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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1924
Page
8
London reports indicate France may lift troops from the Ruhr a year after the Dawes plan, while Germany is seen as ready to accept terms. Mr MacDonald agrees to move toward the conference conclusion and to seek an exchange with German delegates on coercion assurances to avoid delays in the military control pact.
The Brisbane show opened amid fine weather with record entries and strong attendance. Notable displays included cattle, dairy stock, poultry, fruit exhibits, and the Forestry Court. Judges praised the quality of breeds and urged breeders to align with Queensland Department of Agriculture recommendations.
The Queenstield State Sermnnece Union convened with limited attendance from Lahouwr Pie, as authorities and citizens discuss voting rights, parade plans, and community talks. Amid weather and travel delays, local leaders urged participation while preparatory events and sermons drew modest crowds in the region.
At Cairns Harris Row monthly meeting on Tuesday evening the Harbor Board discussed continuing with its own electricity plant versus taking power from the Council. Members debated costs, delays, and the potential sale of the Board’s plant, with concerns about spending £50000 and safeguarding ratepayer money, while the Council’s supply terms and timing remained a major issue.
Melbourne reports new police developments in the Caulfield mystery. Detectives secured fresh information and offered a reward of 500 pounds, with several men detained and under consideration as inquiries continue. The case involves a robbery and a sequence of identifications, threats to witnesses, and ongoing courtroom proceedings despite conflicting testimony.
From Charleville a party led by Col Brinsmead arrives with Cant Jones and R H Buchanan to survey a round Australia route. The flight, in a new Hind Haviland chp aeroplane, aims to traverse NSW, QLD, NT and WA in about 23 days. A camel mascot accompanies the crew as they depart for Lightning Ridge then Narromine and Bourke toward Port Darwin with many long legs ahead.
Responding to missionary groups and churches urging continued local control, Prime Minister Massey called the proposed Britain France settlement abominable and stupid. He suggested New Zealand and Australian governments seek British intervention to partition the islands.
A jumble of voices and phrases from a meeting discusses authority over the water supply, the possibility of scrapping a local plant, and guarantees for a long term deal. It references Mr Atherton and Mr Mokel and notes motions and decisions made with limited clarity.
Brisbane watchers saw Paddon win a hard fought match against Fenton in a long river race on a choppy water course. Paddon took the lead by the end of the first mile and held a clear advantage to finish well ahead as cheers echoed along the river banks.
Sydney August 12 The Samb and Settlers Conference unanimously endorsed the amended agreement between Dr Page and Mr Bruce. Dr Par said no principle was sacrificed and opponents claimed the pact could end the Country Party. He urged safeguarding the Party while noting the agreement provided funds to maintain its influence in politics.
The Prime Minister urged financial stringency during a national tour. Travellers’ remarks stressed keeping expenditures down while Australia faced near sacrifices in efficiency. A South Australian leader proposed a Commonwealth State conference to form an Overseas Selling Organisation to boost exports.
At the State Service Union Conference in Arisbane Arg, strong protest against government wage policies was voiced. A motion to appoint delegates to Cabinet Employee Industrial for a strike ballot was withdrawn amid extreme views. A special area was to be called to discuss the status of standers and related issues.
Rome reports Mussolini to introduce a bill for constitutional revision to transform the Chamber of Deputies into a broader representation body. Proposals would create a national parliamentary porcher and disband extra militia to streamline government control amid labor, university, industry, and commerce sectors.
The article reviews the singles and doubles matches at the North Queensland event. North defeated Warner in straight sets after a tight start, while Mullamphy beat McCloy. Miss Roos edged Mrs Arbouin and other results include multiple doubles wins and extensive day two scheduling across four courts.
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