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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1930
Page
9
A reader labels a proposed 24d tax on salaries a form of brigandage and argues the move would raise substantial revenue, potentially funding a basic wage. The letter questions who pays and notes expected annual totals and broader economic impact.
A Cairns Post reader argues against Barron Valley Advocates stance on arrears owed by settlers in the Soldier Settlement. He notes many are behind due to crop failures and bad years, and asserts the council cannot collect. He supports a compromise to write off half of the arrears, contingent on guarantees, to free the council to fund other work and avoid mass penalties on soldiers.
A Cairns Post reader urges support for mayoral leadership and several candidates Amenable to reform. The letter lauds the current mayor for frugal, direct service and cites others including Snodgrass, Brisbane, and Svendsen Ltd staffer, noting voluntary forces, business steadiness, and community sport support.
Letter to the editor objects to a new Range Road timetable claiming it lengthens crossing times and risks fines. Complainants say the old schedule, used for four years, benefited car owners, lorries, and tourists, and complain that the change hinders rather than helps travel. The writer asks who pushed the alteration and why, noting public interest.
A letter defends Mr Tont Meechan and Mr McGeehan, praising their harbor district work and candor. The writer challenges criticisms of Collard, notes a secretive nomination at Atherton, and urges continued support for McGeehan with focus on practical farming and harbor needs. April 23 Atherton.
A reader attacks Mr Currie the Tinaroo Shire Council chairman for three years, saying the report hides arrears and poor finances. They fault the focus on a Gordonvale to Atherton road and accuse Currie of inaction on road surface repairs while credit is given to others.
The article argues Australia faces a fiscal and economic war as the federal government pursues referendums. It portrays farmers and primary producers as being forced to increase supply while urban workers retain benefits, warning of rising unemployment and economic distress from tariffs, prohibitions, and imperial trade shifts.
Premier received Captain Girling's report citing Tarinaki crew of Italian laborers speaking Liahan and same pattern on Ormonde. The government noted foreigners appearing in permanent shipowner staff lists and planned action, with Captain Girling's findings to be forwarded to Mr Scullin.
A dated correspondence from Atherton on April 24 lambasts council expenditure and criticizes its fiscal position, urging reform and tighter budgets. The letter is signed by Uriah Heep.
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