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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1928

Page

10

Cairns Waterside Delayage of Seamen Dispute

Seamen halted steam supply at Cairns waterfront causing port venters to suspend work despite another ballot. Canberra work began but sailors, led by a noisy minority, refused full engagement while shore tasks continued. Police detained a man for questioning over morning statements.

Venters Lranch Canberra Heay el A.m Pectin Howard Smiths Ltd Adelaide Cay Norwich

Watersiders dispute stalls ship work amid protests

Herbert Yeates denounces tactics behind ongoing transport and labor stalemate. He cites secret ballots and branch rules as key friction points, warns public disruption risks tourist trade and rural producers, urges firm governance and lawful action to restore order and continuity of shipping and port operations.

Labor and Communism Voices Clash in Brisbane Debate

Brisbane reporters note a heated debate on the Address in Reply as H. E. Sizer of the CP N criticizes Melbourne union conventions supporting Pan Pacific links and opposing White Australia. He links Labor and Communist influence, urges focus on unemployment and forestry work, and warns against foreign meddling hurting trade within the British Empire.

Brisbane H. E. Sizer C.P.N Sandgate Melbourne Australia Victoria

Geddes Plans Far East and Australasia Voyage

Sir Eric Geddes will depart London for Malacca early in the new year and then proceed to Australia aboard a Meinese route. The report notes a distinction in the later leg of the journey, with reference to distance and route changes, amid limited formal details.

London Eric Geddes Malaccn Australia Ton Mehall Danka

Chapman Charged in Paddington Crime

Sydney reports a dramatic Paddington case as Aubrey Chapman, an unemployed carpenter, is charged with murdering Mrs. Hilda Hine cork. Chapman, remanded to September 17, is held at Long Bay Penitentiary after a court session in which a shows of evidence and a written appointment linked to the crime were discussed.

Sydney Aubrey Chap Carpeter Hilda Hinecork Hancock Iring Chora Paddington Chapman Long Bay

Fatally Shot Man Mistaken for Turkey on Farm

Perth reports a farmer near Nanembeon fired three rifle shots at what he thought was a moving turkey in a wheat field. Aged 60 Thomas McGee was wounded in the stomach and died in hospital. police deem the fatality accidental.

Perth Weir Nanembeon Thomas McGee Turkey

Delays Persist for Southern Cross Flight

Sydney reports adverse weather from New Zealand delaying the Southern Cross departure. A gale over the Tasman Sea forced a halt while crews waited for newer reports. Wireless later said conditions might improve, with hope to depart tomorrow night.

Sydney New Zealand New

Police unions urge expansion amid rising crime wave

The Police Union warns that a wave of crimes requires more officers and stronger authority. It cites parallels with Victoria and New South Wales increasing police strength while Queensland faces stricter crime regimes and new registration for certain offenders.

Victoria New South Wales

Sleepers and Rails Near Quirindi Staged Train Trespass

An attempt to wreck a passenger train near Quirindi occurred last Thursday at about 1 am when a sleeper blocked the rail but caused no harm. The next morning another sleeper was found and moved, and on Sunday police arrested Frank Russell and Hector McLeod, visitors to town, on trespassing charges. They appeared in court and were remanded for further inquiry.

Sydney Quirindi Frank Russell Hector McLeod

Plea for Evacuation in The Rhineland

Berlin September 4 The acting Foreign Minister Dr Mueller announced a Geneva demand for complete evacuation of German soil by Allied troops.

Berlin Mueller Geneva

The Rhine Enactment Question and Reparations Debate

London reports a Morning Post Paris view that Germany must offer an alternative guarantee to France before surrendering the occupation. The Maincary government sees occupation as ensuring Versailles goals plus reparations, with Dawes plan payments ongoing and German pressure growing.

London Mueller Frewels Againni Morning Post Paris Maincare France Stresenuinn Thierry

Hampden Clonparry Mines to Go Into Liquidation

Melbourne September 4 Shareholders in Hampden Clonparry Mines Ltd agreed to place the company into voluntary liquidation and appoint EF Shackell as liquidator. The firm has mined in Greensland and produced substantial copper, gold, and silver from large tonnages, paying dividends of 2d per share despite high working costs and low price levels.

Melbourne Hampden Clonparry Mines Ltd EF. Shackell Collins Howe Greensland

Typhoon Damage Strikes Korea After Japan Sea Path

Devastating typhoon, which earlier struck Japan, traversed the Korea Strait and spread floods across the Korean peninsula. Official reports tally over 500 Korean deaths as communications resume and damage assessments begin.

Tokio Japan Sea Korea

Aerial Defences Probe by Marshal in Australia

Ade Marshal Sir John Salventes travels Melbourne to Adelaide and Darwin via four states to inspect Australia's aerial defences. He describes the trip as successful and proposes practical air routes linking Darwin, Adelaide, and Melbourne with trunk lines along the coast. He notes lagoons suitable for boat landings and will report to the Criticality Government before departing for New Zealand on September 20. Meanwhile four RAF flying boats arrive at Tanishe morning en route to Swaralaya.

