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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1930

Page

14

Queensland court hears conflicting testimony on shooting case

In a Cairns circuit court proceeding the witnesses described a day of betting at the Central Hotel and Boland's, a confrontation over dice led to a pistol shot near the street. Davidson, Quirk, Parker and Hill testified to events surrounding the gunfire and subsequent pursuit, with defense challenging the witnesses' memory and motives.

Dudley Joseph Dh Port Moresby Central Hotel Hill Uirk Quirk Post Office Parker Boland's Quirk Walagg Edmonton Percival Hill Davidson Imgeh Barry Edmund Alexander Lymburne Patrick Quirk Waterside Lindsay Davidseong Davison Boland Crieg Bate Atentral Seamenner Ross Mie Fast West

Malta in Britain's Attitude in the Lords Debates

In London the Lords debated Malta policy with Lord Cushenlen asking about renewed negotiations for a Concordat and the timing of elections. Lord Strickland defended governance, noting suspensions were to save the constitution, while others urged gestures to ease tensions.

London House of Lords Lord Cushenlen Malta Harvet Lord Fitzalan Lord Stockland Lord Strickland

Arbitration hearing voices workers fear of union bosses

Canberra reports on a debate about government measures affecting workers and union leaders. Dr Earle Page condemns union control while arguing for tariffs and a sewing machine bounty to boost Australian manufacturing and employment. The Cotton Bounty Bill passes the Senate 20 to 19.

Canberra Xnding Lill Earle Page Aw.l Bern Oy Wweard de Preston Australie Senate

Violin? No. Violin? The attack on Vera Karsten in Sydney

Vera Karsten, 19, was sprayed in the face with a water pistol by a man in a lane near Grace Brothers. She remains in serious condition at Prince Alfred Hospital with possible permanent eye damage. Police hunt the assailant. the weapon was a water pistol, and the attacker fled after the assault.

Sydney Vera Karsten Grace Brothers Prince Alfred Ark Lindsay Bros

Daniels Sentenced After Guilty Testimony

Daniel s found guilty of attempting grievous bodily harm to Patrick Harris McCarthy at Yungabarra on June 5. Malcolm George Daniels received a three year hard labor sentence as the judge urged restraint, noting the jury's lenient verdict on a lesser charge and urging the community to avoid reckless actions.

Ross Quirk Herberton Flo Alr Barry Tme Opal Jess Wuirk Patrick Harris McCarthy Yungabarra Malcolm George Daniels

Barristers Congratulated After Court Appearance

At the ceremony of the criminal case, his Honor congratulated barristers who had appeared to argue the matter, noting their maturity, conduct, and strong advocacy.

Ciews Sestetdas

Nolle Prosequi and Adjournment In Court Case

The court entered a nol pros and adjourned proceedings in the case against Thomas for alleged grievous bodily harm. Prosecutor Br A Ross called outside the court several men George Patterson William Field George Mueller and Norman George Allen. no witness was present. Their arrest warrants remain active while a further adjournment to November was granted.

Atternen Watts Br. A. Ross Stewn Thomas George Patterson Wiliam Field George Mueer Norman George Allen

Court Set Trials For McAlpine Barley Barker in North Queensland

Trials listed for the evil cities of the court to commence on Monday in North Queensland with juries for McAlpine Barley and Barker.

McAlpine North Queensland New Barley Barker

Arbitration Amendment Debate Passes in House

Members in Canberra vote 12 to with the second reading of the Arbitration Amendment carried after a long debate. The bill to enter an agreement with the West Australian Government to guarantee advances to the Wildona Gold Mining Company for testing a new gold extraction process is discussed. reports are said to be satisfactory and a wider gold output expected if successful. The Forestry Bureau Bill advances to committee stage before adjournment until Tuesday.

Canberra Tah Progress Kt. Thecal Red West Australan Wildona Gold Mining Company Australia Forestry Bureau Bill Wa

Australian Rifle Team Wins All Australian and Empire Match

Sydney reports that for the first time an Australian team won the All Australian and Empire match. The Melbourne Cricket Lodge Rifle Club led with 41 points, Victoria’s Donald finished second with 38, Mackay of Queensland placed seventh with 25.

Sydney Melbourne Cricket Lod Rifle Club Donald Mackay Queensland

The Best Course and Training in Australia Today

The text extols a B.S.A. Accountancy and Secretarial Specialised Course as the most outstanding practical exposition of accountancy and secretarial principles in Australia. It promises confidence through knowledge and practical application, touting personal student service as a hallmark and claiming remarkable progress for the PLLA due to offering the best course training and service in the country.

Iack Australia PLLA

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