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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1931
Page
5
Mrs Forde a dressmaker runs Seren Evening Frocks making linen and outfits from 10 to 1 daily. Mr Collins chemist offers a sale of salvaged goods with items damaged by water. Hats and frocks priced, handmade handkerchiefs and stockings offered. few choice remnants available.
In Sydney on February 22 the All Australian Union Congress voted 140 to 41 against a general strike and a state of national emergency. Delegates reported Canberra ministers rejected emergency measures and considered action against the Commonwealth Bank. The conference adjourned, many interstate delegates returning home, as supporters of the Labor government hailed the defeat of Reds efforts to split the movement.
London reports the King congratulated Sir Malcolm Campbell after setting a forty mile record, praising his technical knowledge and beach safety. The monarch recalled Sir Henry Segrave with sorrow for his fate and thanked Campbell for his freedom from accidents.
Sir Malcolm Campbell visited Buckingham Palace to receive his knighthood from the King. The King showed keen interest, questioned Campbell on car technology and high speed travel problems as crowds cheered him on departure.
Report from Melbourne on February 23 describes a meeting between Federal Ministry representatives and banks. Political party ties influenced discussions, hindering frank talks and a calm effort toward agreement. Bank Board pressed national finance as the grave issue, while NSW politics under Lang shaped Labor’s NSW delegation.
Mrs Maude Dean of Carlton says two masked men entered her room at 1 30 am tied her hands and mouth with handkerchiefs and searched the room. Her son woke and released her. The house was locked with no forced entry and nothing appears stolen. Police puzzled by motive and lack of evidence.
A special interstate conference of six delegates from the ALP in each state will meet in three weeks to discuss the rift between the New South Wales State Executive and the Federal Executive. President Mr Keneally announced after a Federal members’ meeting as Lang plans to address East Sydney electors. Beasley and Senator Dunn have supported Ald Ward at the Sydney by election. Parker Moloney noted the State Executive backs Ward and Lang plan, while Federal members face conflicting duties. Ble believes Labor’s good sense can heal the breach.
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