Melbourne John Salventes Mlelborrne Adelaide Toear Wils Ligori Northern Territory Australia New Zealand Sirie Darwin Adelaide Dave Tee Wwe Commonwealth Ear Ansir Queensland Sir John England Canada

Aviator Finat Sets Long Flight Record at Le Bourget

Paris reports Maurice Finat began a multi hour flight at Le Bourget, aiming to break a 24 hour duration record. He planned further extended time aloft after a 1476 second earlier leg, with fuel reserves for an additional four hours before landing. Sydney reports Captain Goble arriving from a voyage to Melbourne is to continue the journey tomorrow.

Paris Maurice Finat Lesourget Pacer

Big Flight Delay Halts Transatlantic Attempt at Le Bourget

Assolant Lefevre failed in the attempt to wire the Atlantic flight from Le Bourget to lay, as fuel restrictions and a forgotten action caused the postponement. The scene drew 300 soldiers, 150 police, mounted guards and journalists as crowds watched. Aviation officials say the start will be attempted again tomorrow.

Varis Lefevre le Bourget Tal

Heavier penalties for opium possession debated in WA assembly

In Waishane on September 4 the Legislative Assembly discussed a bill to amend the Aboriginal Protection and restriction of the Sale of Opium Act. It would allow a fine up to £1 and imprisonment for unlawful opium possession, extend the close of the wet to more people, and increase penalties with magistrates empowered to jail. Mr G Morgan supported the move as aligning with broader actions to curb opium use and related criminal activity. The bill was read for the first time.

Waishane Legislative Assembly Home Secretary J. Stanford G. Morgan Cpn Murilla

Stopford’s State Election Intentions Reported

In Brishanse on September 3 the rumor thatMr Stoplar would seek election to the Federal Defence has been dispelled by the announcement that he has been chosen as Labour candidate for Mount More. Tig pete owt CCl, fimo pisienbe 5 a.

Brishanse Momo Stoplar Labour Mount More Tig Pete

Let the people pay expenses in political bribery inquiry

Canberra September 4. In the House of Representatives the Prime Minister tabled the Royal Commission report into political bribery in Sydney. Mr Theodore questioned government plans to cover costs, noting his £800 claim versus a 60 pound Commonwealth grant. The motion to print passed.

Canberra House of Representatives Bruce Royal Commission Thorpes Sydney Theodore Commonwealth Wormiss Om

Complicated Dispute After Nurse Discharged at Goondiwindi

Goondiwindi report details a hospital dispute over a nurse discharged for not attending lectures. The Hospital Board tentatively reprimanded but did not sack her, prompting calls to reconsider by the medical superintendent and matron. The staff were told the hospital would require a month's notice before any further action.

Goondiwindi Finlay Dr Mae Tosig IL Toeriormcem

Rotarians' Visit to Tokyo for Pacific Conference

ANE September 4 14 Rotarians led by Mr F Birks travel aboard Aki Maru to attend the Pan Pacific Rotarian Conference in Tokyo. The party includes Australian Rotary leaders delivering plants for distribution and a library gift, with Japanese and Australian officials hosting and stressing goodwill and better relations across Pacific nations.

Sxilney Telex Pan Pacific Tokio Plowelohy Ry Trelling Sydney F. Birks Filling Toeday Australia Javon Viel Amsteatin Aml Gorda Neephe Oe Jagan Prine Myister Commonwealth Koran Cloh Tokin Swelonn Rotary Club Steele Ee Rotary Tokic Avanralls Rotary Movement Japan J. ‘Tokugawa Khow Aki Maru Brisbane

Death sentence in Moxey murder case shocks Newcastle

In Sydney a 21 year old labourer, Charles Jackson, faced Criming Court for feloniously murder ing Richard Moxey junior, 14, at Witlans Town on June 15. Dent 21 was charged with inciting the murder. both cases drew a crowded courtroom as the Crown outlined multiple alleged statements. The medical officer noted the accused’s backward mentality. Justice Campbell sentenced Jackson to death while Dent was remanded.

Ydneyv Moxey Arles Jackson Justice Campbell Richard Moxey Farmer Witlans Town Newcastle Mosey Hatentoe James Dent Jackson Secraul Me.Kean Pii Dent Money Bother Doctor Merelit Money's Farm Moxe Moxley Mose Morey Marey

Dengue Fever Strikes Athens Officials Report

Athens reports M Veal relax illness with dengue fever. Doctors issue no bulletin yet. Public anxiety grows as dengue affects Athens and Piraeus with high estimated impact on residents.

Athens M. Vealrelax Piraeus

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