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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1928
Page
10
Electors called to vote under duty beyond law
The article urges voters to fulfill their moral duty at the polling booth today from 8 am to 4 pm. It notes polling will be at Frill Hall, Tanke Street, Colfux, with Nationalist candidates claiming solid prospects for Herbert seats and hints at cross-party support from Labor voters for Brisbane and Marana, while mentioning Dr. Nott and Dr. Hidemsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfux
Frill Hall
Tanke Street
Dr. Hidemsen
Senate
Brisbane
Marana
Cro Railway Wen
Rallies in Sydney Elects Tense City Contests
November rallies in Sydney highlighted a tight battle among candidates with labor and nationalists facing off in key seats. Gardiner suffered a tram accident but remained uncertain for further events as contests in Hastings, South Sydney, and Hume drew attention alongside two metropolitan seats seen as Labor vulnerabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sensior Gardiner
Theodore Defends Labor From Soviet Influence in Sydney Speech
Gardiner and Theodore in Sydney battle over Labor loyalty and Communist influence. Theodore denounces Soviet links within the Sydney Labor Council and pledges to keep White Australia policy intact, opposing colored civisation gatherings and foreign agitators. The speech targets Mosgem and Shanghai ties in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Gardiner
Theodore
Dalley
Byinis
Commonwealth
Oly Dhougin
Yinblew
Sydney Labor Council
Jis Mosgem
Shanghai
Theodore’ Wodging
Fremantle and Perth Race for Seats in Western Australia
Western Australia polls show Fremantle likely to swing to the Nationalist with KE Gilson and John Curtin figures in contention. Perth races include J Prowse for Fremantle and A E Birneen for Kalgoorlie, with Labor hopefuls facing strong rival bids. The Senate race features Nationalists and Labor contenders with Johnson Cimmey and Barker noted among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Western Australia
Fremantle
KE Gilson
John Curtin
Wrison
Naling
H. Natoe
Bivan
J. i Prowse
Country Party
Forres
A. Ebfireen
Labor
Kalgoorlie
H.gregory
Swae
Senate
Veneta Oeiniea
Ani Avisionaliat
National Vietses
Ie Johnson
Needham
E. A. Barker
Local Labour Meeting in Sharples Discusses Australian Industrial Policy
Mr Lawson Atherton addressed about thirty people on Sharples night with Mr HR chairing. Speakers, including Bruce and Brice, argued Labour aims would not be fulfilled and warned against promises from the Nationalist government and Australian labour conference in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Lavwron
Bedaral I Labor Party
Mageire Wan
Me Lawes
Brice Welonped
Avestralia
Wea
And
Whey
Australia
Bruce
Melbourne
Labor rally dominates Cairns election page
In Carma subdivision of Herbert Division Hospital Basin, speakers backed the Labor Party. Mr Lawsed accused conferences of undermining Australian workers for higher wages and warned of Chinese competition. He linked licensing changes to Chinaman labor on wharves and criticized the Tory press, urging continued Labor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawsed
Australia
Australi
Brucelage
Joseph Jank
League of Nations
bin Russria
China
Liddy
Svete
Mr. Benen
Hughes
Labor Ba
Com
Ryan
Labor Party
Bruce-Page
Wvermmen
Francia
Mt Garnet
Mt. Garnet
Cairns Post
Motor Cycles Crash Three Boys Killed Near New Plymouth
Auckland report says three youths died after two motorcycles collided head on near New Plymouth at midnight. Gilbert Williams 19 Athol Roberts 16 and Charles Johnson were found in the roadway. one died at once and the others died later in hospital. Parents unaware, learned of the crash from morning papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Plymouth
Gilbert Williams
Athol Roberts
Charles Johnson
Wes
Inquiry Opens On Vestris Disaster Survivors Testify
New York scene reports the federal inquiry into the Vestris catastrophe. Survivor Fred Pai testifies about the voyage from start to finish, describing wife and baby lost and the boat’s overload. Wallace Sinclair notes lack of preparation and improper lifeboat actions as bodies are examined. London authorities push for a formal inquiry while British and American officials arrange cooperation and assess the crane of responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States’ Commissionsr
