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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
10
A divorce decree was issued after a protracted case in a Water Court. The petitioner cited desertion and misconduct by her husband, with repeated appeals and counterarguments recorded. The narrative details allegations, defenses, and the court’s consideration leading to the final decree.
A pageant and entertainment event at Merberton on Friday evening featured a centennial stage performance titled The Garden of Maen. Local residents and guests enjoyed a varied program including readings, songs, and a notable auction. The event closed with cable and transport notices and remarks on upcoming local happenings and travel schedules.
A garbled local notice recalls a man named Turky and others in a community, mentioning a hospital, a river, a lease, and a funeral arrangement. The text references people like Tahinda, Moya, and Mr. Holland, with scattered place names and dates, but many details are unreadable. The piece reads like a fragmented obituary and social notes from a small town.
In a lengthy session the House faced chaotic delays as members debated the order and method of the debate. Amid muttered clashes and procedural fights, the chair struggled to maintain control while the audience endured wearisome hours. The debate centered on limits to debate and the power of the speaker, with some voices calling for reform and others defending tradition. The mood remained tense as representatives pressed for a decision on the next steps.
American lawyers in London report that President Coolidge backs abolishing the federal role in divorce and establishing a national information system, but note the President cannot force states. The article discusses balance of state and federal power, with U.S. courts and lawyers busy, and inquiries into Anglo-American divorce practices and potential reforms.
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