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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
5
The health commissioner reports milk quality in the metropolitan area is improving with a high bacteriological standard. A proposed milk regulation would raise the standard further, with winter and summer targets set at 250 000 and 500 000 organisms per cubic centimetre, respectively.
Premier presents annual Health Department report showing 4738 milk samples examined and 2146 passed, with 47 failing. Findings indicate significant mislabelling and quality issues, prompting proposals for regulated producer prices, capped consumer prices, pasteurisation for all milk not from disease-free herds, bottled sales, retail area sowing, and medical screening for all milk handlers.
The Minister for Agriculture and Stock Mr. F. W. Babcock will seek a Pig Bill in Parliament to boost frozen pork exports by promoting white-skin pigs like Large and Middle Yorkshires, subsidising breeding and addressing pig diseases to win overseas markets.
Paris premier Daladier tours the Maginot line along France eastern frontiers and declares four years of work will fully shield France from surprise attacks. The system features tunnels rail links and fortified gun positions with steel cupolas and hoisting gear.
The Redbank Meat Works manager revealed the Queensland firm offered the lowest veal tender for the U S Army in the Philippines but was rejected after Washington approval. An American bid was accepted. The Queensland firm also notes a Queensland beer contract and a previous Australian real contract. He argues US policy favors American firms when bids are close and critiques Australia’s trade imbalance with the United States.
The State Parliamentary Labour Party discussed a draft bill to end the executive system and restore a committee system for Brisbane. The act would extend adult franchise to all future municipal elections and transfer Lord Mayor elections to the people. It proposes a council of a Lord Mayor and 20 aldermen and redraws ward boundaries to align with state electorates, enabling use of state rolls for May elections.
The Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane Dr G Sharp died yesterday morning. A Requiem Eucharist was held at St John's Cathedral at 10 30 this morning, followed by a 3 o'clock funeral service at the cathedral. Premier W Forgan Smith Leader A E Moore and Lord Mayor J W Greene were among pallbearers. The procession went to Toowong Cemetery via Wharf Street Wes Street North Quay and River. A biographical sketch and tributes appear on the next page.
An extensive police search on land and water is under way for Robert Buchanan a young postal employee missing since August 24. Water Police from Brisbane headed to Bribie Island with Constable T Johnston and G Young aided by depot officers. Buchanan last seen on the steamer Koopa leaving Bribie and was reported missing after being seen alone at the stern looking low in spirits. Police have searched his West End room and seized a suitcase with a substantial amount of money addressed to a friend.
William Marwood formerly a constable stationed at East Melbourne was found guilty on two counts of indecent assault and acquitted of an attempted capital offence. He received 18 months’ imprisonment with hard labour. His wife shouted in court as the verdict was read and was led from the chamber in distress. The judge stated the verdict was one a reasonable jury could reach.
Australian Press Association reporting from Warsaw says a four day sweep in Central Poland and Eastern Galicia led to the arrest of 21 Communists including M. Lampe the Polish delegate to the Third Internationale and the discovery of a secret propaganda printery.
Sir John and Lady Simon arrived at Southampton from South America aboard the liner Arlanta. The Foreign Secretary will stay in London for about a week then likely travel to Scotland after the Cabinet meeting next Tuesday. He said the trip was splendid and he is feeling well after rest and change.
Thomas Clarke of Kellett Street Darlinghurst was accidentally shot in the back while golfing at Arncliffe's Bonnie Doon links. A patroller assigned to deter crows fired the weapon. the bullet ricocheted off a brick wall, striking Clarke. He was hospitalised with a non serious injury.
The Home Secretary Mr E M Hanlon received a suggestion from the Government of New South Wales that a conference of State Ministers on the problem of shop betting should be held in Sydney in September. Mr Manion said Queensland would be represented at the conference and that, if his parliamentary duties permitted, he would represent the State. An officer of the department would attend.
A Melbourne Jewish community figure says the entire Australian Jewish community, including German Jews, is utterly against a proposed Good Will flight from Australia to Germany. He stated no German Jew would sign on and criticized the committee backing the flight.
