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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 01, 1930

Page

13

Government must share burden to reduce national debt

A Queensland debate centers on equity and sacrifice as the government pledges to cut the overdraft without sparing any class. Leaders insist wealthy companies and individuals must contribute, warning against costly protections while urging a united stand to restore Australia’s economic position. They defend actions as necessary rather than popular, urging citizens to accept shared pain for long term stability. The discussion emphasizes production over consumption and stopping leaks to control costs, with parliamentary praise for figures like Kenny, Duffy, and Atherton.

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Welcome at Cairns Station Opens Campaign Visit

The representative party led by the Premier A. E. Mower arrived at Cairns Railway Station yesterday. Mayor A. Coltina officially welcomed them at Strand Hotel. Attending officials included A. H. O'Kelly PM Inspector and Sub-inspector Cahalane and numerous party members, with G. Shaw to lead publicity for the upcoming election.

Cairns A. E Mower Ald Wo A. Coltina Strand Hotel A. H. O'Kelly Cahalane SH Warner J. J. McDonald Draper H. K. “MacDonnell P. G Close T. Roland H. Roehricht FCP Curlew ‘Dre G. Shaw Direc Progressive Nationalist Party G. Henderson Abbott-street

Ancient Rite. Story of Sutter and Abolition Efforts

The article traces widow burning from ancient Indian rites to its suppression by British policy. It covers Hindu, Mughal, and British actions, noting Carey’s 1805 translation work, Lord William Bentinck’s abolition, and the mixed local response. It cites suttee in Bengal, Madras, and Punjab, with eyewitness and historical accounts across eras.

Benial William Bentinck Woolley America China Russia India Alexander William Carey Bengal England Kammohan Roy Witliam Hentinck Madras Rowibay Calcutta Privy Council

Sheep Market Control Commentary by Frank Whidden

Frank Whidden discusses sheep breeding and market dynamics in Australis. He explains how quality varies, the term sheep man versus grazer, and notes prices rise at Flemington when sales succeed and fall when not. An agent observes market sentiment after a few days of monitoring the sheep market.

Frank Whidden Fing Australis Flemington

Palmer Development Company Registered in Townsville

The Registrar of Joint Stock Companies registered the Palmer Development Coy. Ltd. in Townsville with £20,000 capital. The firm plans to acquire land on the Palmer gold fields near Maytown and operate associated mining, railway lease options, and development works across specified sites including Louisa Ida Comet and Queen mines. Directors include J S Lave, W Newell, W C Harding, Warner, Moras, Macdonnell, and others. signatories cover Seymour Warner, Dunnel, Stillman, Nevitt, Lymett, and Newell. registered office is Abbott Street, Cairns.

Townsville Jax Comerford Palmer Development Coy. Ltd Queensland Severmnth Eee Siemon Maytown Palmer Gold Louisa Ida Comet Queen Cooktown Laura She Sal J. S Lave Grazer W. Newell Herberton W. C Harding Atherton Warner Cairn A. J. Moras Lavi Macdonnell Cairns AL Collins Yricanion Seymour Herbert Warner Mevat Mealtoneat Mar Dunnel William JE Stillman AL Nevitt Margaret Lymett Wenster John Newell Commity Te Abbott-street Cams

North Does Best Brisbanes April 20 Trade Values

Brisbane reports a sharp drop in mineral values for the first quarter. Total value fell from £78,623 last year to £55,099 this year. Copper led production, with minerals valued at £30,355, while other outputs totaled £15,503.

Brisbane Stiles

TRE METAL MARKETSYDNEY APRIL REPORT

Sydney metal market news notes April 30 with figures on elect shipments and prices. Includes references to American elect, various fractions, rents, and multiple coded values across markets.

Sydney Elect Arn

St Patrick Property Case Withdrawn At Warden’s Hearing

In Herberton on April 28 the warden recommended exempt on lease 300i for The Great Northern Extended held by Mr Hy K Hunter. The objection by E Wright to Con Bays extended lock copper slam near New St Patrick was withdrawn in writing, clearing Don Bassi to be registered as owner of the new St Patrick.

Herberton Hhe Court Great Northern Hy K. Hunter E. Wright Con. Bays St Patrick Don Bassi St. Patrick

Applications For Tin Claims In Tepon And Webb Gully

Two tin claim applications appear in this fragment. Thomas Harold Miller with James Athert Daw claims a geotind at Tepon marked XN about 100 feet southerly from Tepon railway station, listed as The Jabilow. Michael Daplan applies for a 600 by 80 foot parcel on Webb Gully near Magnet Creek junction, named All Mone.

Thomas Harold Miller James Athert Dawson Tepon Michael Daplan Mt. Spurgeon Webb Gully Magnet Creek Platypus Magnet Creeks Walla

Application for Wolfram Claim at Mt Carbine

Application has been made for a Wolfram claim covering a ground area of about 4X by 400 feet at Mt Carbine near the battery site Mt Carbine wal frelease or exivives lode. Applicants are Thomas Beadle and Neil Caenn vl.

Mt. Carbine Mt Carbine Wal Thomas Beadle Neil Caenn

Application for Porfei Ture in Alta Dam registration

Benzie Perceval Fullerton of Mitchell Vale Moltoy has applied in the Wardens Court Herbert on to be registered for one half share in shedging dam No 126 about 301 acres known as the Alta an fable to foresture by Harald In gemann Jensen.

Benzie Perceval Fullerton Mitchell Vale Moltoy Herberton Harald Ingemann Jensen

Tea Mine in Watsonville Shows Promise and Problems

In Watsonville the Tea Mine, owned by Price and Petter, shows potential with a ore pad of 70 to 80 tons ready for crushing. The Una Company halted operations due to boiler and engine issues and limited stone supply, delaying resumption until finances improve. May involve sending ore to Herberton for crushing and includes road work to access the mine. March 1930 tin mining returns are cited for comparison with February and January, noting extended hours and uncertain purification progress.

Warald Ingemaon Jensen Watronvile Shumg Vroepettna Una Company Ree Th Chillegoe Rex Thomp Watsonville Price Petter Una Battery Herberton Great Northern Pre Hax Town Per Ous Qurpur

Beneficial Rain Arrives in Southern Queensland

Brisbane reports beneficial rain across Southern Queensland in the past 24 hours. A wide swath of the region measured up to an inch, with the heaviest falls in areas most in need of moisture.

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