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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
10
London reports a slightly better condition for the King after a private meeting with the Prince of Wales. The Prince visited King George V briefly at the Palace, then went to York House and Saint James's Palace, with observers noting the monarch’s cautious, improving state amid ongoing anxiety.
Amid illness, Prince completes grueling 9000 mile journey from Dar es Salaam to London in nine days. Nation hails his cheerful courage and youthful optimism as a balm for the Queen and a sign of resilience. Editorials praise swift travel and steadfast spirit during a difficult period.
December reports detail the Prince of Wales touring Europe aboard a train, averaging 44 miles per hour with fast French stops, little sleep, and constant reading of despatches. He kept to the journey’s timetable, exchanged greetings with officials, and faced interruptions from phonomosphers as he neared Boulogne.
Thousands greet the Prince of Wales at Victoria station in a solemn homecoming. The crowd's mood centers on the King's illness and the Prince's steadfast support. The Duke of York and officials greet the royal party as the Prince steps off the special train, followed by Mr Baldwin and Sir Godfrey Thomas.
The Prince and the Duke of York depart swiftly after a ceremonial greeting with Mr Baldwin and Sir Godfrey Thomas. A crowded station bows in respectful silence as the car moves to Buckingham Palace where the Queen awaits.
A fragmented bulletin mentions a “pai Raprese” TM medical assurance and a writer’s claim about an Eupress TM product. It notes no temperature is given but implies King’s two mulled days suggested satisfactory conditions. Jayneon Hicks remarks at a Imperial dinner, hopeful for London as December 1 records show ongoing anxiety.
Sydney hosts the second Test starting Friday as the Australian team trains with Nothling Ironmonger Hendry and Mackie drawing attention. Ground bowlers were scarce so Colheld and Woodfull bowled to Ryder while selectors decide the team tomorrow amid strong support for Australia.
Melbourne December 12 The Queensland cricket team arrives by the Sydney mail for the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the MCG starting Friday Their squad lacks a twelfth man as Nothling’s allowance reduces depth with Oxenham Hornibrook and Bluewood unable to travel Knowles and Goodwin also absent depriving the visitors of two promising batsmen.
Pynch's cartoon shows a kangaroo in pads with a stern pose, a scoreboard behind, and the shadow of a lion rampant. Australia quips, Never mind, our time will come, signaling a defiant stance amid the test at home.
Moscow dispatch reports a shaky vow from M Litvinov to disband the Red Army in line with a draft arms convention. The speaker questions M Briand’s sincerity and notes France may push only a staged Preparatory Commission meeting rather than real disarmament action.
The palace says the king’s fever and strength show moments of arrest yet anxiety remains as his temperature stays high. A 4.30 pm bulletin notes a quiet day with steady pulse, while a late bulletin emphasizes ongoing strong effort and serious overall condition. Dr. Hewitt and Lord Dawson attended late consultations at the palace.
A fragment reports Central News noting a better sleep outcome and mentions travel to New York and Southport with December dates. The text references a person’s journey and a Friday arrival, but exact names or events are unclear due to missing details.
Radio briefs report the steamer Fiona grounded on a bank at Flat Top anchorage and refloated after discharging 50 tons of molasses. Morinda reportedly ran aground in Dedele Harbour entrance this morning with no serious damage indicated.
Brisbane reports advice from the health department stating that a bacteriologist sent to Cloncurry for the typhoid outbreak notes ample voluntary helpers and hospital space. Most patients are improving, the crisis is deemed over, and nonpatient samples tested negative.
Canberra December 12 an offence under the Transport Workers regulations for a vessel to apply for a water siders license in a name other than his own. The Attorney General said officers report cases of licenses obtained under false names and steps are taken to check licenses and tickets. A one month grace period allows rectification with new licenses showing the correct name while preserving the original member.
A letter from Waterside Workers' Federation general secretary Turley to Commonwealth Steamship Owners Association deputy chairman Elford confirms acceptance of a conference offer to discuss Federation members' employment. Seven federation members will attend. Shipowners meet tomorrow to decide interstate representation. four overseas Sydney representatives are expected.
Brisbane December 1 further evidence heard today for the Public Service Appeal. The case may decide many protests against promotions. James F Sullivan appealed against Arthur I Miles for the assessor clerk post in Division 2 of the land and income tax office on grounds of inequality and seniority. The hearing was not concluded and adjourned to Thursday next.