Ite
Cwneill
Vestris
Fred Pai
Daniel Beal
Davite
Wanen
Childrew
Wallace Sinclair
Lamport Hall Line Survey Nearly Complete Before Sail Life
Captain Headley, chief superintendent of Lamport Halt line, oversaw the Lingh's Register survey of the Vestiny, which was nearly finished just before she sailed and would have prevented sailing in a defectives extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Headley
Lamport
Statement of Causes Report on Vestris Voyage Incident
Norfolk reports a naval inquiry into the Vestris voyage noting a cracked cell valve leaking into the ash hopper and ash stakehold. Crew statements indicate the valve failed before departure with concerns about sailing viability and seaworthiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Vestris
Navy Department
Satwelay
German Reichstag Debates Over Pocket Battleship Berlin
In a Reichstag session on November 16 the Chancellor and Socialist ministers faced a party verdict to condemn their cabinet. Dr Graemer urged rejection arguing the cruiser fits Versailles terms and could outrange older battleships, prompting shifts in cross‑party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Graemer
Grraemer
Jutland
Peoples Party
Centre Party
Democratic Lerty
Socialis
Maguire Praises Speakers in Labour Stance
In a pleasant and informative speech Mr H R Maguire supported two speakers and showed a strong grasp of the subject with excellent delivery. He is seen as a staunch Labor man who has taken no active part in the Labor movement and provided a brief, praiseworthy response on National Insurance health and the Commonwealth Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Maguire
Maguire
National Insurance
Commonwealth Bank
Australian XI Open tour with England clash amid low innings
Australia, hampered by White’s sharp bowling and a disciplined England attack, were dismissed for 231 as opening batsmen Richardson and Harris battled a stiff forward crease. Bradman steadied the innings with 52, while Oldfield and Nothling offered late resistance before tea.
Razor Gangster Sentenced Five Years In Gaol
In Darlinghurst a 26 year old William ley described as a member of a razor gang received five years in servitude. Emily was convicted of assaulting two men causing grievous bodily harm at Surrey Hills. one man had a broken nose and another a cheek gash. Police say Smiley was a dangerous criminal linked to the gang. Crown witnesses testified against Smiley, while the jury doubted them. Witnesses faced intimidation, with attempted witness suppression and a planned bombing of eye witness Sydney York. Police protected York and his wife, even guarding his home after the attack threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grydney
van Passed Cohen
Darlhurst
William Ley
Emily
Surrey Hills
Smiley
Darlinghurst
Patel
Hee Ascinedses
Grant
Sydney York
Wellgate
York
Premier comments on cablers water vent and rail ties
The Premier Mr MecCormack criticizes the cablers vent and warns Queensland must safeguard its western rail link to Brisbane. He notes NSW plans to divert traffic could harm Queensland routes and cites costs of Western line connections and drought traffic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
MecCummiack
Andrew Williamson
A. Rank
Landom
New South Wales Railways
MecCormack
Williamso Wee
Queensland
New South Wales
Woarringun
Ueensland
Sydney
New South Wales Railway
Wool End
Malva
Ns Cofin
Sland
Longreach
Winton
Seth
MM Vie
Drevngghit
Bradman Emerges in Tight Test Frame as Australia Sinks 241
Historic score 241 sees Bradman unbeaten on 58 as Hendren and Larwood pace attack claim key wickets. Sutcliffe and White back Scott and Hooker in late bursts while Dowling Tate aid Australian bowling with three each. Woodfull quotes in Evening Standard weigh Bradman’s first test prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendren
Scott
Blendeen
Froin Tees
Larwood
Hawker ¢Lid
Jani Lone
Bradman
Lifeboat Tragedy Strikes Rye Harbour Crew of Seventeen Lost
