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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1928
Page
10
Soviet press describes acute distress as women and children line up before dawn for flour only to receive turnips and apples. Reports claim queues last a week while Moscow officials cite 1,418,000 Communist Party members, under one percent of the population.
Brisbane reports Bradman scores 133 not out in a second innings double, guiding New South Wales to a six-wicket victory over Queensland. The match featured tense play with reduced runs, Morgan bowled, Love and Thurlow pace, and key partnerships pushing NSW past the target of 105.
Sydney reports Foun Brandon Parker, a notorious Australian criminal, captured by French police at Bordeaux aboard the German wheat steamer Moses after escaping Darkinghurst lockup. Parker, 24, had a long criminal record and evaded police multiple times, including sailing from Melbourne and disguising himself on trains and ships. Extradition requests are being prepared.
London officials report cheerful settlements across West Australia Victoria and Queensland under harsh conditions. Dominions Secretary Amery notes women's cooperation and optimism as key assets while MP Mackinder says long travels prove settlers far from isolation. Civic development cited as world class with healthy children and self reliant families.
A RISBANE November report details the firemen wage dispute where the board denied a requested pay rise. The inquiry examined working hours and conditions, with the committee ordered to assess further, though no wage increase was granted.
Amalgamated Wireless reports a success of last night’s wireless telephony test between Sydney and New York. The first half hour featured a conversation with Java. Representatives from Sydney newspapers and New York stations exchanged greetings and the line to Schenectady opened shortly before ten. Mr Lawton the American Consul opened talks with the Australian Commissioner’s New York office, calling it a remarkable distance conversation. The event drew press participation and a two hour broadcast across the nation and Hoover betting noted.
In Hobart in November the forecast is for a sweeping Nationalist victory in Tasmania with Labor weak or absent in several seats. If Tasmanian representatives change in the March Parliament Labor will still be absent in most seats, with opposition mainly from Nationalist challengers. Senator Ogden, once Labor, then Nationalist, now seeks a Senate seat.
Uproarious scenes marked a Perth Town Hall session led by Mr E Mutin the retiring Perth MP as a faction drowned the speaker’s voice with shouts whistles and chants The meeting featured Communist cries unemployment pleas and heated exchanges including stockwhip gestures by Mr McCoo and interruptions over support for Mr Mann and the Transport Workers Act.
Melbourne October 31 a 67 year old woman Mrs Mary Fearson was found dead with neck wounds on a Frankston path. Her brother in law Joseph Livingstone aged 36 was found nearby wounded. a bloodstained razor was recovered. Livingstone was charged with murder as police noted financial woes and a kitchen smelling of alcohol.
Melbourne reports reveal Victoria faltering as Labwood stars for England with fierce bowling. Ponsford, Woodfull and Ryder struggle against Larwood pace before rain halts play. Scattered batsmen fall to Larwood and Tate as England edges ahead with strong fielding.
London October 3 The Norwegian steamer Finnager carrying 13 000 tons of Soviet oil from Uotaum hearenee at Fulta Point in the River Hooghly ran aground. To save ship and cargo the captain jettisoned 3000 tons of oil valued at £40 000, drawing crowds to the riverside. Shipping authorities warned of danger.
Violent clashes erupt at Spencer Street station as unionists attack volunteers with sticks and gathered strikers join in. Dozens injured, one man dragged into the sea and rescued by police. Renewed assaults occur at Fort Melbourne piers and Prince's Pier, with police and mounted troops eventually restoring order amid heavy crowds. No arrests reported. Canberra reports amendments to Transport Workers Act allowing license actions against intimidation or violence by license holders. Crews of Herbert, Carroo and Goondi paid off. seamen sign on for new service.
In Adelaide area a motor lorry trip for firewood ended in fatality. John Kerslake died after a tyre breakdown near Alford and a presumed capsize of the lorry. His brother William and Leslie Flanagan were present. Police report a preliminary accident claim disputed, pantanortem results awaited as inquest is set for tomorrow.
London report details an intercepted letter from the ex Kaiser demanding that his mother’s letters not be published. Sir Frederick Ponsonby, now King’s treasurer, plans to publish, saying letters were obtained from Friedrichshof and hidden in two boxes marked Book and China. The Empress’s letters, missing after her death, had caused a public search and the ex Kaiser urged authorities to recover them.
A two story Rochdale house is the scene of a mass shooting by Garrett Rollis, a visiting nephew, who killed Mrs. Claude Palmer, Mrs. Edith Palmer, and Mrs. Ashley with others wounded, then shot himself with a rifle placed to fire by toe. Police report indicate the diners were attacked during lunch as Mrs. Bagnall called for Mrs. Claude Palmer for a drive.
Berlin reports the Graf Zeppelin arrived from Lakehurst and began landing preparations after a long 694 hour flight. Crowds gathered as cabins lit and engines roared. government escorts to Friedrichshafen planned for dawn. Reports from Paris and Le Bourget place the airship over Tours and Orleans with crowds in attendance.
Warsaw reports a passenger plane departed as Polish Aerial Transport Company workers strike for a 25% wage rise. The stall prevented further flights and the strike disrupted air service.
A deputation from the Local Authorities Association presented resolutions at the conference. The Home Secretary received the suggestions and promised replies later. The minister indicated favourable consideration for government and Home Department aims, while other resolutions were noted for the Labour and Industry department.
A wealthy Cracow merchant was killed by a bomb as he opened a parcel. Several others were wounded and a house was partly wrecked. Fyson, who was to receive an inheritance, has been arrested.
In Brisbane the Supreme Court hearings into insolvent Joseph James Petrie reveal possible charges of conspiracy to defraud against Harold Hannam solicitor William Grant and Thomas Kelly, with a note proposing action over a £1600 fake pretence letter to Miss Ray Soshith and Mrs Klaeby. The judge plans to send documents to the Attorney General for inquiries, stressing justice over procedural limits.
Brisbane Nov L The Treasury returns for the month and four months show revenue of £1,294,725 for the month, up from £1,21 im October last year. For four months revenue totals £4,06,441 vs £25186 Taxation fell from £1,170,282 to £1. Expenditure for the month £966,106 vs £781,577. four months £4,021,567 vs £4,743,137. Railways earn £2,059,041 vs £4,743,157, with credit balance nine on one period last year.
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