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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
4
An advert promotes Clements Tonic as a genuine tonic to counter fatigue and stress, claiming it boosts oxygen delivery, supports nerve nourishment, aids digestion, and restores health without alcohol or opiates. It urges buy a bottle at chemists and stores.
Probate of the will of William Champion, late of Charters Towers and Weston-Super-Mare, England, who died November 8, 1926, was granted to Josiah Jenkins and A. E. Dean in Townsville. The will leaves £1800 to various Charters Towers bodies, £80 to several groups, and most estate to the United Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland for the aged Masons home in Brisbane. The widow receives nothing.
Innisfail report says the Mandalay, a newly deployed passenger launch from Townsville, has begun carrying nine craft along the Johnstone River. Large crowds rode Mandalay to Flying Fish Point over the weekend, establishing its base near the Barnard Islands and Caiina. Cannery fertiliser shipments by Mr Diehm from Barnard to Innistail spark interest, with inquiries from the south as operations may expand significantly. Samples for fertilizer testing have been sent to CSR for analysis.
Sir Gerald Strickland accused opposition senators of backing cab drivers amid a tense row over an Appropriation Bill. Police guard the protests as Strickland weighs constitutional amendments to curb Assembly financial control.
Perth March 27 The West Australian Police Union protests to the Minister for Justice against the indeterminate sentences board releasing notorious criminals from Fremantle gaol. The union says released men quickly return to vice and crime and urges a total reshuffle of the board. They call for public support and reference the shooting of Sergeant Mark.
March 21 saw the Government dockyard at Walsh Island reopen with 1690 men who had been dismissed during a strike reengaged. Many applicants faced disappointment but officials hoped normal operations would return within a week and all previously employed workers would be absorbed.
Sydney March 26 Lambert a defeated Weatainey pre selection candidate protests to the A L P Executive alleging impersonation in the ballot. Protests from Lambert English and Ward will be heard by the Disputes Committee. Also noted is the death of a Surrey woman who had made 11 voyages between England and South Africa.
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