Financial policy sparks debate on wages and skilled labor
The text argues that high unskilled wages and low skilled pay distort labor markets. It cites American Trade Commissioners and Judge M'Naughton on wage awards, warning such policy harms education, technical trades, and national competitiveness. It predicts a shift away from skilled work and rising demagoguery by uneducated workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Americas
Tae
M’naughtey
Whart
M'Naughton
Various Notices From A Dated Australian Local Page
An assortment of short items includes a free sample offer for a cold cure by Craig's chemists with a 2 pm Friday appointment, an auction of furniture by J G Weare, a postponed Port Douglas excursion by Mourilyen steamer next Sunday, a Babinda public school movement meeting, railway expansion talks near Forsyth to George, a Palace Theatre program change praised, and Masonic lodge installations with a banquet and toast list noting prominent members and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Dougles
the .C.M
Queens
Bro. F. Locke
Gregory Lodge
E.C
Meaney
Steverenom
Queesland
Cheir
Lp.m
G. D. Grimts
C. Woodward
Peter ‘Alton
F. J. Brown
J.D
Bro. Howitt
Postponed excursion and local notices from Atherton court
The report lists postponement of the excursion to Atherton from the 5th to the 20th and details several court items at Atherton Police Court. Charges include attempting to bribe police, with Mr A J P MacDonnell representing the accused, and a man named James Baker held for medical observation on suspicion of insanity. It also notes arrival of seven automatic lights from the Old Country to illuminate the coast near Towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Bier
Chinaman
A. J. P. MacDonnell
Messrs
MacDonnell and
Hannem
Tal
Nirns District Court
Cairns Polis
Tusalay
Aitkin
Old Country
Market Quotes for Copper Tin and Lead From London Window
London market notes copper forward at 0/20 to 1/1, tin at £139/15 to £12/. lead at £19 rising to £19/5. Forward prices quoted as of June 1 with copper and tin shown in mixed units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stage and court notes in a chaotic local page item
A jumbled report mentions a property auction by A J Draper Limited on Draper Street with a four room house and allotment at 12.3 percent interest. Other items include a magistrates court case over a vehicle distance, a fine, a theatre program with films and a drama plot involving Santos and Jose, plus a stray medical ad for Dr Stead's Throat pastilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. J. Draper
Mears
Ritkig
Baldiery
J.P
George Jones
Charles Weal
Olgaen
Melton Farmers’ Association Meeting Notes and Notices
The Barre Shire Council grants one month leave to Inspector Reichmas for Alam. Gur Georgetown reports wardenship transfer to Barcaldine. Bank of NSW staffer Warter to Cooktown. The Melton Farmers’ Association holds its monthly meeting at Hambledon, discussing Idus trial Court award, Pure Seeds Act timing, Cane Price Board Bill, and other business. Chairman Mrs A Mann receives thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Counse
Reichmas
Alam
Georgetown
RB. Curtin
Barcaldine
Warter
Bank of K.S.W
Cooktom
Farmers Hall
Hambledon
Ina
Cairne Case Growers Association
Tha Jbandy
As.p.a
Babinds
Cama Price Board
Southern Association
Came Price Board
A. Mann
Cairns Letters of Administration Granted in Deceased Gertrude Dillot
The Registrar at the Supreme Court Townsville granted letters of administration for Gertrude Dillot of Cairns to Thomas Dillon, husband of the deceased. Town agents Flobps, Wilaom and Ryan acted as solicitors for the administrator. The item mentions local business and regional scenes including the northern sugar industry and Charters Towers in a pictorial sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Dillot
Cairns
Thomas Dillon
Chas
Norris
Supreme Court
Townsville
Flobps
Wilaom
Ryan
Iter Mensis
Lilley
Murray
Charters Towers
Cairns Seeks Australia Visit Amid Harbour Constraints
The Cairns Inland Defence League secretary J G Hoare urged the Minister for Defence after learning the Australian squadron touring North Queensland would not call at Cairns because the battleship Australia is too large for the harbour. Hoare asked that Australia visit Cairns from July 2 to August 2, but the Mayor Ald Dillon rejected the request and sent telegraphs to the Defence Minister and Senator Givens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hoare
Cairns
North Quermaland
St Cairns
Australia
Hoare
Ald. Dillon
Defence
Thorage
Givens
Cupvestas
Comets
Caines
Brisbane
Eleene
Yarrapeh
Appel
Amr
Macinitos
Allan
Thas
Bern
Mapoon
Glab To He Back Arisbaxe June
Mr Barats today received a telegram from the Premier rival at Wallangarra saying he feels glad to be back on Queensland soil. The message indicates renewed ties or plans involving the two regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arisbaxe
Barats
Om Bic
Wallangarra
Quesland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cairns Pictures Limited
Maison Rouge Pathe
Nanes Sonak
Adele
Lea Piron
Maria Amiginetes Wolle
Marte Louise Dew
Genevieve Dismver
Escoffier Chevalier de Maison-Rouge Mevisto
Citimen Rocher Jacquinet
Slumeerville Beare
Stalls UI
Pit
Bennett & Carroll
Abbott Street
MacKay
Uap
Bennetts
Bennett & Bennett
R.D.S. Abbott-Street
Cairns Meture Co
Queenn Street
Victoria-stree Matta
the Post
Jenes
Spence Street
Charles Lilley, Abijah Murray
Forks
Wilson & Ryar
Owen Whittick
Q.N. Bank
Craig
Winsor & Newton
P.O. Box
Bresh
T. P. Kelly
Abnott-Street
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake Street
Craig’s Pure Drug Chemists
J. G. Weare
Bis Mart
TRIF
Port Douglas
Babinda Creek Hote
WIS
Railway League
Forsyth
Eorge
the Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre
Warilda
Southern Porta T
Pol
Wednaday
C.F
Paternget’—Winy
Di—Puey
Dr. Stead
Cairns Theatre
Caiina
Toresdar
Santos
Jose
Bice
Tore
Fiona
Pedro
Pebbera
Jos
Bin
Indy
Adalusia
Charles
Amdalvein
Joe
Otsition
Jeme
Bia
Lin Charles
Jos Ti Wotoet
Symix
Maison Rouge
Procramme
Puesday
Dave Ormsey
Dran Faris
Leeson
Larenby's
Layends
Barker
Mit
THE
CCLF
Ensland Cement and Lima Company, Limited
Mledon
Farmers’ Srddociathome
the “Northern, Herald
Keckwear
Eawla
Mayers’ Ltd
Algott Street
Camrns
A. W. McManis
C. F. Scott
B.D.S. Co
D. Logan
D.S
Yarrabah
Home Secretary
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