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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1928

Page

10

Empire sugar drive by Queensland leader in British budget push

Sir Benjamin Morgan spoke to a crowd in the Shire Wall area as chairman of the Empire Producers Organization and Empire Sugar Federation. He urged Dominion visits to boost development of primary industries to meet Mother Country needs and improve production and marketing of commodities. He suggested greater Queensland sugar preference in the next British Budget.

British Empire Producers' Organisation Empire Sugar Federetion Fam Domnions Ace Mather Benjamin Queensland Iver Oped Wis Worstip W.oa. Collie Henyanyitt Morgan Benjamin Morgan AL Warner Caiets Hiv Abohl Sir Bengaln

Empire Marketing Board aims to boost Empire trade and sugar industry

Sir Benjamin Morgan tells a Cairns audience that the Empire Marketing Board has spent 1,000,100 pounds over five years to advertise Empire goods in Great Britain and to research agriculture logistics. He urges continued preference for Empire products and new markets, especially sugar, while urging government measures to ensure supply and cheaper consumer prices.

Benjamin Shire Council Harbour Board 4Hum of Commerce Empire Marketing Board Great Britain Stark Jd Huild Ce Australia England

Plane Forced Descent Into Sydney Harbor

An aircraft with Southampton passengers diverted and landed in Sydney Harbor after a forced descent near Bradley’s Head around noon. Pilot and officer Griffiths sustained facial injuries. all aboard were rescued within minutes. The plane was later salvaged with both wings damaged and the crew unharmed.

Sydney Harbor Sydney Southampton Ieee

Sir Ben Morgan Visits Innisfail Cane Growers

Innisfail August 1 Sir Ben Morgan was hosted by L J Duffy G F Hulse W O Davies and the Innisfail Cane Growers Association during a reception in Innisfail He spoke on sugar production trade reciprocity and Empire sugar supply noting that within 33 miles of Innisfail a large share of Northern Queensland sugar is grown He urged replacement of foreign sugar with Empire grown sugar and expressed interest in an Australia Canada trade accord with similar terms to existing agreements.

Bejan Omarkesdie Toveewer Peesert Miegass Australia Benjamin Lady Morgan Hse le Peter Wree Uritare Queensland Spen Sir Benjani Canada West Indies Mir Hudson Innisfail Cane Growers Association

Rugby League Stir Over Referee Complaint Dismissal

In Townsville on August 1 a special delegates meeting grapples with a delay on a July 22 referee strike complaint. The motion to uphold the executive action failed 12-4 with several resignations and a new chair appointed. Negotiations set to proceed with a future decision on referees and fixtures.

Townsville Referees’ Association Tne Armel Tin Titeraton Retertes Association Chibs

Rugby League meeting on resignations and vacancies

The weekly Rugby League meeting discussed resignations and gave members until 5 o clock tomorrow to submit written resignations. A special meeting will be held tomorrow to fill vacancies if needed. No further details available.

Townsville Rugby League Foothall

Bellicose Italy and the unsettled European mood observed

London July 31 the Daily Express reports a warlike atmosphere in Italy with Mussolini's regime seen as possibly seeking a war while a weary Italy ponders its strength. Serb and Slav tensions rise as new disturbances hint at broader European fragility. Corsica Savoy and Malta are urged for Italy by the Palkay press amid nationalist agitation.

London Daily Express Italy Saya Vhc Mussolici Jacaila Sorkin Fugo Moscoling Palkay Corsica Savoy Malta

Whale encounter cripples crew on Yeppoon cruise

A pleasure launch near Yeppoon was struck by a whale injuring Jack Horton who suffered a fractured left foot. Barton and Glazebrook endured multiple injuries as the vessel flooded and they rode a dinghy to safety aided by Viking of Cambridge. All three were rescued and transported to Yeppoon with Horton hospitalized.

Rockhampton Yeppoo Tneir Launels Micas Weppoen N. Barton Lannel Nellie Frank Glagebrook Commonwealth Bank, Rockhampion Jack Horton Railway Departaernt Horton Barton Bey Parton Glazebrook Flerton al Mealty Warly Barton Than Port Mort Clinton Shettal Viking J. Carpentier Cambridge Alward Yeppoon

Franco British naval disarmament talks cited in Commons

In the House of Commons Sir Austen Chamberlain said the Preparatory Commission discussed while noting potential government compromise on armaments. He indicated progress aims to reduce differences and present a joint proposal to other powers for a path to disarmament progress. The first formal discussions would occur when the disarmament committee convenes.

London House of Commons Austen Chamberlain Wong Wren Dacneva Ano House of Caramonms Prameete Pyrite Hhoem

Curiosity Aroused Over Chamberlain Surprise Reward

London papers express great curiosity over the surprise announcement by Prime Minister Chamberlain regarding a naval reward. The unclear wording and prominent individuals, including Frances, fuel speculation about the nature and implications of the grant.

London Ste Austen Chamberlain Frances

Richest in the World and Queensland Tour Notes

Prime Minister M. Benee comments after arriving in Queensland that federal elections may be held in November. Mr Bruce praises the Atherton Tableland for dairy and agriculture, urges population growth to raise production, and notes Australia’s high living standards. He warns of drought but foresees good seasons and potential regional development.

Mir M. Benee Queensland Miice Stouthorpe Tinee Atherton Tablelam Stanthorte Bruce Arcadia Hall Atherton Australia

Election timing hints from Prime Minister and Bruce

The report discusses potential dates for a general election and a referendum act. It notes speculation on delaying the election to late year and mentions statements by Mr Bruce and Stan Thorer about Parliament, industrial talks, and avoiding political interference in the Todustry Conference.

Bruce Extra Stan Thorer Shel Ehert Cossim Bneas Jean Bruce Weld Detter Pitas

Soviet announces domestic lottery loan of 51 million pounds

In Moscow the Soviet announces a domestic lottery loan of 51 million pounds at five percent, rejecting credit abroad. The move aims to raise funds domestically during the wartime financial period.

Pee Ren Financial Moscow

Bankruptcy Act operation begins in Melbourne

Melbourne July 4 The attorney general says administrative preparations for the Federal Bankruptcy Act are complete. The act will operate from Wednesday with procedures outlined for ports and districts as required by the act.

Melbourne Attornegineer Mr J Ch. Lathon

Prime Minister Visits Stanthorpe Finds Australia’s Potential

Glorious sunshine greeted the visit by the Truce Minister and party at the border and in Stanthorpe. The Prime Minister stressed national development, education on issues, and the aim of linking Australia with broader progress, including hopes for an air service to England by 1931. He denied political touring, emphasizing problem-focused discussion with locals.

Stanthorpe Wallangarra Vromeister M. Day Bruce Atetria Tinkler Australia England

Minister and party travel timetable from Stanthorpe to Brisbane

In Brisbane today Warwick reports the Prime Minister and party left Stanthorpe at noon and arrived in Warwick at 7.30 PM. Mr Bruce heads to Toowoomba tonight by train and will depart tomorrow at 7.30 for Brisbane.

Warwick Trie Stanthorpe Hruce Toowoomba Aol Brisbane

Compensation payments amid trans Atlantic disaster confusion

The Mackay fund and family donations increase relief after the Alpha disaster. The Exchequer adds 10 000 to ease claims as the Chancellor directs administration through the Pallie Teastee. Mrs Hinchcliffe, widow of the plane pilot Milas Mae, submits a legal letter via her solicitor to the Praster office.

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