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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 10, 1932

Page

3

Melbourne court hearings on wage cuts and counsel access

March 8 Melbourne reports further arguments in the Fall Archwraponm Court over the 18 percent wage reduction targeting 27 unions. Judge Detherdge notes no logic to seizing industry control while Crofts argues the 1931 wage cut harmed workers. unions demand reconsideration as employer profits remain shared.

Melbourne Archwraponm He Collemeves Crofts Coumsel Mr. Crofts Mir. Crofts Detherdge Crofa

March 7 Joe Allerton Agricultural Society acted on Friday night

In the absence of the president Mr F D McGee was unable to preside and Mr Jock Bronehill was elected to chair. Present were Messrs Heat, Asterlam, Bors cow, Whiting, Iwatier, Armstrong, Weaver, Wakeheid, Nisoe and the screens, Mage, Paney, Jams, preserves, Z Tinocher, Berttteture, Herbcultural Society select, indusines, Jo Manne Maney, A Horne, E Barge, and photography, Captain WP Fish Cairns, fancy work, Bechtel, school work, Lilley, tobacco Howell, horses, swine H H Bechtell, Tully, pincomns and Garavies.

Joe Allerton F. D. McGee Jock Bronehill Cair Messie W. Asterlam A. Bors Cow AG. Whiting Lwatier Armstrong Weaver Wakeheid Nisoe Ask. Mage E. Jo Manne A. Horne Fish Cairns Bechtel AS. Lilley Howell W. E. Atherton H. H. Bechtell Nambour T. Barrett Hareud Tully Walefeld Tig Wade Lowna Farmte Shoul Betee Suinensieah Bruns Tris Witney Messrs FP Walke Metarhan Smith Ha, McDongall McKeown Weir McConnell K MacLess

Cairns boss disputes Mareeba power scheme costs

The editor argues against the Mareeba scheme favoring the Barron Falls to Mareeba plan. He cites tender prices, total estimated costs, and annual charges, asserting the Barron Falls option better serves the Tableland and coastal areas with cheaper power and quicker economic return.

Cairns Peerat Rediyach Stratford Edmoston Ordeavale Barron Barron Falls Mareeba Barre Falls Cairne Australia

Atherton Fire Brigade letter contested by reader

A reader criticizes Mr John Straker of the Carrn Post for alleged bias and lack of taste in reporting on the Atherton Fire Brigade board. The letter accuses Straker of misrepresenting the board composition involving Local Authority, insurance, and Government representatives and notes a conflict of interest due to Straker’s role. The writer urges proper resignation when conflicts arise and challenges Straker to present his objections at the next board meeting.

Carrn John” Straker Alta Straker Tis Erines Suraker Atherton Fire Invade Atherton Ambulance Patepayer

Remarkable figures show huge oversubscribed stock issues

London March 7 report says Metropolitan District Railway applications for £1,500 stock at 10 percent of reserve stock amount to over £50,000,000. The Croydon Corporation sought £15,000,000, Ayasaland Government £2,000,000, with total oversubscriptions near £60,000,000. The surge marks a sharp shift in the investment market in recent weeks.

London Metropolitan District Railway Croydon Corporation Ayasaland Governoent

Clump Point Land Opened for Operation Debate

Government decision to open Clump Point lands is opposed locally as plans include road access from Lay and potential dairy region development. Rainfall near 100 inches yearly supports dairy prospects. deputy minister comments hint at Easter timing for any alteration in plans.

Tully John Gems

Sailed fourth race with mixed winds and close finishes

In a marathon two and a half hour race off Second Beach, J.M.H. led early as Mistral and Lily chased, Malva Memory and Sylvania close behind. Melodious faltered, but Adela won a later handicap event with Saxon and Valiant in pursuit. J.M.H. claimed overall victory by three and a half minutes over T.B.O'M.

Bere A. i Drapes Maine Pen Eg Boars J.M.H Phil Lagrens T.brom Lily Mistral Sylvania Malva Hhcaps Memory Alma T.B.O Sylvants Miss Sol Ake Pinnaker Bet James Misa T.b.o'm Melodion Sylvain Arer Melodies R.o'm Uec Atma Sylvema Kail Misra Sylvan Rere Sylvanm J.mh Inter Enania J.M TBOM Tame Melodious MHA Chance Ndelav Valiant Mings Adela Saxon Mascot Wats Saxon Chance Acramch

Appointment row roils NSW assembly over Gaede pick

In Sydney March debate the assembly heard Mr Stevens condemn the appointment of Mr Gaede as Chief Trartsman Commissioner as outraging public morals and elevating a man of questionable character to a high public service post. The Opposition vowed to push the issue to the electorates citing community harm and merit disputes.

Sydney Stevens Goode Tratreitt Ermissinet Calibe Guade Gaede

Darwin Relief Wages Cut Sparks Unemployed Deputation

A deputation of unemployed men in Darwin met the Administrator to seek relief wage restoration but was told no change could be made. Reports say residents with under 12 months in the Territory may lose ration rights and be offered free passes out of the Territory as an alternative. Two men were given three months, and three others three months, for various offenses.

Darwin Teo

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