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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
10
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Cairns City and Shire Councils consider shared funding to clear grade and prepare a landing site at Queerah for a future Cairns Townsville air service. Queensland Air Navigation Ltd and local officials weigh costs and potential revenue from landing charges. The councils debate contributions from both sides and a possible 250 to 300 pound initial outlay to start preparatory works.
Sir Brennan warned that without import cuts revenue would drop and tram works funding would suffer unless borrowing increased. The Federal Government announced a two and a half tier income tax with 10, 15 and 20 percent rates and company tax at 20 percent. He claimed single earners of £450 would be hit more than those earning £500, and family allowances would shift with children.
Brisbane dispatch reports United Graziers' Association voices concern over drought and wool prices, urging wage cuts to £3 17s 10d to aid sheep industry. Canberra session notes petrol tax linked to state revenue and industry costs. Discussion includes wage standards, working hours, sugar producers, and repatriation pensions amid deflation pressures.
March 18 report outlines cabinet proposals to cut ministerial salaries and wages for public servants. plan includes restoring 48 hour railway week and delaying legislation until joint party meetings. projected savings total about £1.43 million yearly across salaries and rail services.
Perth dispatch reports Day Marpott a 59 year old farmer was shot near Feransyeke Pumpin fast Went. Police say the weapon fired while a party at Marriott’s verandah. motive and shooter remain unknown. Council discusses aerodrome revenue and possible donation of 28 pounds to public works.
Nationalist troops have reinforced Peiping as heavy activity centers around the capital. Northern troops move south on trains carrying thousands. Feng Yao-hsiang again marshals forces for a separate attack while observers fear Nanking’s position but expect Chiang Kai Shek to hold with military and monetary help.
Canberra reports deny rumors of government plans to enforce a wage parity policy. The discussion centers on industrial costs, labor supply, and regional wages in Queensland towns including Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay, and Brisbane. Officials weighed decentralization versus central wage standards and the impact on cost of living and industry.
An Order-in-Council creates a nine member Board for Barron Falls Hydro Electric, six chosen by Cairns City Council and three by Cairns Shire Council. The joint authority covers Cairns City and Cairns Shire, taking over electricity manufacture, management, and Barron Falls project operations.
Melbourne report says three year old John Griffiths clung to rock for thirty hours after tumbling from a cliff edge. Rescued near a sheer ten foot drop, he was found wedged between rocks and later recovered conscious but weak, enduring cold winds and exposure.
A vivid courtroom scene unfolds in London as the Fox trial for murder of his mother features gas stove, oilcloth, carpet, and felt liner arranged as in the event. The Attorney General and Cassels rise above witnesses while a Margate Fire Brigade chief testifies the blaze began under an armchair, not by accident.
In Daytona Beach on March 17 Kaye Dam faced a mechanical failure preventing the car from completing the course. Despite repeated attempts the vehicle stalled and the engine overheated beneath the hood catching fire. A mechanic arrived and extinguished the blaze. the supercharger was removed and will be replaced. Further attempts are planned tomorrow.
A young farmer faces accusation after a July accident where a wire connected to a high voltage line discharged 2000 volts onto a passerby. Matthias and two cyclists were involved. Matthiae’s brother Frais, an expert electrician, later inherited his care. Branz initially denied, confessed, then retracted. Trial court staged two sessions.
Queensland Premier defends a hefty 400 percent rise in heavy vehicle taxes amid calls from Commercial Motor Users Association and Queensland Motor Transport Association for representation on the advisory board. Debating rail vs road costs, the premier argues roads funded by trucks offset rail investments and pledges no immediate act alterations while promising to address anomalies.
Last night the Reader of the Opposition James Mitchell urged amending the Federal constitution toward unification. He argued Western Australia should consider withdrawing from Federation if unification is not pursued.
March 18 Auckland dispatch says the Mater for Detener Mr. Cobh returned from Samoa and met with Mai and states he is satisfied with the position. He believes serious trouble may be ended, though there might be ongoing concerns.
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