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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
10
The text records incomplete references to an election outcome with numbers like 10,042 and 6,880, mentions Brisbane and Queens, a first prize and prizes for exhibitions, and notes about absconded charges and a person named James. The fragments are unclear and cover multiple topics without a coherent narrative.
Governor and guest Cairns visit the Far North in a blithe autumn scene praised for salubrious winter climate. The piece extolls the governor as an Empire builder comparable to Sir Henry Wyllie and Sir William MacGregor, praising their influence on the state.
Governor Sir John and Lady Goodwin visited the Cairns Anzac Club meeting itsRSS branch chiefs Captain Shodgrass and Mr Balfe. Balfe noted 200 Cairns sub-branch members and no pension applications. Sir John praised Queensland’s development potential, urged land use, and thanked Cairns for hospitality before departing for Brisbane.
A Cairns district delegation including Peterson Kenny and Mossman officials pressed for Cairns road development. A road to connect the district was described as its only path to progress. The party toured Port Beach at 45 mph praising the town and tourism prospects. Deputations to Mossman Hospital and the State school were planned for the afternoon, with a Council dinner at Exhoche Hotel that night.
In Canberra the House discussed whether the Defence Department could assist states like New South Wales in combating lawlessness led by Communists. Prime Minister Scullin noted willingness to consider representations. figures were cited on ministerial travel expenses, waterside licenses, and reparations from Germany. The debate also covered timing limits for speeches on the Conversion bill and caucus decisions on debate procedures.
The announcement states reductions in interest gates by trading banks to take effect tomorrow. Sir Robert Gibson granted details, noting new rates: fixed deposit at 6 or 12 months, six months at 3 percent, other rates 35 percent, with changes to 16 day terms.
The Cairne Post reports Professor Brigden will arrive in Cairns to study port and harbor issues starting Monday. A June 1931 Brisbane letter reveals Premier's directive to Brigden to investigate sugar cargo costs at Cairns beyond sugar alone, while the Tully Sugar shipment via Townsville remains the preferred route.
Sydney reports the Legislative Assembly debated a bill to cut local interest rates. Premier Mrs J T Lang conveyed to Mr T R Bavin a proposal to reduce government securities interest from five point three percent toward four percent. Lang backed Melbourne plan aims to secure a loan with voluntary rate cut, prompting questions about subscriber enthusiasm if rates drop to three to four percent.
The Vice-Regal party toured Green Island near Cairns, viewing the Great Barrier Reef and exhibits at a caretaker's museum. A cold luncheon at Hides's Hotel followed a reef excursion amid a brisk wind. they also visited Cairns Rowing Club sheds and baths, with the Excellencies reporting no ill effects.
The Cairns public gathered in the City Council Chambers to bid farewell to their Excellencies after a visit to Cairns. A musical program by the Chorale Society and Lyric Orchestra accompanied the event, with Alderman WA Gollins presiding. The farewell address praised the Excellency’s service to Queensland and the people, noting his prior northern visits and vision for development and settlement in the North.
In Sicily, 168 alleged Mafia members face trial as guards in iron cages watch. Prisoners shouted cursed and prayed while one hurled a shot at the court president and another at the jury. both missed.
The Innisfail district Canegrowers report notes widespread interest after the Federal Government considered amending the Peak Year scheme to ease production limits. They report recent attempts by mills to dodge caps and an estimated £50,000 burden on growers and mills, with no relief from ASP or Queensland conferences.
In Rome on June 24, a Mafia trial concluded with 15 defendants sentenced to life terms, multi decade sentences, and shorter terms for others. The crimes spanned 1910 to 1926 and included murder blackmail and robbery as the jury delivered its four day verdict.
Victorian rivers rise with Tallangatta isolated except by Albury rail link. Main street water about a foot deep, residents ferried by boat. Mitta River up four feet in 24 hours, Wangaratta River 18 inches. flats flooded, stock moved to higher land. Ebden weir spillway records seven feet six inches as waters continue to rise, snow melt expected.
London executives of the engineering unions vote overwhelmingly to accept employers’ changes in working conditions and overtime rates. The new terms take effect July 23, preserving peace in the industry.
A special train carrying 150 passengers from Sydney, held up at Junee, reached Spencer Street in Melbourne at 6 am after 20 hours delay. Some travelers recounted adventures aboard the steamer Denngral which ran aground, adding to the ordeal.
A fragmentary report hints at a dispute over a Rain or Shing related Pulse Geiety programme. Details are unclear in the legible text but the item references a conflict around funding and implementation dates.
In the lobby discussions after Mr. Culley’s announcement a split grew within the government. Report says the Premiers’ plan seeks to marshal support in both chambers to avert disaster. resignations total eight in eight months. Labor vote split tallies show 20 against, 15 in favor. cross-party action may be needed to carry the Debt Conversion Agreement.
June 24 Canberra reports cabinet resignations by Mrs Culley and Mr Gulley. The caucus filled vacancies with Cunningham of Gwydir named Assistant Minister for Transport and Daly named Assistant Minister for Industry and Assistant Minister to the Treasury. Culley resigns letter cites opposition to economic proposals and pension cuts for soldiers and the elderly. He offers no comment on his action and parts with colleagues but holds kind feelings for the cabinet members.
June reports from Sydney describe Cyril Underwood aged 28 of Orange swept away while attempting a wire cable swing across a flooded creek to retrieve mail. Hynds dived to help and was washed ashore in an exhausted condition. Fears arise for the safety of Joseph Canichal O Donohue of Marvel, believed lost in Billabong Creek as heavy rain continues and further floods are anticipated.
London reports forty one entrants in the Kings Cup air race including six women such as Miss Winifred Brown Miss Jean Forbes Robertson Miss Peggy Salaman and others. Air Ministry notes Pilot Officer Grierson from further service and details on his resignation attempt and flight under an alias John Brown aboard the Moth Jin from Karachi.
A Home Secretary address to local police in Brisbane notes proposed changes to the jury system following a thief in Tochavil case. He cites urgency from Townsville leaders and mentions Attorney General McGroarty’s review, signaling government plans to rectify the Jury Act.
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty launched the first leg of their round-the-world night flight in the monoplane Winnie Mae from New York to Harbour Grace Newfoundland. They departed in the morning and arrived at 1 17 pm before continuing over the Atlantic at 4 57 pm.
In St John's on June 247 Australian service reports a speedy 425 horsepower Wasp plane, 180 mph, set to cross to Newfoundland in eight hours then onward to Croydon, Moscow, Tokio and beyond. The crew hope to complete a globe circuit by next week, with radio and instruments noted. They plan breakfast in London and may stop in Berlin tonight, while two Norsemen await weather for a prior jump.
A solo aviator aiming to fly the Atlantic allegedly faced intense sun and crash landed near St. John's in New Brunswick last night. She sustained two fractured vertebrae and damaged the aircraft.
Norwegian pilots Otto Hillig and Holger Itoii fly a Canadian Australian Cable aircraft from Harbor Grace on a June trip. Officials report the takeoff proceeding smoothly as the aeroplane ascends for the intended route with cautious skies and expected return.
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