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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 09, 1929

Page

14

Metal contract case in Cairns Circuit Court testimony continues

Bobi and Hugh of Stratford sue James Henry Mathews contractor for payment for metal sold and delivered. Witnesses described daily delivery shortfalls, weather delays, and disputed amounts. Judge Douglas heard testimony on whether 35 cubic yards per day and screenings were met and damages to be awarded.

Bobi Hugh Stratford James Henry Mathews Cairns Esterday Justice Douglas T. A. Entriken T. M. Barry Mathews Entriken Main Roads Commission West A Mr. Barry John Timothy Ellis Joseph Bennett Woe and Bennett Plaintiff Hug Ané

Rainfall records disputed in metal delivery case

Testimony by James Alexander Robertson tied rainfall data to the meteorological office while Otto Bohr described delayed metal deliveries due to weather and broken machinery. The case noted delays from March to April, price changes, and liability questions, with judgment for the defendant on the main claim and for the plaintiffs on the counter claim.

James Alexander Robertson Cairns Ofice Entriken Mulgrave Road Otto Bohr Wee

Hotel keeper committed for trial on arson charge

Brisbane November 7. In the Police Court Ernest H. Mair hotel keeper was charged with attempting to procure Charles Smart and George Fraser to set fire to the Commercial Hotel Cannamutlla. He was committed to stand trial on November 25.

Brisbane Ernest H. Mair Charles Smart George Fraser Cannamutlla

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