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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1930
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR text with scattered names and phrases. lacks clear events, dates, or subjects to form a coherent news item. Readable bits include references to individuals and places but no identifiable action or outcome.
A Cairns by election meeting of the Country Progressive National Organisation calls for nominations from capable individuals to represent Cairns. The district council reports strong campaign plans and cooperation with the Ladies Committee as members prepare to mobilize. The Brisbane note confirms Renald Muir will not seek the Cairns by election, following his move to the Cane Growers Association.
A garbled report mentions priests accused of undermining religion and an Athiest campaign. It references a crowded cinema and the demolition of Saint Simon's monastery linked to Ivan the Terrible. The piece notes a National Opera visit and a Siberian or Russian discussion, with Moscow publics responding to worldwide agitation.
British reports describe a confusing picture of Soviet life with church services scarce yet a large cathedral crowd in Moscow. The U S special correspondent notes anti religious campaigns and state emphasis on atheism while factories run and churches see mixed attendance among worshippers and youth.
February 24 report from Brisbane discusses the cane sugar industry in Papua and warns over development impacts. Officials claim constitutional limits and local government delays threaten progress while observers caution about growth and imperial policies.
London reports the Hinge of Wales reached Nairobi this morning completing part of the Nilean tour in response to the Prince's wishes. There was no public demonstration as the Governor of Kenya hosted a private reception and a safari was enjoyed by attendees.
In London in February Mr. Stanley Baldwin urged practical policy over ideal free trade and emphasized that Dominion nations will stay with Britain. He called on the Conservative party to promote imperial development and safeguard preferences amid the looming general election.
Sydney reports a severe storm in New South Wales resulting in the death of about 170 sheep from a mob of 2000. The flock owned by the O'Brien Brothers was being moved near Cheembene and the incident underscores agricultural losses amid broader policy views on Australia’s production and trade.
The Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald replies to a correspondent warning Parliament that the government fears Russia unrest but lacks complete facts. He warns against allowing religious persecution history and past hostility to color current international relations and stresses avoiding actions that inflame Christian Russia.
London February 24 The Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson told the House of Commons that the Soviet government had supplied the ambassador in Moscow with available information on religious persecution in Russia. He said the ambassador had not requested facilities beyond information and could not secure more. Henderson noted the ambassador hoped to have the Moscow mission provide as much inquiry as possible and a general review of religious conditions. He added that relations with the Soviet Union had seen increased trade.
The Sugar Growers Conference heard T A Powell report large sugar stock levels in refineries and discussed concessions and pricing affecting domestic and export trade. Questions covered refinery storage, petrol tax refunds to growers, and inspection charges. Dr Bell spoke on disease control, quarantine, and local control needs.
Auckland reports state the fourth test ended in a draw with England and New Zealand scoring tied. Bowling figures show Bar rant and Aslom among key wicket takers and overs, while batters including James Liw and Wart Lowry contributed runs for New Zealand. In domestic notes, officials discuss amendments to the Cane Prices Act to empower the Central Cane Prices Board to hear and decide on extending tramline rights to cane suppliers, with further debate expected.
Brisbane Feb 25 The Sugar Board reports 1929 Queensland and New South Wales sugar production at about 321000 tons with exports of 197000 tons after domestic needs of 324000 tons. Canada and British refiners bought the overseas sugar while prices softened. A new CSR refinery at Cottesloe boosts West Australian refining capacity amid earlier supply fears. The Rosella Preserving Day shows a record gross profit of £160000 to £485000 with three new factories planned. Negotiations aimed to rest overseas bull surplus continued, amid embargo policy shifts by Commonwealth ministers.
Australian delegate J E Fenton doubts a five power pact and warns disarmament pressure will rise if the conference breaks up. London meetings extend activity with committees advancing and experts drafting reports while leaders dine with delegates.
Dispatch from Ottawa notes discussions on India’s political future with proposals likely from the British government. The article suggests a broader colonial pattern, with a push to address legitimate aspirations while explorations extend to other Crown Colonies.
February 24 report says an Egyptian delegation led by Foreign Minister Nahas Pasha will travel to London in late March to negotiate any revisions proposed by Foreign Secretary Aw Henderson and to conclude an agreement between England and Egypt by mid March.
ANATION reports Piper and Kaye arrived at 1230 and continued to Akyab at 2 man. The tiny fragment notes travel between locations with time details in a wartime update.
The International Acronymiical Federation recognizes world air records with Germany holding 33, France 22, the United States 17, and England and Switzerland 3 each. Italy and Cercho-Showsk'a hold one each for seaplane speed over varying distances.
The Daily Herald argues France cannot secure peace through vague words. It urges France to clearly state its fears and demands to remove obstacles to armament. The piece compares present mood to 1921 Washington and warns fear remains a major barrier to security.
London reports Rear Admiral Hilary Jones, adviser for the American delegation at the Naval Conference, will return to the United States this week due to ill health since his arrival in England.
St John and Lady Vicars arrived in Melbourne, bound for Sydney, after extensive travel in South America and Europe. Sir John reports the wool trade is bright with reform and prosperity likely to boost woollen garments and prices.
The report notes wool production limits in South America with Punta Arenas as a nonviable site and Argentina unsuitable for wool growing. It cites mixed industrial health with steel and iron in precarious positions lacking aid, while Germany and Czechoslovakia show strong industrial interest and brighter prospects.
A fragmentary review of War is War by Sixivate X published by Victor Gallancy. It quotes controversial lines about Australians and Americans amid prisoner treatment and military police. The text contrasts brutal wartime sentiment with officerly restraint, noting mixed praise and blame.
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