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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 02, 1930

Page

13

Premier and progress debate in strained Queensland session

The Queensland parliament clashed over employment, federal loans, migration funds, and mining policy. Mr Moore defended loan stewardship while warning against overstepping allocations and risking future funding. He highlighted wage and hours changes impact, land tenure improvements, and mining growth as keys to recovery amid debt and unemployment fears.

Moore Adore Theodore Queensland Australia Forgan Smith Federal New South Wales Thensland

Unrest at Cairns meeting over unemployment scheme and backcountry policy

The Cook member Mr Kenny outlined the government plan while facing hostility. He defended the scheme, attacked opposition to work, and cited timber and mineral projects, rail lines, and backcountry development as proof of ongoing government effort.

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Mr O Keefe Addresses Cairns Sugar Supporters in Gordonvale

Labor candidate Mr John O Keefe spoke at Sutcliffe’s Theatre Gordonvale on Tuesday night. supported by ex Railways minister Mr Larcombe and Mr P Peast Deputy Leader Mr Murphy presided. O Keefe defended Labor policy on wages cane prices and sugar industry protections.

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Challenge Payment Report Sparks Question

Fragmentary note indicates a £10 payment linked to a general or person who alleged at lay night. The garbled text leaves key names and context unclear.

Government aims to revive economy amid labor tensions

A speech denounces past spending and vows government action to pull the country from economic mess after 14 years of Labor rule. It contrasts day labor with contract work at Chillagoe, defends government against AWU influence, and urges voters to attend a meeting to hear the truth.

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Harm from Constipation Warns Health of Daily Irregularity

A 1920s style health notice warns that missing a daily bowel movement harms health. It touts Pinkettes as a gentle, non habit forming laxative claimed to restore regularity and regulate waste in the body.

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