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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 05, 1929

Page

8

Queensland Tourist Bureau Opens Offices in Brisbane

Opening the Queensland Tourist Bureau quarters at the Railway Offices George street Brisbane the Minister for Railways Mr G Morgan said alterations aim to boost tourist traffic. Queensland offers strong inducements to visitors and the bureau will cater to this trade while reorganising the Sydney branch and planning a Melbourne agency.

Brisbane Queensland Tourist Bureau George-street G. Morgan Queensland Sydney Melbourne

Value of Tourists In Railways Discussed

The Commissioner for Railways Mr J W Davidson spoke about tourism’s value to railways and the strong interest in attracting visitors. He noted activity in Canada and growing traffic potential for tourism linked to rail travel.

J. W. Davidson Canada Trafic

Colts' Match See Visitors Edge NSW Amid Low Second Innings Score

Queensland batsmen struggle as New South Wales bowlers dominate with Hubbard taking 4 for 110 and Broadscot 3 for 94. NSW totaled 187 in their first innings, while Queensland posted 445 in their first innings, leaving the Colts with a challenging chase.

Council Special Meeting Sets 3 PM Session on Loan

Cardwell Shire Council chaired by Dr. Jas Thorn meets in Brisbane notes for a special session at 3 p.m. with all Councillors present to discuss important matters, chiefly the loan.

Tully Cardwell Shire Jas. Thorn Brisbane

Scotland Defeats England at Irbrox Park

Scotland defeated England in a match at Irbrox Park in Glasgow watched by about 30,000 spectators.

Scotland England London Irbrox Park Glson

Airship Charly’s Night Voyage Ends in Minor Mooring Mishap

The airship Charly cruised above Bedford and London under a starry sky before mooring at ten thirty this morning. A nose collision with the mast during mooring caused minor damage as four engines strained, with three engines troubled by a split cooling pipe band, quickly addressed by Webber Line repairs.

Bedford London Allian

Indian Problem as Parliament Debate Opens in Britain

London reports that Parliament will debate India's Dominion status after Lord Irwin's statement. Baldwin in Commons and Lord Reading in the Lords will press for reasons behind the move without Simon Commission consultation and question the Reservation Act 1917 and Government of India Act 1919 terms. Lord Birkenhead critiques the Viceroy declaration and asks what Dominion status means and whether it alters policy or control.

London India Baldwin Commons Lord Reading Lords Lord Irwin Simon Commission Lord Birkenhead Daily Telegraph Viceroy Meatemges Goveenoe Gansral Canada

Local Timber Rates Align Native and Imported Woods

Officials set new railway freights to equalize costs between native softwoods and imported timber. Oregon timber, lighter than hoop pine, now bears similar freight charges, boosting use for home construction for thousands. Large shipments from Oregon helped justify higher rates to support the local timber trade.

Oregon Thermere Australia

Phar Lap Favored In Todays Cup At Sydney Fields

Phar Lap leads a strong field in the Todays Cup with High Syce and Night March also favored. Mollison beat Phar Lap in the Craven Plate while High Syce and Night March impressed in the Melbourne Stakes, signaling a taut race with betting likely tight. Prince Viol remains a Derby contender though doubts linger over the A J C Derby result.

Australia Phar Lap Mollison Syce Night March Phar

Premier Moore Addresses Warwick on State Proposals

The Premier Mr A E Moore spoke at Warwick on November 4 about the state's primary issues. He argued land policy is secondary but emphasized prosperity as key while discussing the Land Act and measures to boost cattle industry and farmer advancement.

Warwick A. E. Moore Meusesclerand Tenet al Ee Commission Gremenbias

Conference notes discuss migration act and government role

After the conference Mr Scul lin and Senator Daly debated the Mr Seer act and government duties. Scullin outlined key points about the migration policy and commission responsibilities amid party positions.

Scullin Senator Daly Seer Warren Doge Sperberg E. Cratchley Oe Kervae

Cusack wins Eden Monaro recount in Canberra

In Canberra on November 4 the Eden Monaro electorate recount shows Cusack of the Liberal party ahead with 19,722 votes to Perkins 19,002 and 1,233 informal ballots.

