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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1930
Page
4
Brisbane reports the Treasurer Mr W H Barnes says a council meeting is set for November 10 in Canberra. He will arrange to attend on the suggested date.
Perth reports that Mr J MacFarlane MLA president of the West Australian Nationalist Party praised Mr Theodore on the financial situation. He agreed that balancing the budget in one year would cause greater hardship than spreading it over two years and expected the Loan Council to consider this. He also backed Theodore on inflation policy noting extremes on either side are dangerous.
Commissioner for Police told Parliament that 2173 traffic accidents occurred in Brisbane in 1929 30 resulting in 31 deaths and 79 serious injuries. Across the State 4022 prosecutions for breaches of the warfhacs were filed with 127 women brought before the courts in custody and 31 on summonses. Only ten cases were dismissed and 31 men and 20 women were imprisoned. Fifty nine prosecutions for illegal motor fare use were pursued with 27 imprisoned.
Mr Tunnecliffe ordered the Police Commissioner to drop charges against arrested men after a raid disrupted meetings. He assured that future actions will not suppress freedom of speech. He called the incident unfortunate amid high tensions and community distress.
Brisbane reports an executive committee meeting where a sub committee will meet Municipal Officers Association reps to discuss a five per cent salary reduction and overtime hours under State local authorities awards. The group also seeks input for amend ments before the Industrial Court.
London reports an amendment to tide sails in reply to the government crisis. The discussion focuses on agricultural and commercial distress and unemployment, with coverage expected to extend over two days.
A partial transcript shows Mr Ramsay MacDonald discussing wholal instruction against creating sacral rites and the role of dominion governments. The aim was to avoid a ceremonial formality while preserving national courtesy.
A large crowd gathered at Taree Court House as William Schubert faced murder charges. The magistrate’s questions to his daughter elicited a terse reply from the defendant. The evidence centered on prior coroner’s inquest testimony. Schubert was committed for trial while bail was refused.
Mr Parker Moloney received the French draft treaty and will push for reductions in Australian products wheat and canned fruits. He urges most favored nation status for Australia to avoid extra duties, then heads to Paris to discuss drafts with the Ministry of Commerce. He aims to carry negotiations for reciprocal preferences with Canada.
Beary showers cause taint and disrupted work while creeks and geers rise warning of floods. The South igre imerossable ex Monday reports are unclear but reference a bridge issue with contractor 50 Cumbedora Seer. C. W. O'Brien, former chief chemist, departs Mossman for Brisbane after long service. Rex, Cleall, Lunn and Exzy appear in travel and local staff notes around Mossman and Cairns.
The Mareeba Rifle Club held the first shoot for Mr. W Newell s trophy on Sunday covering 300 509 and 0 yards amid windy conditions. J Rinmnse posted the day s top score with 96 while A E Johnson scored 93. Three members reached the burst including J Bimrose AF Johnson and M Jebreen with scores listed across a 600 point total.
Chief Engineer D A Crawford and colleagues visit Tully to discuss Bellenden Plains undation and main road proposals. Cardwell Shire Council to meet at 9 am to review plans for Tully to Camp Port Billyain and Upper Murray extensions plus Kennedy Creek developmental Road and coastal Tableland link.
Baltic exchange reports the Soviet Union has overestimated its Black Sea shipping capacity. Slow deliveries and inadequate loading facilities delay dispatch, causing the Soviets to pay substantial demurrage on ships held in port.
Me MacDonald urged the Imperial Conference to accelerate constitutional talks before the Indian conference. Sir Robert Garran proposed beer and cheese for the imperial lawyers who worked through lunch as committees debated constitutional questions. Another committee adjourned for the royal garden party.
In Somth residents report an uproar during a by election as clashes erupt involving Aart and lathe Ee campaigners. Police intervene amid disorder as voters and onlookers clash outside polling areas.
London October 2 1930 broadcast reports Mr Scnllin declaring the Imperial Conference had given a splendid impulse to closer Empire economic cooperation. The statement emphasizes economic collaboration within the empire.
Gun club members compete for CA S A trophy and cash prizes in the fourth event. Scores ranged over 30 and 600 yards amid favorable conditions with top six finishers led by C Andrews and others. The match saw strong performances across the field as shooters tested long-range precision.
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