Bribery trial progresses in Brisbane case at Auchenflower
The Brisbane court continued the alleged £3500 bribe case involving Connolly Brennan and Sleeman. Witnesses described meetings at Brennan's home, covert discussions in the breakfast room, and a plan to cross over and vote again, with Brennan denying direct involvement. He and witnesses testified about office visits, bonds, and the whereabouts of money.
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Brisbane
Henderson
Connolly
Sleeman
Steele Rudd
Brennan
Ike
Connell
Sleemanf
Cr. Branchefee
McGill
Frank Teneson Brennan
Mila
Auchenflower
Nesbit
Fraiamson
Scimitar Owlenee
Lemling
De‘sective Henderson
Mr. Brecil
Nakad
Need
Riment of Jus ‘E
Daniel Casey
Breathing Space For Germany Moratorium Considered
In Paris on August 31 German delegate Herr Schroeder presented a broad moratorium proposal to the Reparations Commission citing the mark’s collapse to one four-hundredth value. He outlined measures tied to large contracts with German coal and timber firms as part of the plan. The Commission weighs the moratorium while London reports Governor Cox’s comment on American potential future involvement.
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Paris
Herr Schroeder
Germany
John Bradbury
Maclene
London
Cox
Harding
Hoover
Reparations Commission
America
Cotton Prospects in Rockhampton District
Rockhampton reports indicate strong planting interest for the coming season. The ginnery manager notes 10 400 acres have already been pledged with 10 600 pounds of seed required. 800 farmers in the Rockhampton district plan five acres or more. In Dawson Valley areas vary from five to five hundred acres.
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Rockhampton
Dawson Valley
Gordonvale Visit Promotes Drapery Range Quality
H Lomax of McKimmin and Richardson Ltd Townsville will visit Gordonvale in August with a large drapery and outfitting range inviting public inspection. Atherton Ambulance notes several letters on the subject but declares all related correspondence closed.
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Gordonvale
H. Lomax
McKimmin and Richardson Ltd
Townsville
Prime minister seat in federal election contest
A political note discusses potential candidates for upcoming federal elections. It suggests evetees Boast could contest Wide Bay and Augusta while Mr Hughes may stand for Brisbane if health allows. Colonel Cameron has withdrawn from candidacy and no National candidate has been chosen yet.
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Evetees
Wide Bay
Ale
Brisbane
Augusta
Bendigo
Hea
Cameron
National Democratic Council
Hughes
Bank robbery plan alarms Sydney officials in Petersham
Officials and police in Sydney were alarmed by a suspected robbery plan targeting the New South Wales Government Savings Bank in Palace Street Petersham. The murder of Kemmin heightened concern and Allen kept the bank under watch. A man was seen entering the area near the bank manager's residence around 9 30 p.m. and fled when spotted.
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Sydney
N.5.w. Government Savings Bank
Palace Street
Petersham
Kemmin
Cairns Citizens' Band To Play At Abbott Street
The Cairns Citizens' Band will perform a select programme of music for residents opposite the Criterion Hotel on Abbott Street beginning at 7 pm.
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Cairns
Citizens
Criterion Hotel
Abbott Street
Tableland pigs ship to Townsville for sale
The Innisfail shipment of 110 Tableland pigs averaging 127lbs and about five months old was sent to Townsville for butchers. Fred C. Smith of the N Q Co‑operative Bacon Co. led the effort, stating Tableland stock compares favorably with Commonwealth meat. The herd, including 100 bought at Yungaburra and 50 later, was raised without milk and fed on corn and herbs, with growing demand aiding farmers during factory setup.
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Tableland
Commonwealth
Fred. C. Smith
N.Q. Co-operative
Tor “Post
Innisfai#t
Cairns
Townsville
F. C. Smith
Mr. Smith
Yungaburra
Smith
Mackay
Greek Reverse: Allied communications on Turkish advance
An August dispatch from Athens reports Greek troops repelling a Turkish offensive at Etkanbar and a major breach in the Greek line. It notes Kemalist artillery and ample ammunition, with Greece and Britain torn between pro-Turkish and pro-Greek alignments while main Greek forces stay in railway-linked defense.
