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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1930
Page
10
Fragmented text references public service and officials with unclear context. The readable portions mention a street or area, a date in late November, and references to a public notice or legal matter, but specifics are garbled and no clear event or names emerge.
A long, error-filled report discusses the Government s Re Net Scheme and relief works. It notes delays in receipts and estimates, with plans for three months extension and a three-month delay in full implementation. It mentions figures on workers, dependents, and the unemployment relief program across Queensland and New South Wales, including anticipated tax receipts and the broader labor department actions.
The Australian Navy flagship H.M.A.S Australia and H.M.A.S Anzac sail into Cairns with a large city program. Rear-Admiral Evans plans a lecture on Sunday night and a charity screen, while transport and berthing logistics are being arranged for officers and ratings. The ships will berth at Cairns Wharf at 7 am tomorrow with open visits Saturday and Sunday 2 to 5 pm.
BRISTOL August 20 Australia faced a fragile position after Hammond’s resumed innings. Parker and Goddard bowled tightly as Grimmett resisted with a long innings, bringing Australia to 101 with two wickets in hand and facing a tough run chase.
The committee discusses tariffs and imperial trade in a terse session. Propaganda for empire’s tree trade has not occurred nor influenced the committee’s deliberations.
In Calcutta on August 2, two more anarchist assaults occurred. A bomb at Eden Gardens outpost injured one or more Indians, with no constable harmed. four others were hurt, one seriously. Another blast at Jorabagan police station injured two men and a woman. Fifteen arrests followed, including four Calcutta Corporation councillors, amid ongoing attempts to assassinate the Police Commissioner.
London report details a royal event with mentions of Balmoral and the King, noting preparations for a ceremony and discussions about a potential guest list. The fragmentary text references York, Ashes Wt, and elite attendees amid a troubled, uncertain tone.
A fragmented report mentions Princess Elizabeth and a reference to a court setting. The readable text hints at a scene involving a cake and a royal figure, suggesting a light or satirical note rather than a full narrative. Further details are unclear from the OCR snippet.
The Daily Mail correspondent reports Bucharest denies it but asserts Princess Helen plans to join a convent. A National Zeitung telegraph says Queen's suite believes she will withdraw. If true, the move would trigger vast repercussions across royal circles and public reverence.
London dispatch reports in Canberra that a key coalition split emerged as Labour and Liberal parties faced a contentious vote. Baldwin criticizes the economic stance and fears a swing by the Zentra party, warning of policy shifts and public unease ahead of upcoming meetings.
Sydney reports the first steamer to reach Australia equipped to burn pulverized coal as fuel. The method is expected to reduce coal costs by about £128 per voyage, boosting trade on the New South Wales coal ferry if other steamers adopt the fuel. Maitland sales are reportedly adapted for pulverized coal use.
Government and Labor figures debate war debt repudiation and budget balance as factions form within the State Labor movement. Lang backs industrial wing. Fenton criticizes decisions, warns of expulsion risks, while Scullin and party leaders brace for a parliamentary split and possible wedge between wings.
In Sydney on August 27 senior Federal Labor members argued against repudiation of war debts while predicting strong opposition within the ALP. The drive for debt repudiation faces a strong party split with leaders like Scully Fenton and Lyons stressing a pledge, as the executive weighs next moves ahead of state elections. The Trades Hall mood favors opposing repudiation though some call for wage adjustment and possible debt relief measures to spur investment.
Berlin reports currency and capital flight as Germany faces a severe crisis. Becomes the most unsettled period since the war, with small savers moving funds abroad despite higher interest while the country battles inflation and political strain. Former finance minister Rembohi brands the crisis a major attack on the economy.
A fragmented report from Montreal outlines interim leadership at Auviratian Cabie Service, noting election and governance issues. It mentions a vice president and upcoming set of reforms affecting operations and driver oversight. The text remains unclear on dates and full names due to OCR errors.
In London on August 25 a trawler Saxon left the shore with the vessel's mascot, two black cats, walking down the pier. The crew of 12 backed two miles into the gale, the boats rocking as the ship endured a rough voyage starting near Tires.
In London on August 25, an official announcement lists increases and decreases in unemployment benefits and aged-earlier figures. The August 18 update shows a decline from prior periods with a total around 2,007,957.
A faded note from August 7 references a rope tied to a Todard in a fort, with unclear details about a death and a message from W. B. Barnes. The fragmentary text hints at a local event or budget notice but lacks coherent facts or names to confirm specifics.
Northern sugar growers associations and industry representatives met in Townsville to review evidence for the Committee of Inquiry into the sugar import embargo. Cairns Canegrowers' executive to decide what evidence to present, as Brisbane discussions cite export parity and inspector concerns.
In the Address-in-Reply debate Member for Eacham G A Duffy argues the sugar embargo will likely be renewed with Federal backing. He praises the industry’s organisation, efficiency at mills, and price averaging, noting high cane to raw sugar conversion and export shares, while addressing property sales and costs of sugar farming.
Discussion of propaganda efforts by industry figures to influence a forthcoming inquiry on whether to renew the sugar embargo. Mr O'Hara distributes pamphlets and luggage stickers highlighting industry history, prices, and rebate details. The piece notes the cost and taxation history, including the Excise and Bounty Act repeal, and explains farm sale pricing factors and cane value.
The Trade Union International rejected a resolution calling for a large international fund to finance strikes in capitalist countries. The text claims the fund would be large enough to support major actions, referencing the English wool dispute and implying broader global labor activism.
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