London reports the dollar to pound exchange at 4.55 today, weaker than 4.57 yesterday. The drop in the rate reflects ongoing market shifts and trader sentiment during the session.
The Times London report notes Japan seeking Argentine and South African wool as its woollen industry expands. A major Japanese spinner plans a sales arm in Argentina. Officials deny pessimism about Simla and London talks, while some press fear Ottawa trade blocs and anti Empire sentiment.
In an awful day in the southwest, the Golden State Limited plunged from a bridge into a flooded river near Tucumcari, eight killed and four injured. A rain storm over Amarillo claimed three lives as a passenger plane crashed, while at San Antonio army field two aircraft collided head-on killing one instructor and two cadets.
President Roosevelt lifts the gold embargo to boost export potential and raise U S gold prices from about 20 to 30 per ounce. Gold mining shares surge in New York Toronto and Vancouver with Home Stake and Alaska Juneau leading gains while hoarding regulations tighten. Industrials dip and wheat slips at Chicago markets.
Moscow correspondent reports M Radek in Inventia declares uncompromising stance against any warlike revision of European frontiers. Soviet leader cites world war would worsen humanity’s suffering and supports Poland’s independence, aligning with France and East European allies and opposing German plans for Russo German action.
Government Analyst report presented to Parliament calls for cutting soluble lead in paint from 5 to 2 percent to curb child lead poisoning. Of 141 paint scrapings, 83 had over 5 percent soluble lead. Health authorities plan tighter inspections, with potential minor reductions below 5 percent. Queensland case studies show paralysis and Bright's disease linked to lead paint, though some experts dispute current incidence figures.
The Morning Post naval correspondent argues that Australia’s defence rests on minefields and oceangoing submarines. He states cruisers Australia and Canberra are not out of date, but the navy is of little use for continental defence without distant patrols and combined surface supports.
An August report describes Sir Oswald Mosley's Chelsea base as modeled on Munich's Brown House with strict surveillance. The former Whitelands College houses the Irish Fascists in Chelsea with a publishing department, dormitories, and gym, guarded by black shirts and court martial discipline. Possible capacity listed at 5000, though size uncertain.
Berlin reports a government order forbids women to wear shorts or pyjamas in streets or while traveling in vehicles. The decree states such attire is to be confined to the home, the beach, and sport activities.
Treasury returns indicate ordinary revenue up to August 26 reached 2 205 529. The same date last year recorded 225 630 821. Ordinary expenditure to date totals 268 076 158, about 34 000 000 less than the prior year’s figure.
Berlin reports the cross atop the Protestant Church at Malfbernheilm in Bavaria has been replaced by a large swastika, marking a stark shift in symbolism on the church spire.
The Unproductive Lands Bill proposes resuming private land not used within five years of acquisition. A State Parliamentary Labour party meeting discussed the draft, noted as potentially the first of its kind in the British Empire. Critics warn it may amount to confiscation or taxation, while the bill is referred to the land committee for consideration alongside a water amendment draft.
The brief notes gold is consumed today and assessed at eight percent of the fine. The fragment offers no clear context or additional names or places to locate a fuller event.
The Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing led by Mr. W Ranger says there is no preset plan to engage in canning or erect old stores. He referred to Agriculture Minister Mr. Bulcock’s cabinet referral of committee representations about the Fruit Marketing Act seeking modifications to ease the act’s impact. Ranger indicated requests concern better alignment of funds and functions with the committee’s purpose.
An Irish lake in County Sligo known to vanish every century reappeared on Monday night after a loud noise. A surge of water and earth rushed up as the lake formed anew, a man on the bed barely escaped as the new lake took shape within minutes. The event follows local belief tied to the Lake’s periodic disappearance.
Washington August 20 The National Recovery Administration pressed ahead to draft codes before Labor Day with coal industry reforms and wage increases while threatening a boycott of Henry Ford’s cars unless he signs the automobile code. The law requires government purchases from firms with signed national recovery codes. Mr Ford has not commented.
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