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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary text suggests a Melbourne note discussing Australians and language habits. The garbled lines reference church, degrees, a prelate, and various disjointed phrases. No clear events, dates, or identifiable individuals emerge.
The article surveys federal and state political tensions over land use and economic reform in Australia. It discusses the role of Royal Commissions, parliamentary dynamics, and public expectations as parties argue about governance, memory, and leadership during electoral discourse. It references policy debates, rail and telecommunication reforms, and the Premier's rebuke of opposition attacks.
The Premier Sir Stanley Argyle argues repudiation is the only method to convert overseas loans, warning it would destroy Victoria and Commonwealth credit. He notes most loans are already converted and criticizes Labour for lacking a viable path, with Britain lacking authority to alter terms.
In Frisbane on March 5 a meeting of about 120 sewerage construction workers from the Icitahan Workers' Union decided to instruct the men on the Toowong job to resume work tomorrow after a brief stoppage. A ten member committee was chosen to investigate charges against foremen and, if substantiated, to take the matter to the City Commerce.
Melbourne reports a record gold price at £9/3/4 per ounce for the period Feb 25 to Mar 5. The price beat prior records, with London quoted refiners and Ondo refining firms noting strong demand, while customers benefited from the peak rate.
Adelaide March 5 Professor E Shaun newly appointed Economics professor urged clear thinking in public address. He proposed the Commonwealth assume another hundred million pounds of state debts to balance budgets and criticized costly railway refurbishments. He advocated loan expenditure to foster air travel and faster development through aviation over further rail expansion.
Brisbane March 5 The Government may create a new Health Ministry if returned. Home Secretary E M Hanlon said proposals had been placed before him and that amendments to Health and Local Authority Acts were being prepared for the next Parliament session. Sir Raphael Cilento is conducting health surveys and studies on asylums and aborigines as part of the reform plan.
The Federal President Sir Gilbert Dyett broadcast on January 6 urged Australia wide membership drive for 100000 by the Gallipoli landing anniversary. The Brisbane Congress last August backed the drive to strengthen the non political League, support veterans, and secure rights, work, and recognition for ex service men and their families. Comradeship, duty, and collective action are emphasized to prevent neglect amid aging veterans and rising hospital care needs.
Cadet units plan Friday parades at the drill hall for senior and volunteer companies with range practice if weather allows. B and C companies schedule range sessions and potential wet weather drill hall parades. Townsville camp names due. NCUs meeting tonight at eight. Rifle Club committee at seven thirty. SCO classes Tuesday at 7 thirty. senior cadets purse vacancies for Townsville trip April Sth to 18th. gymnasium revival planned next week with Monday night sessions starting at setting time.
In March at Insiseau the Johnstone Shire Council pursued ratearrears in Magistrates Court. Ernest Alexander admitted £418 12s 6d for sanitary services, though no garbage service since 1930. he was billed £12 odd. Other defendants faced similar claims amid discussions on notices and adjournments. Council clerk proposed investigations before further action. several cases adjourned or decided in favor of the council for amounts owed.
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