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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1926
Page
8
Brisbane reports a wage dispute involving the Engineering Union and sugar mills. A member rally and a claim for variation under the weekly wage system were discussed, with union and mill representatives present and a tribunal application noted.
An early morning report from a national campaign stop describes Prime Minister starting a campaign on a tense day. The Labor and Nationalist candidates clash over who best serves the country’s interests while Bruce comments on the political climate and party loyalties.
A London report notes a Labourite MP asking the Commons about a case involving an Englishman imprisoned for theft of a chemic al misquoted in transit. The text references Florid incidents and a possible tax trove, with mentions of diplomatic representations and a reform era.
Fragmentary notes from Herbertton land court proceedings mention Melpaire commissioner memos and an appeal process. References include Mullaburry parish, an area likely in acres, names such as George Lafond and Charles Wickl, and executor Thomas Wickl. The text is garbled with partial dates and locations.
The case was adjourned with notes on occupation respect to Wat Hao. Fredericke James Halland and others were called upon to comply with orders. The proceeding referenced authority and terms but the exact outcome remains unclear.
Proceedings document labor dispute discussions on waterside work and wage concerns. Witnesses reference union activity, wartime pressures, and proposed wage adjustments affecting workers and contractors. The record notes committee deliberations, testimony, and ongoing negotiations without final resolutions.
Fragmented OCR note describes youths injured after a disturbance near a location referred to as Hines south. Mentions an ambulance, a clew of a presale, and unclear references to a tree south and an apitt. Details are unreadable and specifics not clear.
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