Return to the gold standard and world price stability
The piece discusses how a return to a gold standard would affect international prices, with predictions of slower trend movements, potential currency stability, and the role of gold reserves. It cites views from The Statist, Barclay’s chairman Mr. Goodenough, and notes about maintaining pound purchasing power and parity to support exports and debt payments.
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Innisfail Rain Record and Court Obscenity Case
Four hours ending nine oclock saw Innisfail record three inches of rain raising March total to forty two inches and four points. In court three Aboriginal men faced insobriety and obscene language charges with one convicted and discharged. Wet language claims and disputed obscenity arose amid police testimony and warnings, a fined amount noted in court records.
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Madden obituary note for Ambrose Herberton
Ambrose John Mary Herberton of Eilenadden died after a long illness at his home. The timely notice records his death in his later years and references his roles and local ties.
Return to the gold standard eyed by British circles
The Cairns Post notes divided opinion in Britain over an immediate return to the gold standard while arguing its long term benefits. It argues gold backing would stabilize European currencies and world trade, benefits wool producers, and would strengthen Australia’s economic ties with Britain and the global market.
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Tha and Moon High Water Report Brief
A weather bulletin notes high water levels at Tha and Moon areas on March 11 around 4 18 p m with significant river crest concerns and guidance for local residents to monitor conditions.
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Mail trains resume after line damage delays
The mail train for Townsville left at the usual time while the Cairn line train departed Townsville on schedule but slowed by damaged sections. It reached the station at 9.20 last night and carried Commonwealth Public Works Commission members who will investigate the port.
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Postal tender invites new Cairns parcel service
The Postal Department invites tenders to run parcels service in Cairns. The change ends parcel pickup at the post office and delivers by the new service like other mail. Expected start in July as already in operation in other provincial centers.
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Police Court fines after Cairne raid on gaming house
Following a Cairne raid on Saturday morning the Police Court before Bure P.M. yesterday charged Andrew Michel Todd William Houston James Brennan Stanley Francis Harold Lewis Michael Johnson and John Ferguson with keeping a common gaming house. The defense was fined £5 with 15 shillings costs. the others were each fined £15 with £1 5s costs or six weeks' imprisonment on default.
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Weather forecast hints at scattered storms in Gulf region
The forecast notes thundershowers in the Gulf area and Northern divisions, with cloudiness along the Pacific South and Eastern Downs. Temperatures are cool to moderate in the south, warmer near the tropics, and some places may remain fine except for possible scattered thunderstorms between the Gulf and southern districts.
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Cairns News Briefs: Port Darwin hearing and Davies' exam success
Federal Works Committee members return from the South to Cairns to consider evidence on wharf construction progress in Northern Australia. J M Davies of MacDonnell Harris passes final Queensland solicitor exam with top marks and plans Brisbane admission. Cairns Canegrowers hold AGM at Mulgrave Mill. Carnival planned at Parramatta Reserve to raise funds for Warramatta fence and ground facilities. Davies receives farewell gifts from MacDonnell Harris staff as he begins practice.
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Railway Strike Hits Townsville Blacksmiths Over Wages
Townsville workers at the railway shop walk out on Saturday citing low wages compared with local employers and dissatisfaction with the Commissioner's response to their wage claim.
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Queensland Weather Summary Rains Hit Coastal Regions
Weather across Queensland shows general coastal rain outside Townsville to Mackay with heavy falls on the Peninsula and thunderstorms. Inland, showers affect the Northern Carpentaria and Darling Downs area with Angathella Charleville and Saltern logging the largest readings. Unsettled, showery conditions persist in coastal zones south of Mackay while most of the state remains fair inland.
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Redfern Murder Case in Sydney Courthouse
Cecil Aves charged with murdering Florence Irk at Redfern on March 12. Prosecution claims the witness was unable to attend court due to illness while the accused faced the allegation. Attack with a tomahawk left one woman fatally injured and another with a fractured skull.
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Frightful Murder Report From Sydney
Frightful murder report reaches Sydney on March 10 detailing a brutal crime at a home where a woman is missing and a decapitated body is found. Police inquiry underway with unknown victim and suspect details.
Advertised Events in Cairns and Townsville Listings
The Cairns Aquatic Club promotes a Sunday night event for the Townville Easter Regatta with a send off for boats and a dance. The Laws Agent offers a lease on Wright's Creek bank. The Queensland Forest Service invites tenders for maple cutting in Millam Millaw Yungatwera districts. Woodward and Calder auction B H Ri Eny household effects on Tuesday. Cairns Rugby League annual meeting set for Thursday. Cairds Cane Growers Association AGM planned for Friday.
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Correspondence Letters on Post Office and Road Fees
Readers critique postal service civility and duties while others attack road funding and rate collection in Cairns Shire and Tinaroo Shire. Letters discuss postmaster reliability, telegram delivery, attire, and public service quality amid local rate disputes and road neglect. Names include Mt. Surprise sender FAIRPLAY and Mary Olsen Tolga Atherton in 1925.
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Howe Hill to Maretta The Ivkerman Bridge Opens for Traffic
The Ivkerman Bridge reopened to traffic after eight weeks of repairs caused by flood damage. A special train from Home Mil to Awr helped clear the line, with a second goods train from Conia ig 27 arriving as expected. The railway department notes no loss of life and optimistic timing on remaining dyke and cutting work, projected to three months.
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Sugar Surplus Sparks Sugar Industry Conference Plan
Brisbane reports the Minister for Agriculture returning from Mackay says a public meeting will back a conference of sugar industry representatives to discuss marketing the present surplus. The plan includes power alcohol from cassava and other crops at Plane Creek Sugar Mill with International Power Alcohol Company involvement. The government funds the project and cassava cultivation will be prioritized plus a study trip to Java to import suitable plants.
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Britain Faces German Competition in Shipbuilding
London records show shipbuilders and industry leaders discussing German contract placements and wage practices. Mr Barr of Vickers cites lower German wages and longer hours as factors while Britain endures high costs and seeks government subsidy reform. A proposed round table aims to ease tensions and restore Britain's shipbuilding supremacy with a special tribunal likely to be accepted by unions.
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Miners Leader Claims Machinery Prepared for Pressure
London reports Mr Cook at Finlwell denouncing Tories and Liberals for uniting to defeat miners claims. He warns that rulers favor profit over workers and that armaments funds, wage repression, and capitalist gains threaten workers.
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