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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
11
A fragmented wartime correspondence piece discusses Hero Hinckler and reactions to a series of letters. The text references figures like Marvin, Wark and Wills and mentions themes of courage, national service, and inquiries about military plans.
A stream of letters discusses unemployment and hardship among workers, noting wage delays and the impact on families. The writer mentions skiers, cigarette provisioning, and halted labor activity as the season progresses, with worry over available jobs and the safety of workers.
A fragmented passage discusses men and women in work and welfare, noting a man with two jobs or a single job under unemployment rules, and referencing aid eligibility and therapy notions. It reflects wartime relief attitudes and calls for work in a country shaped by conflict.
Letter from Cairn notes a bitter railway wage dispute affecting workers and costs. Riled figures claim one third of the strike cost, while supporters hope Mr Hivedore achieves success in Washington. The piece reflects on wages, tensions, and public impact amid the industrial friction.
Letter to the editor laments rocks and piled sand blocking Barrow Crossing Bridge approach. It urges Shire Council and Superintendent Hone to act to clear obstructions feared to endanger cyclists and motorists during Patrick Day meetings and holiday traffic.
The National City Bank plans to raise its capital stock from 75 000 000 to 100 000 000 dollars and issue 1 400 000 shares of new stock with par value one dollar to present stockholders. The move would boost the bank’s total assets to about 215 000 000 dollars, making it richer than any private American bank.
Melbourne March event draws about 54,000 attendees as aviator surnamed Avian or similar makes a Pacific crossing style display. Charleville to Toowoomba leg draws crowds of several thousand at North Toowoomba grounds as Captain Lancaster notes Charleville trip was “hunny.”
Fragmented report from Geneva dated March 24 notes Casheylew addressing American French and Japanese reps about disarmament aims. It cites reductions, treaty constraints, and concerns over capital ships and strategic limits under a Washington treaty framework.
Airship factory Strine 621 settlement reached in London with workers returning to duties after a tie in negotiations. No details on terms or parties beyond the facility and location.
An article laments the toll of labor on women describing fatigue and damage to health and sanity. It condemns harsh duties and the social pressures that bind women to endless work while urging sympathy and reform.
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