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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1928
Page
8
In Brisbane Mackay Bowen and Townsville waterside workers strike over awards delaying shipping. Melbourne reports immediate resumption of work as authorities seek settlement plus a conference of port mariners to resolve wage disputes. The move triggers broader shipping and transport concerns across Australia.
Melbourne eyewitness accounts describe cowardly assaults with volunteers returning home amid threats. Large rocks were hurled at a group as they were attacked. shots fired, one entering a rear window of a home. Two residents were injured and hospital reports detail their suffering.
A report describes injuries to two brothers after a street attack during a workers protest. The passage notes Cyril Meton and Cyril made a wag toward Carahamb Street and a Grain subway jury proceeding, with a writ issued. Gabriel later traveled from Pybourne by Wait, and a motor crete was involved, with details blurred by the damaged text.
An article fragment describes labor unrest and industry disruption around Towenvll, listing the Home Mill district and railroad operations. It mentions a strike, stalled shipments, and police or safety concerns while noting a windstorm and local officials monitoring the situation.
A disrupted report details a withdrawal of an offer amid unrest near Melbourne. References to arrests and a tense scene by the river describe officials, with mentions of Ingham and Manion positionings and a naval or company team presence nearby.
A chaotic Brisbane report details a looming shutdown of the Gin Gin Sugar Mill and widespread union activity. It notes volunteer labor, portside disruptions, and a mass meeting of workers amid naval and railway concerns, with officials debating whether to accept government or employer terms.
Fragmentary notes describe labor and shipping issues around September involving vessels and crews. The text mentions a vessel destined for Townsville to load sugar and rice, with references to crew movements and service expectations, and hints at a Needy award and a Molantds response.
A deadly fire erupts at a London theatre drawing a large crowd. Police and emergency crews report many fatalities and injuries as flames cut through the building. Survivors describe frantic exits and crowded streets as authorities investigate the disaster.
The report notes thirteen ships idle at Fremantle as pickets appear on the waterfront observing shipboard crew activity. Bunbury sends word of a tense meeting and ongoing labor arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a golden casket sale with vague dates and locations. It mentions prices and currency, a sale at a market or shop, and several unclear names and terms. The readable elements suggest a classified public notice for an auction or sale event.
A fire at a BME building in Madrid on a September afternoon caused several deaths and many injuries. Emergency crews raced to contain the blaze as smoke filled the area and residents evacuated. Investigators will determine the cause as authorities secure the scene and assist affected families.
Perth police report a brutal assault near Leudervilly resulting in Margaret Gsthe age 5 hospital treatment. Suspect Charlet Lestie Hamilton age 22 was arrested charged with sexual assault after officers found a severed garment and signs of a violent struggle.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a fatal incident involving a vehicle and water access. Readable items include names or places such as Merberton and a date around September 34 but specifics and context are obscured.
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