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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
3
A report cites high maternal death rates in Australia with 51 percent of deaths tied to pregnancy. Health Minister Hugh Boyd defended the figures, while Dr. Nora criticized the campaign, arguing the data could frighten women and harm public morale.
A road worker at Warra district unearthed a decayed skeleton described as a heap of bones. Nearby another skeletal body was found buried for many years. The remains were sent to the Government Medical Office for examination.
A flirtatious ease blossoms as a single, well off woman in her forties considers romance with a new suitor named Jerry. The piece questions whether he will be different from past encounters and whether she will pursue a romantic future.
The council argues over a gazetted mining access road from Atherton to Herberton, favoring direct routes via Hughenden and Lovinglands while opposing Hot Springs or Longlands Gap paths. Members demand a firm stance and plan to dispatch a letter to Mr Bruce, with up to £1 toward expenses for Herberton representation.
Sydney March 12 MoE. TL Waddy will assemble a complete first class team for the Queensland tour with McCabe as captain and players Brown Bill Robinson J McCabe Waddy Grimmett Hunt W Ives R Nut G Guest and F Easton. The party sails March 24 for 15 matches ending May 13. Waddy opposes importing outside players but says the tour is educational and not about winning.
A Japanese machinery proposal faced rejection as ministers argued that even if the machinery could not be produced in Australia it could be made in Britain, disqualifying under the by law. The syndicate claims free admission of the machinery would allow starting an industry employing hundreds in Australia.
Mareeba cricket secretary A Langton reports Townsville Cricket Association has invited El Waddy's team for a four day visit. The proposal suggests a Mareeba match on May 2 or 3 after travel from Malanda. A Mareeba Cricket Association meeting is set for March 18 to form the visiting plan.
Congress stalls for ten weeks with no progress on Roosevelt's reform. The stalemate centers on Senator Glass's resolution to restore free speech rights while senators attack Long Parks Johnson and others, as Glass aims to limit sessions and curb obstruction.
Police chief Apr T Childs resigns as Mr J W Mackay steps up to commissioner on March 24. Mackay rose from constable to detective, joined Glasgow police in 1905 at 19, sailed to Australia in 1909, returned to Scotland in 1910, and rapidly promoted to metropolitan superintendent, seen as logical successor to Childs.
The Mareche branch of the RESTLA war holds its annual meeting to review 1994, note vigorous activity through March and April, and detail support for diggers via loans and the Anzac Day programme. Notable attendees include Macks, Croker, Pouwith, Cooper, Mackay, Kelly, Heale, Creaghe, Lynch, and Jaren. The report praises organized efforts, pension advocacy, and continued community backing by the League and local institutions.
Sir Malcolm Campbell, praised by Ford Rothermere as Britain’s gallant sportsman, replies he will not risk new attempts until beach and weather conditions improve. The exchange stresses the balance between ambition and safety in the tournament of speed.
Cyril Pearson, laborer, tried at Central Criminal Court before Mr Justice Maxwell and a jury for fatally firing at Yarra Bay during a December 24 disturbance. Jury urges mercy, Pearson testifies he fired after perceiving threat while aiming to scare the mob. he believed he struck the ground, not a person. Remanded for sentence on Thursday.
In Innisfail on March 3 a Greek named Nicholas Babcantis was called to testify. He showed signs needing an interpreter as the coroner noted the defendant’s ignorance. Senior-sergeant Collyer pressed for clear answers while interpreters were brought in to aid communication during the confusing proceedings.
The meeting approved officer roles including President Rev. Z. Markie, Secretary W H Anderson, Vice Presidents Mera TH Morrison and J J Kalty, Yeamarer CL Croker, Secretary faarr, A Cooper, Executives Mears R Fenwick J W Creaghe S Purcell. A motion approved sending condolences to the widow and children of a late Comrade. Plans for Armistice Day celebrations were assigned to Mackie McMullan Purcell and others. The meeting then adjourned.
The University Senate will consider conferring Doctor of Laws on Premier W. Forgan Smith in conjunction with the silver jubilee celebrations. The proposal, suggested by allied supporters, seeks recognition of the Premier's personal and public welfare efforts.
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