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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
6
Innisfail hospital holds its monthly meeting with notes on the maternity ward, patient counts, admissions and discharges. A detailed financial and staffing summary is provided, including a plan for future decor and upcoming departmental actions.
The excerpt critiques a Ralph Straus book on Charles Dickens, accusing it of exposing Dickens as flamboyant and frail while others crown him a saint. It notes critics call Straus’s work a biased portrait and questions the biographer’s reliability and motives.
Fragmentary text describes Mr J Edgar Young and a group of scientists or patients at Low Island, mentioning a search or trial and a church, with unclear results and statements about reception and a lawsuit or complaint. The readable bits suggest a medical or research context but lack clear events.
Readable segments describe Brisbane coal trade growth and a conference with the Premier. Mentions expansion plans for collieries, shipyards, and transport links, with notes on workers and industrial development in the region. Includes names of places and implied industry stakeholders.
A government notice states the general elections will be held on a specified September date. Officials insist timely compliance with election laws and the writs will be published in the usual course.
The NSW Parliament opens its third session with focus on upper house reform and employment measures. The Legislative Assembly notes the deaths of Mr D Murray and Mr H Goldstein, and adjourns after discussions on reform and present limitations.
An OCR corrupted report outlines a September train incident with casualties and unclear local details. The article mentions investigators and responses, noting casualties and potential line disruptions.
The report notes three bills related to the marriage of minors, with their second readings passed. The text references Drisane and various names as part of the session discussion, including mentions of Levant and Marinuti Manors and a speaker named Guru.
A fragmented report discusses mining, regulatory actions, and government stance on the mining sector. Officials weigh incentives, approvals, and potential economic impact while court actions and policy amendments shape the debate.
An unusual report describes a vehicle strike and ground incident involving unnamed parties. The fragment mentions a plane, a wife, and immediate dismantling of equipment with repairs expected in a few days.
A railway inquiry examines a collision at Mt Larcom M and the safety of signal devices. Night Officer Jefferson, suspended and later reduced in rank, faced punishment debates as evidence questioned the effectiveness of signal levers and device reliability.
The Boars' appeal was dismissed after an inspection revealed safety concerns with device collars. Officials pointed to hardware issues and adherence questions, ending the case and upholding prior rulings.
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