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Why James Nicholls Was Sent to Jail for Six Years
A Cairns trial returns James Nicholls to prison on a five year gaol sentence for burning cane in 1921. The document portrays Nicholls as a steadfast strike leader, denounces capitalist persecution, and argues the case signals a miscarriage of justice influenced by union officials and politicians. The release appeal urges workers to back Nicholls, naming G Buckingham as secretary of the Release of Nicholls Committee.
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