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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
10
A. E. Moore, leader of the State Opposition, outlines Country National Progressive policy in Brisbane. He argues for lower taxation and fair fund application, criticizing Labour-era land taxation and railward waste, proposing reforms in Local Government, Land Tax, Main Roads, motor tax, and income tax to reduce the tax burden.
A Labor Party gathering reflected on unemployment policy with the Premier noting a very happy meeting. The session began at 10:15 and concluded shortly before 1:00, with officials discussing the rank and file and cabinet views. no official resolutions were recorded.
Elles Eda Denman faced charges in Ingham Summons Court after a scene in a theater area left jars broken and a table overturned. She admitted drinking three parts of a cup of caustic soda in a kerosene tin mix and claimed threats from Ramnie led to a flare up. Bail set at £25 with conditions, as authorities pursue further action.
A heavy downpour in Toowoomba disrupts planned events and presses for the day. Officials warn of continuing wet conditions as streets flood and transportation slows. Local businesses assess potential damage and residents brace for more rainfall.
February 15 Brisbane Premier Mr. W McCormack announced a fresh provision to ease office space pressure in several Government departments. The Insurance Commissioner will build new offices at the corner of Adelaide and Faward streets on the old Normal school site. The Public Curator will occupy space at the same site, with staff arrangements to follow.
London reports the royal condition during His Majesty's illness with concern over the prolonged confinement. The Queen shows impatience at delays as the royal party endures hours of seawatching and cloudless skies.
London February 12 report notes the Queen embarked on her first public appearance since arriving, marking a notable early engagement in her London schedule. The brief item emphasizes the ceremonial tone and the significance of the moment for the royal visit.
League experts begin the opening session as discussions focus on rules formats schedules and competitive standards. Officials and analysts gather to map the season ahead outlining topics and expectations for teams and conferences.
Justice Blair asserts mature legal knowledge comes from long study and grasp of principles, complemented by a just sense and independence. He notes the need to avoid extraneous considerations in judging. Justice Stunem pays tribute to the late Woolcock and accepts the bench with difficulty in responding to congratulatory greetings.
In the afternoon session the House lacked a quorum with three members absent. Mr P Coleman sought to print papers on the postal workers arbitral award, but Mr Bruce ruled the move outside the provision. Scullin noted standing orders allow private member motions, while the Speaker observed many members wished to second. The debate centered on the fairness of the Canberra living allowance and the arbitrated terms, with a division finally showing 5 ayes to 35.
Melbourne reports the coastal steamer Casino struck a submerged object two miles from Warrnambool, beached in a sinking condition on a sandbank. One passenger and a stewardess aboard, plus sixteen crew, faced a ripped hull and rapid flooding. Electric lights failed on the breakwater hindering navigation. Lifeboats prepared, twelve crew beached as salvage divers and a dredge arrived. effort to save the vessel continues as details await.
A chaotic transcript shows representatives deriding a proposed inquiry as a waste of time. The discussion centers on reorganization of industry and coal sectors, with miners and unions voicing opposition to processes seen as delaying profits and action.
The Central Council of the Mier ty Federation, meeting in Sydney, will issue a statement to the SSs miners lodges against hasty action if no notices are served by week’s end. Miners are advised to continue working while the Council considers its position after notices are served. Officials prepared to interview Mr Bruce and seek a coal inquiry.
The riot situation remains unresolved in Bombay. Government measures including curfew, military and police patrols, and mass roundups have failed to restore order. Attacks on Muslims and Hindus continue as shops schools and cinemas stay closed. Streets are filthy and fear of disease grows.
Messrs Hughes Mann McWirams and Stewart joined the Opposition in voting. The result was greeted by loud hoorays from Opposition members. Mr Lazarini declared the duty lay with the Speaker to cast the deciding vote, and indicated he would vote for the Government if the motion favored the matter.
Severe cold continues to dominate Europe with widespread disruption. Reports from Amsterdam describe water supply freezes triggering fires amid winter conditions. Germany records two serious accidents due to the cold. a gypsy camp of 34 people is reported wiped out in one incident.
Bitter conditions sweep Britain with subzero readings in London and surrounding areas. Travel is disrupted as snowdrifts pile up to fourteen feet in some spots and trains face delays amid blizzard winds. Ships reach the Thames amid rough seas and freezing temperatures.
The fragmentary report notes frigid conditions along the Rhine Mosel and Raby Rivers with Frankfurt recording the lowest temperature in a century. It mentions warehouses in Duisburg, a city scene in Burgas, and a reference to Constantinople and Orient privations, all indicating widespread cold and hardship.
Reports from Sydney and Wellington say timber workers at Keen Ltd struck over mill and yard conditions and water pressure. A union official arrived, the men were urged to resume, and the strike was ended with no action planned by directors.
In Adelaide on February 13 a statement was conveyed to the Timber Workers Union in response to a request for a committee meeting. The respondents’ committee is ready to discuss future harmony of the industry but insists former employees who were slack or refused to obey the law cannot be reinstated.
De Valera acts on Losgrave suggestion to release Shel by act, minister for home northern hase ordered De sera as a cedar tea in allied phase, thos he remains in gael.
A London express passenger train struck an obstruction near the west side of the city yesterday. A Glasgow man aboard the express was killed while four leading vehicles, all parcel vans, derailed. The passenger carriages behind remained on the rails and caused no further injuries.
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