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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 22, 1929

Page

10

Ministry Takes Office In Brisbane Swearing In

The new ministry was sworn in by the Lieutenant-Governor in Brisbane today ending 14 years of party leadership. Premier A. E. Moore introduced colleagues. Minister for Mines B A Atherton to be sworn in Wednesday. Rumors indicate McCormack may retire soon and plan a health trip overseas by late July or early August.

Brisbane Tase B.A. Atherton W. Lennon A. E. Moore Ir. McCormack

Stampede-Beat Incident Delays and Rolling Stock Requisition

Authorities report a stampede incident by A Dudi failed to happen, work­ers were not harmed. Officials say further rolling stock has been requisitioned from the south and once available the operation will return to normal.

TACTICS

Fragmented text describes a plan or maneuver involving several unclear actors and a goal to observe or test reactions. It mentions ear to See and people on the le who diel not exist, suggesting a mistaken or deceptive setup with unclear outcomes.

All Union Congress Met in Moscow Opera House

About one hundred delegates from across Russia gathered at the Moscow Opera House for the All Union Congress. The event featured many women delegates and discussed legislation and advisory roles for the Soviet government.

Moscow Russia Caucasus AJ Suv'et

Pemates Blaze in Japanese Alps Stirs Alarm

A blaze sweeps through Pemates area in the Japanese Alps triggering evacuation concerns. Local authorities mobilize firefighting units and rapid-response teams to contain the flames near mountainous settlements.

Debate Time Proposals Stir Canberra Committee

In the House discussion led by Mr J H Scullin the opposition argues for 45 minute to coca speeches and 15 minute committee segments with more time for supply debates. The Labor party backs estimates rushing while the Government pushes longer discussions on such questions. Debate on Saighy may be allotted 15 days as in Britain or five days as proposed by the Government.

J. H. Scullin Laborabies Somorom Theodore

French Hard Court Championships Open in Paris

In Paris the French hardcourt event began with matches. Boussus and de Busch beat Germans Fuchs and Wetzel 6 4 1. Hunter and Miss Helen Witt defeated Glasser and Madame Metax 6 3 6 3. Ira and Sencrita d Alvarez beat Magalofi and Madame Bernard 6 2 6 2.

Paris Boussus de Busch Fuchs Wetzel Hunter Helen Witt America Glasser Madamoiselle Metax France Ira Sencrita d'Alvarez Magalofi Madame Bernard

Tennis finals report with Cochet and Von Rerinek victory

In the finals Cochet of France defeated Memrel in straight sets 6-1, 6-0. Baroness Von Rerinek beat Aussem 7-5, 6-5. The match featured Brugnon and others in a European field with mixed results and uncertain scores.

Champaign Bel Cochet Peacee Aed Prathese Ate Germany Brugnon France

Westminster Thanks Date Set For June Sixteen

National News notes London confirms June 16 as the date for Westminster thanks events. Officials intend ceremonies and related activities to honor civic contributions across the city.

London

Child Missing Near Creek Reported in Brisbane

May 20 year old Marjorie Redible disappeared during a home investigation in Brisbane. Police say the child wandered and was found near a creek on May 21 with signs of having tripped over a tree.

McKee Brisbane Marjorieredible

Cairns City Council Orders Structural Removals and Repairs

The Cairns City Council approves motions to pull down or repair several structures. Tong Sing Co properties on Sachs Street and Allotment 17 Section 3 are to be demolished or repaired within twenty eight days. A two storey kitchen extension behind 78 Sachs Street and a General Store are to be removed or rebuilt within fourteen days.

Lewis Street Tong Sing & Co Boland City of Cairns Sachsreet Tow Line & Co

Cost of radium in Britain eyed through empire resources

London officials examine empire resources and their exploitation to secure radium for Britain. Estimates suggest a rate near ten to twelve francs per gram per month with demand possibly reaching thousands of pounds monthly.

London Britain Amune

Moir and Owen Mystery Shrouds Possible Landing

Sir Keith Smith noted Moir and Owen likely landed near a beach clearing after a failed takeoff or damage to their machine. He emphasized a rapid dash to the direction of their presumed heading as the first step in locating the missing flyers.

