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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1930

Page

7

Australian flour crisis prompts ministerial note

July 22 Minister for Markets told MPs that Australian flour shipments faced scrutiny after complaints of misbranded imports from France. Paris and London offices advised future French flour bags would be handed. The minister indicated customs duties or primage rules may apply to coal carried by overseas ships near Australian waters.

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Latham Critiques Budget Sessions And Tax Policy

The debate on the Budget sees Mr Latham endorsing the aim to balance the ledger and honor obligations at home and abroad while criticizing high public expenditure and heavy taxation. He notes Australia's debt mix, argues state borrowing inflates debt, and urges expenditure reductions and reform, including ministerial salary cuts and targeted austerity measures to avoid further tax burdens.

Taphasa Seul- Jiu Ausraila Australia Commonwealth Latham

Atherton News Highlights Show Committee Finance Talks

The Show Committee met on Wednesday to discuss prizes for the State Farm show, with Mr. G A Duffy asked to address shortened prize payments. An art union was rejected unless funded, and plans for dances across Atherton and surrounding areas were proposed with local group support.

G. A. Duffy Steek State Farm Motes Atherton Church of Engled Women's Guild Kairi Danbulla East Barron Upper Barron Cairns’ Road Messrs. Brunskill and Forrest Cw.a

Britain's goodwill marked Belgium centenary independence

In London on July 21 Cardinal Bourne led a Te Deum at Westminster Cathedral for Belgium's independence centenary. Prime Minister MacDonald sent the Belgian Premier a cable to express Britain's goodwill and wishes for Belgium's happiness and prosperity.

London Cardinal Bourne Westminster Belgium MacDonald Britain

Tour de France resumes as riders reach Grenoble

Paris July 21 The Tour de France resumed after four days rest at Nice and riders completed a long, hard stage to Grenoble. Guerra, an Italian 26, won the final sprint ahead of Faure with Leducq close behind. Guerra leads the overall, Faure second, both far from the leaders.

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Bruce Page Government and Labour Budget Debate in Australia

The speech discusses economic policy under the Bruce Page government aiming to align credit with South Africa and New Zealand. It notes market reactions after Labour's rise, supports Lasham's amendment to cut expenditure by four million, and questions a sales tax connected to earlier fiscal measures.

Mr. Page Bruce-Page Jean Australia South Africa New Zealand Lasham

Indian situation eases as talks eyed after unrest

London reports a week ending July 14 shows improved atmosphere in India with reduced tension in several areas including Bengal. Punjab violence left about a dozen dead as police opened fire on a mob guarding a liquor warehouse in Calcutta injuring fifteen. The Viceroy’s speech spurred moderate opinion toward constitutional methods and a round table conference planned in London after the Imperial conference in October.

London India Bengal Debiery Punjab Inda Opind House of Commons Wedgwood Benn

London Treaty Ratified by Senate in Surprise Vote

Washington July 21 The US Senate ratified the London Naval Treaty after adopting the Norris reservation against secret understandings. A Johnson proposal to allow converting other heavy cruisers beyond treaty limits was rejected 37 to 8. The final ratification passed 38 to 4 amid sudden support after debates over reservations.

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