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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
12
London reports the Lord Mayor of Newcastle lauded the Prince of Wales for visiting distressed mining areas in Northumberland and Durham. A Belfast Herald note claims ministers faced discontent over the tour and a cabinet plan to speed political responses followed.
Mr. ROM. Kershaw, an Australian secretariat member, spoke at Fremantle on February 6 praising five years of League work. He said small nations were easing tensions and new states were building civilisations, aiming to join Geneva eventually if ready, while Russia moved cautiously but rejected League principles.
News from Sydney reports the political climate amid a strong Nationalist Party base and lack of shifts against the current cabinet. Observers doubt a successful move to remove Bruce and Dr. Page, despite calls from opposition factions.
Still no change as a full conference reviews the lumber workers strike in Melbourne. Employers await developments while unrest lingers at Trades Hall. Yesterday Hicketing activity occurred but progress remained unclear. About 100 carters and 50 carpenters idle due to supply shortages. watersiders to continue work as timber unloads and accumulates on the waterfront.
Queensland Executive Committee of Local Authorities Association reviews seizure rules for cattle and motor vehicles under arrears. Sessions consider rate recovery priority on mortgages, sale delays, and hire purchase clauses. Ben Demere and Pittsworth councils receive guidance on heavy vehicle licensing under the 1905 act.
Trade unions report anger at new government act requiring engine drivers to hold certificates. In Melbourne talks, the Timber Workers Union plans 100 pounds weekly support while plans for free labour in mills are discussed. Employers expect a short strike, hoping workers return to keep Australian industry alive.
Sydney reports coal mine owners meet again after the Miners Federation rejects Premier proposals. The coal owners refuse to act hastily and vow ongoing consultations to resolve the wage and industry issues while the federation pushes for socialisation of the coal sector.
London February 6 a long crowd gathers near Saint Margaret's Westminster by the church entrance drawing cheers from onlookers as a notable event unfolds in full public view.
Dame Nellie Melba has assented to Brussels burgomaster request to name a city avenue Nellie Melba. The honor recognizes the Australian soprano's international fame and cultural impact.
Inquiries pour in from across Australia about land at Sawew and its carrying capacity. Silkwood Empire Company secretary J McNamee says the scheme is solid and the factory, once running, should prove an unqualified success.
A reader recounts chronic bladder trouble causing nightly awakenings. After using Dr Southworths CRODYNE and then URODYNE tablets relief came within days and the writer plans to continue usage. The ad-style letter credits Dr Southworth a long medical career and claims URODYNE tablets are produced from his private formula.
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