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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1928
Page
8
The Waterside Workers Federation and local citizens endorse a Cairns cancer campaign urging public education and ethical treatments. A strong committee coordinates literature distribution and the establishment of treatment centers while pushing state hospitals to modernize for cancer care.
The Canton and Hongkong governments gain fresh momentum in politics and trade after visits by Sir Miles Lampson and Sir Cecil Clementi. The Chinese guest Li Chai Sum arrived for official talks at Government House, signaling improved ties and a calm start to a new era.
The report details Montoro's detention amid a job control dispute. The fragmented text references a March 12 action, court proceedings, and related procedural steps. No clear outcome or charges are fully legible from the garbled OCR.
The item discusses the Dominion status question and the choice between neutrality and war. It references looming tensions and possible shifts in policy, with emphasis on potential domestic and international consequences.
A 1920s Australian notice reports government concern over Italian migrants arriving in Western Australia. Officials warn of potential social tension and consider policies to manage the influx while stressing careful handling of public sentiment and safety.
Medical leaders announce plans to establish modern facilities at Brisbane’s main hospitals including Brisbane Hospital and Mater Misericordiae Public Hospital. The drive aims to distribute resources to centers across the state, relying on efficient equipment and widespread support from the medical profession.
Readers learn of Cape York developments and tensions on the waterside as workers and officials discuss port operations. The report notes the Waterside Workers Federation meeting, security measures at wharves, and plans affecting steamers, cargo, and port crews amid regulatory and transport group concerns.
A grim description by Sir Austen Chamberlain marks the return of Hungarian compensation talks amid a dissolving mixed arbitral tribunal. Romanian members resign, Austrians argue, and Thulesen of Romania refuses unconditional acceptance, planning to refer to his government and the June League meeting. Costa Rica may join reconsideration of its leave from the League.
The Morning Post reports the Admiralty contracted towing a 50 800 ton flotation back to Singapore. The project, described as the greatest sea transport challenge, involves two dock sections hauled by four powerful tugs and a voyage via the Suez Canal with careful timing to pass the route.
Lieutenant Hinckler of the Air Force Cross receives a royal acknowledgment during a Sydney reception. Officials praise his record flight from England to Australia as crowds cheer his arrival and salute the crew. He discusses future postings and hints at possible aeronautic work in Canberra Melbourne and Adelaide with plans to return to Switzerland and Brisbane undecided.
In Sydney on March 12 Himekler attended a reception at Mascot and visited the Prime of Wales Hospital at Roundwick to meet Diggers. He then hoisted time at Howse with family. Neney and Tardy de Chair praised his achievement. That night he was welcomed with an ovation at the stadium and presented a management cheque.
Fragmentary report notes an attempted attack near Ipswich by train wreckers at Crisbane in March 92. Text is garbled but references railway sabotage and a response by local authorities amid the incident.
March 1 reports Kunkead plans to attempt a world speed record in a machine shown as capable of recapturing the title. The narrative describes travel routes via France Italy Malta and Sardinia and notes Lady Ogilvy’s involvement and the international aviation event context.
The court convicts Marel Hickman and Welby Hunt of murdering chemist Thomas. Jury returns prison terms for Hickman and Hunt with related penalties.
On Sunday morning Eklie attended the surf life saving display at Manly beach for over an hour. He later visited a derodrome at Mascot in the afternoon and had tea at the Avro Club's club.
Canberra on March 11 reports arrangements completed for Hinckler's visit. He will travel from Sydney on three RAAF planes escorted by Mrs Hinckler and Miss Hinckler with Mr Romney. A public holiday Wednesday allows a reception at APS pm and an official welcome on Parliament steps followed by a £2000 cheque presentation and various functions before departure Saturday.
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