Park game dispute divides Cairns town council
A Cairns council meeting grappled with permitting a local town park game, highlighting concerns over gambling, licensing, and the use of the park. Officials debated authority to charge fees and regulate or ban the activity. Public sentiment split over whether the park should host the event at stake rates or be restricted entirely.
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Hanson Gibbs
Darto
Vidanalis
Spermamen
Cairns Las Sura
Caren
Barer
Alrenan Onlew
Paneil
Potce of
Mohon
Theo
Alderman Weaver
Who Rce
Oecnet
Sugar Award Debated At Brisbane Court
A Brisbane court today considered a new sugar industry award for certain employees. The hearing on the application was completed and the judge indicated a decision would be reserved to a date to be fixed.
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Brisbane
Housing Problems Rise in Brisbane Hearing
Brisbane May 26 More evidence before the Basic Wareommission today Senator M Fesl said he studied housing issues in Brisbane and found high rates and inferior accommodation. Mr Hussaroo Pott reported scarce cottages with weeks for two townhouses and limited homes for rent.
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Brisbane
M. Fesl
Hussaroo Pott
Vettinz
Fragmentary OCR Note on Wages and Dwellings Policy
Fragmented text references clothing costs, wage discussions, and five roomed dwellings. Mentions witnesses, a director of affairs, and a washing suite. Details are garbled with missing context and unclear events.
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Shane
May
Sie
New South
TAL EXPLOSION IN SYDNEY REPORTED
A fragmentary report from Sydney describes an explosion in a mechanical or industrial setting. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate injuries including a person named John and a driver named Alex.
Weather Devastation in Cairns Amid Flood Fears
Wednesday’s Cairns weather brought heavy showers and fierce squalls after dark. The 24 hour rainfall at 9 am measured 1.47 inches with Redlynch at 144 points and nearby towns recording varied amounts. The Nourished River swelled with flood marks 66 inches above the bridge, receding later in the afternoon, delaying trains and disrupting services to Gordonvale and Darnlee.
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Easant
Als Ol Hae
Redlynch
Lappa Af Pennes
Wungaborra
Athertom Aerbertom
Edmonton
Malanaot Kuranda
Wea
Rover
Cas
Gordonvale
Darntree
Owang
Tropical depression strengthens near Far Northern Queensland
Weather Bureau reports povertal developments in Far Northern Queensland as a tropical depression moves northwest from the coast toward New Guinea. Barometers fall at Thursday Island Cooktown Townsville and along the tropical seaboard while stations receive special advisories.
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Westher Bureau
Queensland
Easland
New Guinea
Thursday Island
Mein
Cooktown
Towneville
Tropical Historbanes Ie
Samarai
Cairns
Weather watch reports tropical disturbances near Australia
Brisbane reports limited ocean observations hinder tracking of a tropical disturbance near the Far Northern coast and south eastern New Guinea. The Weather Bureau notes a northeast disturbance near Thursday Island and a stronger system moving south toward the Queensland coast with uncertain rainfall prospects.
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Brisbane
New Guinea
The Food Question In Gladstone
May 26 report from Gladstone notes Mr. Gillies urging use of the anneal to boost local industries. The speaker stresses the land workers deserve priority and that the food question remains of paramount importance for all, regardless of education level.
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Mr. Gillies
End
Collie Strike Spurs Widening Coal Industry Cost Push
A coal strike action pushes up costs as miners demand higher wages. Reported increases include 20 percent for aggregate day work and 60 percent for daily tasks, reflecting heightened concerns over living costs amid labor unrest.
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Calle Calles Sonaestia
Price Of Mile Raised
A brief note reports the price of a mile raised, indicating changes in cost per mile. The snippet shows unclear text but points to a price adjustment concern for travel or construction, with no further explicit details available.
Milner Seeks Access Before Meeting Theodore
London reports that Lord Milner asked to see Mr Theodore before any discussion with KR Philip. Theodore, praising Queensland legislation, warned that Australia must build its financial position and develop resources to attract capital. He criticized policies that hamper growth and urged unity in the Empire ahead of the Spa conference.
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Lord Milner
KR. Philip
Mr. Theodore
Mr Theodore
Theodore
Queensland
Australia
England
Council of Four
HON
Empire
Lieve George
Supreme Court Brisbanes Sittings Prisoners Sentenced
At the criminal sittings before Chief Justice Frederick Christopher Dent and Sury Borge, Burge and Annie Chapman faced sentences for conspiracy and attempted to procure a crime. Burge received seven years with four years hard labor. Chapman, found guilty of attempting grievous bodily harm with poisoned chocolates, faced a five year term but was released on entering into a clearty of Lioo with two £50 entries, liable to return for judgment within five years.
