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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 24, 1929

Page

3

Labour Leaders Back Arbitration Law in Industrial Strife

The Federal Government defends the Arbitration Court and 48 hour week amid timber and waterside strikes. It cites penalties and past policy, while Labour leaders face accusations of inciting lawlessness and political gain from unrest. A review by Bruce and Latham signals possible changes to penalties to sustain industrial peace.

Labour Transport Workers Australia Watersiders Theodore Federal Labour Party Arbitration Court Queensland Scoflin Bruce-Page Industrial Peace Conference Bruce Latham

Sydney letters on art culture and urban beauty

The Sydney letter surveys protests over timber disputes and unemployment as art and learning take focus. It covers the Society of Artists exhibit opened by Lord Stonehaven with George Lambert, prize artworks, and the push to beautify Sydney through public streets and a proposed Fine Art Minister. It notes university events including graduations, student reunions, and a dramatic Deaf and Dumb Society protest over a welfare director's dismissal.

Society of Artists David Jones Lord Stonehaven Tim Sydney Ure Smith George Lambert Sydney Ure Smith Deaf and Dumb Society Elizabeth Street City Hersee

St Luke's Hospital marks tenth anniversary jubilee

An unusual ceremony at St Luke's Hospital celebrated the tenth anniversary of the hospital board's first meeting. A jubilee book signed by 30 founders, a Canberra fiorin, records of the opening, speeches by the Premier and by Mr Hemsley, plus a replica golden key, were placed in a casket in the hospital quad. The casket will be opened on St Luke's Day 1977 when records move to the Mitchell Library.

St. Luke's Hospital Canberra the Chieath Phillip Street Bagin Hemsley D'Arcy-Irvine Canun Lee P. Street Sydney Morning Herald Taylor St. Luke's Day Mitchell

Diamond Production and South African Riches

The article describes deep and costly diamond mining near Pretoria, comparing modern mines to Colorado canyons. It cites the Diamond Mine near Pretoria opening in 1896, with 36,217,144 carats recovered from 116 cubic foot loads and a value over £30,000,000. It notes rising American demand and suggests price stabilization by South Africa’s parliament benefits jewelers.

South Africa Pretoria Commonwealth Jeweller and Watchmaker Colorado Rae America

Beware the Cough of Cold That Hangs On

An ad for Creolyptol promotes a emulsified creosote remedy claimed to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germs. It boasts quick cough relief, stomach absorption, and treatment of bronchial conditions with guaranteed satisfactory results or money back.

Creolypol

Dewars Whisky Feet of All Whisky Dewars

A short notice lists Dewars whisky and notes Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd as agents for the brand.

Dewars Whisky Feet of Alll Whisky Dewars, Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd

Dazzling Smiles Are Dull Smiles Polished Bright

An ad touts a Pepsodent based method to remove films from teeth and gums. It claims modern science offers a new approach, detailing a ten night gum massage routine and gradual whitening. It emphasizes fighting decay-causing germs and tartar with daily brushing and film removal.

Pepeeden Dental Science Pepeedent

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