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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
6
Government proposes to grant land to unemployed men by blocks for settlement. Land parcels will be produced and sold with rent payments deferred until tenants can meet the obligations.
In Darwin on April 30 protesters camped on the verandah and faced a prompt count from officials. Organisers expect a large peaceful demonstration tonight with food supplies arriving and musical instruments readied. Police remain on duty as fears of store raids by workers on May Day are voiced.
The Australian XI head to Worcester for their first engagement of the tour with confidence after warm sunlit practice at Lords. Worcester, weak in batting last season, offers potential as Root’s past success looms. Woodfull’s captaincy has brought out firm leadership, seen by teammates as the father of the team.
Worcestershire correspondent reports the Australian Board of Control may oppose cricketers signing ad contracts though it cannot yet stop them. It could impose stricter tour conditions, possibly limiting players from accepting gifts. Hon. J. O. Coventry, Worcester captain, is indisposed and cannot lead.
The report notes a sound film made this morning of Australians at Lords. Bradman showed a cold affecting timing while Jackson bowled leg stump. Bright sun made batting wary, but batsmen faced the varied attack with confidence as Harwood’s bowling impressed and he delivered two strong strands.
A. C Mac lauds the Australian Youngsters after watching practice in the Evening Standard. He singles out Hornibrook Wall and Fairfax for their height and control, noting the ball’s kick and late bat swaying ability. He predicts Woodfull will open with Wall and praises Harwood’s form and the Australian attack. Bradman and Ki are described as a merry pair.
In the House of Commons Mr MacDonald was questioned about arriving at a decision on constructing a channel tunnel and whether a date could be fixed for announcing the authorities that must review it. The matter is described as the biggest national policy scheme before the Government.
A lettergram from Brisbane watersiders appeals to the Prime Minister to safeguard workers who walked off and later sought back their jobs after 19 months. They demand conciliation and arbitration through the Court and oppose any third party sacking. They urge protection of liberty and orderly process for those with length of service.
In the Industrial Court Justice Webb hears the Queens land Foreman Stevedores Association seek interpretation of the 1929 Industrial Act regarding holiday pay. Counsel W Hardaker argues entitlement to Saints holidays under a State Court registered agreement. The judge rules the Act does not alter annual and statutory holidays in the registered agreement.
A deputation from the Coorparoo Coursing Club asked the Treasurer to allow betting at meetings. Mr. Barnes refused, citing widespread objections and concerns that coursing was getting out of hand. He warned treasury steps may be needed to ensure proper conduct.
In Sydney on April 30 Justice Halse Rogers branded Paul Mine as a callous killer and sentenced him to fifteen years for murder. Mine killed James Smith with an axe after a dispute, dismembered the body and disposed of parts in a river. He claimed self defense in a police statement but wept detailing the dismemberment. The judge noted the jury could not have found murder and reminded Mine he was fortunate to avoid that charge.
Witnesses before the Federal Parliamentary Committee on tobacco report Australian leaf fairs poorly in smoking quality. Federated Tobacco Workers Secretary L H Walker says American tobacco would suit Australians better, predicting a 50 percent drop in consumption if Australians are forced to smoke local leaf. AH Morgan M HLA calls the evidence a smashing attack, while H W Minnas notes the leaf is hard to work, moisture needed, leaf blacks, and aging harms quality with native leaf deemed unsuitable.
Canberra reports the House resumes after Easter with Mr. Killen sworn in following illness. Mr. Scullin says no further steps will be taken to resolve northern coal trouble and discusses Governor General appointment with Mr. Guillet. Second readings of the Wine and Cotton Industry Bounty Bills resume as Mr. Forde and Mr. Gullett speak.
In Parliament the Secretary for India said day to day developments of civic disobedience could not be clarified beyond press reports. Reports described Karachi's magistrate court disturbance, shootings in Madras, and similar clashes in Hitagon and Peshawar tied to Congress leaders' arrests.
An India office statement says two platoons of the Royal Garhwal Rifles acted unsatisfactorily in the Peshawar disturbances. The battalion has been transferred to Abbottabad and an inquiry is under way.
Calcutta on April 30 reports government orders to curb revolutionary and seditious material. Several cities seal papers with security pledges or bans while Delhi papers refuse to comply, prompting widespread restrictions and newsroom clashes.
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