November 16 in Rye England a lifeboat returning from a distress call capsized in the Channel. All seventeen crew members perished and ten bodies were recovered as volunteers braved rough seas to recover the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rye
Rye Harbour
Aden
Alice
Dengemarsh
Rye Harbor
Mont ci
Bouvet Island Giver to Norway for Whaling Depot
London reports that Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic will be given to Norway for a whaling depot. The uninhabited island, first sighted by a Frenchman in 1739 and rediscovered by Captain Norris, lies about 1 000 nautical miles from the Antarctic and is seen as a potential permanent whaling base. Oslo notes the move as promoting British fair play and plans an Arctic wireless station soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Norway
Bowyer Island
Couvet
Norris
Oslo
Ainda Aretic
Marwick Divorce Proceedings Hear Blithering Accusations
Feidence was reported in the Marwick divorce today as Charley McGhie continued testimony. Witnesses described Marwick forcing his way into a room, striking a woman, and remarks about his wife’s drinking and alleged indiscretions. Proceedings adjourned to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrishane
Marwick
Charley McGhie
Wooly
Carcumbia
Hharwick
Witeerss
Brisbane
Witheve
Fife
Hoare lauds British aviation progress and future airships
Sir Samuel Hoare defends British aviation against belittling claims and highlights 1930s progress. He cites Schneider Cup, long distance formations, and the 17 000 mile record quest. He notes engines improving, metal use expanding, and anticipates two airships ready early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Samuel Hoare
United States
Liew
Cieig
Heas
Air Force
Philip Sassaine
Sir Samuel
Hrntivry
Puch Higa
Hlokler’s
Two planes ready for first Antarctic flight test
Captain Wilkins reports from Deception Island that ten crewmen prepared two Lockheed planes named Los Angeles and San Francisco for the first Antarctic flight. A snow field near Ting Lao Goon serves as the runway with wheels removed for skin. tests on engines and landing gear proceed amid shifting winds and volcanic heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilkins
Deception Island
Sturmand
Secret Coal Supply Negotiations Reported
The article notes secret talks between Mr. Bavin and Australian officials over a coal deal at the wood colliery. An initial order for 100000 tonnes was set at 14 shillings per ton, with further steps awaited after responses from Mr. Butler and the colliery representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mr. Bavin
Australia
Sais
Ieretawood
Strocks
My. Butler
Lord Birkenhead Signs Pact To Write For Britanias Weekly
Lord Birkenhead signs a contract with the weekly Britanias to contribute extensive writings for a number of years. The move spurs chatter about the newspaper becoming a highly sought after journalistic voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Birkenhead
Britansia
Journalatic Y Orvibet
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Demos
Dr. Nott
Herbert
Messige
Cairne
Chillygee
Miumyntia
Gardener and
Rissa
J. Harvey
Hnter-street
Systney
Collier
Telepost
Misch
MR. Lawson
Cairng Polling Boothe
Herbert Division Hospital
Basen
Gtretford
Btratford Hall
MR. Ryan
Britain
Board of Trade
Washington
Foreign Office
Marry Armstrong
Venecal
Tuttle
Ceongreas
Sir KH. Arimsteonpg
Lloyd's Register Survey
England
Bydney
Austen
White
Bateman
Tate Wat
Alan
Oiceavin Bradman
Crisia
Ret- Viesen
Mia
Nethling
Richardson
Harris
Tate
Larworn
Igen
Hall
Torwaod
Geary
Ihindina
Ny Larwoot
Fo Dt
Andrews
Cane
Simp
Jackson
Secunel
Peach
Cageraioe
Sou
Bucky
Howromer
Fonarwood
Cheary
Morgan
Bradmar Lo Ie
Duckworth
Nothving
Drodman
Nothling
Sutcliffe
Bertingaen
Afid- Wesex
Greeny
Res
Dradman
Wim
Tay
S Fon
Pai
Bettington
Herdren
Oldfield
Oldfeld
Hobbs
Verry
NSW. Railways
MR. McCormack
Hebbe
Satelite
Howland
Hooker
Agrieul
Dowling
Um Cans
Hocker
Woodfull
Austalia
Deterias Gies
Smyrna
Ita
Bouvet Island
Whalino Babe
Cronx
Gaston
Matwcile
Annette McGhie
Co.dsfendant
Ann
Rae
Ater
Samuel Oare
British Engines
Antarctic
Lore Birkenhead
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