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Athens
Arahinear
Etcanbar
Constantinople
Augusta
Otpen Povers
Porthern
War Memorial Fund Seeks 12000 Objective Progress Noted
Cairns District Soldiers' Memorial Committee met in the Council Chambers with the mayor presiding. A total awaited for the project shows deposits and pledges progressing, a council grant of £100 was voted, plus additional sums from residents and supporters. Names and amounts appear in the meeting records as contributors and promised support for the memorial fund.
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Cairns
R ‘Buckle
Aren
M. Svendsen
J. J
Gee
Williams
Birch
Government aims to end session soon despite many measures pending
Our political correspondent notes a large backlog of measures awaiting House attention. Officials expect the session may extend into October, but the government hopes to conclude the current farce as quickly as possible while pursuing its programme.
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Brisbane
Herrin Massacre Indictment Sparks Warrant Action
The Marion grand jury returns its first Herrin massacre indictment charging a local citizen with firing at Superintendent McDowall of the Southern Illinois Coal Mine. A warrant is immediately issued for arrest following a three day investigation, catching officials by surprise.
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New Y
Marion
Herrin
McDowall
Utimeus
Continuance urged in anti rat campaign and hospital estimates
The Queensland Legislative Assembly met to resume the 242,686 pound hospital estimates across the state. Debate touched on Health Acts duties, mosquito control, and aid fairness between metropolitan and country areas while Mr Moore reports slow recovery after a recent attack.
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Brisbane
Legislative Assembly
Green
Cash
Cooper
Godin Morgan
Manly Clini
Jones
Cer
Moore
Maternity Wards Scheme Planned for General Hospitals
A government plan to introduce maternity wards in General Hospitals includes ante and postnatal clinics and nurse training. The scheme, funded partly by a £14 balance, will see ward construction by the Works Department and government cost sharing, with district locations decided after legislation.
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Muaseralty
Echeo. Warde
Works Department
London charges Oatsman in a tense city dispute
In a fragmentary report from Marickeneath a contested town transaction sparks a demand for payment. Authorities indicate a legal case is underway with no further details available in the readable text.
Auction Offers Pair of Heavy Farm Horses for Sale
Local listing describes a sale featuring a team of three heavy work horses suitable for farm use. The ad notes the horses are in good condition and ready for immediate purchase with bidding to occur the following day.
Jam Industry Debates Sugar Control in Australia
Melbourne hearing reveals jam manufacturers claim sugar tariffs hurt industry and that government control should end after the war. Witness says jam is now a luxury, imports needed, and that domestic production cannot meet demand. fears tariff shifts could cripple the sector.
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Melbourne
Palfreyrmaan
Acces
Newa H
Jon Inners
Sugar
Ba Ton “Fire Csr. Co
West
Aust
Australia
Weat
Stralia
Parliamentary division records show 35 to 31 result
During the session the House faced a division at 10.50 a.m. with Mier proposing to continue the debate for the remainder of the sitting day. The tally moved to 35 to 31 in favor of the motion as Vowles and Lesperco faced the same division.
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Mier
Vowles Lesper
Sant
Phy
Untimely Death Grieves Cairns Community
The deceased lady, in the prime of life, died unexpectedly in Cairns district, leaving behind husband Mr Coke and children. The funeral procession, attended by businesspeople and friends, proceeded from Mr Fook's residence to Martyn Street cemetery with cremation by Rev M aria of the English Church. Sympathy pours in from numerous locals and the Dandaloo Cafe staff, as Sears Smallwood Bros Funeral Directors arranged the ceremony.
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Ely
Hough
Lo Fine
Cairog
Coke
Cairna
Car's Ltd
Cairns
Fook
Vv. H. Jensen
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