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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
8
An in pocket antiseptic mouth wash tablet promises instant fresh breath correcting all odor sources from mouth or stomach. The ad touts May Breath as a portable, non perfume solution carried in a purse or pocket for whenever needed.
The House discusses wartime preparations and the Adaption Act. Prime Minister Mr J H. Seini notes actors ban and Australia Britain trade protections. Mr Scolli cites Commonwealth representation at a five power conference with J E Fenjom to travel to London. The trade balance with the United States shows a surplus of £ 212.9 million over ten years to 1928. The Treasurer E G Theodore moves to legalise higher income and company tax rates amid opposition.
In a tense session the Labor Government faces criticism over further taxation rises aimed at funding deficits. MPs attack proposed duties on entertainment and company taxes while pledging to aid war veterans and seek amendments to supertax relief for those who served abroad. The Commonwealth Bank Bill debate continues with calls for external trade safeguards and timed reform. A 70 year old woman seeks a driving license amid the packed parliamentary drama.
Paul Cheyn of the Australian Manufactures Development League argues new duties on auto springs and other goods will raise steel consumption by 12 000 tons, add about £250 000 to the steel industry, and keep 160 to 200 workers employed while expanding Australian production in wool, figs, and rice.
Letter from Kuranda resident FH. De urging Woothakata Shire and Cairns districts to classify Smithfield range road as a loan and tourist road to secure funds. Cites Treasury allowances for steep grades, cost sharing with Falls Board, and potential opening for next tourist season. Notes local efforts by J. Stuttard and C Moule, and references a survey of grades showing extensive sections at or near 1 in 10.
In Innisfail the Licensing Court fined Estaban Guardiolo £10 for keeping the Central Hotel at Silkwood open for liquor on Sunday December 1 while licensee was on leave pending transfer. Demartini’s husband served beer as police noted patrons entering, with defense claiming transfer arrangements placed responsibility on Guardiolo.
The court hears Demartin as witness in a Liquor Act case. Guardiola not present. evidence cites open bar as sale proof. Constable Griffin corroborates. two pints found for wife and self. Aitkin imposes £40 fine plus costs. owners Burns Philp face license register consequences.
Woo Sun, a Chinese shopkeeper in Innisfail, faced court for staying open past 5 30 pm on October 17. Inspector Laws testified to stocked groceries visible after hours. Sun pleaded guilty and was fined one pound plus court costs.
Belgrade reports tension over alleged Italian spy network linked to Yugoslav mobilisation plans. Four former Russian officers, hired by the Italian Ministry of Communications, have been arrested as authorities probe the affair.
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