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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1930
Page
10
An incomplete draft outlines a plan to form a committee of growers and officials to push a sugar experiment initiative. The discussion centers on which districts should participate and how to secure support from local growers and institution leaders for broader adoption.
Brisbane May 20. At a Cabinet luncheon the Premier Mr A B Moore described the Government's unanimous position on a general strike and 48 hour week. He warned governments must share in sacrifices for the community's paramount interests and cautioned against assuming railway employees’ views reflect all departmental opinions. He warned of worsened finances and higher unemployment if duties are shirked.
In Ipswich a 1922 wage cut row pits Mr F A Cooper against arbitration court decisions as union leaders accuse him of political bias. The Premier defends Government actions, urging adherence to law to prevent industrial unrest and protect railway operations and workers.
A speaker expressed relief that the ruling was not unanimous and urged wise counsel to prevail in guiding future actions.
Brisbane Minister for Railways Mr Godfrey Morgan dismissed railway strike worries saying employees are too intelligent to force a stoppage. He asserted the Government would win and keep control of the State, while arbitration decisions would be implemented promptly to ensure fair conditions.
Cardwell and district reports tender calls for sixty million feet of timber including red cedar kauri pine and satinash from Bankton and Kirrima 7 for a road over the Cardwell Ravenshear range. Contractors must design locate and build a compliant road with bridges and passing places to main roads standards within the tender period and subject to approval by the Main Roads Commission.
Agreement outlines timber price increases if new tram or railway construction alters the cost of conveying seasoned sawn timber from the mill within the contract area. The proposed road would start from the North Coast railway between Cardwell and Ti, favoring Cardwell as a port for operations and minimizing dredging needs, though details are unclear.
Mr Story outlined that general working conditions under the 48 hour week were settled with some unions while others such as the Police Union had not conferred. Justice Webb varied awards for agreeing unions and made the 48 hour judgment binding on non conferring unions. Police Union communications were in progress and the case was adjourned to May 27 awaiting replies.
Brisbane May 20 the secretary of the Pune Union Mr P Talty spoke to the Press on police attitude to the 48 hour week He cited a Toowoomba message claiming the Police Union backed direct action He said executive was the governing body and would prefer constitutional action Policeman cannot strike endangering society and must receive industrial status to compensate for surrendered rights
Chief Judge Dethridge chairs a Royal Commission to probe charges involving members of the Federal Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee. The inquiry begins Thursday in Canberra with Mr J H L Keating assisting, and representation from Mr K G Menzies and Mr A J McTiernan for the committee.
The Australian Museum Magazine presents a illustrated science quarterly featuring Seals on the Victorian Coast and their Feeding Habits by F Lewis Shell Ornamentation by Joger K Allan Some Australian Cuckoos by K A Hindwood The Investigation of Ocean Waters by T C and G P Whitley Centipedes and Centipede Bites by Keith McKeown Around Australia's Nor west Boundary by A A Livingstone Insects and Disease home further of applied entomology by Keith McKeown What is the Life Span of a Bird by J R Kinghorn The publication is praised as a splendid production with engaging articles for education and history topics.
Fragmentary report notes a four o clock appearance above the town and the search for a flying field leads to a newly created ground nearby. The scant text mentions a shorty and a look at fields near the area.
Amy Johnson landed about five o clock in the afternoon and, faced with dwindling fuel, calmly surveyed the surroundings for an emergency field used for military purposes. She descended a very small field at Tjomal three quarters of an hour from Samarang, uninjured. She plans to depart for Trevelock tomorrow, then Samarang, Sourabaya, and Bima if conditions permit.
A grounded plane at Jonal faced dangerous wet ground and a short runway of 240 yards. The manager arranged to move a vehicle to an emergency field eight kilometers away. the plane landed safely at the field and the passenger's luggage was retrieved, lifting her spirits.
Brief report notes a 20 year old man named Miss leit T he det whee at 10 o'clock. Widespread concern follows as authorities investigate the event and recall earlier statements from witnesses.
Miss Aimy Johnson failed to start at 8 05 am as an examination uncovered five wing holes caused by bamboo stakes buried upright to support two freely. The plane reportedly struck the marks tearing holes in the wing while workers at the factory repair her. Johnson remains dismayed but hopes to depart by 9 am for Surabaya via source route. progress doubtful due to late hour.
In Samarangan on May 20 Miss Johnson departed for Sour Town, signaling travel plans and movement for a local social or educational purpose.
London May 18 BBC completes arrangements to broadcast an account of the five Tests to be transmitted from helwisterd.
Scotland earns a 12 goal victory in an international soccer match played in Paris as part of a friendly contest. The scoreline shows Scotland overpowering France with a large margin.
The inquiry before the Warden examined three leases and the pegging of claims 502 and 503. It questioned whether the mines were offered to the Government before December 16, 1920 and whether records existed in Mines Department. McCormack’s interest and Jones’s January 1921 Chillagoe visit were noted, with directives about a telegram on the Chellagoe labor situation and actions pending the Minister for Mines’s return.
The transcript notes no witness attended consultations between Goddard and Co Sean about the Chillagoe smelter deals while Mr. Jones was in the area. It discusses loan structures, repayment failures, and whether officials sought profit proof from the Argentum Company, with cross-examination indicating no attempt to influence Mongana leases.
The Cairns City Council discussed correspondence with Cairns Shire Council over clearing and preparing the Queerah aerodrome site. A motion to join tendering for ground work with a proviso capped at 500 pounds passed, while cost inquiries into the saltpan site at Edge Hill were also instructed.
Union leaders hold back on calling a strike as transport committee faces a tight vote. Many railway workers are out of work and ready to act, while individual railwaymen express varied views on shortening the work week.
Answering Mr Pea he said the Government did not intend to profit from amateurs. The move was to open up the district, encourage mining, and boost employment.
Near Watsonville Herbertton May 20 two miners F. South and Kenest West were injured in an accident at Four-Mile. A cap exploded while lighting a wet hole with candle grease causing facial chest and arm injuries. A partner Henry Denny tended the surface.
In a narrow four vote majority the Combined Railway Unions Disputes Committee ordered a general railway strike as the 48 hour week nears. Seventeen unions were represented with strong support from locomotive enginemen while six other unions opposed. The Guards shunters and conductors union president and the Transport Council official left after the vote, signaling a split in adherence to the decision.
The Digates Committee in dal sessions formulates plans for a stake contest while many rail workers at the Pewich workshops adopt a cautious stance. The Arbitration Court considers open air awards as a weeklong prediction looms.
Australia posted 285 in their first innings as Marylebone chased a tough target. Lapses and spirited bowling kept the scoreboard tight with Fairfax securing six wickets. Hornibrook and Wall claimed key dismissals while Allen and Grimmett contributed pressure. Jackson remained not out, and Stevens bowled tightly.
May 19 London report on a cricket day where 5,000 spectators watched the Marylebone team struggle as Fairfax and Wall faced a tough pitch. Duleepsinhji showed wrist power while D.S. took control later, with Walker stumping and Hendren bowling tightly as the innings progressed.
London critics in the Morning Post and Daily Telegraph praise Chapman's leadership of the MCC attack and his brilliant fielding. They note England's improved form since the Australians last toured and question Australia’s tactics at Lord's, suggesting a need to force the pace and capitalize on Jackson's expected impact.
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