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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1930
Page
8
A conference at Tully with engineers and local officials considered flooding risk from the Bellenden Plant and the Tully River. Participants debating a canal and trestle scheme to speed drainage, protect crops and reduce flood damage, citing railway impacts and land losses.
In Canberra on October 30 the Acting Prime Minister J E Fenton announced most cabinet sub committee proposals were adopted by the Party though public service measures were not. Discussion focused on bank reform and currency control as the Senate’s rejection of the Central Reserve Bank Bill prompted push for reintroduction. The party explored economies to cut expenditure by around £4 million and contemplated issuing Australian notes to mint silver coins for loans to states, amid widespread ministerial departures for Sydney or Melbourne.
Seventeen Communists in Melbourne City Court had charges altered from offensive behavior to unlawfully assembling on Parliament steps during session to air grievances. Fifty six people faced various charges tied to unemployed demonstrations. most adjourned for new defences. One case of journalist Judah Wate was dismissed after proving paternal support.
Mr Amine says he is pleased to alter the deputation and values the information guiding deliberations. He notes the technical opinions from Messrs Minetian and Deerek Seng and supports the view that addressing the Bellenden Mains issue will ease the flooding at Wermis Creek. Railway Department blame questioned. localities to be visited tomorrow to identify causes and remedies.
Lloyd George presses electoral reform amid Imperial Conference debate. He criticizes the government’s stance on unemployment and tariffs, urges action on employment, and argues for home market strength and imperial economic unity.
A large gathering of railway workers in Townsville discussed a proposed joint action. Speakers urged coordination with the ATU Transport Crown and Ipswich Workshops Federation to respond to now unresolved issues and future central actions.
A woman flier plans a lone voyage from Calcutta with multiple legs ahead. She will travel by air to Sydney and Lake My Truce, then by steamer to San Francisco to visit her mother in Indiana before heading toward Swath or Weep Aliya. She expects to fly again if her schedule allows.
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