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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1929
Page
8
London April 8 The Morning Post Rome correspondent reports tralo French talks near final stage with a potential tripartite bulwark on Locarno. An accord could extend the Anglo French Entente, following Mussolini and Sir Austen Chamberlain discussions.
Representatives of miners and ers met at Town Hall with Sir Wallace Bruce presiding. Mr Bruce urged rapid moves toward a Royal Commission to ease industry tensions and remove fears of drastic government action. Delegates adjourned to resume tomorrow.
In Paris on April 5 during a funeral ceremony at an old church seminary a shell exploded injuring Abbe Delle fatally and wounding one student severely with two others lightly hurt. Authorities report a blast during religious rites as workers attempted to recover artillery remains.
Exports beef were 24 percent. Townsville April 8 reports first borings of We vac fee the cartage of livestock on northern railways. Bookings show two train loads of cattle from Almaden to the Oolhan works on April 1 and Almaden to Kilenny for the orn meatworks Solheim. Fire and tomes from Toa Creek April 12 for start April 21.
A three year old girl was severely mauled by an unrestrained dog at Atherton on Sunday. The animal attacked as the child was being carried home, biting arms and nearly injuring her head. She was taken to Atherton Hospital in a critical but stable condition after treatment.
A demented seaman held four policemen at bay for over two hours in a Wanganui private hotel this morning. Terrified guests fled as cries of Murder and Police rang through the ground floor room. Officers used a ventilator to gain entry and after a tense standoff the man surrendered following negotiations and exchange of a clip. He was escorted to the station.
John Wilkins and Joma Barr, both 28 and 25 respectively, firemen, faced court on Saturday charged with conspiring to blow open Hoyt's theatre safe in Bourke Street. They allegedly aided intruders by providing entry and aiding escape, with a detective noting they were on duty and discussed the plan. They were remanded to April.
Archbop Dug urged proactive measures amid an unemployment slump tied to drought and deeper economic causes. Dr. Duhig spoke at Kelvin Grove on the foundation stone ceremony, urging collaboration between employers and workers to uphold the gospel of faithful labor.
Basra April 7 reports King Ibn Saud leading over 40 000 men to rout the Akswan at Aibah Matai and Faisal Reddo the raid leader against Iraq in a heavy punitive action with rebels defeated and raids checked according to the dispatch.
In Warwick region during April flood waters swept through the low country between Lalaguli and Talwood. Guards report carcasses of hundreds of sheep floating near a route that passed the scene days earlier. Total deaths estimated around one thousand.
The King had a good night and spent the morning in the gardens at Bognor after breakfast. Weather was sunny and warm, London reports.
In Concord Sydney, April 8, Evelyn Stephenson and her five year old son Norman died from poisoning. A note allegedly by Evelyn expressed fear for their children and asked for God’s blessing. Police ruled the mother likely poisoned the boy before taking poison herself.
Brisbane reports nine months ending March 31 saw 311,666 pounds paid as sustenance for unemployment with 19,606 pounds in general expenditure totaling 330,726 pounds. Worker and employer contributions reached 424,406 pounds, government 129,750 pounds, sundry receipts 206 pounds, fund in credit. Sustenance payments for the month totaled 42,714 pounds with a net debit of 10,206 pounds for the period.
The British Schneider Cup trophy team will move from Felixstowe to Calshot near Southampton next weekend for final stage training. Pilots will fly five older type Supermarine Napier seaplanes at just over 300 mph while secret machines for the September 7 race are built. A 48 mile quadrangular course around Cowes Selhey Ryde and Hayling Island will be flown five times. Officials aim to break the world speed record with a target of at least 320 mph, expecting the new craft to reach 340 to 360 mph on straight runs.
In Warwick on Good Friday morning John Robert Trivett faced charges related to obstruction and obscene language at Allman’s Motel on the railway station area. The hearing noted his refusal to testify and his medical condition requiring hospital treatment for five weeks. Magistrate set a seven day default fine for obscene language and indicated conviction but no punishment for resisting arrest.
Saturday session of the Shipping Freights Conference focused on a committee report to the Prime Minister Bruce. Delegates urged uniform trench lines for Australian and New Zealand export trades and called for nationalisation to curb over-capitalisation. A plea for secure, stabilized freights was made and the report was drafted for Friday night adoption.
News from Melbourne and Launceston describe widespread flood damage across Tasmania with ruined crops and loss of stock. Power failures affected coastal towns but were restored by Saturday night while rail traffic from Hobart west remains suspended for weeks. Invermay and surrounding areas evacuate residents as waters recede, and relief efforts organize at Albert Hall to shelter and feed refugees across eleven depots.
