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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1929
Page
10
A statement from Senator A. E. Moore of the state Opposition condemns government policy and outlines a plan to restore prosperity. He cites high taxation and welfare measures as stifling private enterprise and warns that only a shift toward encouraging industry can end unemployment and revive growth.
The notice indicates a probable date for upcoming elections in Bellerare with mentions of polling locations and event details. It references a Way 4 mention and includes a glimpse of Petra renewal and IEEE sections to be held.
Fragmentary text describes a bath filling process with reference to two hours and gravity but lacks coherent details or clear entities. No identifiable people places organizations or concrete actions are present to form a full news item.
Torrential rain in Kempsey and lower Macleay district raises flood fears with Macleay River set to inundate Kempsey’s main street before morning. Weekly Kempsey rainfall reached 1281 inches, while further downriver 17 inches have fallen as rain continues.
Sydney reports Percy D. Wynne, 44, a solicitor, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment yesterday after pleading guilty to mounting charges. He had been released on bail following police involvement.
Delegates debated representation and seating at the union convention. A motion to have the official sit was defeated alongside an amendment. Discussion touched unemployment, with a delegate criticizing propaganda and the Labor Government for 15 years failing to address the issue.
A note appears about a savings action at the Ieee facility with references to two folio pages and the ABC premises involving a bank and a school. The fragment suggests a financial or property context without clear dates or names.
The cross examination centers on statements about Brinsmead and possible bribery. Shepherd denies any such claims and says he learned of suspensions only upon receipt of notice, while Ham questions Larkin’s assertion of a dinner claim and document sharing.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss idol worship and its impact on social duties, beliefs, and community behavior. The text hints at religious practices, reverence, and possible conflicts between local traditions and broader cultural norms.
Fragmented OCR note refers to an animal or event in Sydney on February 7 with unclear details about a scheme or exertion. Names, places, and specifics are partly garbled, leaving uncertainty about the actors, location, and outcome.
Brisbane reports that a three member delegation including W Draper of Russo Asiatic and C Milke told reporters mining on Mount Isa is near start. Machinery is en route and steel for buildings is in Queensland awaiting railway completion. A temporary compressor is in place to begin operations promptly.
In the House of Commons Sir Austen Chamberlain stated that Britain offers no official recognition or support to any claimant to the Afghan throne. The British minister in Kabul handles local matters including evacuations, while the Kandahar consul maintains unofficial contact with King Amanullah’s government. The government has no plan to aid any contending party at present.
In Townsville on February 7 a judge heard James v Gill, a motor car owner, over injuries from a Strand accident at Fewnvile. Gill allegedly drove off, causing plaintiff to crash. medical costs and damages claimed. A passenger did not testify for either side.
In Adelaide England secure a narrow twelve run victory as Bradman and Oxenham had Australia at 300 plus before Bradman’s run out halted their charge. White stars with 5 for 130 and 8 for 196, bowling 124 overs with 37 maidens, attendance 13,700, gross £474 bringing totals to £136,994 and £12,401 both records.
Australia chase 29 in final over as Bradman reaches fifty and Blackie blocks the last delivery. The Fourth Test ends with England close but unable to overturn a slim margin, amid recalls of historic earlier series endings.
Due to rough seas, salvage of the liner Metzinger is in doubt though messengers aboard were rescued. The situation stems from rot seas hindering salvage work on the vessel.
Berlin February 6 report that the Reichstag approved a measure to ratify a bill incorporating a resolution. The government would use the new guarantee to influence all powers and align with the League while seeking to maintain peace amid tense international concerns.
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