Canberra Eden Monaro Cusack Perkins

Justice Macrossan remarks on Full Court order in November

Justice Macrossan observed that the Full Court issued an order in November. He emphasized the procedural context and the timing of the ruling within the court's calendar.

Commonwealth Property Mentioned in Capital Note

A brief item notes a capital figure of about 1.5 million linked to Commonwealth property discussions. The text references viewing pages for more context and mentions current status without detailed figures.

To tal route to Karachi will be followed

A plan states that the intended route to Karachi will be followed as outlined in the official schedule. The brief mentions no dates or agencies but indicates continued adherence to the prescribed path and procedures.

Karachi

Prince Viol Doubtful For Melbourne Race

Melbourne reports Prince Viol is a doubt to start in the race as rain and dull weather affect preparations. If he withdraws, a field of 14 from 1863 will likely compete, after Prince Viol was scratched at 4 p.m. with soreness reported as clearing.

Melbourne Prince Viol

Government announces mass sentences amid peasant uprisings

Government said 14 death sentences were handed down on Saturday, 11 to peasants, while Sunday saw 12 more sentences against upper class peasants for murder and arson as part of a guerrilla crackdown.

Mock Sage Provokes Riot Call in Jerusalem

Fragmentary dispatch notes incitement to riot in Jerusalem with references to a planned event on November 2 and mentions of a mock sage and Aree premises. Details are unclear but imply public disturbance threats tied to a general action.

Jerusalem

Carradale Tops Melbourne Support in Big £20,000 Bet

Carradale attracted the strongest backing in Melbourne tonight as bookmakers quoted substantial sums behind the favourite for a £20,000 purse. Sea Moncey Winalot Demost Taisho and King also drew notable bets around £19,500.

Carradale Melbourne Sea Moncey Winalot Demost Taisho King

No New Trial Acceptor of Bribe Reported

Washington November 1 Albert B Fall a former official faces no new trial on bribery related wording and imprisonment references remain unclear in this fragment from the era.

Washington Albert B. Fall

Excuses Sought From Queensland Voters

Queensland electors who failed to vote in the federal election will be asked for reasons. A notice will be sent next week to 25 000 to 30 000 missing ballots. if the replies are unsatisfactory a monetary fine starting at ten shillings may be imposed.

Brisbane Queensland

Probable Riders Card Draws Race Names

A fragment lists probable riders including Ss Site fe Cook, OBrisa, Lady Kentrel, Taisho, and Dew hurst with Breasley as trainer, indicating entries for an upcoming race.

Fe Cook Obrisa Lady Kentrel Dewhurst Taisho Breasley

Disposal of Shar ties crepe and allotment of shares

A fragment discusses disposal and sale actions within a company. It references tying crepe and a plan to allot 10,000 shares, but details are unclear.

Revised figures in municipal election show losses and gains

Revised figures indicate the eees and 76 losses while Labour posts 112 to 12 in a tight tally. The data includes a -29 shift and a 16 to 12 result, reflecting changes in local political standings.

Eees Labour

Market Outlook Mixed After Sharp Decline

Notes of optimism emerge as trading closes with brokers delaying activity. Traders expect a slow recovery and caution that the rebound may spur further profit taking while signaling the worst market break may be over.

Althogh She Cesck

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Tourist Bureau Cairns Commissioner For Railways New South Wales Broadscot Role Pizzey Weir Hubbard Goodwin Evy Erect Haeves Run Chi Scott Star Chamber Cardwell Council MT. Iga Seltnbin Lewis Taisho A Prince Viol Cig MR. Scullin MR. Cusack Dulcie Barclay Justice Macrossan Commonwealth Flem Prince Viol' Sore Argus High Ish Syce Daily Express Moscow Russia Ukraine MR. MacDonald League OF Nations Ties Crepe Aos Ae Eae Eee Eee En Ee Babinda Also
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