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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
10
The engineer reports debris hampers Cairns public baths project in a tropical climate with abundant sea and fresh water. Citizens and visitors alike urge prompt completion to have baths ready for the next summer season for health and hygiene.
City Engineer Mr Creagh submitted to the City Council a long statement on proposed public baths for Cairns. He outlines tidal, depth, location, and construction options including a shore site near Anzac Park, sea wall design, gravity and pumped water systems, concrete enclosures, and staffing facilities, noting cost uncertainties and possible Harbour Board input.
Canberra May 15 the House Speaker announced plans to issue a writ on May 24 for a by election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr H E Pratten nominations close June 0 polling day June 16 and writ return by June 27 in the federal by election slate noted by officials
London May 14 The sailing ship Beatrice arrived at Falmouth on Saturday night eighteen days behind the Cunard Cecile which she raced from Adelaide. Her skipper maintains that the Beatrice is the faster ship and is re challenging the Cecile.
Towneville May 15 A report from yesterday's Labor Convention notes Premier McCormack faced a demand for a public statement on serious allegations. The Premier declined to respond, saying he would not attend to such remarks and only libel actions would be pursued. The matter was reportedly debated in Parliament.
Sydney papers report shocking charges linked to a government tender for steam raising plant at the New South Wales Holderong power station. The controversy centers on alleged bribe pressures, aldermanic demands, and improper influence during the 1919–1920 tender process involving Downell Hathcock Wilcox and official Maling. The London branch of Babcock and Wilcox denies any wrongdoing and promises to cooperate with inquiries.
Melbourne reports nearly 1000 seacooks idle as a strike reduces meat supply. Federal Marine Cooks Union leader Tudehope plans conference with maritime unions after arrival tomorrow. A telegram to Watersiders calls a joint session at 2:30 as Australasian Council weighs the dispute.
In Canberra on May 18 the Prime Minister Mr. S. M. Bruce stated in the House that the Cooke dispute has caused substantial stoppage in Australia trade and industry. He noted the Arbitration Court is handling the matter and he doubts its influence will quickly resolve the dispute.
The Brisbane gathering May 1 discusses policy lines between industrial political action and direct action for Labour. The speaker warns against disrupters, defends reformism, and argues political action can progress workers’ interests while cautioning against wage-cutting attitudes. He praises conciliation arbitration and reforms as practical paths toward a cooperative commonwealth.
In Sydney on May 15 the Associated Steamship Owners Association pressed to lay up vessels, with cooks' union indicating willingness to man ships under current terms. Cancellations included sailing white stemmers Karola, Ulocke, Bom bute, and Lowa. Centre office in Melbourne directs the campaign to push for control, amid mass discharges and a potential union revival by tomorrow.
In NRISHANE on May 18 a dispute in the slaughtering section at Swift's meatworks caused a stoppage, leaving over 200 workers idle. The issue centered on promotion practices after a request to fill a position met company resistance, leading to a Full Court ruling that the firm may select its own labor, which the union opposed, propelling ongoing work stoppage.
May 18 in Sydney reports outline how funds totaling £16,600 moved through intermediaries to pass to Albert Buckle and then to others, with Maling blamed for nil direct payments to his account. Albert and Buckle defend the path as above board while taxation irregularities trigger investigation. The case notes stress stress and worry among involved parties as investigators probe the EMGOD matter and alleged payments to aldermen.
Monday's proceedings at the Townsville Labour convention show that a motion for an immediate labour research bureau was defeated along with an amendment to instruct the Q.C.F. The Stop Assistants Union's G Brown backed a supreme economic council to govern all industries. Deputy Premier Forgan Smith warned it would abolish Parliament. Beentorr proposed socialisation of industry and nationalisation of banking while Collins labeled the motion Communist. Premier warned against loose thinking on sovereign rights and cooperative nationalisation.
In UKLAND May 14 in a Supreme Part a wage land solicitor John Mansill was sentenced to four years reformative detention after GAO trust accounts were found misused. The proceedings touched on worker benefits and industry control, with the conference adjourning to today as nominations for eleven Queensland Central Executive representatives close Wednesday and ballots by 2 pm Thursday during a convention.
Debating a motion tied to industrial socialisation the Innisfail Labor Party considers steps to strengthen workers education and organisation. Speakers warn sympathetic legislation may weaken unions, urging coordinated effort between government and unions to promote industrial organisation.
A May report quoted Mr Tambert claiming he was offered 8000 pounds to vacate his seat to influence the retirement of Mr Mihoney and boost Mr Theodore to Dalley. It also claimed no similar offer was made to Mr Antey. The piece links bribery to the Dalley election maneuver.
The Prime Minister and other figures chain together allegations about seats and resignations in New South Wales politics. Cann and Lambert reiterate claims tied to Coleman and Mr Theodore as part of a disputed seat shifting plan. The exchanges stress the seriousness of the charges and warn of harm to parliamentary integrity. The debate centers on government legitimacy and public trust in the commonwealth's democratic processes.
The government argued that a fretting matter touching a fundamental interest should be examined by the highest authority in the Commonwealth and proposed inviting a Justice of the High Court to oversee the investigations. Mr Theodore welcomed the inquiry and indicated he would not oppose it.
May 15 in Guayaquil, Ernadert reports a strong quake tearing across the city. Many buildings damaged, streets littered with debris, residents fled terrified into nearby structures as aftershocks rattled the area.
In Koukiampton on May 4 the Supreme Court heard a winding up application by Barrier Reef Trading Co. Edward Hermpenstall, chairman, opposed the move and asked Justice Brennan not to hear the matter. Hermpenstall alleged past dealings with Brennan and his brother in law. Brennan rejected the objection saying it seeks to blackmail justice and would not permit self selection of judge.
The exchange centers on a court proceeding to uphold or undermine the court’s dignity. Arguments reference allegations of bias and threats to the process, with assertions no personal charge against a named party and insistence the court will not be undermined. The dialogue hints at tension over procedural integrity in the central district.
Details from Shanghai May report show high level Japanese-wei plan for a Tsinanfu assault. The dispatch cites a seven mile safety ring protecting the city with troops planes and ships poised, and a delayed response strategy by the generalissimo to buy time for counter measures.
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