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Brisbane
Rederick Christopher Dent
Surfey Borge
Burge
Annie Chapman
Juste
Watersiders to Handle Loading in Amber Mills Trade Dispute
On May 2 Mary Borough reports a settlement between watersiders and the A.W. allowing watersiders to perform loading and unloading for vessels trading with Amber Mills. Many watersiders have been renamed in other shipping, so not all workers will be on duty tomorrow.
Somersaulting Car Crash Reported From Wellington Area
A sensational motor car accident near Wanganui is described with the car leaping over a high barrier, tumbling twice, then plunging 150 feet. Details mention a second drop and a narrow escape, with the wreck described in dramatic terms but lacking full specifics.
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Wellington
Wanganui
Sydney Conference Sketched by May 26 Note
A fragment from Sydney dated May 26 notes a conference to be presided by Justice, with discussion at the instigation of unspecified parties. The text is fragmented and lacks clear names or places beyond Sydney and a date.
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Sydney
Sydney decision remands double pay during Prince's visit
In Sydney the government ordered remand of double rates of pay for workers during the Prince's visit. The measure affects about 12,000 employees across multiple sectors.
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Sydney
M ‘Ae Se Et Cme
Irish Home Rule Bill debated by deputation at Westminster
A London deputation of Irish interest groups met Mr Walter Long in the Commons to press amendments to the Home Rule Bill. They urged a clearer fundamentality, a bicameral Ireland, a Council of Ireland with broader powers, and Irish control over fiscal contributions, with Ireland and the United Kingdom to be designated anew. Long noted critic absence hampered Government task and that rising crime in Trefond concerns Anglo Irish concessions. He would submit the proposals to the Cabinet.
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Council of Ireland
Thare
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Prince of Wales Arrives in Australia amid fogbound voyage
The Prince of Wales entered Port Melbourne after a fog-delayed voyage aboard the Renown. A destroyer rescue was blocked by fog but Hygia rendezvoused with the Prince as cheers erupted from pleasure craft. He was greeted by the Governor General and Prime Minister before saluting and stepping onto Australian soil.
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Japan and England Must Settle the Orient
Chicago May report quotes Okoma saying Japan will disarm in Siberia and expand commerce if Europe and America back her motives. He warns of consequences if no understanding is reached and calls for coordinated action by Japan England and the United States to settle Oriental issues. The League of Nations is praised as a broad peace movement despite defects.
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Geddes Sounds Alarm on Europe Debt Pool Plan
Sir A Geddes told the Pilgrims Society dinner that Britain opposed pooling war debts of Europe and the United States. He warned that efforts to join debts could complicate postwar finance and disrupt recovery. He cited ships and other assets as examples of the costs to be managed.
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Mixed Marriages and Irish Question Debate at Hibernian Conference
A report on fundraising for a monument to Cardinal Moran was presented at the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society conference in Brisbane. Members debated mixed marriages and church law, with a motion to elect a national directory and select Sydney as headquarters, followed by musical tributes.
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Australia
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J. Carroll
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I Lazzarini
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Loyal Coalition asks Attorney General Palmer about policy shifts
The Loyal Coalition sent another letter to Attorney General Palmer seeking clarity on reconciliation of his leniency toward the Irish ally with the crackdown on revolutionaries at the Mexican border and the summary prosecutions of migrant Reds.
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Washington
Palmer
P ‘Ionle
Herrero’s Excuse in Brownsville Murder Case
General Herrero, a suspect in Carranza’s murder, claims Carranza committed suicide during the arrest attempt. He asserts self defense and blames Carranza for provoking the confrontation. Authorities continue to investigate the events surrounding the death.
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Texas
General Herrero
Carranza
Turmoil in Thrace Driven by Greek Turkish Tensions
A Daily Express dispatch warns a collision between Greeks and Turks is inevitable as Thrace teeters on the brink. Greek forces mass in the former Bulgarian areas while Adrianople led Moslems mobilize, signaling a possible national congress and resistance to Greek occupation. Protests to the Albanian authorities are being prepared.
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Daily Express
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Thrace
Thei
Adrianople
Japanese banks face runs as crisis tightens four lenders
Telegrams from Tokyo reveal trouble among four Japanese banks as customers pull money and fear spreads. Officials report smaller district banks hit by runs while larger banks maintain control and aim to steady the financial system.
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Teanheed Eran
Association plans seed program for cotton growth
The association proposes using approved seed to boost cotton yields with a promised payment of 1/6 a pound for two years. The plan emphasizes preparing seed ratios before large scale cultivation.
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Tion
Association
Sydney May Price Record for Pied Sekt
Sydney markets report record price for pied sekt per ton with demand rising. Auction figures indicate higher costs and strong consumer interest as producers push supply.
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Sydney
Muterave Kate Oes Ae Police Court At Cairns
Cairns Police Court heard a case on Wednesday before Magistrate A H Sinnie involving a defendant described as a new man. The hearing covered the charge and related details with police testimony and defense statements presented in court.
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Cairns
A. H. Er Sinnie
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