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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

13

Goondi area sugar workers debate British bias plan

A Innisfail district meeting backed the Brush Referencer League aiming to favor British labor in sugar cutting. Speakers cited CS.R. mill control, worker shortages, and rising prices while pledging to restrict future sales to British-born workers and press for wider farming support.

Guardi Mill W. Putnam P Vaughan League Tims Fal Ganegrowers Association Australian Workers’ Union Imi Wwe CSR Geandi Vaughan Trelowinw

Fire Destroys Homes in Midnight Blaze

A midnight fire swept through the native town of Serta, burning houses and kitchens. Authorities report a woman was seen lighting a blaze before the inferno spread, causing extensive damage and local disruption.

eid _ SUVA Serta Hocaes Acon Lee

Airmail stamp exhibit opens in London

A London exhibition on Bond Street features remarkable airmail stamps tied to Sir Ross Smith and Kingsford Smith flights to Australia and Cobham trips. A letter carried by the ill fated Australian Harry Hawker with a Newfoundland stamp is valued at £170.

London Bond Street Ross Smith Australia Kingsford-Smith Southern Cross Alan Cobham Harry Hawker

Escaped Prisoners Break From Beechworth Gang

Three long sentence prisoners escaped from a road repair gang near Beechworth Gaol this afternoon. They fled into the bush and had not been recaptured by press time.

Melbourne Beechworth

Naval Exercises Ahead in Moreton Bay

Navy unit exercises by Aitatros and Ansar of the Australian fleet will operate in Moreton Bay starting June 1. Afterward the vessels proceed to Brisbane where they will remain until August 1.

Aitatros Ansar Moreton Bay Trisbane

Relief tax amount dispute unsettled by Premier

The Premier stated that the levy on wages to fund the insurance scheme had not yet been decided. Amounts under consideration range from at least threepence to fourpence or more, with ongoing investigations and suggestions varying.

Stene Alew Jehrwran Tiwag Colwal Mr Rami Moonee

Loan Council Meeting in Canberra Reports Borrowing Tightening

The Loan Council met in Canberra all day and adjourned at 10.90 p m A statement will outline deliberations and delegates reportedly backed restricting borrowing for the year with a target of within 223 001 000 and efforts to raise funds at the lowest possible rates. The session will resume tomorrow.

Canberra Loan Council Theodore Rai Australia

Deputation to Minister Seeks Work For Members

Brisbane report on June 11 shows Returned Sailors and Soldiers League delegates urging the Minister of Labour to provide employment for unemployed members. They request official recognition of the association’s role in handling employment and press for government action to secure work opportunities.

Brisbane Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ League Mamster Steet Buccan Sazer Lewiskenen Janssen

Peace Efforts Face Hurdles in Australian Reconciliation

Canberra reports indicate Prime Minister Seatha to convene talks with major parties to bridge the gap between the AWC and ATT. A breakthrough appears likely within the coming weeks as factions seek a settlement.

Canberra Seatha Inch Ihe Nico Rageessines

New Zealand Coal Miners Seek Tariff Backing

Reported moves by the Coal Owners Federation aim to secure duties on uninspected Australian coal. A year ago the government pledged aid to New Zealand coalfields, and owners insist their rates be heard.

Auckland Jie Prem New Zealand New South Val

Innisfail Shows Off Australian Grown Items

Innisfail reports show case items grown in Australia as part of a Felt installation project. The event involved a meeting in Murvharagh district with Italian attendees and a security concern leading to a prior danger. Reports mention a shortage of staff and a planned site visit, with unclear details due to garbled text.

Innisfail Innnefail Trong Romhe Murvharagh District

Theatre Fire Destroys Imperial Picture House North Melbourne

A devastating blaze last night destroyed the Imperial Picture Theatre in North Melbourne. Witnesses report a spectacular inferno with flames leaping high as fire crews battled the blaze and a man named S. McKenna heard a loud crash before seeing the theatre erupt in flames.

North Melbourne

Federal session on the Reserve Bank bill in Canberra

Debate in the House of Representatives continued over the Central Reserve Bank bill. Mr. Bayley argues it would increase government control yet protect against manipulative politics, while opponents warn of financial risk and warn against dangerous proposals that could cripple the country. The bill is mainly a machinery measure and details may be amended in committee.

Canberra Bayley CPN Ihe Austria Tomer

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