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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
13
May 6 reports describe continued Cabinet deliberations over restoring preference for returned soldiers. Captain Dyett and others pressed for restoration while opponents warned against protections. The debate touched on how awards would affect employment and recruitment for ex-servicemen, with reservations about timing and implementation.
A garbled text fragment mentions a soldiers' representative hopeful and a named figure, with references to government focus and a demand for restoring focus on the region. Names appear partially garbled and context is unclear.
May 6 in Canberra a Lahor arty gathering is expected to be lively as members oppose the government's changes to the soldiers' preference clause. Senators Barnes and others face questioning while party leaders prepare to address contentions raised by allied members and critics.
Paris police probe links a six year art forgery ring tied to the London Gallery. Officials allege the group sold falsified works to buyers in Germany Belgium and Britain in a scheme centered on the "Petit Varieten" collection. The facade includes fake masterpieces attributed to famed painters.
In Paris on May 5 details emerged about Jean Charles Millet forgeries tied to a wealthy heir and a Barbizon shopfront. An American buyer flagged the fraud while a grandparent’s estate corners were questioned as investigators probe the painter’s supposed works and the vast market of misrepresented Millets.
In Cairns a prominent speaker defended liberty of speech while criticizing Mr. Smith and Mr. Moore. He argued liberty ends where others’ rights begin, noting interruptions by some attendees who walked out when criticisms were voiced. Despite a southward withdrawal, many listeners remained attentive as he spoke on public platforms across Australia.
A ranting 1920s style overview argues unemployment rises in Australia and Britain due to war debts, population growth, and misjudged production. It links stock market crashes in America to economic missteps, cites a levy proposal to fund wages, and blames governments for debt reliance while urging work and national resolve. The piece names Mr Fersed and Mr Moore as figures amid labor strife and coal shortages.
A historical notice notes window-dressers, trained as learners for two years, earning as much as £3 110 weekly. The figure reflects skilled earnings for seasoned tradespeople in early industry contexts.
Mr Ferguson speaks on wartime price differentials and the impact of high import costs in Australia. He cites steel, nails, cement, and galvanised iron as price leaders driving industrial stagnation and hindering competition with Britain and the United States. The talk critiques government tariffs and calls for policy shifts to reemploy workers and support expansion. A vote of thanks closes the session honoring Mr Ives, Victor Kennedy, and R J Sutton.
A speaker declined to discuss the issue at hand, offering no details or remarks about the situation at present. The absence of statements leaves questions about motives and next steps pending further development.
Vancouver May 3 New Zealand barter is bound to command a higher price as demand and prices for both products rise, signaling better market prospects for New Zealand butter in Canada.
London May 4 reports a dramatic RAF mishap at Basa as two planes touched causing Lt Gilman to be hurled from the cockpit. He deployed his parachute and landed safely. Observer Silman regained control and saved the aircraft with only minor injuries to crew.
Cape Times quotes Sir William Simpson of the Ross Institute in Cape Town after a Northern Rhodesia trip. He notes Africa grows healthier daily as mining districts pursue malaria eradication with tailored measures and improved household care to curb stagnant water and breeding pots.
Sir William discusses malaria control and quinine use in tropical postings, noting five grains daily, higher doses when wet or tired. He emphasizes nets and upper stories in houses as healthier, cites Rows’ discovery of the malaria parasite in India, and recalls health work in South Africa and Cape Town during 1907 1908. He credits immunities to prudent quinine use and mosquito avoidance.
London residents average around twelve trips annually as the population continues to grow. The figure reflects routine commuting and other travel patterns among city dwellers.
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