Sugar production for 1928 in Queensland is forecast at about 1 707 000 tons of cane yielding roughly 52 700 tons of raw sugar. New South Wales and Victoria project lower raw sugar outputs while export demand remains uncertain. Director Easterby notes overseas price pressure and mills facing lower returns. Mr Busterly highlights high commercial cane sugar yields with about 7 15 tons of cane per ton of sugar.
London reports a rise in frozen beef to five and a half pence per pound above the ordinary price, observed December 3 and witnessed by December 11. The defrosted meat, though described with odd wording, indicates market movement in late-year trade.
Melbourne dispatch reports the final batch of Ballarat passengers arrived in Melbourne at 6 pm from the arinine wiilion. They expect to travel to Sydney on Wednesday and express relief at leaving quarantine. TheLondon to Cape Town voyage was pleasant until restrictions began. many were sick from vaccination and English immigrants faced rough seas and limited landings.
In Sydney on December 11 the hearing on the corruption charge against Babcock and Wilcox Ltd concluded with Justice Gates fining the firm £1000 and ordering payment to city authorities of £10,000 within six months for the bribe to secure a council contract. The case against former alderman Frank Green alleging a £7500 bribe was dismissed.
Melbourne December 1 The Chief Secretary Dr Argyle announced no inquiry will be ordered into the Port Melbourne riot shootings by police after reviewing the Commissioner's report. He said police were compelled to use firearms to quell the disturbance and found themselves acting under necessity.
In Buenos Aires on November 10, police said a plot against President-elect Theodore Hoover was foiled as he prepared to tour South America. Hoover would visit Santiago, with authorities withholding details to prevent alarm. Bolivian withdrawal from the Pan American Conference cited Paraguayan attacks on Fort El Chaco. League Council urged Olivia and Paraguay to pursue peaceful settlement and suspend military action until talks.
Flames twenty foot high swept over five farms at South Woogalidja east of Wickepin destroying crops and threatening a homestead. The cause of the outbreak is unknown.
Sir Austen Chamberlain and Wr. Streadianns held two hour talks in Lugano on December 1 reviewing reparations and the Rhineland within the Versailles framework. He urged possible earlier evacuations as Signore Grandi and M Briand also discussed the Turco-Italian Arbitration Treaty. London expects a League Commission meeting in February, likely adjourned to June for US consultation after Hoover’s March inauguration.
From London telegraph desk comes word that a Bolivia Paraguay dispute likely won’t reach the League before members settle. Bolivia has unpaid dues since 1923 and no recent representation while Paraguay’s arrears are small. The League seeks a pacific settlement without infringing the Monroe Doctrine.
J. R. MacDonald told the National Etudes committee that Labor Party avoids interfering in public affairs while discussing labor policy. He dismissed the Kellogg Pact as a castle in the air, urging arbitration and conciliation to avert another war amid delicate Luano negotiations. The United States may need to help if current tensions persist.
The State Electorate invitation requests those prepared to join the Country and Progressive National Organisation at forthcoming elections. Nominations must be addressed to the Chairman of the District Council, Mr N end, and postmarked by December 1928.
Washington reports the influenza surge widening from the middle west to the east with 21,238 new cases across 26 states in a week ending December 8. Officials caution rising deaths will be lower than 1918 19, but urge precautions as universities and other centers plan post holiday closures.
The Earl of Clarendon laid out reform plans in the House of Lords, seeking early steps to fix member numbers and introduce elective representation for the peerage with proportional party balance. He proposes 150 peers elected by proportional representation, plus 150 Crown-nominated members, and limited life peers per Parliament to reflect Commons party strength.
Lord Clarendon opposed expanding Conservative reach while Lord Buckmaster urged urgent reform. A proposal would let a new government appoint Lords to present bills, clashing with Lords’ supremacy. Lord Parmour pressed for maintaining the Commons’ supremacy as opponents warned against a second chamber. The debate adjourned.
CANDERRA December 11 reports aim to prevent use of the Federal Territory between nine and daytime hours. The Capital Commission seeks to sever many ceremonies and shop activities at various centers. All sales events will be conducted by the Capital Commission.
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