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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 26, 1928

Page

5

Coal Mines Bill Sparks Debate Over War-Era Controls

London March 20 British debates focus on coal industry measures as ministers seek repeal of the War Emergency Act. Lloyd George condemns the eight hour act cost and coal stoppage handling. Prime Minister Baldwin urges continued support to ease price and production pressures. The measure was rejected by 154 to 127, with production cuts noted but some mines saved from closure through limited output.

London Baldwin Aners Stadard Fife King Lloyd George

Aboriginal man tried to poison constable at Cascette

The trial centered on Marcel 23 an Aboriginal man accused of attempting to poison Constable Slater at Cascette on March 4 Water was tested by Mrs Slater after a poisoning warning and a native witness testified that the water container showed tampering The accused denied the charge and the case proceeded to trial

Marcel Horepeteon Rewer Charwe Slater Cascette Shoter

M DONALD HANGED AT SAF DESPITE REPRIEVE MESSAGE

March 24 at SAF the hanged man was McDonald. George Meldona, local sources say, found the driver killed and hanged. No newspapermen admitted. The condemned received a message from his wife Poms, and McDonald was given Holy Communion as seventy five prisoners, officials, and detectives attended.

Vangouver George Meldona Wat Saf Adega Donald

Narrow escape as submarine 8.4 struck by destroyer Thruster

London reports a submarine during Channel exercises was rammed by the destroyer Thruster while submerged. The periscope and bridgework suffered damage as the RA surfaced, narrowly missing a catastrophic collision. No injuries occurred but the submarine could not reach Portamanth unaided.

London Portamanth

Carriers Strike Over Rates Across Charleville Area

In Charleville on March 23 a wool carriers strike affects the district though not expected to last long. Warrego Graziers Association delegates met Inland Transport Workers Union representatives to discuss a rate agreement replacing the March 3 expiry. Graziers proposed a 10 percent lower scale. the union refused and the strike continues.

Warrege

Three People Charged in Worcester Murder Case

March 24 report states three individuals faced charges in a Worcester area fatal incident. Details are blurred but authorities list suspects and court actions underway.

Australian Graves Through a Puzzling Local Page

Fragmented OCR text references a place and people with unclear actions. Readable names hint at a memorial or grave listing but key details are garbled, leaving an incomplete sequence of events and entities.

Italy's planes fewer than France report suggests

A historical note shows Sion Talley discussing Chan Jeon Ad Pregente and Teal don 1800 aeroplanes with limited wartime efficiency compared to France's larger air force. The text references estimates for the year totaling about £7 FAW AM.

Sion Talley Ain France

Visitors to Australia Economic Survey Report

March 24 brief from Berea notes that an economic survey team views visitors to Australia as key to measuring tourism impact. The report mentions that officials expect to release a formal statement during a forthcoming event.

Australia

Windfall for Farm Hands Sparks Fortune Tale

A report details a windfall involving farm workers and an unexpected fortune. It describes a pair, including Charles Lemmnared, amid a complex inheritance and an odd family history, culminating in a significant estate claim.

Melbourne Market Report on Fruit Prices and Sales

Commercial note from Melbourne dated March 17 reports banana and pineapple trades under pressure. Retail fruiters closed for a day, prices largely low with most stock sold quietly, and wave of water blister affect on pineapples.

Bananite Senepyel

Mrs C Wallace Formerly of House for Travellers

Mrs C Wallace formerly associated with the House for Travellers at Riana C.T.A. Hotal. The notice notes her prior role and affiliations within the hospitality record.

C. Wallace House For Riana C.T.A. Hotal

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