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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 07, 1929

Page

10

Page Defends Stable Government as Country Party Stand

Dr Earle Page in a Sydney speech to the Metropolitan branch argues for stable government, tracing six years of Composite Government and functions of the Country Party. He says extremism threatens Labor, urges unity to protect industry, trade and the economy across Australia.

Sydney Country Party Government of Australia Wea Earle Page Compaaite Thee Page Nationalist Amstralia Iis Capeice

Timber Tard Strike Details and Aftermath

Disjointed notes describe a 11 o'clock arrival of strikers and unclear actions. The text mentions police, companions, motor cars, and a lack of trace. It hints at improving credit and cooperation but lacks coherent events or identifiable persons or places.

Australia unions and government clash over control of industry

The article argues that current legislation lets union leaders direct workers political spending and economic aims. It notes potential subordination of economic interests to political action and calls for cooperation between parties to promote industrial peace and national policy.

Australia Shanghai Moscow

License Cancellation Period Debate Narrowly Passes

Representatives debated extending license cancellation periods with one week proposed as the minimum. The Attorney General argued the week was negligible and that even a month would be minimal. The bill's remainder was approved 38 to 32 as the session progressed.

Transport Workloro V. de Thompson Laos Leenses T. G. Latham Ah Wi

Government plans unfold in two fronts in the south

The government outlines wide action. Calles conducts the campaign at Sonora while insurgent commander Andrew eober targets Sonora Catholic cathedrals closed since 1925. Heavy troop movements are reported. U S Ambassador Morrow says he will continue to deal with the recognized government.

Calles Sonora Andrew Eober United States Morrow

UnclearOCR Report On Battle With Mexican Government

Fragmentary dispatch from New York reports a battle ongoing near Matamoros with claims that Monterrey has not fallen. The note attributes denial to the commander of the Federal Keeps and mentions the conflict began yesterday amid confusion.

New York Matamoros Monterey

Mexico Revolt Escalates as Calles Builds Royal Support

Mexico’s rebel forces gain attention as Ex-President Calles amasses royal troops. The American Monitor reports close surveillance by the US Navy’s Mare Island observer Morrow while reacting cautiously to the evolving revolt.

Et Mexicen Mavy Calles Mexico Moniter

Rebels Claim Victory in Mazatlan and Monterey Clash

From Forshee City March 5 reports say rebels claim a victory at Mazatlan in Sinaloa while federalists deny it and say the battle for Monterey possession continues. The Mexican government vows confiscation of rebel leaders' property. Bishop Navarette is expelled from Sonora following Calles restrictions.

Forshee City Edonterey Sonora Escobar Mazatalan Sinaloa Inictna Monterey Nomales Navarette Calles

Brisbane Citizens Debt Burden in City Council Affairs

The Brisbane City Council faces a £1,000,000 loan increase bringing total indebtness to £17,391,158. The burden amounts to about £57 per head and £173 per rating assessment, tied to tramways electric light water and sewerage undertakings.

Brisbane March Gits Council

Soviet cars. Will they go low in prices

Moscow report notes a government plan to reduce tariff barriers on car imports and encourage cheaper Soviet manufactured vehicles. Officials indicate possible price cuts to boost demand while producers weigh output adjustments and financing options for buyers.

London Morality Council Deputation Seeks Control of Obscene Material

A deputation from the London Public Morality Council and church groups urged Home Secretary Sir William Joynson Hicks to curb obscene books and plays. The group argued censorship would protect youth from indecent material and cited imports from the continent. Hicks indicated readiness to consider existing measures.

London London Public Morality Counci Y.W.C.A Salvation de Shera William Joynson Hicks

King enjoys a sunny day in royal chamber

The king had a pleasant day with bright sun filling his room. He spent most of the time seated by the windows and later returned to his bedroom to savor the view of the sea from the west window.

London

Court Finds Sevier Appliances In Good Order

The court held the Sevier appliances were in good order and condition. It noted that apart from the master's failure to navigate the ship with proper seamanlike care before the disaster, no additional fault was established.

Sevier

Hotel Daniell Sale At Brisbane Draws Large Crowd

In Brisbane on March 5 the freehold of the Hotel Daniell was offered for sale at £30,000 with a large gathering present, and the price moved below expectations. Mrs Josephine Springer is the owner of the Imperial Hotel, Longreach.

Brisbane Daniell Josephine Springer Longreach

Australian National Airways orders Avro aeroplanes

Australian National Airways in London orders a fleet of Avro airplanes. The March 4 report notes the purchase and outlines expected delivery and use for domestic and international routes.

London Australian National Airways Avro

Butter Co-ordination Seen to Curb Inter State Trade

A Sydney meeting of butter distributors agreed for three months to halt sending butter to Queensland from New South Wales until a plan to control inter state trade is drawn up. The NSW Butter and Cheese Exporters Association sponsored the session led by president A C McCartney with Purcell of the Queensland Butter Board in Melbourne.

Sydney Queensland New South Wales The New South Wales Butter and Cheese Exporters’ Association A. C. McCartney Ed Purcelll Melbourne Purcell

Runaway tram crashes into wagon causing severe injuries

A tram returning to sheds with few passengers derailed after its runaway racks struck a heavily laden wagon. The tram front was smashed and its driver, trapped by a jammed foot, suffered severe lacerations as the tram crashed.

Cal Saunders

Pares examined in Brisbane bankruptcy after sequestation order

Luis Amadeo Pares musician faced examination by Public Curator solicitor R J Barnett before the Registrar in Bankruptcy. Unsecured liabilities total £535, including £330 tied to publishing The Muses. Pares admitted past Bolivia agent activity, discussed payments, whisky, and banking accounts as the inquiry adjourned.

Brisbane Luis Amadeo Pares Read Press R. J. Barnett the Muses Pares Barnett Bolivia Murphy Mr. Barnett

St Pauls Repair Progress for Lambeth Conference

London march 4 reports from the Cathedral Preservation Committee indicate repair work on St Pauls advances and at the current pace the cathedral will be ready for services at the Lambeth Conference in the summer of 1930. cementation of the eight main arches is noted as part of the progress.

London St. Po’l Cathedral Preservation Committee

Fragmentary note on Caistor area land and scouting imagery

Incomplete OCR passage references Caistor and its environs about 1000 acres. Mentions photographs and a camera, with unclear description of scouting or outfields. Rest of details are unreadable.

Caistor

Rabaul Scribbles Describe Fear and Boss Pressure

Fragmentary text from Rabaul hints at fear and boss pressure, with unclear details about the situation or individuals involved. The readable portions mention community concern and possible workplace tension.

German Trade Treaty Ratified Boosts Berlin Trade Policy

German trade and industry hail the South African Assembly's ratification of the German trade treaty as a success for Germany's foreign trade policy. It is seen as a breach of the British preference system and raises hopes for similar agreements with other Dominions.

Berlin South African Assembly Germany

Ghandi Arrest Reported Amid Unclear Motives

Reported arrest referenced in a fragmented clipping. The text mentions Gandhi and an arrest event, but details and context are missing, yielding an incomplete record of the incident.

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