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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1926
Page
9
Market prices at Roge Street Brisbane today show lucerne chaff steady to firm with best lots in years. Oaten chaff sold around 9d to 1s. white oats and chaff mixed sales noted. Onions in heavy supply with prices around 1s 6d to 2s 4d. small Tweed potatoes offered for seed. NSW interest and a 12s 3d bid refused for local supply.
The speaker argues for national effort and stable industry as essential to Australia’s future. He condemns wild cat ventures and crude wage policies, urging genuine native work and development of untapped resources. He warns against artificial wage controls and political chicanery that harm workers and the economy. The message stresses stability, productivity, and prudent development of wealth sources.
The Cairns Post argues against hollow wage demands, insisting high wages require high productivity. It stresses loyalty to fellow workers and the industry, urges fair dealing, and links real wages to productive efficiency, warning that negligence or inflated rhetoric harms both workers and employers.
The Cairns Water Scheme controversy continues as Eve Rk. Creamer argues government plans and hydraulic department decisions were correct. She challenges Mr. Hoare’s criticisms, asserts pipes were encased in copper across Freshwater Creek, and offers to present plans to the public.
Reports from Cardwell and Innisfail cover a Christmas liner delay, fishing yields near Innisfail, and police court actions. Twenty two applicants sought the council inspector post. John Kane won. Court adjourns in a voting irregularity case. Albert Brand and Francesco Camilleri face penalties for voting issues. costs set.
Melbourne reports progress on the seven percent Commonwealth loan with 932 cash subscriptions and 610,470 conversion applications received. In Queensland, Australian applications lead NSW in conversions of 1927 loans, with 47,391,710 of 41s and 7,012,700 of 5s. Subscriptions and arrangements reached substantial cash totals, including new funds for varied term loans. Publicity officer, Commonwealth Treasury.
December actions by the Federal Executive force a Queensland union de-registration delay while warning that overtime blocks will paralyze Brisbane and Maryborough ports. Shipping firms face work bans on December 24 as boats Moruya and Tiwana near tension points with Watersiders over state award compliance.
Melbourne report notes War Management Committee progress on a common action with the Union over overtime strike terms. The proposed agreement would allow Seamen's Union members to access Water membership books without belief, as presently required, signaling an easing of a breach and steps toward reconciliation.
A brilliant display of colored bulbs lit the Aquatic Mall enclosure as the Aquatic Club carnival opened. A large crowd attended the opening with Mors Amies's orchestra providing music and Mr KK Hoolihan as MC. The event featured stalls, prizes, and railroad fare promotions as organizers credited Mesdames Laws and Sinn ee and many assistants for running the stalls and children's games.
The Townsville swimming carnival saw Northern Districts teams set marks as Ra h Cairns claimed the 240 yard title in 2.45 with ineligible rivals. Sterne from Townsville led early in the 210 yard race before finishing behind Cairns. Japanese swimmers excelled with a 100 yard record. Tow nsville teams and riders placed notably in the 50 and 100 yard events.
A wartime style notice from Malwa dated 7/12/26 praises the Portal frum Department for excellent service to Brisbane. It mentions a may celebration at King House and an exchange salvaged at 4.42 pm, with a misprint noting 2 pm previously. The message expresses confidence in continued support and timely prompts.
Adrian Artin pleaded guilty at Carros Police Court yesterday to stealing £2 10s from the AWC while employed there. The court heard a mistaken belief in mislaid funds and that the defendant had shown good character and aided police before sentencing him to a twelve month good behavior bond.
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