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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1928
Page
13
Fragmentary text notes a newly formed league and a gathering with Avila fathers college in attendance. Other details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a local community event with soldiers and a ceremony.
A committee meeting of the Atherton Tableland Caledonian Society was held at Mahowhe on the 27th with a full committee present. Topics included selecting representatives for Tolga and Abererton, plans for a Septet dancer, a Malan sports meeting, and various attendance commitments from Cairns Gordonvale and Atherton members.
A crowded, garbled correspondence from Advance Australia Cairns dated May 4 discusses national pride, America versus Australia, and comments by Mr Wynne and Mr Wyone. It mentions ports, street scenes, schools, and the idea of welcoming settlers from the Americas, with calls for economic and cultural openness and a closing note from Cairns.
A letter from Cairns reflects frustration with local decline and foreign visitors. The writer recalls meals at a shop vender and mocks the council for allowing foreigners, noting the town’s financial struggles and social tensions.
A Babinda shareholder criticizes the mill board and manager for alleged mismanagement and delayed reports. He calls for open inquiry into accounting savings, questions the chairman and general manager, and urges a transparent annual election process. The letter concludes with a pledge to raise issues publicly if needed.
London May 2. A holiday crowd at Trent Bridge roared as Hobbs reached his tenth century. He compiled the runs with flawless batmanship against a keen attack from Larwood Barratt and Staples.
Montreal May 26 report says 400 New Brunswick residents claim heirship to Sir Francis Drake estate and family jewels amid a £15,000,000 English estate. Clergymen Stairs and opponents sail for England to prove rights in the dramatic probate dispute.
Royal Commissioner investigates City Council electrical contracts as Maling faces questions about interviews with Mackay and alderman Green. He admits to discrepancies in payments and offers multiple versions while health issues and bromide use are cited.
Sydney May 29 Malings was vigorously cross examined before the Royal Commission resuming sittings He said since 1923 his earnings ranged 1300 to 2000 pounds a year He feared violence from Albert as letters from New Zealand were read and he testified Mrs Pittock spoke with Arnot Bablock Wikcox about payments tied to another firm and offers of money to influence aldermen
Witnesses describe muddled exchanges about a tax matter involving Malin and Albert. Flora Shand details letters from Albert urging action, Green and Arnot's reactions, and purported sums tied to a contract and safe deposit ventures. The hearing adjourned to continue.
The Rifle Cairns Rifle Club posted an easy win over the Treasurer’s team in a Sunday match run under good conditions at 600 and 600 yards. The captain led a short squad as several shooters produced solid scores while others struggled for pace.
Ten members shot at the Mareeba range on Sunday competing the Kelly Trophy and the Janis Cup across MN AM and 700 yard ranges. Weather praised as satisfactory with sun hidden much of the day and no major difficulties reported. Results listed with scores for each participant.
Canada led the miniature rifle shooting event with an average score of 79.21 out of 100, followed by South Africa 78.03 Britain 71.05 and New Zealand 63.93. Australia failed to qualify with 12 0K, South Africa 13 000 and New Zealand 5078. Silver bronze medals were awarded to 20 Canadians 9 Australians and six New Zealanders for scores above 97. Australia dominated the senior challenge event.
May 28 Fremantle reports 160 juvenile migrants arrived under one management. The party plans continue to a Fair rides farms series with the remainder to Sydney after this leg.
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