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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 06, 1938
Page
2
Australian Tears continues on page nine as details of a betting dispute and legal action unfold. Waite and Hlancet seize a chance to gain valuable practice while the Worcest match nears its Brat day. The two remain together through the stanza as proceedings begin.
In Simmons Court to-day Patrick Joseph O Briene complains that Joseph Warold Haeset solicitor of Brishane manipulated funds. The trial references the April 2 deed, witnesses debated, and archbishop involvement. Proceedings recount a complex settlement and readings of documents with witnesses crossing examinations. The report lists cricket scores and miscellaneous names as part of the broader page.
Earl Baldwin was elected head of the MC in London on May 4, with the motion moved by Lord Astor. The announcement names Baldwin as the new leader, outlining the party's intention to pursue its agenda under his leadership.
A garbled report from London outlines alleged methods by Japanese exporters to dodge trade limits. The piece mentions shipments, restrictions, and a London May date, with references to figures and places including Oxford and the West Indies, though many details are unclear due to OCR damage.
A Sunday county match report highlights heavy scoring and standout innings. Mitchell hits 109, Wratt remains not out, and Barber and Smailes contribute for Stach against Comper of Worcester. Brown of Surrey claims 7 for 2, while Gimblets adds 47 for Somerset.
Washington May 4 Government likely to act against rising industrial tension as labor recovery officials contend the Wagner Act fails to ensure legal equality. Speech to the United States Chamber of Commerce describes few places where laws can be enforced to curb movements and stresses the need for action to stabilize the labor scene.
The postmaster general’s department tabled the annual report in Parliament noting a working-year surplus of 3.34 million pounds after interest charges, with earnings of 15.01 million and higher working costs. The telephones branch revenue rose to 10,748.8 pounds, and the postal service saw improved profits. losses and misdeliveries were reported with Dead Letter Office figures and mail handling details.
The report notes Australian wins at the Hopman Cup and mentions rising global rankings and telephone traffic figures tied to the event. It highlights Australia’s growing prominence in international tennis and references French Championships and players like Ming Noel in a fragmented, OCR-heavy summary.
In Liwood on May 4 representatives of actors and cinema proprietors clashed over a new reform bill. The debate focused on how to regulate publicity and labor terms in the film industry with tensions rising as voices from New York and national groups joined the discussion.
The Under-Secretary told the House of Commons that His Majesty's Government had taken notes on the situation where British subjects of the Jewish race were allegedly mistreated in Vienna.
A court awarded Merle Oberon five thousand pounds in damages following a dispute reported by Australian Associated Press. The case details are limited in the fragment, but the award reflects a civil damages decision involving the actress.
A court in the King's Bench division awarded 45000 damages for personal injuries and consequential loss arising from a spate of motor accident claims. Herbert Randy and Digby were ordered to reimburse half of Randy’s costs, while the defendant Miss Oberon faced costs in the case brought by Merleiberon and others.
The notice discusses power delivery to newsagents via train, rail motor, or service car and urges prompt arrival of the issue. It notes subscribers may face difficulties securing the publication or receiving it early, urging attention to ensure timely delivery to readers.
In Brisbane May a defamation case against Gas ton Renard proceeded with Renard's defense citing copied articles from The Thallite and The Queens Late and denying plagiarism. The court heard Renard swear he could not memorize poetry or recall Shakespeare while a judge referenced Macbeth and stated a fine in analogy to the Bloody Man line.
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