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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 09, 1929

Page

4

A W U Convention Covers Unemployment Debate in Keb

The A A W convention at Keb discusses unemployment with delegates from Britain Russia and Australia. Buckland condemns private monopoly and calls for socialisation of industry to create jobs and lower living costs. The group debates immigration tariffs and a possible delegation to international labor talks.

Coolangatta G Buckland Priten Isles Buckland Rhenia Lowe Pingkind Australia Sine Australa Russia Seth Arthur Henderson Labor Party Labor Fimpire England Wuld

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Tennis Star’s Marriage Drama and Divorce Filing

Promoter Ralon accompanies Suzanneine from America as she seeks a divorce. Upon finalization the couple plans to arrange marriage through Suzanne. Father Lelio Suzanine Tenglen comments on the proceedings and the potential new match.

Nick Lelio Suizanine Tenglen Stan Ralon Suzanine Fronmerica Suzanne

Australian buser George Cook fights in South America match

George Cook arriving from South America after a disputed bout in which Campola was awarded the decision amid a groin strike claim. Cook protested the verdict saying Campola hit him to the groin and left him dissatisfied with the officiating, planning a future contest with Scott and Sandwina.

George Cook Smithampton South America Campola Cook Scott Sandwina

Municipal Farce in Warrenpoint Council

London reports a 24 hour all night session of Warren Woit’s Local Council in Ireland as officials fail to elect a chairman amid deadlock. Beds and gun tresses were brought in for a second sitting while public services stall. Councillors argued slept and chatted, with friends feeding them.

London Warren Woit Ireland Haseen

Australian flight team près for new aircraft and departure

Moir and Owen plan a major Australian flight and await an announcement on the aircraft type from a British manufacturer. They credit Mr. T. E. Rose for helping obtain the machine and expect to depart by month’s end as negotiations continue. Meanwhile London reports the first of four Hercules Passenger planes for Western Australia has passed final tests at Stag Law. A Africa to land flight began with Captain Black and Mrs Wilsa aboard the Fokker Miss Africa from Nairobi to King.

London Moir Owen T. E. Rose West Australian Airways Africa Captain Black RAF Fokker Wilsa Nairobi King

Air Tragedy Near Gibraltar Claims Pilot and Crewmember

Feb 6 report from Gibraltar says a seaplane towed a target over the bay crashed during launch. Pilot Grant was killed and Lieutenant Creil is missing, with a lookout for other crew.

Gibraltar Carter Argnts

Mitchell seat selection announced by Nationalist candidate

From Longreach the Brisbane correspondent states that Mr Francis McKee has been chosen as the Country Nationalist candidate to contest the Mitchell seat in the state elections.

Mitchell Longreach Longredel Rec Brisbane T.dlay Francis i McKeo Country Natwralist

Paris Blackout Strikes 14 Districts Amid Fire

A fierce underground fire caused a short circuit cutting electricity to 14 Paris districts. Streets were dark, shops operated by candlelight, factories halted, and morning newspapers were not published as the city faced a widespread power outage.

Paris

Heavy oil powered Junkers plane marks aviation breakthrough

Berlin February 5 for the first time in aviation history a Junkers aeroplane fitted with a 600 horsepower Junkers engine made a successful trial using heavy oil instead of petrol. If further tests prove reliability the move could revolutionize aircraft motors cutting petrol use by half and reducing wear and fire risk.

Berlin Junker Junkers

De Valera Arrested at Ulster Border

De Valera traveling to Belfast to address a meeting was arrested at the border under an old order prohibiting entry to Ulster. He was lodged in Belfast gaol.

London de Valera Belfast Ulster

De Valera Detained at Border Yet Uncharged in London

De Valera was arrested while attempting to cross into Lister but has not been charged and is unlikely to appear in court before Friday. He was also the subject of a test match bulletin titled Bad for England and received literary recommendations today.

London de Valera Lister England

State of flux in English church work Amid Congregational divisions

Reverend Henry Evans, pastor of Liverpool's Great George Street Church, aboard the Otranto en route to Melbourne, notes England's church scene is in flux with modernist, High Mass-leaning Romanish, and evangelical strands. He says no bitterness marks the divisions and predicts future Congregational trends remain unsettled. A positive sign is growing cooperation between labor and church groups.

Fremantle England Henry Evans George Street Liverpool Avid Melbourne Otranto Collins-street Evans

Promoter Harry Jacobs Dies After Boxing Promoter Career

The death occurred of Harry Jacobs, boxing promoter, famed for arranging the Scott and Sandwins bout last week. Preliminary plans point to the Heeney versus Scott world title fight in London in late April or early May for £2000, with training led by Charles Harvey. Wembley Stadium is suggested as the venue around April 27, aligning with the English Cup final.

London Harry Jacobs Heeney Phil Scott Mortimer Ston Heeney Charles Harvey Wembley Stadium

Cricket laws clash over high scoring reform

London February 7 a conference of cricket clubs rejected multiple proposals to alter laws to curb high scores. They disputed leg before changes widening the wicket and other measures. A speaker contrasted free county cricket with Tests and urged restraint amid debate.

London Kytasteadil

Bears On Guard In German Inn Siege By Drunken Gypsies

In Cassel area Gambach an innkeeper refused lodging to a caravan of Gypsies with 25 performing bears amid bitter weather. The bears and crowd broke in clashing with police and locals, leaving the bears subdued and the Gypsies drunk and tied at the door.

Berlin Cassel Gambach

Simple Remedy for Bad Stomach Provides Swift Relief

A reader notes quick relief from stomach ailments with a simple home regimen. The advised plan emphasizes fiber intake and a blend of remedies, claiming rapid comfort for gas and stomach upset without formal medical treatment.

Hyonan

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