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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1929
Page
8
Washington April 5 authorities report the State Department prepared a note to be sent to Britain contesting British claims in Antarctica. The note follows a British communication offering to host Commander Byrd on British territory if desired.
The article notes American stance that much of the British claim to the Falklands rests on discoveries in the Western Hemisphere and Commander Byrd’s expeditions. It recalls 1926 Imperial Conference ties and a 1927 courtesy note from Britain to Byrd, with Britain silent pending an American note.
A fragmentary report from London on April 5 notes a distant Antarctic event or inquiry with few readable details and uncertain specifics.
A January delay at a mall event occurred after a canister incident near Iesa. Police investigated the scene as shoppers were kept indoors and authorities secured the area. No injuries were reported as the investigation continued with local officials.
Sbane April 5. Any suspended upon his bond of £50 to be of good behavior for two months.
South Africa secures the King’s Empire trophy mini rifle with 79.9 points out of 105. Canada places second with 77.6, Great Britain third with 71.7, New Zealand fourth with 61.8. Australia shows weak entries with 2,592 and ranks low in the standings. Hamilton of Canada tops individual scores with 99.21 while Australia traces indicate 11 entries in the event.
Sir Douglas Mawson argues Britain's century old right to Antarctica is being extended by Australasian enterprise. He notes strong support from Australia’s Prime Minister and frames the expedition as a continuation of southern exploration with mineral prospects.
Oslo April 5 Reuters quotes Norwegian editor Ralph Hoel supporting Britain’s Arctic claim. He notes Britain naturally seeks the territory discovered by its explorers and says Norway has taken no action despite extensive whaling interests.
fragment cites an April event describing the dropping of a bomb near Naco Arizona on the United States side with limited details. The note emphasizes cross border proximity and wartime activity without further specifications.
Canberra April 5 The Minister for Customs HS Gullett defends the Federal Government over the Tariff Board report on the cotton industry. He says haste and short sighted action fueled Queensland criticism and that no pledge was dishonoured. He argues tariff decisions rest with Parliament, and delays reflect broader industrial priorities.
London dispatch reports Doctors Hewitt and Wood traveling to Craigwell House on April 7 to address an urgent medical matter. The report notes their arrival amid ongoing arrangements and the expectation of a detailed update later.
Shanghai reports a dramatic turn as Wuhan defenses fall and Chinese forces flee toward Hankow. Nanking troops close in on Hankow with fears of disorder as foreigners safeguard nationals. The Wuhan retreat follows Kwangsi General surrender to Chiang Kai Shek.
Melbourne reports a likely strong no vote in a secret ballot of timber workers on accepting the court awarded terms. Arbitration Court must decide how to proceed, with potential conference talks to settle the strike underway after Friday negotiations.
Geneva dispatch notes the crisis in the sugar industry stems from an imbalance among core factors. The report highlights structural and market pressures undermining production, pricing, and stability within the sector.
C R Co of Ingham submits a 1929 crop offer to farmers with a two price system for cane. Local use cane and export cane priced separately with interim payments of 4 3d per ton and 20d per ton delivery. Final settlement includes deductions for aging costs and mill balancing.
Growers representatives from the Cane Prices Boards and an advisory committee representing farmers’ organisations met to consider the offer and recommended acceptance. Final decision will be finalised when the boards meet on April 16 and the offer is expected to be accepted.
In Kalgoorlie on April 5 two miners J. A. McKee and Robert Saligari were injured when the bucket they rode in dropped 35 feet to the shaft bottom during ascent. The accident occurred while being hauled up the shaft.
Timbering reached in the shaft, the bucket was slowed and then fell to the bottom when hauling resumed. The two miners were rescued with injuries not considered serious.
The weekend saw two disastrous blazes of serious proportions destroying two hotels and injuring a third at Gordonvale and Mareeb. The Gordonvale hotel's northern end quickly caught, with the top storey soon in flames as firefighters battled the blaze along the entire front.
In Wyndham on April 7 an all day search failed to locate any trace of the Southern Chee Smoke plane or missing party. Several pieces found were determined to be from bush fires, ending the search for now.
Sydney reports a private conference between British shipping firms and Australian exporters to draft a joint report for the Federal Ministry. Delegates discussed cooperation plans to link owners and shippers, noting mutual interests and the need for Australia to supply commodities to sustain global markets.
