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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1929
Page
9
Portions of a maritime notice list emigrations and departures with dates in March. References include Bowhein Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Cairns and a ship voyage, with a frew calling at Caras and battalion details docked at Brit.
In the afternoon Mr. Pawsey sits on the Magiurre's bench to hear a low A ae in a terse, unobtrusive hearing.
At Roma Street Brisbane on March 1 trading mixed with Incerpe half selling from 8/3 to Ovi New South Wales oaten half offered at 8/6 refused for good close Wasa material and 6/9 to 6/6 declined for New England ice Wheat in heavy supply with season prices noted 3/ and 4/4 old season cringes and slight price declines amid slow sales A large hay chaff consignment and white mixed prices also observed.
A remand was granted in the case of Justice Stumm as the accused made no reply. The counsel requested bail on the defendant’s own bond and the judge granted the remand in March.
A state funeral drew a large crowd as a 35 member procession moved to St. John's Cathedral. Dean P. Ewe Batty oversaw a brief service at the graveside after a morning ceremony in Brisbane.
Canberra reports Major General Dodds will retire soon from the position of director general of the Australian Military Forces. The move signals an end of a lengthy tenure and prompts a review of leadership transition plans within the defense apparatus.
A London labor protest interrupted Parliament with a hunger marcher shouting Capitalism in the public gallery. The disruptor, unemployed and travel worn, clutched rails and seats before being carried from the gallery by police to a holding cell as the crowd protested.
A Moscow branch announces strong warnings to workers about deviations from official policy, with statements from party leaders stressing discipline and potential consequences for dissent. The report notes political tension and calls for alignment with central directives.
The notices honor Thomas Jardine Cowan a saddler who died at Grace Street Herbertom and Arnold Grierson Terry who passed away on March 2 1927. Messages express remembrance from family including parents grandparents and siblings with loving language and religious references.
The House heard Mr Scullin denounce the opposition and defend recent laws as essential for the Commonwealth. He argued Labor resents laws that aid public welfare and condemned strikes as oppose to union executives, asserting the Ministry acted for peace and good government.
The text argues that government by mob threatens constitutional rule and that law must be enforceable. It cites Mr Bruce on compulsory arbitration needing enforceable law and warns that unless leaders guarantee law obedience, penalties remain necessary to sustain democracy.
A local write up questions the Mareeba trucking yards position noting public danger from cattle trucks and poor health conditions. It urges Railway Department and authorities to remove the yards and replace them with safer, cleaner facilities despite long-standing condemnation by council and cattlemen.
Fragmentary text references a city court and a hospital incident plus a Brisbane Weather Bureau forecast for 24 hours ending with easterly conditions. Details are garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear subjects.
Excitement followed a snake spotted in a tree in a garden on Upper Lake street. the snake escaped but a death adder measuring 18 inches was killed nearby. Children are warned to avoid playing away from home amid undergrowth in the area.
Reports from Melbourne on March 1 describe dense fog and rough seas during a meteorology inquiry into a loss. Weather notes cite east winds 35 to 40 miles per hour with fog. Local items recount Harold McDonald’s death on St David's Day and a large wake in Abbott Street.
Community mourns Ti Jr Cowan with an extensive list of relatives and friends from Townsville Charters Towers Cairns Rockhampton and Bundaberg among those attending. Names include Mrs Ethel Anderson Mr A Campbell Mr J Green and many others. The notice details a large extended family and Salvation Army officers among attendees.
Innisfail March 1 Sub-Inspector Danlea returned from Chillagoe where he prosecuted in the cage Joseph Edward Gibson on a charge of unlawfully attempting to discharge a loaded revolver at Constable James Daley during an incident at Combo Flat Chillagoe. The witness described a moonlit night and a sequence of meetings leading to a confrontation at Croydon camp where a revolver was fired injuring a constable.
The House approved a 1990 fiscal year plan totaling 274 million dollars for instruction and five new aircraft carriers. Representative Feats urged rapid start of the program with a targeted 18 items on the slate.
Senator Kellogg said he hopes the Outlawry of War Treaty will come into force by next Monday. He noted twelve of the fifteen original signatories have ratified and France Japan and Belgium were pursuing ratification as well.
Lima, Feb 28 Sir G. H. Willing says he plans an Arctic polar expedition this summer using a submarine or a North Pole traverse with the Gea Zen before returning in September. He also hints at meteorological stations on southern pomueces for sustained data over ten years.
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