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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1926
Page
10
The City announces Cairne Jobbeg Week events with a harbor race for youth Utdoler a path of celebrations at Norman Park and Northland. A carnival finale features Jubilee Ball at Aquatic Mall with the new Jubilee Orchestra and Aboriginal displays.
Jubilee celebrations announce woodchopping contests in Norman Park during Jubilee week. Closing date for Senior and Junior events is Saturday October 10th. Electrical authority offers free current for decorations on town premises and must be requested with lamp count to Town Clerk. Jubilee Souvenir Hooklet by Celebration Committee nearing completion with 18 pages of Cairns history and photos. to be sold at local newsagents for four shillings sixpence.
City officials call for cooperation at tonight's council chamber meeting to organize a Jubilee of Calas celebration. The aim is to involve all residents and business leaders to ensure a memorable event free of political or personal influence.
Members of the Cabinet meet to discuss arrangements for the imperial Conference. It is likely that Mr. Hruer will ask a question on the relia uirden of armament.
A government telegraph official announced a pending reform to adopt the Teles type system within a week or two. The new setup will replace wire links with smoother two end signaling, aiming to convert main lines connecting Queensland centers to a more reliable telegraph network.
In October fire rages near Lismore and inland areas. Towns like Seaton, Muninullyom and Dyratha report threats to homesteads as ten thousand acres burn Tabulam station and surrounding farms. Homes suffer repeated ignition attempts while cattle die and stockpiled barley and maize are used to fight the blaze.
A London discourse centers on the general strike and its political impact. Earl Asquith and others discuss leadership, party unity, and potential consequences of actions within the Labour movement, reflecting tensions and strategic positions during a pivotal moment.
A London case reveals a spendthrift banker with liabilities of 5,506,000 pounds who paid only cents on the pound. The judge stayed his discharge for five years, citing extravagant living as the cause and noting creditors faced losses.
A long, garbled OCR from a Melbourne race report lists horses jockeys and placements with numerous misreads. It mentions Ben Lamond King of the field andRoyal Charter among others, and notes the race began at 30 minutes past noon with a crowded finish and several repeats of names amid the muddled text.
A large crowd gathered at Caulfield with figures described as wanderers viewing a dramatic event. The scene included cheers from spectators and a vivid display as colors and garments contrasted with a somber mood. Officials and witnesses spoke of a notable, tense moment in a weathered procession.
An important visitor, Mr EK HW Choquenot of Mussa FJ Salmon and Company Sydney, tours Innisfail to study banana industry revival in Johnstone areas. He notes Johnstone fruit compares with Fiji Cavendish and discusses marketing, packing, and price impacts on northern growers.
Sydney reports a proposed Italian emigration scheme involving 22,000 pounds of land value for Australian settlement. Estate agent M Burke said discussions with the Italian Minister for Remigration may involve sending migrants to Australia if the Australian Government agrees.
Reported gang raid in New Jenin area led to a deadly crash after hijacking a vehicle. The assailants fled into the night, leaving a victim dead and a trail of destruction estimated at $200000 in property damage. Police search for the suspects, known by the moniker the Killer, amid a broader manhunt.
A bizarre blaze devastates a Sydney factory amid chaotic reports. Details are unclear as fragments reference various firms and chemicals and hint at multiple investigative leads.
A tragic accident interrupted a racing day as jockey Wothberd fell from a cowhee mount during the event. Officials and crowd witnesses reported the fall caused fatalities and prompted immediate safety checks and a temporary halt in the proceedings.
A慎 copy reads about Pacific trade, banana cultivation, and tropical developments. Discussion references Fiji, South America, Central Africa, Japan, and Australia. It notes potential shifts in trade tied to banana production and broader regional prosperity and challenges.
A Victorian parliamentary session featured Lord Salisbury pressed by MLCs and Sir Frank Clarke on migration, employment, and imperial trade links. Debates touched on migration to Australia, economic policy, and employment prospects amid imperial connections.
Eleven people perished when the freight steamer Gaude sank near Godbout on the St Lawrence River. Survivors report cargo shifted during the wreck causing the vessel to capsize in rough seas. Authorities continue to search for missing crew and passengers.
A train incident on October 15 results in the death of the engine driver. Authorities report the fireman was questioned but provided no clear explanation. Eyewitness accounts suggest a struggle occurred between the driver and the fireman before the fatal fall.
A shooting incident near Innisfail is alleged with four reported injuries. Police arrested a man after a likely run to the locality. he is to appear at court Monday.
In Sydney City a tremor caused extensive damage to Corner Street structures. Reports describe collapsed facades and shattered windows with the rock and debris blocking access. Authorities say significant debris and dangerous conditions hinder rescue efforts and building occupants remain exposed.
A man identified as Robert Rubertovan, a 28 year old technical engineer from Kandyd, leapt from a fourth floor window on Hunter Street in Sydney. He struck a third floor balcony and fell thirty feet to an awning before being rescued by firemen and admitted to hospital with concussion. Police and investigators questioned witnesses and the man admitted his false identity before alighting from the ambulance.
In Sydney on October Mr Theodore contested a statement by Mr J Lang about his intervention in the labor disunity. Theodore explained his talks with the premier and sought Allied Workers Union leaders' willingness to meet with ALP reps to resolve the row.
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