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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
10
The Prince of Wales visits Newcastle and passes through mining villages on foot despite harsh weather. He hears miners’ stories of long unemployment and shares in their hardship, greeting crowds and shaking hands with many as he tours community cottages and employment offices.
London dispatch notes a brisk market with early January activity. The Times reports tentative sale trends and investor caution as traders monitor currency and commodity prices.
Berlin reports a chaotic scene as a leader makes a dramatic pledge during a fiery outburst, highlighting volatile political tension in January.
London January 29 report states Rear Admiral Frank will be on leave and later assume a posting in Australia. He sails aboard the Mention, due in Sydney on May 4.
A terse report notes a mutineer incident at Jervis Bay with limited details and no further particulars provided in the readable text.
Squadron Leader Kingsford-Smith and Flight Lieutenant C Ulm plan a fast non stop flight from Australia to England in about three weeks. The mission aims to set a time record and to reach England quickly to arrange charter routes for ships to Europe. The Sydney Brisbane leg is expected to begin in June with navigation and refueling considerations.
A formigin strike or closure could force Heldens motor body builders to shut their mill near the Seine, threatening about 3000 workers. The action would halt production and impact regional industry and employment.
A timber workers strike is anticipated Friday as the new award is enforced. A Trades Hall meeting expected tomorrow to urge members to refuse to comply with the award.
In SeANE on January 29 Tomas Cover aged 68 a retired worker at Reda Petes ber was charged with the killing of his son in law Lede Devers at Woody Pointes on January 12 He said I pulled the trigger and he fell dead The case adjourned till tomorrow
Witness reports the husband repeatedly assaulted his wife with fists and a brush. On the day of the tragedy he threatened to turn off the power and bomb the scene. He had been drinking heavily weekends for a year and grew angrier each time.
London January 29 The secretary for the colonies Mr L Amery said in the House of Commons that there had been five native tribesmen killed in recent frontier clashes between rag and Neid. He described the incident as serious but noted the American missionary killed was not in Iraq.
Adelaide reports indicate last minute changes to the Australian Fourth Test squad are likely with several interstate players urgently requested to join. H Hooker the Sydney bowler is due on tomorrow's express from Melbourne and most Australians originally selected except Andretts are in Adelaide awaiting the game.
The court adjourned a case over General Booth with medical certificates stating no mental incapacity and affidavits alleging inability to perform duties. Counsel for respondents argued the council’s adjudication while others questioned the grounds of unfitness.
In a 1927 hearing before Justice Macnaughton the Wilson family sought to claim the title and assets of the late Sir Groveem or Grove room, alleged son of the Duke of Argyll. The case revealed insolvent status, contested heir claims, and examination of property boxes. The court adjourned to appraise estate value and later reserved judgment with affidavits pending.
The speaker argued against the cruiser bill limiting naval armaments. He favored parity with Britain through scale down rather than total defeat. He warned that defeating the bill would undermine faith in U S aims to curb naval buildup.
Chief Officer Manning and the crew of the liner America received a famed reception in New York on January 2 after aiding in the rescue of the Italian freighter Florida's crew. The episode involved a heroic effort by the America’s officers and men at sea.
The Board of Inquiry exonerates police in Central Australia shootings as self defence. Murray and party are praised for necessary actions amid aboriginal tensions and a murder case. The report dismisses punitive motives and notes no provocation by settlers in most incidents.
Brisbane reports the Department of Agriculture faces objections to a proposed increase affecting standard bananas. Four districts including Kin Kin and Cooran will submit concerns to the acting Minister Dunstan.
A Portland club shows interest in a superseding auction for contract bridge. The article notes testing at the club settings, with discussion of new optics and comparisons to English play, indicating ongoing evaluation of rules and formats.
Perth January 30 the government calls applications for a Railways Commissioner with a salary under discussion. It cites the need for a uniform Australian gauge but notes Western Australia cannot bear the cost alone. Estimated conversion of Kalgoorlie to Fremantle would be at least £2,000, with higher costs for narrow gauge states and shared funding unlikely at present.
Auditor General report shows four beam wireless stations with a combined surplus of £89,473 while the Imperial Atlantic cable incurred a loss of £32,606. The beam surplus helped reduce the overall wireless services deficit, leaving a net shortfall of £28,444 across all wireless activities.
The article outlines a treaty negotiated with good intentions to improve relations between nations. It notes efforts to reduce tensions and promote cooperation across economic and political fronts, though details are incomplete due to the fragmentary source.
London engineers argue the pre Union Congress plan for a national industrial council is too ambitious and would exclude non union workers and management. They contend the council would politicize labour and fail to address practical questions, urging expert advice instead.
London reports from January 29 indicate the Federation of Commerce holds a conference in London ahead of the I Conference. The Colonial Office expects a definite delay into the year 1930.
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