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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
2
The speech reports a strenuous journey by the party, with 35 attendees and E Seamark presiding. It critiques Labor's fourteen years in office, praising the Premiers Plan and warning against renewed extravagance, while urging prudence in state finances and national security.
Questions on Land Settlement and Forestry were answered as Mr. Atherton explained Government policy including the Lahey scheme. A strong vote of confidence in Mr. Atherton and the Moore Government followed, praising low unemployment and migration gains while noting financial reforms for loans, lease extensions for cattle and beef industry support, and wheat miller concessions.
William Gargett reports from Brisbane on T. C. Brooks, president of the Queensland Party, promising non party government in Parliament. He argues for abolition of machine politics, service to the state, curbing extravagance, boosting employment through industry and arbitration, and a reduced parliamentary size. The plan includes a flexible stance on the Watters constitution for unemployment solutions.
Labor leader Mr Forgan Smith spoke for over an hour to about 500 people in Albert Square from loudspeakers at City Hall Brisbane. He said there was a definite swing to Labor and noted sunny receptions in every centre visited.
Lieutenant Philippe Quersin, famed Belgian airman, prepares for an Atlantic crossing by balloon. He plans the attempt at the first opportunity in July or August. The Brussels correspondent notes Quersin often joined the Gordon Bennett race, winning in 1925 and placing second in 1923.
A fragmentary discussion on women laboring outdoors and at home, noting wet feet and all-day toil. It argues women bear extensive family duties, washing, ironing, and sewing, leading to health decline, back pain, headaches, and nervous complaints as common ailments.
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