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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 27, 1928

Page

8

Northern Queensland Health Tour Impressed Governor

Governor Sir John Goodwin returns from North Queensland noting robust health among tropical communities. He praises housing improvements, factory and wharf conditions, and the vigor of young people while urging better milk supply and continued progress for white settlement in the region.

Brisbane Sir John Goodwin North Queensland Joho Hix Excellency Woriett Tropics Tie Bir John

Permit Applied For in Grafton Oil Quest on Upper Clarence

The Brine Springs Oil Syndicate Ltd seeks to bore for gas and oil on 7000 acres near Upper Clarence. A prospect at about 2190 feet reports gas shows but requires further analysis. Mines Department records lack complete analysis as the project targets gas horizon near Salt Water Springs with proposed bores.

Grafton Upper Clarence Eer Inald Ich Hill Dee Brine Springs Oil Syndicate Ltd Toris Mines Department

Writ Refused in Maling Bunnerong Case

Sydney November 26 The High Court full bench refused Bilas Young Maling’s application for a writ of prohibition against the Bunnerong case judgment by Mr Gates an acting magistrate. Maling was sentenced to Im cages for one charge and fined eight pounds for receiving money as a reward for recommending Sydney City Council to accept a tender at Bunnerong. He retains the right to appeal to the quarter sessions of the Appeal Court.

Sydney Bilas Young Maling Gates Bunneron High Court Atrate Maling 1Lores and Wilcox Ltd Sydney City Bunnerong

Rumours Unfounded About Lindbergh Death Reported

New York reports that unfounded rumours claimed aviator Lindbergh was killed in a Mexican plane crash. Tampico dispatches say he is safe and departed for the United States by air, quelling the earlier excitement.

New York Lindberg Mexico Tampica United States

On a Rock Steamer's Tribulations Amid Japan Ruler

Fragmentary report notes a steamer’s troubles near a ruler in Japan with references to Capetown and a dated November 24. Widespread wrecks or hazards appear in the sparse text with unclear details and names.

The King in Ill Health Amid Royal Updates

Newspaper bulletin reports the King’s fever fluctuating and no major change in condition. Queen and royals attend services and engage in hospital visits while prayers for recovery spread nationwide. Prince of Wales and Duke of Gloucester kept informed during African tour.

Royal Chychdale Princesa Mary Hesitice Milfordhaven Kennington Palace Slad Prince of Wales London Hauiah Empire Buckingham Palace Duke of Gloucester

Not Proven in South Johnstone Case at Myers Siding

In the Supreme Court hearing Vincent Kanchi faced a charge of October 3 at Myers Siding near South Johnstone. The Crown contended insufficient evidence supported a jury verdict. counsel argued circumstantial links were weak and a guilty verdict could not be sustained. The judge directed a verdict of not guilty, and the accused was acquitted.

Townsville Supreme Court Vincent Kanchi Myers Siding South Johnstone Frederick Henry T. A. Entriken Boat Boas

Stallion Rabeleia Dies After Operation in Paris

Paris reports the death of Rabeleia one of the world’s most famous stallions days after a caesarean operation performed by Professor Cajavenete. The event highlights recent veterinary advances and the high profile stud’s loss draws international attention.

Paris Rabeleia L. Cajavenetee

Queensland's erratic play at Brisbane test

Erratic batting floundered as Leyland and Geary built a stubborn stand amid errors and dropped catches. Leyland reached a century amid fading light while Oxenham and Nashbowled, with Leyland defending and Geary grinding the innings to 272 for 6 at tea, as Melbourne-like pressure mounted.

Oxenham Leyland Tia Georg

Future policy outlined at Harrow Legion club opening

Major Maurice, opening the British Legion club at Harrow, urged a future focused on service beyond wartime effort. He called for Scouts attachment to the Legion and for active national involvement to prevent narrow self interest, as other officials outlined postwar aims and club activities.

London Diecorat Frederick Maurice Britied Legion Club Harrow British Legion Maurice Brntish Legton Boy Scouty

Trade and Transport Impact on British Aircraft Supply

A reader notes Britain relies on military orders for aircraft parts and laments missed opportunities as planes from Britain reach other markets. He cites Germany and Canada obtaining similar machines and sees a large imperial demand for British produced planes of the same type as the Dumas.

Germany Hrithdhers Canada

Steel Works Lookout in Duisburg Ruhr Steelworks Halt

In Herlin on November 25 steel employers plan to appeal a legal decision delaying the Duisburg Ruhr Steelworks from reopening this year. Despite a 21 million grant from the Central Government to relieve distress, the situation worsens with stoppages and rising consequences of the steel lockout as Düsseldorf municipalities provide relief to a quarter of its inhabitants.

Herlin Duisburg Ruhr Perioud Dusseldorf

Victorian Railways backs Cairns Tableland publicity drive

Harold W Clapp outgoing letter to the Cairns Tableland Publicity Association supports community advertising. Railways offer booklet distribution via Government Tourist Bureau Melbourne and poster space on standard boards with conditions. Reach extended through Melbourne hotels and station area hoardings.

Spencer Street Melbourne Oebber T.R. Wall Cairns—Tableland Publicity Cairns Queensland Cairns and Tableland Publicity Association Victorian Railways Government Betterment and Publicity Board Harold W, Clapp

Foreign Secretary to Resume Duty in Week

Sir Austen Chamberlain reports marked improvement after his trip and expects to resume his duties at the Foreign Office in the middle of the week. He is determined to return soon to his official post.

London Austen Chamberlain Age

Butter price hike announced in Queensland

The Queensland Butter Board announced a rise in butter prices in Queensland effective tomorrow. Wholesale butter will cost 1 9d per pound, or 196d per cwt, reflecting a 1d increase.

Brisbane Queensland Butter Board Queensland

English Channel Gale Forces Heroic Lifeboat Rescue

Strong westerly gale disrupts Channel traffic with lifeboats deployed across the coast. The Brighton lifeboat saved 23 crew from the French steamer Emile Delmas after its anchor cables broke in heavy seas. one engineer died and two sailors were swept overboard. Captain Cousin lauds lifeboat bravery as delays hit arrivals and departures.

Brighton Cmt Aseset Emile Delmas Tome Cousin Emile Delma

Weasels Flood Continental Ports Amid Severe Weather

Crowded continental ports including Boulogne Cherbourg and Deal report a surge of weasels seeking shelter as Channel and North Sea conditions worsen. A Cherbourg radio message notes 50 weasels from various nations sheltering in Deal roadsteads with shortages of provisions feared. A London Paris air service operated in duplicate to move anxious passengers despite weather delays.

London England North Sea English Channel Unkirk Boulogne Cherbourg Channel Paris

Rescue at sea as Lancastria aids Pommern evacuation

In severe storm conditions the Lancastria and Onter ley reach the Pommern's crew with help from Lime and Chepstow Castle. Lancastria launches a lifeboat as rescuers struggle against mountainous seas. All crew eventually saved amid heavy wind and wreckage.

London Nev Lancastria Onterley Pommern Ecudete Lime Chepstow Castle Coe Unis Fommern

German reparations memorandum reviewed in London

London observers report the German memorandum on reparations was handed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Friday. The document is under study by the government as officials assess its terms and potential implications.

London

No Change in Brisbane Rates Budget Sets Small Water Discount

Brisbane City Council approves next year’s budget with no overall rate increase. A minor change raises the water and sewerage discount by two percent, while other charges remain the same.

Brisbane

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