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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1930

Page

12

Spiers Fights Innings Lead In Narrow Cricket Loss

Spiers, captain of the Rovers, rallied his side with an 18 from 21 and a crucial stand, but Ivanhoes and Mercantiles failed to chase a 249 total. Blackmore delivered eight for 35, the best bowling of the season, while Waratat’s attack fell short with Carvolth absent and several batsmen mismatched.

Lea Arviats Feanhoes Feith Mercantiles Noruiat Blackmore Vanhoes Spiers Rovers Ivanhoe Carvolth Soi Ashall Gelling Rei Thompson Bart Tracey E. Blackmore K Blackmore Car

Late Lord Balfo ur tributes echo across Parliament

London March 20 tributes poured in from both Houses for the late Earl Balfour. Leaders praised his long service, leadership of the Liberal League of Nations role, and wartime statesmanship. He was remembered as a courageous, disciplined debater and a major imperial figure. His funeral train began to move toward Whittingham for burial after lying in state at King’s Cross.

London Earl Balfone Commons Ramsay Mocioraid Ou Eise Howe Earl Balfour Brajah League of Nations England United States K. Makinaid Enel Balfour Galdwin Earl Balfows Mr. St George Evan Epoch Balfour Gladstone Balsa Jragime Washington Pelee Balour King’s Croats Whittingham

Samoan Disturbances: Four Chiefs Charged in Wellington Court

In Wellington on March 21, four Samoa chiefs were convicted and sentenced to 17 months for sending letters threatening to kill and conspiring to obstruct justice in a libel case between Nelson and the New Zealand Herald. A Mau member received 18 months for assaulting a policeman. Corporal Ricketts was acquitted after the court ruled his shooting was justified to protect his life.

Wellington Samoa Toye Nelson New Zealand Herald Mau Ricketts

Unemployment Relief Fund Increases Reported

Brisbane reports a rise in unemployment relief funds with total receipts of £238 including £100 donations from major outlets and £25 from members. Metropolitan papers and Queensland Cement and Lime Co. each contributed £100, while business leaders comment on the strong public response. A Cairns Cricket Association meeting will appoint a successor to President F J Jones and discuss Northern Queensland selections for Easter clashes.

Brisbane Tal fae dade metropolitan _news Pape Come J Queensland Cement and Lime Company Tard Maes AN. W. Dots Ap Far Waratahs Cairns Cricket Association F. J. Jones Cran Oe Sydney

Federal Session Discusses Wine Tax and Tax Bill Delays

The debate interrupted as Mr. Scullin spoke on wine industry issues warning of excise duty increases. Senate messages show approval of land tax amendments while leases tax cases were listed for Monday. Bills on Customs Act and tariff reform, abolition of development commissioner duties, and a new development advisory structure were introduced with a start date to be set by proclamation as the House adjourned to Wednesday.

Scullin Senate 2 Theodore Senate Commission Sera H. W. Gepp J. Gunn Prime Minister's Department Doctor A. Rivet E. J. Mulvaney

Naval Conference tensions overshadow Paris London talks

Reports from London and Paris indicate M Briand may be recalled to discuss domestic and foreign questions as France debates naval tonnage. MacDonald appeals Briand to push for larger ships while keeping a stance on smaller vessels. Timeframe remains unsettled with Italy and parity issues clouding any return.

A. Baba M. Briand M. Tardiee London MacDonnald France Paris Rome Italy Te MacDonald M. Bred Parc Disarmament Commission Geneva Safopein Tors M. “Tardien Jem Mr. MacDonald

Boland offers children's and ladies woollen coats and gifts

Boland's advert lists serviceable velour coats for children in sizes 18 to 24 inches with prices from 16/6 to 27/6, plus woollen jumpers 8/11 to 10/6, rompers 27/6, and ladies coats and cardigans priced from 21/6 to 68/6. Also noted are white Thibet chokers and assorted velour coats in shades Saxe, Rose, Jade, and Fawn.

Hild Boland Mastic Cuba

Unbleached Sheeting in Twill or Herringbone Weave

Unbleached sheeting fabric offered in twill or herringbone weave patterns. Description notes fabric type and weave style with potential size and stock details.

Fifer and Kay Difficulties Near Singapore

Singapore March 20. Report describes the voyage of Fifer and Kay from Calcutta via the Burma coast toward Singapore. They faced a descent onto a small island near Algyab, were delayed for three weeks, and endured the tropical sun while working at sea, with the pair confronting challenges on arrival.

Singapore Bate Mies Bie Aidr Calcutta Burma Bori Algyab Jee

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