Authorities race to repair railways and bridges after severe floods. Six railway bridges washed away and two more damaged, isolating the north-east. A State steamer service is arranged. Food shortage threats loom at Swansea as Hobart Launceston links resume by Sunday.
The Queensland portion of the uniform gauge line from Brisbane to Sydney advances with a major tunnel at the border. Temporary rails on a 4 ft 8 1/2 in gauge allow excursion trains to view the mountainous scenery while a landslide blockage is addressed by a steel bridge.
Moscow officials told a British trade delegation that the Soviet Union could place industrial orders in Britain totaling £150,000,000 to £200,000,000 if mutual concessions are made and diplomatic ties restored. Bradford Chamber president Douglas Hamilton notes Soviet economy may be stronger than England believes as delegates seek bank credit and access for aviation experts.
London April 5. Doctor Marion Mackenzie warns two fears birth in infants fall ing and noise. She says good marriages form in early life and that harsh parenting creates lifelong issues. Jealousy and rivalry can arise when a younger sibling appears and may lead to aggression.
Scotland Yard investigates the theft of a mail bag en route from Boulogne to Folkestone the fourth loss this year. The bag contained many letters including a batch from Australia and fii letters.
London reports 1928 passenger numbers rose by nearly 22 million compared with 1927, while passenger receipts fell by about 200 thousand. The era of cheap fares spreads strain on railway revenue.
The Sunday Times in London argues April 7 that Soviet demands are staged to serve as an election cry for the British Labour Party, framing and timing the tactics to influence Britain’s political climate.
With Mr Baldwin returning from Chequers, the general election campaign gathers pace as ministers and leaders prepare peace terms for cabinet and a nationwide motor tour by Mr Herbert Samuel from Land’s End to John o Groats. May hosts 1000 meetings across the country.
Reports from Narundra and Narvilen describe a severe drought causing stock losses and potential abandonment of homesteads. Water shortages threaten pastoral districts with derned dermet and dromede ant cited as contributing factors while stations like Yank and Prassby struggle for supply.
In Canberra on April 7 Dr L Wo Neat, former Federal member for Herbert, announces candidacy for Third Commissioner of the Federal Capital Commission after defeat in Federal elections. Opponents include Dr J Watson who resigned in protest. Natt is strong favourite, seeking abolition of the commission as government plans to take over by November.
President Hoover is expected to order an investigation into Coast Guard methods after the Norwegian Legation quoted reports of shots fired at the Norwegian freighter Juan in Chesapeake Bay on Friday. The Norwegian Consulate in Maryland forwarded a protest arguing the peaceful vessel was attacked. The pilot said the cutter fired six times, missing the draw, with no wireless attempt observed.
Volunteers were assigned to guard mills as police faced disturbances during the timber workers strike. The Industrial Disputes Board met to decide steps, while the Trades Hall and surrounding leaders warned of mortgageing assets to win the battle. The Strike Committee sought ALP support and action from the Federal Ministry to remove Judge Lakin from arbitration.
India received its first air mail from England yesterday marking a milestone in the Crowna week Carter enterprise. The final leg carried military personnel from the Persian Gulf to Karachi where the aeroplane arrived three hours late due to a sandstorm. The second weekly service to India began yesterday morning with a larger cargo and mail, aboard the airship from Croydon. Air Vice Marshal Sir Geoffrey Salmond and Lord Chetwynd accompanied the flight as London is expected next Sunday.
A 33 foot boat bearing the Chinese name Senseum was discovered in shallow water near Red Point on Prince of Wales Island. It appears to have been scuttled after the engine was removed and shows no sign of a crew. The event was reported on Thursday Island on April 8.
London April 5 Moir and Owen moved to Alexandra to meet Vickers Siddeley experts and arrange aerial transport to Meysamatrah by RAF aircraft. The incomplete report from the thorangell examination is awaited as the aircraft experienced intermittent engine faults and forced an emergency landing.
Ottawa sent a lengthy note to Washington about the sinking of a vessel on the high seas. Keeney is watched as the note’s contents are prepared for delivery to Mr. Stimson by Mr. Massey. Officials expect guarantees for the future and potential reparations phrased through official channels. In a separate item, Treasury figures show at least a stated number of lives lost in prohibition enforcement since 1920, plus eight coast guard and customs deaths.
The Royal Commission on mining heard testimony on geologist access for prospectors and related costs. Witnesses discussed liquid fuel plans, Cooktown prospecting, and delays in securing land and ownership as the commission adjourned until tomorrow.
Berlin April 7 reparations receipts total 10,495,000 pounds for March with 6,140,000 in cash and 3,975,000 in deliveries in kind and costs of occupier armies. France 2,000,000 Italy and Belgium 480,000. Balance 19,130,000 remaining in the hands of the Agency General for reparations.
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