Herbertton seven-year-old appeared in the Supreme Court before Mr Justice Douglas and Peter Percival Titlow on a charge under Section 215 of the Criminal Code. The accused allegedly offended against a girl under 17 at Yungaburra on September 10, 1928. Crown prosecutor B A Ross and defence counsel W P Montgomery appeared. After a five hour hearing, the jury disagreed after 23 hours and the trial was adjourned to April 9 at Cairns with bail set at £50 plus sureties.
The fire affected several premises owned by P Doyle Ltd in Cairns with licensee L Carroll. Insurance covered building and some stock but not all. Mews agency Mrs Glenwright and A and M Wilson stores had limited coverage. I Bergsen bootmaker’s stock was uninsured, promising heavy losses. Allender’s barber shop and billiard saloon was insured.
Mexico City April 4 an official report says more than 1000 rebels were killed in action at Lareforma on Wednesday with 500 wounded and over 2000 captured Federal casualties are not an included figure in the bulletin.
A fire in Mareeba caused about 7000 pounds in damage to Dunlop's Hotel. Fire crews fought the blaze with swift response, with no immediate report of injuries. Investigations will determine the cause and assess structural impact.
Firefighters prevented spread to a private residence attached to the hotel and a domestic block under which the travellers' sample room lay. Boarders escaped in their night attire as the blaze began in Mrs Glenwright's shop with unknown cause. During the day Allender's safe yielded about £50 in silver and copper.
Melbourne reports confirm a catastrophic cascade river dam breach at Derby. Nine workers and five others died as debris filled drift workings and the river roared through mines. Launceston endures its worst floods with thousands homeless though no deaths confirmed yet.
Hobart faced the full force of a severe storm with heavy downpours causing widespread damage in the state. Communications north of Rosso and along the east coast were disrupted, hindering confirmation of many damage reports. A rough voyage by Zealandia delayed eight hours from Sydney, and a service car may have derailed on a flooded line near Ulverston.
On Saturday morning a fatality occurred on the Inkerman bridge when Ganger William Burkitt, working a length, was swept away by flood waters and fell into a swollen stream. His body has not been recovered. Burkitt was a popular citizen active in public life and left a wife and family.
A seven year old girl fell headfirst into a rain filled hole two feet deep and drowned. Rescue operations were hindered by ongoing floods described as recent rains. The report notes the girl had only her lungs and shoulders in the water before she was found.
In Brisbane on Friday afternoon George Thompson, a farm hand at Slack Creek Beenleigh hut, disappeared while checking cattle as two cows went missing. His body was recovered after an all night search beside the swollen creek, where he was found sitting by the bank in a pitiful state.
James Lane, 62, arrived from Perth three days earlier and survived a dynamite blast that destroyed his camp on a hill by Mount Charlotte reservoir. He suffered deep cuts from flying debris. the stove and floor may have hidden the explosive charge. Lane had just lit a fire and was writing a letter when the explosion occurred.
In Sydney on April 5 the second trial of Arthur Callaghan Walter Littler and Bertie Littler for a capital offence against a girl at Parkes last September ended with a not guilty verdict after the jury had been locked up overnight. At the first trial all three were found guilty and sentenced to death.
April 7 Brisbane match results show Latrobe defeating Thistle 6 to 0 and Norman Park beating amba Rancers 3 to 1 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Hellas beat St. Bush at Ebbw Vale 6 to 0.
Sydney April 7 The federation clears the Olympic team of impropriety after last year’s Games findings groundless. The executive disputes criticism of manager L E Bolger and notes influenza illness, lack of authority, and no grounds for selecting future teams. Duff calls the findings farcical and criticizes federation arrangements.
At the annual meeting in Sydney on Friday the Australian Olympic Federation outlined a new five member committee structure to represent athletics boxing and wrestling cycling rowing and swimming. A capitation fee of sixpence per annum from all bodies would aim to raise about £500 over four years to fund a 12 member team for the 1932 Los Angeles Games. The group cited Canada and South Africa as successful precedents. The balance sheet showed last Australians expenses at £6626 with £7533 raised for Olympic appeals and £784 from the inaugural Australian Games, leaving a £1569 credit balance.
A report states 2285 people died from wild animal attacks in India over the last year, with snakes responsible for 19 069 deaths. The text also mentions 1368 cases of unspecified harm.
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