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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 26, 1927

Page

8

British Clean-Up Defiance Over Stolen Defence Documents

London reports cabinet discussion on severing ties with the Reviet and expelling the Trade Delegation over allegedly stolen or leaked British defence documents. The piece cites arrests, investigations, and recalls involving Soviet agents and includes mention of Lithuanian and Baltic actions and a May London meeting.

London Gisnley Baldwin House of Gammons Reviet Arcos Wes Need 262 Moscow Govist

Ganora Makes Complaint in Innisfail

Innisfail reports Mr Hall described cane cutters, all first preference men, saying they sought a cut in the South Johnstone area but were thwarted. He claimed four British farmers wanted them, but five Maltese workers were favored, causing frustration over perceived foreign prioritization.

Innisfail Hall South Johnstone Hess

Infant Martha Sohendél Dies. Funeral Held at Gordon Vale

The funeral of Martha Sohendél infant daughter of Mr and Mea Isheeal was held at Gordon Vale Sunday afternoon at 5 p m. It was largely attended by relatives and the parents. The Rev officiated.

Martha Sohendél Mea Isheeal Gordonvale Wes

New Orleans Flood Threatens Parish as River Break Expands

The BicCreai area on the Ainfal aya river endures days without salvage efforts and faces a widening break of up to a thousand feet. About 50000 parish inhabitants may evacuate as the flood reshapes six parishes and threatens vast farm lands and industries along the Louisiana coast.

New Orleans BicCrea Ainfalaya Witcl Louisiana Ol Samory Canberra

Wr. Bruce to Tour North in August States Queensland Visit

A fragmented notice outlines Wr. Bruce planning a northern tour in August, with tentative dates and regions named. It mentions Queensland and South Australia along with references to Australia in general, but the text is garbled and contains many unreadable sections.

Bruce Queensland

Fire devastates Wie Wall Ugera Military Camp ruins three blocks

A fierce blaze swept the Wie Wall Ugera Military Camp destroying three blocks of structures including a two story warehouse, artillery sheds, ordinance store and dwelling, with total damage estimated around a large sum. Weather is suspected to have contributed to the fire.

Ugera Arlbane Thewera Mw. T. CIA Larne Sealinet

Cairns Rail Motors Near Ready in Three Weeks

VEISBANE May 25 Two more of the new rail motors will be completed in about three weeks for the Cairns district. The commissioner for railway growth said the fleet will expand service on routes not yet finalized. Three others are under construction at Ipswich for end of June deployment on additional lines.

Veisbane Deepartend Mailwaye Mer. Davadsian Cairns Ipswich Jane

Protests Rise After Auckland Police Speech

Auckland May 24. A controversial statement by the police Commissioner sparks strong protests. The remarks, delivered amid crime concerns, draw mixed reactions from officials and the public, with local figures praising police efforts while critics call for accountability.

Di Pinedo Safe and Di Pinedo Tow Update

Reports from London and Paris dated May 24 describe Di Pinedo as safe and uninjured after an incident while being towed toward Payal. A separate note from May 24 places Lindbergh planning to fly to Paris and Croydon, with updated routes and timings amid ongoing discussions at the Geneva Economic Conference.

London di Minedo Ter Payal Paris Lindbergh Thas Croydon Hagland

Townsville Fire Destroys Brokereroom in Night Blaze

A major Townsville fire broke out at seven o'clock tonight destroying the brokereroom building and surrounding premises. Fire units battled the blaze as shelves and goods were consumed, with residents alert to the rapid spread and potential losses to local merchants.

Towrevelle Townaville Piladera Mabla

De Valera Aims To Shape Irish Election

London May 2 The Irish Free State general election campaign heats up as writs are issued and polling looms in June Ministers campaign across factions including government and Sinn Fein amid De Valera’s contentious return from America He pledges to influence the treaty and the political balance as factions brace for days of clear positions and possible coalition moves.

Lonuhon Urich Free State Northes Reghe Fieon Podepemiont Alan Krein Nate Tonal Farnyers Lahewr Sinnlien Poterret de Valera America Bates Ivasedd

Government to Assist Tasmanian Industrial Debenture Scheme

The government announced the creation of a company to manufacture an industrial product in Tasmania. It plans debentures and shares, with special committees examining provisions, while a report by financial experts backed the project as favorable for local industry.

