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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1929
Page
2
The article reports a controversial incident involving a policeman in Tan Omœa where a suspect, Artur Hilalie, is alleged to have assaulted a man, with witnesses describing chaotic conduct. The magistrate later dismissed the complaint, citing improper arrest procedures and questioning the officer’s actions and the need for medical evaluation.
London reports a tense morning as General Booth and his Connex deputation attend a council meeting. Uncertainty hangs over whether Booth and supporters will win acquiescence amid the High Connors crackdown. A Suffolk stopover at the Old White Horse Hotel precedes a Saintvekt visit as General Tewtl’s health shows brief improvement.
A British Salvation Army deputation visits General Booth amid illness and scheduling friction. Eva Booth travels to Southwold, tears shed, while talks hint at High Council moves to depose the General. Reports forewarn court action if the council acts, with questions of democratic control and Army unity voiced by officials.
In Hobart on January 11, farmer Robert Calvert of Campana was fined 250 pounds after pleading guilty to five counts of submitting incorrect income tax returns for 1826. The court heard the revenue department considered it the most serious case they had dealt with. Calvert underreported income by misclassifying purchases and deductions, with several items adjusted multiple times in a single year. He also was ordered to pay 120 pounds representing the tax not collected, plus 25 pounds for one count and 50 pounds for the rest.
Community officials reported a series of electrical faults causing alarm in the park area. Fire crews investigated wiring hazards and urged residents to avoid the area until repairs are completed.
Innisfail readers report a slower year with a modest trade outlook and no return to the boom. Traders stress improved North Coast rail links and harbour access as essential to future progress while workers shift to southward savings and seasonal departures after crush. Shipping and loading reforms reduce old wharf control and easing labour disputes, with growers pushing cane to boats and waterside conditions improving.
A progress report from Australian Iron and Steel Ltd shows three months to November sales at a record level. Expanded interstate markets and lower costs with Port Kembla steel units and pipe shops in operation promise better prospects, with 4074 tons shipped from Baldwins plant and the Port Kembla flat furnace exceeding expectations. Works at Lithgow and pipe shops in Sydney operate satisfactorily.
Roma oil field progress described by Roy Evans of Roma Oil Corporation with No. 2 well at 3900 feet and continuing drilling. Crude oil traces found 490 yards south of No. 2. Water bore underway in town and Roma deeper by 50 feet aiming to saturate water. Lander Coy plant prepped for sterilization on its lease before month end. Five men install machinery. gas absorber plant tests satisfactory, no publishable details.
The Roma Corporation reports sandshilted conditions at No 1 well in Brisbane. To clean and extend the three inch tubing from 2880 feet to within 150 feet of the bottom, work will run through the weekend and gas will be shut off during drilling. No. 2 well operations resume at midnight Sunday.
Boland's features a stocktaking sale with day to day pricing on fugi frocks voile gowns and linen frocks in long and short sleeves with trims and belts. Also offered are embroidery linen florals sheeting calico table damask and various fabrics with wide ranges of colors and yardage at reduced prices and numerous accessories.
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