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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
8
The Cairns Harbour Board presents April 1930 trade figures showing imports and exports levels with a comparison to the preceding April. The report notes changes in cargo volumes and vessel activity, highlighting shifts in key commodities and shipping lines servicing the port.
A reader recalls a photo of a man who climbed a tree and appears healthy and happy. The message promotes Kruschen Salts claiming improved digestion and blood quality, promising renewed energy and vitality after two years of use.
A Doyle piece recalls a reader tale of reincarnation in which a man troubled by a recurring dream as a soldier in a wartime camp sees a brutal scene. The vision includes a savage killer, murder of children, a tied woman, and a curse predicting the wearer of a mockers uniform and revenge on a future wife.
An unnamed informant recalls living in New York years later as a New Amsterdam Theatre extra in Ben Hur, dreaming the same Roman armor. He travels back to England, wanders Kent to Chatham and Rochester, and recalls a woman and a whispered prophecy. The piece discusses reincarnation experiments by Colonel Le Rochas and notes varying reincarnation timelines, concluding it as punishment rather than learning. The narrator sought fresh evidence but found no decisive proof, suggesting lessons recur across lifetimes.
A London cabinet debate centers on a vote of censure linked to Sir Oswald Mosley. Arthur Flenderson argues the resolution amounts to no confidence in government and urges the party to support development plans. Mosley and J H L Thomas push unemployment measures, including pension schemes and large loans to fund work programs. The Daily Herald claims a memorandum proposes pensioning aged workers and 290 billion pounds in loans, with projected costs and unemployment savings.
In the House of Commons on May 2, questions to Minister JH Thomas covered unemployment. He reported talks with Motor Manufacturers and Traders Association and predicted a concerted effort to boost export trade. He announced plans to stage an export oriented British industry exhibition at the Empire Seade Machines in Kenes Ames next year. The government budget figures referenced are unclear in the fragment.
Sir Oswald Mosley read a statement to the House of Commons detailing government-backed unemployment policy. He described a series of internal disagreements, noting a January memorandum on unemployment and a later report deemed unsuitable to replace current policy. He affirmed loyalty to the government while remaining on the back benches.
London dispatch notes Liberal and opposition criticism intensifying against the government. The Daily Herald reports a three front attack from Liberals, accusing ministers of weakness and urging decisive action on naval treaty policy. The piece highlights fear of a defeated government if reform measures collapse.
A fragmentary police blotter item notes theft of three cheques and various notes and silver from a property about a mile away. Local owners and Mr Rosherford are mentioned, with hurried attempts to recover or secure the scene.
The article details mid ’30s touring cars with features to ease driving and comfort. It notes sliding roofs, interior adjustable sun visors, concealed air inlets, and some models with radiators for cooling. It mentions oil cooling radiators and coated oil to improve fabrication, reduce evaporation, and boost fuel economy on long journeys.
The piece argues that the New York Stock Exchange functions as America’s largest legalized gambling venue. It describes Wall Street branches, hotel brokers, and fast-moving trades, claiming millions gamble daily, with fortunes won and lost fast. It highlights dividends, market scale, and the modern gambler’s dream of rapid riches, while noting the social costs of speculation.
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