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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1928
Page
8
The steamer Mungane snapped its towline near Kangaroo Point in the Brisbane river and struck the Norwegian auxiliary Files at Nixon Smith’s wharf. The Files sustained a split rail, damaged side, and slight flooding. Mungane began leaking after a voyage marked by storms and a protester incident.
A large crowd gathered at Towneville General Hospital for the opening of the Maternity Ward. Speakers praised the project as a key step in hospital care, stressing infant welfare, maternal education, and community support, with local officials presenting a silver bowl and first baby token.
Brisbane reports a special manifesto from the Queensland Taxpayers Association arguing high taxes harm the state economy and growth. The group claims taxation is driven by the Taxation and Stamp Duties Commission and urges public awareness of government direction.
Fragmented OCR text alleges torture and coercion during police actions linked to Obregon era events in Mexico and mentions New Jersey. The readable segments imply an inquiry into abuses and forced confessions, though details are unclear and contested.
In Capetown reports a nationalist labour pact stirs tensions within the government. Ministers discuss shifts as Mr Madeley faces Allied fears while Mr Creewall rises as a moderate Labour figure. Faction reconciliations fail and the government may dissolve before July.
General Verteoy admits relocating Madeley to quiet the Native Union wage dispute while as Agriculture Minister he refused recognition. Madeley sought Labour National Council review. Herterg doubts his cooperation and the county members oppose the worsening rift within the Labor party.
London reports show Labour gains across major councils with Conservatives Liberal and Independent losses. Ramsay MacDonald and Arthur Henderson hailed Labour progress amid general election looming, while Conservative leaders urged caution attributing results to local issues.
London voters head into municipal elections as Reform candidates lead in late tallies amid strong Labor and Conservative showings. Local party lines center on city governance and reform measures.
A man named J. Frith Murray presented at Dr Kerr Scott's surgery with a severe razor wound from ear to chin and bloodstains leading down the street. He declined to explain the incident despite police inquiry, and no clues were found at the scene. The injured man, aged 21, appeared well educated and neatly dressed.
Berlin on November 3 the court denied the application by the claimants to stop the Soviet sale of art treasures once owned by them and confiscated after the Bolshevik revolution. The ruling centers on the moral issue and the court asserts no direct power by Germany to halt the sale.
A district resident denounces the watersiders’ strike and any fund to aid them while noting local traders awake to their independence. He praises a recent meeting at Shire Hall to “tell the truth” about the dispute and urges unity among townspeople against oppression. He mentions State member Mr Vase and describes Innisfail’s shift away from industrial control with licenses for waterside work still issued to a small number of signs.
November 3 report notes Eelener, a designer of meteorological devices, plans a sea era Mer peakably project in the Rhine area. The goal is to establish a central airport for a transAilaatic route tied to Weather research efforts.
Nov 4 Longreach reports sustained relief rains across the region with up to two inches in desert districts like Yalleroi Blackall and Innisford. More heavy falls noted at Vergemont Creek and Africombe while Gulf disturbances threaten northwest central rains within ten days. Local towns replenish tanks and boost farming prospects as showers continue.
Innisfail and surrounding sugar areas benefited from recent rains described as previdential. The district feels refreshed as cane condition improves and tank supplies replenish, reducing water costs for residents. Shire Council urged to accelerate irrigation scheme.
Mrs Mary Shras hree of Fulham died by gun poisoning after personal distress linked to her son's departure and a discussion of divorce with her husband Charles Shrowbree, a coffee shop proprietor. The coroner noted a fatal verdict amid wartime stress and broader England themes.
Sydney marks the Greycliffe disaster anniversary with 40 deaths recorded yesterday. The last day to lodge death compensation claims passed, with about 30 claims filed for a total sum not stated. Injured passengers have six years to file claims.
London reports the Home Office plans a major traffic reform creating a corps of 5000 headguards with later increases. Costs shared by state and local authorities. Recruits to be ex soldiers sailors and police, stationed at crossings to check revkle. Police relieved from detailed reports of minor motor car accidents.
In Paris on November 3, four hundred deck strikers attempted to board the liner Biarra. They were driven back by blows as several boarded launches and forced workers ashore. The clash was repeated on other vessels as infantry, armed guards, and colonial troops restored partial order.
Paris on November 3 Marcel Thil the French middleweight champion knocked out Joe Bloomfield in the second round Bloomfield had previously defeated Thil twice in England.
A Scottish Yard notice from London dated November 3 describes an Australian crime gang involved in a large confidence trick. One suspect Hareker has been arrested and another faces charges over an attempted theft of 240000 pounds from Doctor Graham. Albert Jackson, a tourist at Langham Hotel, is remanded on £5000 bail for conspiring with two others to obtain 1000 pounds from Arthur Crabiwns, a West End doctor.
In a letter from Mr WU Til, Minister for Works and Railways, the issue of local ratepayers and landowners contributing to Federal Aid Road costs is discussed. The Commonwealth and State authorities debate interpretation of current road expenditure and revenue or loan funds, with a government stance allowing local authorities to be treated as providing state funds against Commonwealth contributions. The result reflects negotiations to determine how much local authorities contribute toward Federal Aid Roads under the agreement.
The agreement outlines state funding from revenue or loans with local government credit allowed up to a limited share. The Commonwealth will support road maintenance with state options to fund part of the cost from local authorities, not exceeding one third for arterial roads and half for trunk roads. W C Hill signs for Works and Railways.
Thye weighing 124 pounds defeated Gardiner at 12.6 in Melbourne on November 4 by two alls to one, advancing to meet Eklund next Saturday as the rest of the meet continues.
In Brisbane on November 4 at the stadium Kilonis 127 and Karasick 124 fought a tame bout. The match ended in a draw with one fall each.
London bookmakers on the South greyhound course walked out in protest against a portable totalisator introduced by a Londoner. The strike left only a few nonstriking bookmakers in one and two rings amid widespread disorder.
A brutal double throat slashing leaves Mr Lacey Brock, 54, dead and Mrs Brock gravely wounded in Deelish, with a butcher named OM reportedly involved. Police search for a third person as investigators map a chaotic scene and a later witness recounts a man washing his hands before fleeing.
In November 4 at Brisbane Speedway Frank Arthur dominates with wins in the Helmet and Handicap events. He raises the track record pace in the Helmet heat and claims top honors in both featured races.
London November 1 report notes the Bishop of London will issue directions in January. The synod speakers pledged to follow the Bishop's guidance as the directions are prepared for public dissemination next year.
The notice states butter price reduced with new rate per pound starting tomorrow in Queensland. It mentions HrIsman Nowepstar 4 and a statewide price of 1/84, received by lot.
In Chatswood Mr W Hughes frames Labor as a threat amid a national rail strike crisis. He contrasts the Labor aim with law and order, warns of Reds in power if elected, and pledges to restore industrial peace and national strength. The address draws sharp lines between Moscow and London loyalties.
A heated Saturday saw members of the Cairns Citizen Force Rifle Club host the first round of the Svendsen Trophy. Top scores came from the Cassels brothers Fred Buck and Hob Hartley, with Archie Fare returning from Perth to post strong marks at 100 yards, as teams prepared for the next practice and range events.
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