsend Sterner Piwichan Worthington Cresswell Austvians and others with tense bowling displays and high scoring matches in Perthshire and Nottingham.

London Perthshire Mateh Hoth

Bardsley’s Century on damp English Oval

London reports Bardsley sacrifices control, reaching a century in 165 minutes amid wet dew. Wardaley scores 2 4 2 1 off Stocer s first over as Bardsley endures dropped chances before finally out to a Wit morning bowler. AUSTRALY-Firet Tawings details follow with scores and dismissals.

London Bardsley Wardaley Stocer Hardsley Firet Tawings Collins Wohnen Storer Elliott Bee Taylor Lew Woodfull Ee Richardson Lee Townsend MM. Andrews Worthington

Cane Culture The Grub Pest Methods of Control

In Lnsis Fail June 24 Mr R Mongomerie Assistant Entomologist to the Bureau states that artificial manures are the surest control once grubs establish in a cane block. He favors fumigants Faradichlor or Carbon binulphide injected into soil, with carbon bisulphide preferred for its rapid fumes and effectiveness.

Lnnisfail R. Mongomerie Tor Bureau Haw Gru

Higher Education Eucharistic Congress Opens in Chicago

The fourth day of the Eucharistic Congress focused on Higher Education Day with older students from Chicago churches. Girls in white dresses and gold accessories led processions as bands from at least 50 schools performed at the stadium. A concluding Mundelein ceremony is slated for June 24 with about 750,000 expected to attend and many pilgrims planning camped arrivals to ease travel congestion.

Chicago

Leather Workers Registration Problems and Board Decision

Brisbane June 24 The Australian Saddlery and Leather Workers Union and the Tanners and Leather Dressers Union applied to the Board of Trade for de registration preparatory to forming a new union named Australian Saddlery Leather Sail Canvas Tanning and Leather Trades and Workers Em erens Federation Queensland branch Employers opposed the application and it was not granted.

Brisbane Australian Saddlery and Leather Workes Union Tanners and Leather Dressers’ Union Australian Saddlery Leather

State Moderator Visits Cairns Church in North Queensland

The General Assembly Moderator held Divine Service at St Aidan's Presbyterian Church Cairns with local congregation reception. Address emphasized church as home and need for fellowship while noting attendance and future mission growth in North Queensland towns. Musician items featured Miss Diack Miss Mecklewere and others. Refreshments served by Ladies' Committee as Moderator traveled onward to Gordonvale and beyond.

Waters Tila General Assembly Quernsland St Aadiney's Presbyterian Church Slivensifeed Hurel Hall Keve Roh Reid J. Asinelain Saul Mer. Reid Anu Mervyn Henderson Sinclair Cairns En. Mer Gondice Scotland Hieia Streceens Cairar Harrow Falls Mies Diack Miss Mecklewere Avul | Mesara Price Durtan Baungart Mr. Dustan Yecereagh Queensland Carus Might Gordonvale Cairne Ed Vindter Knnistal

Kidnapping Case Tangles Mary Pickford Tale

A chaotic report describes a kidnapping plot involving actress Mary Pickford and others. Victim Mary Pickford allegedly escaped unharmed and is in hospital recovering. A jail escape plan and captors' conversations are referenced with uncertain details.

Tennis champions Wimbledon contests in London

At Wimbledon in the second round Horotia of France defeated Fyeer with scores 7-5 5-7 5-4 7-5 and Cochet beat Hernard 6-1 6-3 6-2. Leet defeated Aitken 6-1 7-5, Lester beat Gordon Lowe 1-4 4-6 6-1, Kinsey beat Flaquer 6-2 6-2 4-0 1-6 6-1, Greig beat Turntull 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-0. In the Ladies' singles Mallory beat Eglinton 6-2 6-1 and Joan Fry defeated Eileen Bennett 6-4 6-1. Watson beat Petty Wirtheil 6-1 6-0, Stephens Australia beat Joan Ridley 5-7 7-5 6-2.

London Wimbledon Horotia France Fyeer Kullad Cochet Hernard Leet England Aitken Lester Gordon Lowe Kinsey America Flaquer Greig Turntull

Close Call on Train Ride Ends with Braking Save

An AC railway service near Wallamgarra faced a near catastrophe as a train halted sharply to avert disaster. Passengers in the rear were jolted when the flat section tipped toward a sideline, but brake action prevented serious harm. One car remained occupied by holiday travelers while others evacuated to the depot as the train pulled into Arishane after delays.

Nepal Bastian Mide Wallamgarra Ali Ube Devel Sevtina Wach Berekus Ptoe Vtildreto Arishane

Outlined French Government Crisis Prompts Duumvirate Talks

June dispatch outlines pressure within the French government as duumvirate proposals surface amid cabinet struggles. Reactions center on reorganization plans and the potential for a new power-sharing arrangement shaping policy and stability.

New Cabinet Lineup Reported Incomplete Details

Fragmentary OCR item lists several ministerial posts and officials with mixed spellings. The brief mentions Maris and dates, but names and titles are unclear, suggesting a provisional cabinet outline or a scrambled report from a Galanet or government source.

Vice Premier Seeks Friend Support in New Cabinet

The report notes M taille appointed Vice Premier and hints at reshuffles with Mr QWapsod and MS Mierel joining as Ministers of various portfolios. The cabinet is described as Radiewane Socialist leaning with four new ministers and comparisons to Brand's earlier ministry.

Varie Jini M. Taille Tennifer Ath Af Brand Iteuter

Fragmented OCR reads on marriages and events

The text appears as garbled OCR from a historical page about multiple marriages, a hotel wedding, and mentions of a recorder comment. It includes disrupted phrases about a minister, a trial, and references to operations, with no clear names, dates, or coherent events.

Fragmented OCR Note with Names and Phrases

Readable bits show mixed words and names like Jason and Annie along with scattered terms. The text appears as garbled OCR from a page segment containing multiple unrelated fragments and partial phrases.

Suggested Conference Vote Report in Murky OCR Text

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a conference suggestion and a vote outcome. Mentions named entities unclear. Contains garbled phrases and stray names with no clear date or place. Summary reflects unreadable source text while preserving potential references to vote and participants.

Inquest on General Strike Faces Long Hearing

Fragmentary text notes an inquest into a general strike with references to workers, unions, and authorities. The garbled lines suggest discussion of motives, responsibilities, and potential outcomes amid wartime or labor unrest.

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