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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1930
Page
8
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Minister Atherton returned from Cairns after talks on renewed activity in Far North mines. He said Chillagoe smelters would boost North Queensland, with copper ore shipments and new investment in Tableland prospects. He noted miners earning wages as smelters run, while tin prices and rainfall influence operations. Mc Rex Thompson promoted capital in northern mines.
Despite bad weather the Minister followed his schedule on the Tableland and praised the organising genius of Mr. Cutledge, manager of the Chiako amelter. Today Mr. Atherton will deliver an address on tn mine & dustry at luncheon at the Strand Hotel and will receive visitors seeking interviews.
February reports from Canberra and Sydney outline finance talks between the Loan Council and the Australia Banks. The Treasurer proposed a conference at Canberra with the Treasurer of Wales and Australia to discuss the financial position, expenditures, and potential loan arrangements. The Australian Treasurer emphasized recording the council positions and fairness in comparing state finances.
The Vatican issues a call for cessation of moral and material destruction as bishops worldwide join in prayer. The Pope plans a mass of atonement in Rome and urges action against violence, urging faithful to seek peace and oppose assaults on Christian faith and church missions.
The Rothbury inquest opened to determine who fired the fatal shot that killed Brown. Crowe Bing led evidence while Brown’s relatives and the Miners’ Federation pressed for key witnesses. Roger argued the bullet came from among the miners and planned to summon every police officer on duty that morning. Witnesses described Brown sitting and rising before being shot in Rothbury.
Mr Thompson, director of Nettle's Cepek and Ura Mining and Milling Co., notes optimistic revival for North Queensland mining. He cites operations in Nettle's Stock near Gare et, depth prospects, and government support for deeper prospecting, while criticizing past ad hoc methods and urging active employment in mining projects.
In Madrid on February 9 discussions surface about a liberal proposal to establish a republic in Spain with a new leadership. The debate features factions like Progressive Republicans and Socialists advocating reform while appealing to liberal voices abroad.
A February riot at Vincennes racecourse in Paris saw portions of the crowd surge past barriers, overturn mounted police, and set fires in the paddock and betting areas. Firemen faced obstructions as authorities detained several participants and Efforts continued to restore order as the prefect announced actions to quell the unrest.
A Sunday fight resulting in an arrest implicated a key suspect in a pattern of traffic violence at Symes. Police, led by Sergeants and detectives, conducted raids and recovered a horse used in the alleged crime as part of ongoing investigations into the incident and possible further charges. The unnamed arrestee, around two decades old, is described as a principal figure in the alleged offenses.
In Brisbane on February 10 a violent altercation ended with a man injured on the footpath. He sustained a three and a half inch slash to the face and additional minor cuts, was helped by an ambulance, and taken to hospital. The assailant or motive is unclear as police detained a nearby woman with a child. The injured man was identified as John Joseph Hanks, 23, of Des Lem Street, South Brisbane.
February session clash saw Senator Haydell knock out Mr Marwick after heated exchanges over sugar estate administration. Boydell led opposition, demanded apology for criticisms. Marwick refused and struck, prompting a brawl before the Speaker proposed a secret committee probe and the Premier signaled cooperation.
Sydney reporters note a world record set by a Sydney woman sprinter during the State Amateur Athletic Championships. Miss Rosenfeld and Sirowse Canada led the event with notable times, as competitors endured a routine Saturday showing and rapid sprints under hot conditions.
Irisbane February 10 report on a dramatic protest at the Galil Opera House as star Bellair laments Australian audiences abandoning local drama for foreign films and American capital. He criticizes Australians for patronizing overseas productions and urges support for homegrown plays and talent.
New York report summarizes Herbert Brookes review of King George the Fifth. Brookes argues the monarch fulfills constitutional duties, shaping modern Britain and the Commonwealth. He notes George’s service, restraint, and role in guiding national continuity amid global affairs.
The remark praises a notable British political figure for personal achievement and contribution to high politics while warning that different actions could have harmed the Empire's progress and the constitutional monarchy.
Fragmented text portrays a monarch conscious of the power and limits of his role. The King asserts that the empire stands stronger under a constitutional monarch model, vowing firm governance and steadfast security despite external pressures. The piece hints at enduring lineage and unwavering duty.
Ryder's return from Melbourne sparked a welcome at Spencer Street station by hundreds of cricket fans before an informal reception at Wood Town Hall. He declined to discuss team selection, remaining a selector despite not being in the touring side. He urged calm, hoped new players would shine, and rejected a trip to England to write about the tour.
A garbled wireless report from De Gon Island mentions seven in the region, a white man since 1874, and a pursuit context. It hints at recent trouble, a Wendle diet case, and an unresolved last weeks mystery, with no clear conclusion or names.
Sydney reports in parliament that the Loan Council decided funds abroad were restored and that full Australian credit was rehabilitated. The State Treasurer answered deputations on the Ive Mountain railway electrification and outlined the potential for loan funds to become available this year for the project.
Sydney February 0 i, hon de 10 sar aie d gensh p of New South Pl Saturday. J. Carston covered ae distance in 94.5 seconds, equalling Australian record Cathon.tena by four yards. T. Hampson was second.
An obscure draft discusses placing railways on a capitalist footing with government oversight to secure financing and manage services. It outlines plans to issue shares and borrow funds, aiming to stabilize global markets and fund Hindu-related ventures amid a broader financial restructurings.
A fragmentary report from Cairo in February notes the discovery of an ancient tomb in the vicinity of the city. The unreadable text hints at funerary inscriptions and early burial practices. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR transcription.
A tense gathering on Edith street Innisfail Saturday ended in heated argument over a recently acquired motor car. Reports say several foreigners were involved with disputes centered on ownership and display of the vehicle. Authorities urged calm as the crowd dispersed without further incident.
A chaotic scene unfolds as verbal volleys turn to fisticuffs between locals and foreigners. The foreigner drops his coat amid the disorder. Constable Pearson intervenes, arresting one foreigner on a charge of creating trouble and restoring calm at the spectacle.
Fragmented report from Haesstad cemetery recalls a granite obelisk erected for the late Andrew Fisher formerly Prime Minister of Australia. Witnesses describe a meagre gathering as speakers and mourners, with figures named MacDowell Fen fray Fuller and Collins among attendees, amid references to Union Jack and imperial tribute.
A fragmented report from Vienna on February 9 describes a bizarre scene with unclear details about a jury and a violent incident involving a child and bullets. The text is garbled, offering little cohesive fact beyond a courtroom setting and references to revolvers and punishment.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a derailment involving a truck or wagon on a northern track. The engine crew faced distant issues and wreckage, with rolling stock detaching and an embankment collision. Details are garbled and names unclear.
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