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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

12

Gold mining reform report urges support for industry recovery

A reform commission's report on gold mining argues that rising costs and higher living expenses have weakened Australian mines. It recommends a five year Commonwealth and state aided plan with £250,000 in direct assistance, tariff adjustments, industrial relations reviews, and tax changes to promote prospecting, equipment upgrades, and larger ore tonnages while reducing production costs.

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Prospect for gold depot development triggers state action debate

A fragmented report outlines a commission proposal to back a large gold prospecting project with state funds after failed private capital efforts. It cites the project’s technical viability and the need for an efficient financing mechanism, while promising due diligence and orderly channeling of public money.

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Improved EOE Show Drives Production Efficiency

The commission notes that success depends on skill, initiative, and cooperation of employers. Cost increases can be offset by efficiency gains, newer mechanical devices, and research into metallurgical processes. Scrapping old methods and a recessionary campaign to secure capable management are urged.

Tour de France aidless Australians suffer pacing gaps

London dispatch reports the Tour de France reduced to 14 competitors as lean Australians struggle with pacers and misfortune. French riders Lequetry France Mehpy Ven Wareke Dywarke and Delanney win stage prizes while Opperman scores a sprint showing third fastest time in the final lap. Australians face continual setbacks and disarray from pacing and mishaps as overall standings shift.

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Winners in Tour de France Cherbourg-Dinan stage

London reports the 145 mile Cherbourg Dinan leg of the Tour de France won by the State of Alcovon beat. The results list Rebergain Frans Dewaele Vernecke Facer Watson Cre perm Osborne as top seven finishers. Bainbridge recorded 40 smiles from the start and O verMan suffered a puncture near the start.

London Cherbourg-Dinan Alcvon Rebergain Frans Dewaele Vernecke Facer Watson Creperm Osborne Ellith Ane Sittl Bainbridge

The Australians Versus Lauven Team Race Report

The Australians started ahead but Lauven overtook, Oppernunt gained a brief lead. The Australian team recovered with a strong surge, finishing in a tight race on a hilly, rain-soaked course. French spectators watched as the Australians sang and pressed to the finish, while many riders struggled to reach twelfth place.

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Unrest Over Cane Harvest Labour in Johnstone District

In Johnstone district and Innisfail, unemployment persists as cane harvests begin. British workers struggle to find placements while many foreign cutters from Italy Malta Greece Yugoslav origins work in Mourilyan and Goondi. Preference policies threaten more Britons migrating to stay and work locally.

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Taxation case adjourned in Innisfail court

In Innisfail on June 19 a case before Mr A E Aitkin TTP involved the Receiver of Taxes charging W D Davies with failing to furnish a Land Taxation Act 1915 27 return showing freehold land in Queensland. Adjournment granted to next Tuesday after temporary absence of a solicitor. proceedings postponed for further evidence.

Innisfail A. E. Aitkin Sammons Court W. DD. Davies Queensland W. D. Davies T. E. Dwyer Lonisfail Dwyer Cane V. Aitkin

Digestive Troubles and Relief Through Harvested Magnesia

An old advertisement promotes Harvested Magnesia powder as a fast aid for stomach pains and upset due to excess stomach acid and fermentation. It promises soothing, healing, and strengthening of the digestive system and quick relief from distress after meals.

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