Keith Moir Owen Korpangecaisei Darwin Keith Smith Melbourne Brinsmead

Captain Grosvenor’s Flight Sets Out from Darwin

Captain Grosvenor departed Darwin at 8 20 am in a Moth aircraft to search the coast around Wyngham. He is not expected to return until tomorrow despite reports about the missing Gyers.

Darwin Grosvenor Wyngham Gyers

Treasury approves contract price increase for Cairns project

The Cairns council confirms signing the contractor Mr. A McKenzie for Sindereen work. The contract price rises from £13 37 to £13 904 for amended work as per signed plans and specifications. Advances on loan funds will be issued by the Treasury via the under secretary, Public Works.

Treasury Messrs. Hill and Taylor Cairns A. McKenzie Sindereen Whch Treasury Department The Department of Public Works Undergran Sameter Messrs Hill Hill & Taylor Ts. Cairns Coun- FM

Hinkler Offers Avro Plane to Queensland State

Brisbane reports that Dr. Bert Hinkler has offered the Queensland Government the Avro plane used in his solo flight from England. The offer is said to merit acceptance and the aircraft housed suitably in the state.

Brisbane Bert Hinkler Queensland England

Timber Strike Fund Hearings Set in Arbitration Court

Melbourne reports concern over fundraising to aid the timber strike. Timber officials say they are determined that the award will be heard in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court on Friday.

Melbourne Commonwealth Arbitration Court

Proposals Declined in Melbourne May 20

A Melbourne report notes proposals were declined as a committee of waits shield the city. details are unclear due to fragmented OCR. The entry references police roles, laborers, and terms of service though specifics are unreadable.

Melbourne

City Engineer report outlines street repairs and projects

The council tabled a report detailing repairs and upgrades across multiple streets including Sheridan Upward Shields Gelling and Five Star, with works on footpaths road beds and scrubbing. It notes concrete railway work progress and the need for office equipment and a measuring instrument set.

Giekeod Comnelly Foanpath Sheridan-street Shields-street Digger Umeda Aplin Shields Lake Upward Sheridan Car Grove Street Sheridan Street Turks and Gardens U.en Tyler

Death of Earl of Rosebery in London

The death of the Earl of Rosebery former Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1894 to 1895 was announced in London this evening. Messages from the King and Government were sent after his illness.

Lord Rosebery London Earl of Rosebery Great Britain

Cairns Water Authority weighs sprinkler use amid drought

At the Cairns Water Authority meeting Alderman C Woodward urged studying sprinkler allowances used only during restricted hours to curb waste. Aldermen Keble Pirch and the Mayor debated meters and by law changes while noting several hose waste practices. The council plans to seek input from other towns before revising local by laws.

Cairns

Australia’s Power and Industry Policy Agenda Notes

A fragmented record outlines development of Australia’s power health and industrial sectors. It mentions film registration and Commonwealth titles, plus a survey on production and distribution, and notes South Australia proposes abolishing wine excise and petrol tax with others not yet following.

Australia South Australia

Kangaroo Brand Test Consignment Noted For Sale

A fragmented notice notes a Kangaroo brand test consignment marked No 1 from Brierhane or Brisbane Exhibition with directions to peel and sell unsalted items.

Brier Hane Brisbane Peel Idee

Appeal for Union Meeting Report From Australia

Perth May 2 A committee session reports an appeal for union among church leaders and ministers. The conference notes include invitations and participation from church figures as leaders and secretaries.

Perth Wess Church Erwin Thi Methodist of Australia Fe Genero Vaid

Brisbane Civic Welcome for Order of Ondifellows Delegates

May 21 Brisbane welcomes interstate delegates to the Triennial Conference of the Order of Ondifellows. Alderman W. A. Jolly, the mayor, extolled community work by friendly societies and urged younger men to engage in activities. he highlighted the society as possibly the largest in the world.

Ares

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Labour Executive Council Atherton Mr. McCormack Lapong’s Cuzak Oes Empire Alderman Birch Ald Woodwart Moir and Captain Grosvenor Communications Hinkler AVRO AW. W. A. Collins Ald. Woodward Ald. Keble Pirch Woodward Kargaroo Ravenshoe Ais Church Union Aan
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