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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1919
Page
4
Sporting notes cover a forthcoming football meet with notes on seats, attendees, and local officials. Key figures include Mr Pratt and Critten, with event oversight by Nobit and Blarkts. The piece mentions Victory TM, Lane, and other participants as the race for the Me W trophy proceeds amid weekend preparations and declarations of probable contenders.
In Towville May 90 the supreme court convicted William Weary talllord and Andrew Joseph Murphy of breaking and entering Alles and Sons at South Towne Wille and stealing cane-like items. Ak' Mon received ten months for assaulting a constable. Herty Doyle ten months for stealing from a person. Penenge four months for stealing postrom. Joan Hores faced four counts of forging and uttering and stealing, two years? imprisonment. Augusts Mackay v Wilkin Francis McLeod resulted in a verdict for the full amount with costs in the civil action.
The Ievinebane ranch D O Society held a meeting at the School Hall on May 76. The president Mr TM Delugar chaired. Reports showed receipts of 25 pounds each for donors and a current balance, with further fundraising needed to cover obligations. auditors noted fairly sound books but called for a new set of ledgers and promised clarity from forthcoming accounts.
A heated council session centered on disputed charges and credit allocations for recent expenditures. The President signaled possible official elections if no further issues arose while residents pressed for accountability from the committee and Delmar and McDelugar offered thanks to supporters.
Weather fluctuations loom as Mossman residents discuss boat schedules, cargoes, and social reunions. The Lally ship returned with mails and passengers while Fort Douglas contingents arrive, stirring hope for further travel and community events amid wartime weariness.
The Indus District Court heard arguments on new taxes for sugar mill workers and the Mackay district mill situation. Allen Innes said local sills were in danger, claiming too many mills threaten district farmers and finances. The judge adjourned the case to May 6 for further action.
A damaged OCR fragment reports on a septi tration case involving Madowies and Settee. It mentions arraignment, charges alleged, and a court appearance. Details are unclear due to text corruption but indicates a legal proceeding with connected names and dates.
The record outlines ongoing inquiries connected to Mr Markowiez and related disturbances within the Afficulty. It notes delays, hearings, and the role of the Lender and secretary, with references to a repatriation story and public entertainments listing Palace and Australia programs.
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