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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
10
In Melbourne on July 17 delegates clash over the Amelioration Act and the Arbitration Court. The debate centers on security provisions and the potential impact on unions and employers, with calls to reject the act until objections are resolved and the matter referred for direct mediation.
A report states that the Mireceloinen Revolutionary Committee leader, responsible for a prior national murder, was assassinated in Sofia on a midday street shooting. The event follows the earlier assassination of General Pretagweretl and involves political turmoil.
The State Department said France and Italy have signaled willingness to cooperate on a peace pact. Mussolini and Briand conveyed satisfaction with a treaty that would not curb air defense rights. Other nations are expected to follow in a few days.
At a public meeting Sir William Joyneon Hicke urged Britain to lead by example in backing a peace pact. He argued nations cannot sustain vast armies and navies while claiming not to prepare for war and called for real disarmament to avert war.
London reports Britain's reply to Abr Kellogg's pact will be sent on Wednesday. Chamberlain indicated that Dominion and India views have been formally communicated to governments. no further statement will be issued meanwhile. The councils signaled forthcoming replies from Dominions and India.
The Irish Free State has unconditionally accepted an invitation to sign an anti war pact. Berlin reports it is believed the pact will lead to an American valued financial peace pact and a possible international conference.
July 17 watersiders from Panefanl and Mourivan Marlon refused to work on the Katoora after it arrived Sunday to sail to the siver torrie between Cates and the sartmedina ports. They say they act on instructions from the Ned executive, approved by the Watersiders Federation, prompting a compulsory conference led by Industrial Magistrate Mr. Dewever at Innisfail. The Katoora lies anchored while talks continue and the Urilla crew load sugar for Pyrmont refinery Sydney.
The conference resumed at 7 p.m. after a lengthy discussion it adjourned sine die with no final agreement. It is understood watersiders will not accept terms as crews of the vessel reject provisions following the cooks' strike.
Mr Bruce arrived from Melbourne and praised New South Wales ratification of the financial agreement between the Commonwealth and the States. He commended interstate cooperation on fiscal arrangements and the boost to Australia’s credit for future operations.
Results announced for the Labour Senate ballot in Brisbane divisions including Lilley Oxlow Wide Bay and Darling Downs with the July 16 report noting divisions and percentages.
Cairns branch of the Country Women’s Association held a well attended meeting in Oddfellows Hall chaired by Mrs K T McManus. A letter from Mrs Myrne urged broader ties with distant branches and praised State President Kathleen A Myrne for inspiring leadership.
Ingham on July 16 a young man named Robert Harris son of Mrs. Matthews and a well known district resident was found dead under a tractor this morning. Harris was attempting to save the actor from one paddock to another and faced a small rise. The tractor reared up failing to crest the rise and fell backward pinning him on the chest. He sustained severe internal injuries.
Th Thiele was charged with murdering his wife at Hamartley on March 15. The case was presented by W. Relison. The wife was found dead at the house with severe injuries after a reported struggle. The two children were at school when the tragedy occurred and the husband was arrested after evidence from clothing showed signs of a severe struggle.
Victoria to Townsville motor tour party arrives in the city after a long journey from Melbourne. Mr Meredith confirms the group’s smooth progress and plans two days’ stay before continuing north. MacRobertson expedition of six wheel motors completes a four round circuit, reaching Cloncurry yesterday amid favorable conditions.
Casket No QD wins the race on July 17 at Central Geeershad with a solid effort. Vout and Nearsmith contributed strong performances as fields from Matweliwa and Melournes shaped the outcome.
Governor and party visited Koranda. welcomed by local officials and residents. Miss Garett praised the governor’s party and the trip while Miss Willey joined in the invitation from the mayor. The gathering ended with the National Anthem performed by Mrs. Srovell.
A lengthy attendance list records members present led by President T. MoeMan in the chair and includes officers secretary A H Clarke treasurer W Frient and vice president W A Hantai. It also notes apologies and appointed Rest Room hostesses and Hospital Visitors with dates in July and August.
Miss Roach and Mr J We Dawson address tourism prospects in Queensland urging overseas publicity. They cite American visitors on the Franconia who spent vast sums in Sydney and advocate linking Australia and New Zealand tourist advertising. Roach praises Cairns and North Queensland while outlining a coastal itinerary from Sydney to Mackay and Bundaberg.
Rockhampton reports a strong wave of optimism over an optioned Mt Morgan mine reopening after seven years of unemployment and downturn. Local business owners, former employees, and investors discuss the potential resumption while A Boyd confirms the press report and Sydney financiers hold the option with Mr Wright inspecting assets.
The director of the Sugar Experiment Stations Mr Ut Easterby reports the current year’s sugar crop unlikely to exceed last year. Last season 4000 tons of raw sugar came from 9 million tons of cane amid high density. rainfall and early cane growth hindered progress. grubs caused damage in the north. London reports Czarnionow Limited has bought 300,000 tons from Catan Export for £4.9 million, with 60 ships delivering to Britain from August to December.
In Brisbane in July a series of five injunctions extended to July 2 have been granted by Mr Justice Macrossan restraining the Peer Strike Committee and its agents from interfering with local hotel keepers. Plaintiffs Day RW J Sweeney Margaret Sheahan and Ellen M Fer sol allege injuries to their businesses from the strike.
The articles of association for Smellie and Co Cairns Ltd were filed at the Supreme Court in Townsville. The firm, 24 years old, has reorganized into a new company with branches in Cairns Townsville and Brisbane. The Townsville branch has closed and staff from Cairns and Townsville will join the new Cairns based firm.
New Zealand Government Tourist Publicity Officer W P Barnett arrived in Brisbane from Sydney on Monday and departed today for Townsville, continuing his duties in Cairns.
Reported sighting near Innisfail describes a large object afloat half a mile northwest of North Barnard. Pilot Oakes located a raft with white casks connected by hoses, submerged lower sections, a spar held by two treachments, red and blue flags, and arrows on the bindings awaiting identification after tow attempts failed.
Captain Donald McLean spoke at the Malace Theatre on a tour to the Old Country aboard Orient Line steamers. The evening featured color slides of Australian ports, deck names, and historic sites in Colombo, India, Egypt, Italy, Gibraltar, and Britain. The mayor introduced him and the audience responded with hearty acclamation.
The Minister for Railways Mr J Larcombey said gains for 927 28 are not yet available but expected to show a further slight improvement with net revenue gains offsetting the deficit reduction by the increased interest bill. The railway deficit for the year was reduced by approximate amount.
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