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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1930
Page
6
The piece argues price declines are self made through overborrowing and wasteful policy. It warns the money market collapse stems from misdirected finance and argues genuine gains come from lower production costs and natural resources like wheat and wool. It condemns tariffs and industrial awards as increasing costs for primary industries.
In Brisbane on March 6 the Emmesteton pleaded not guilty to slashing his brothers during a December 20 argument at their sister’s home. William Feppleton, the assault victim, declined to testify against his brother with the crown allowed to treat him as hostile. The case hinged on whether the wound was a razor or mere words, and the judge planned to set sentence based on the evidence and possible favorable factors.
Brisbane reports strongly that J R Gregor will accept the Federal Trade Commissionership in Canada. He has not yet left for Sydney and Canberra. He will confer with Agriculture Minister He Fe Walker when the minister returns to Brisbane from the Darling Downs early next week.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Sydney's loan, raised in the United States, is regrettable yet perhaps inevitable. If circumstances favored, London would have hosted the issue, but growing towns and countries must act. the present must be rewarded as an urgent requirement.
A Buckmaster and Moore issued circular to clients signed by M T Fall predicting industrial decline in Fogland and urging heavy investment in American and Canadian securities. The missive questions prospects for older industries and a long downturn, signaling cautious markets ahead. Sir Maurice Youham Carter is referenced among partners.
The Foreign Secretary outlined steps on religious persecution in the Soviet Union, saying a White Paper translation of a decree will be laid on the table. He noted inquiries into eleven Russian Baptists expelled or imprisoned, while opposition MPs contested claims of persecution and urged caution against harming Britain Russia relations.
Innisfail March 6 is described as fairly free from gambling with only a few quiet schools in outer areas. Police raids reduced in town activity and critics misjudge the extent of gambling as movement toward a respectable coastal town reputation continues.
Queensland Government Gazette No. 31 publishes the stations hands award taking effect February 1 1930. Key changes include a narrow nose clause excluding certain private yard roles, revised holidays, and wage adjustments for various station worker categories including stockmen, cutters, cooks, and youth wages. Prickly pear and wet drainage roles see wage reductions, while cattle station wages stay largely unchanged.
The report notes a million pound grant by the Commonwealth for unemployment relief. It states 63 unemployed in Queensland received work while 142,000 was submitted by the Main Roads Board. Weather delays were mentioned and 50771 persons are listed with long-term unemployability.
The case centers on August Fred the Be Soe horse owned by Frederck William Bowcoe branded heart FB. Neilson used the horse for farming without rent while selling others. Judge notes improper conduct by Neilson and considers conversion. Costs of 66/6 awarded to the defendants.
The Mareeba District Hospital committee met to confirm the annual hospital function for June 19 and 20. Tenders for meat supply were discussed with John Walsh winning the contract over John Newell Ltd and WF Bourke. The canvassing plan for current year assigned pairs of collectors to Mareeba north and south with specified members. The January report showed six patients in hospital, with 17 remaining on February 2, and contributions of Christmas cheer noted by the committee.
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