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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
8
The Duke of York sends a farewell message from Melbourne praising Australia’s vitality and future. He notes the strong healthy children, rapid national progress, and natural resources. He expresses gratitude for the welcome, loyalty, and Anzac Day memories, and hopes Canberra’s inauguration marks a glorious new chapter.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Canberra progress and a delightful climate with references to opening events and naval or military details. The garbled text mentions the city and season, plus plans for a formal opening and related activities.
The Diwan of Maladie Kavita of Indu visits Brisbane to study agricultural system. He aims to observe multicultural methods, interview locals, and discuss how colonial, local agriculture could aid his country. He notes kindness from Australians and expresses intent to adopt in a suitable manner.
The Abitration Court was called to decide whether artesian wells meet specifications for an official test as part of a dispute involving the Romanil Corporation. O Higginbottom represented the corporation as the opinion emphasized an oil field context and public interest in the outcome.
Miss Moncrieff suffered severe bruising after a taxi collision in Oxford Street. The Mitchett car reportedly struck her as she exited a theatre, throwing Moncrieff to the cab floor and injuring her as witnesses attended.
The New Aladdin by the O'Doniel and Ray Pantomime Company opened a new pantomime at the Hibernian Hall last night. The show featured Babes and a clever ballet with notable dancing and acrobatics. Aladhain, the scamp son of widow Twankey, and Miss Hazel Nutt as the princess led a plot-filled evening culminating in a wedding chorus.
Mr Sinclair was imprisoned for refusing to answer questions before the Senate Fatthom Committee investigating the oil scandal. Indicted in March 1926, he was convicted of contempt of the Senate and his attorneys will appeal to the Federal Circuit Court and possibly the Federal Supreme Court, delaying sentence for months or years.
In a dramatic bout at Frisco, Brock wins after a hard left hook and a wobbling sequence. McGale, the favourite at 6 to 4, faced strong pressure as the contest mounted, with the referee’s decision sealing Brock’s win in the final moments.
An English language sports snippet from Sydney recalls an exciting bout with intense action and fast speed. The match featured notable displays by fighters and a close finish, with one side prevailing after a series of rapid exchanges.
May 2 reports say Mr. Andrews resigns as Secretary to the Treasury to lead prohibition enforcement and is replaced by Mr. Sey. The note references aviation and a Newfoundland trip, with pilots on leave and a planned long Atlantic flight, details unclear due to fragmented text.
Acting Premier K. Smith and Mrs Smith attended the Canberra event during the night. Smith also participated in the All Australian Labour Conference in the New Federal Capital as Queensland representatives.
London May 2 The Embassys hall interview recounts Leeland Lindbergh describing his Atlantic voyage from Paris to New York in a single eventful night. He details hours of flying over storms and calm seas, the perilous coast, and the lengthy ocean crossing as he returned home.
Disjointed text describes crowds on May 22 as a scene unfolds with veriscopes, flutes, rockets, a cinematographer, and a hangar incident involving a decapitated propeller. Mentions Lindbergh, Trinity Football, and a parade-like event with officials, lectures, and a ceremonial distance.
A large crowd of over a hundred men and women gathered in Washington on May 21 marching in protest against the Hands of China Committee activities and the tatú elements of PB.
The 4th grade football shield will be awarded to the victors in a ceremony scheduled for Saturday. Officials note the event honors local youth teams and promotes sportsmanship.
An account notes Britain the Air with England and India in focus as pilots pursue long distance routes. It reports a German loss after a flight toward the Persian Gulf with a note on the aim of setting long range land speed records and confirms a crash near the gulf region.
A May 22 dispatch from London notes a probable record attempt or event involving Carr and others. It mentions Meg Care and Gillian in the Persian Gulf region about 45 miles southeast of a location, with a rescue or recovery implying someone was safely checked.
A garbled passage references Paris May 24 and Lindbergh with scattered phrases about Allied and German actions, air travel, and international discussions. The text is fragmented, mentioning Detroit and London with no clear cohesive event or outcome.
Faris and Judbergh discuss travel hazards as favorable weather reports gave way to a snowstorm. A machine accumulates snow, affecting buoyant theory about a looming disaster. A near-miss near water demonstrates the danger of the storm.
The page details stock movements including Mareeba to several destinations such as Oak Fields and Red Ely Bros with numerous cattle, horses, and bullocks listed. It also covers judicial queries about contempt of court and publication rights in relation to an article in a weekly paper, mentioning Watson, McGill, and the Attorney General.
An extraordinary contempt motion tackles Archibald Douglas Mckay, manager of Swail's Weekly, as Justice Mlaccossat presides over the case and the court considers sanctions for alleged disobedience. The proceedings reference a newspaper office dispute and related remarks.
Report says a decision is anticipated on actions for the river steamer Rea after it was abandoned by its crew at Hoban and towed to repair yard. The Tasman was docked Saturday with dented hull and awaiting repairs before sailing to Java.
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