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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1930
Page
2
Equipment is being assembled to hire workers for a new reclamation program with railways and road projects likely. Thousands of state residents have applied for work under the scheme. City and country drainage and reclamation are expected to merge with road and railway improvements, with potential worker camps and general camp arrangements for gangs under way.
Lord Lake, chairman of Beoval Limited, reports a continued rise in export sales after the war with overseas sales exceeding prior years. He notes supplies of first quality beef and future US entry into the South American market may shift demand, urging expanded production and closer Dominion and overseas sourcing to ensure spare capacity.
Sir James Crichton Browne recalls an Irish donor and urges support for hospitals and charities. He notes rising hospital demand and consumption at Bowril, praising public institutions while highlighting shortages and concern over resources.
A past note recalls Australian airmen missing in Australia that April and their recovery by relief planes. It cites Bovril as restorative food first dropped and praised by Major Court Trent on a Sudan expedition and notes Antarctic usage with Shackleton and Mawson, highlighting Bovril’s protein strength in extreme cold conditions.
Reported research indicates certain metals beyond radium emit rays vital to heart function. Potassium identified as radioactive and essential, linked to dietary sources.
Egyptian delegates plan holiday in Britain while Cairo discusses the new Egyptian negotiations. Nahas Pasha’s private secretary sent a quick report by air for the final stages, and the Cabinet met to confer with the Wafd executive before adjournment.
London April 23 two of the world's largest airships the British R100 and the German Graf Zeppelin may be seen together at Cardington on Saturday. The Zeppelin arrives to pick up commander Eckener and will moor for a long stay. The R100 may fly 10 to 12 hours tomorrow on its Atlantic attempt.
Mareeba stock district records busy week with hundreds of cattle bullocks and horses moving by rail and road to Atherton Tepon Dagworth and Mossman. Notable losses include a young brown mare at Mareeba Easter meeting and a strong pig throughput at Floreat Mareeba Bincon Factory with 1930 pigs processed last week.
Reports from Australia spark official unease as Sir Isaac Tsagett is linked to the Governor General post. The Australian press notes royal prerogative sensitivity and fear of a shift from British-named choices, with cabinet and Crown practices under scrutiny as Lord Stonehaven nears departure.
Melbourne April 24 The Opposition leader J G Latham questions the Commonwealths plan to extend the age of citizenship for Governor General stating the issue aims to alter Australia’s ties with Britain. He says ministers show little enthusiasm for the proposal and warns it could damage Australia’s imperial prestige.
Australian Minister for Customs Mr Lo Feotom met British journalists at Australia House to discuss Anglo Australian trade. He said British capital backed European manufacture by cheap hours, potentially harming inter empire trade. He stressed the tariff issue is aimed at boosting Australian industry, not harming Britain, and urged publishers to use Australia’s tariff act to help factories.
The Daily Mail editorial argues that excessive imports and insufficient exports since the Budget have weakened the pound. If trends continue, Britain may imitate Australia, which has restricted luxury imports and nonessential goods to stem the sovereign's value decline.
Melbourne April 24 Senator Sir Hal Colebatch condemned the Federal Government tariff steps at an Empire Reciprocity League luncheon. He warned prohibitions were imposed without Parliament and could be enforced for months before approval, arguing they threaten trade and fail to reduce extravagance while calling for broader recognition of natural laws.
Archbishop Kelly of Sydney arrived in Vatican City and will be received by the Pope at week’s end. He then plans to travel to Carthage for participation in an Eucharistic Congress before heading to Ireland for two weeks.
The Shipwrecked Mariners Society assisted 2281 sailors and fishermen last year along with 2762 widows 106 orphans and 128 aged parents.
In Moscow on April 23, preveaders of the economic counter revelation to Ukraine resistance were sentenced to death, with the remaining officials given varying terms. All faced charges of bribery and corruption and alleged attempts to destroy the Soviet state while in trusted positions.
Capetown April 25 Norway continues to reap a rich harvest from the Antarctic. Two factory ships and eight whalers have returned with a catch of 495 white whales after a six week cruise. The gunner of the whaler harpooned 184 and will receive 4200 pounds. seamen generally get 100 pounds. Another fleet is due tomorrow.
An examination found two tins of petrol in a shed or room connected to an electric wire and a swept floor. Bedding and clothes in a mother room smelled of petrol, and petrol spray was alleged on the walls.
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