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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
12
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A committee assisting Minister for Lands W. Deacon advances forestry policy for the state. MLA H. M. Rumwell and others visit the Tablelands to gather data on timber, reforestation, and timber markets. The group emphasizes cabinet and pink timber, softwoods, and future supply, noting Kauri pine and satinay trials, with tours of Wongabel nursery and local mills.
Fred Neale was bitten on the right hand by a sheath athler near Stone Naver. He tried to cut away the finger with a knife but was unsuccessful. He reached home, amputated the member, and endured the bite’s effects though not hospitalized.
Senator Reed testifies before the Foreign Relations Committee describing Australia and New Zealand opposition to the London Treaty if the United States loses naval parity. Admiral Pringle pushes for a strong U S navy while Reed notes concerns over Japan’s cruiser allowances and potential compromises. The exchange highlights tensions over treaty terms and Allied expectations.
Aue 3) Pr Dertystire fetch a Hatch scored rapidly recording 100 for the tourers. He was attractive today later an unimpressive start yesterday.
Bradman, recovering from early shocks, rebuilt his innings with decisive boundaries and a patient 210 minutes at the crease. Worthington’s early pace troubled him but he steadied, reaching a hundred and forming a 106 run partnership with Ponsford. Worthington and other batsmen followed as Derbyshire’s attack wore down, with Ellington and Richards contributing steady support in a tense day of cricket.
Fragmented cricket report notes Kippax at 14 wrongly missed in slips off Townsend, Richardson troubled, McCabe edged to boundary, but 16 remained doomed. Light rain caused a quarter hour delay before further play.
Brisbane May 22 reports on a tense session before the commissioners as stationmasters and railway officers argue over pay raises and a two hour workday. Witnesses including Mr Welch and Mr Furness push for higher salaries and a 48 hour week, while advocating practical staffing and manning rules amid cost concerns.
Delegates representing the Waterside Federation submitted a motion at a Trades Hall Council meeting urging police protection for labourers at wharf pick-up sites. The federation complained about excessive police presence and sabotage concerns, but the motion was carried on voices after a recent conference.
Berlin May 22 The International Amateur Athletic Federation resolved not to ban women from Olympic competition. The decision followed debates about women in field and track events and was supported by officials including Count Baillet Latour. The American delegation voiced support for the exclusion previously but the body moved toward equality.
A fishing boat named Samrel with three men aboard was driven on rocks by heavy seas and wrecked. Victims St Watsaerid and Si ey Bickle perished. Thos Williams was rescued. Lifeboat and water search followed, but recoveries halted as the wreckage washed away and the missing men remained unaccounted for.
In the Australian House of Representatives on May 22, Mr J Latham moved to adjourn over a government policy forcing Public Servants to join unions. The opposition opposed coercive union membership, noting prior circulars urging joiners and potential job pressure. Prime Minister Scullin defended voluntary union rights, saying no compulsion or effect on terms of service existed. The adjournment failed after a tie vote, 30 to 19, with supporters of the government prevailing.
Innisfail May 23 reports considerable interest over a potential gold discovery at Euhansages, near three boundary areas. Elderly prospector Apps, on a site at the Fives two bene boundary owned by Fr Williamson and Mr Moody, is said to have located gold. A shaft is sunk and a party including Cook, Murry and Alexander reportedly recovered about one and a half ounces, shown to the Tanstat Warden K A E Aitkin yesterday.
Brisbane May 23 Justice Webb Henchman and E A Douglas delivered judgment on William McCormack ex Premier seeking extension of an interim injunction to stop James Lane Campbell Commission from disclosing McCormack's banking account books and deposits. The court found the order invalid and declined further interlocutory relief, leaving injunctions in place only as to limited disclosure.
Fire wrecked the wedding presents for the Crown Prince of Norway at Skowguen during a royal reception. Princess Martha and King of Sweden attended, with reports noting no fire reached the main celebration area yet the gifts suffered burn damage. Royal aides described the scene as chaotic but no injuries were reported.
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