Wrishane Sperial Tasmania Dudestey Hos Atone Fevreny Dt Ard Peat Elias Hetate Marlianent Thor Raw Conroy Vedera Seale Saeeri Ile Cam Tera

South Africa Flag Bill Debate Sparks Union Jack Clash

In Cape Town a heated second reading of the Flag Bill drew ministers and opposition figures into a clash over nationality clauses requiring three years residence. The debate touched on retaining the Union Jack and English language, with figures like Sir Thomas Smartt and May urging national unity and constitutional considerations amid racial and imperial tensions.

Cape Towy Secon Penton Australia Coo Inister Mints South Africa Diaunion Thomas Smartt Howe Releen Mage Hertesg Labor General Smuts Letoria

Election to fill senate seats after Chancellor’s death

JRISDANE May 25 election to fill senate seats follows death of the late Chancellor. Mr. war held ? and Mr. M. If. will hold office February , on which date the term begins.

Jrisdane the University War M. If

Australia’s hospitality to the Duke and Duchess

Maligne May 28 telegram recounts gratitude for hospitality shown to the Duke and Duchess during a royal visit. The message expresses regret at departure, acknowledges assistance from Lay Slonehaven, and notes cooperation amid ongoing coal industry concerns and historical ceremonies.

Australia Maligne Pachess Peppel

Labor Split Threatens Federal Conference Cohesion

Fragmented transcripts show Labor figures like J Keneally weighing allegiances at a federal conference. Discussions reveal a rift with the Scales section criticising the federal president and signaling potential inaction by the Seale executive.

Gordonsvale Fire Threatens Local Landmarks

Fire risk rises in Gordonsvale as flames threaten Sutcliffe's Picture Palace and Joclen's Hotel. Blurred names and garbled text describe street blaze endangering My Bind Cafe and nearby properties, with authorities responding to the Gordom street incident.

Tony F Maw Gordomstreet

A COO MOVE In North Storel Cold Storage Plant

One of Australia’s most modern refrigerating plants at North Storel’s Dalgennany Automatic Refrigerator, installed at Lake Street by Mr BK Hunter. The facility preserves plums and aims to keep apples for months, using thermostats to maintain steady temperatures between specific degrees. The unit runs on a motor with ammonia charges annually and requires minimal attention, promising public benefit in Cairns.

Australia North Storel Dalgennany BK. Hunter Lake Street Hanter Hunter Homter Cairns Lipman Lake-street North - Ae Ieehile Pon Smterpriaé

Crushing to Begin as 200 Workers Face Idle Time

The report states crushing was to start this morning and at least 200 employees would be idle due to the decision. A Birke Committee was formed at the meeting to manage affairs and ensure all hands are kept on duty immediately.

Hana

Intrepo Aviator Plying to Australia Mystery

Fragmented OCR notes describe an aviation figure or incident involving an aviator named Intrepo, heading toward Australia. The text hints at a preflight interview, cockpit details, and references to named persons like Rooke, Archie, and others, with tangled, unclear phrasing and stray technical terms.

Ear Q N Bank Adds Capital Amid Shareholder Issue

The Queensland National Bank plans to raise additional capital. The authorised capital remains two million pounds, with one and a half million already up. New shares to be issued to shareholders at par, in proportion to holdings, with options available at sixpence per share.

Urisuane The Queensland National Pom Wether Ion

Milk price rise debated by Board of Trade in Brisbane

The Board of Trade discusses a penny per pint rise for milk producers amid fixed prices for milk. It signals future action if public interest requires, noting concerns over voters and vendors while stressing the service's community importance.

Brishane Board of Trade Today Foyer Frye Fihatel

Horseman Killed at Wandavale Station

A horseman was killed at Wandavale Station near Townsville Mayne SF as a weather forecast from the Brisbane Weather Bureauhouse outlines the state weather outlook.

Wandavale Station Townsville, Mayne SF Weather Porecast Brisbane Weather Bureau

Sydney Settlement Affects Newcastle Terminal Dispute

Sydney reports a settlement move impacting the Newcastle terminal dispute as about 4000 workers continue operations under a widened strike. The Fort of Newcastle saw interstate steamers still loading and unloading amid the disruption as authorities warn of continued closures and tensions.

Sydney Newcastle Abedin

Commonwealth Loan Extended to Ang 17

Melbourne May 24 The Federal Treasurer announced that the Commonwealth loan would be extended to June 17 with 8 per cent interest. He outlined cash distributions to investors and conversion plans for 6 per cent war loan securities, noting the gradual redemption fund and the importance of small subscribers amid market conditions.

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Sager of the M

Brisbane dispatch notes Sager of the M team in Brisbane on May 23 with brief mention of a report or event connected to a local context.

Brisbane Sager The

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