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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1930

Page

5

Industrial Court weighs 46 hour week for steel industry

In Brisbane the Industrial Court debated a request from the builders and metal workers association for an extended 46 hour week to boost employment. Banked figures and expert testimony highlighted costs, profits, and the possibility of higher prices and more jobs, with judges reserving verdict.

Brisbane Industrial Court Justice Webb W. Jam T. A. Ferry From Makers’ Association Benjamin Irom A. J. Deakin Benyamin Costa H. H. Johnson Benjamioaid Eget Themalgamated Engineering Union Sai Amiona Carroll Queensland Worlthy Lamont Australian Workers’ Union

Libel Case Echo in Rockhampton Adjourned

In Rockhampton the Truth libel case involving Automate Sign Adds (Rockhampton) Ltd and Tomkins faced a one week adjournment after R E O Connor indicated non‑indebtedness. Mrs Hally for the plaintiff opposed the delay while Mr H Dever for the defendant cited a strong case but was unavailable in Brisbane. Costs were awarded to the plaintiff.

Rockhampton Sign Adds (Rockhampton) Ltd Tomkins R. E. O'Connor

Thefts by Youth A Farm Matter Prompt Guilty Plea

A youth charged with stealing a silver watch and gold chain pleaded guilty. The Farm matter at Woodstock led to an investigation revealing additional missing goods. All items were recovered. The defendant, barely 17, faced his charge.

Pea Gigrenas Fordnemd Salisbury Red Faithful Heeves Woodstock Theo Defeminer

Freight rates and tax amendment debated by association

Report notes representatives of the association discussing strategies to prevent increased freight rates. Owners and shippers claim shipping is regulated, while the association plans methods to obviate income tax impacts. The act was read for the first time.

Smocia- Tion Smocia- Sion

Debated Measures Delay amid Parliaments Pressure

The minister and opposition argued over the Arbitration Amending Bill and related motions as outside influences alleged to sway Parliament. Debates on the Cotton Bounty Bill and Public Service reforms followed, with ministers defending delays to align with Labor policy and to study impacts.

Statien Toorce Mr. P Moloney Corser C.P Tou Anetra Barley Sete Covarel Beard Porkerton Ir I Sible Sydney Laber Council F. Brennan Brennan

Kilkivan Light Horse Triumph in Brisbane Match

In Brisbane on July 3 Kilkivan Light Horse defeated the opposing unit by over 100 points. The match featured notable performances and a decisive victory for Kilkivan amid strong crowd support.

Brisbane Aamuniy Tiommhont Kilkivan Suh

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