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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1929
Page
12
Rothbury mine to open Wednesday under State Ministry control with Sunday contracts for other coal mines. Wages paid by the state will include a general pay cut distribution among all employees. The move is a temporary expedient to secure urgently needed coal supplies. Commonwealth notes a coal crisis and a Canberra conference set for Saturday with owners and unions invited.
A severe earth tremor rocked the Atlantic coastline from Rhode Island to Newfoundland late last night. Buildings swayed and residents reported alarm, but no damage was confirmed. No injuries were reported and officials urged calm as tremors subsided.
A major earthquake struck Truro Nova Scotia at 4 35 yesterday afternoon lasting over three minutes. Buildings were badly shaken as residents rushed outdoors and dishes fell from shelves while doors were torn from hinges.
An intense quake hit Nova Scotia and New Brunswick on Monday causing collapsing chimneys and swaying structures in several centres. No casualties are confirmed in the initial reports.
Risane November 18 The Treasurer Mr W H Paine on return from the Loan Council meeting said freed loan money would not be available to civil unrest for new works The States must face the position and retain the previous loan allotment. He urged restraint and warned against overspending to avoid further dislocation while Australia expects a gradual recovery.
London dispatch notes that the Socialists on Clydeside threaten to oppose the government if not responsive to workers. They favor defeating the government to win seats, stating they will risk parliamentary defeat to seek government changes.
Police hunt Jack the Ripper suspect across Dusseldorf nightlife. Investigators concentrate on restaurants and dance floors near outskirts as three victims socialized before death. A life sized doll likeness, photos of Maria Hahn, and a note on transport method emerge in the case.
The Daily Express reports an unemployed labourer held in connection with Maria Hales's death. Police call the youth a vampire suspect after he left his farm job suddenly, failing to await wages, following the incident near Stindermuhl waitress counter and dance hall.
Three masked men attempted a garage robbery at Baulkham Hills in the early hours. Attendant George Garratt confronted them as they demanded money, swinging the door and shielding himself as gunfire broke the woodwork. The intruders fled after four or five shots. police found no trace.
The R101 left Cardington mooring mast at 10 20 this morning with crew and an official observer aboard. It flew toward Howden Yorkshire and then to Twick, with reports indicating it would not return to the mooring mast tonight. The flight was the latest in the continuing test program.
Reports from ANE on the Chillagoe field show the reopened smelter near Chillagoe operating satisfactorily after five weeks. Mines around Munnga, Red Cap, Petford, Silver Valley, and Mt. Garnet are active, with contracts for Timestone and unlimited ore supplies. Manager C Rutledge oversees miners while a temporary geologist aids economic planning and miners receive weekly allowances to sustain development.
Brisbane reports in the Assembly that the Cairns to Mossman road route over the range will not be reconsidered in favor of the coastal path. Plans are being rushed to completion. The Malifax to Lucinda road was not yet gazetted despite unemployment relief talk.
Brisbane reports the Premier Mr A E Moore and Labour Minister Mr H E Sizer told state public service unions including the Professional Officers Union and the Teachers Union that the prohibition on State Service unions affiliating with outside organisations is government policy and will stand. Several minor matters were discussed.
In Canberra on November 18, members of the Overseas Transportation Association met with Mr. Scullin to discuss reducing costs in overseas shipping. A wb percent freight increase last year prompted a conference led by Mr Firke to form state committees and seek amendments to the Industries Preservation Act. Proposals were submitted to Mr Scullin to encourage agreements among shippers and others to regulate shipments and lower costs.
Mr Scullin said the proposal opened up a wide field and must be given fullest consideration. Deputation representations would be placed before the Cabinet in the new year. Representatives of the Association would likely meet Cabinet members as the government seeks to be thoroughly satisfied producers’ interests are protected before any action.
An fragmented report describes an airship seen above London at night with crowds reacting as engines and hull appeared damaged. The craft maneuvered toward an unknown destination while spectators watched the unfolding scene.
Report from Marseilles states wreckage of a French airliner on the Northern Africa air route has been located. The accident, described as the tenth serious disaster on the line, involves loss of all aboard and follows persistent search efforts with no confirmation yet of survivors.
In the Assembly Mr Godfrey Morgan stated the slack and screened coal sent to the Chillagoe Smelters from Collinsville and Mt Mulligan mines and the price paid. Headrick and Co claimed the minister had appointed warehouse agents at Cairns for the Smelters with 1/6 per ton remuneration. Arrangements were arranged by the Chillagoe manager.
Victoria defeats England by seven wickets in Melbourne as Woodfull counts 100 not out and Rigg adds 39 not out. Rain interrupts play but the home side chase down 187 with all runs unblocked, Worthington bowled for one and Barratt takes two wickets.
London reports the Admiralty will sponsor a cinematic version of Ernest Raymond’s Gil Gpott to portray naval actions. Anthony Asquith will direct with Captain Unwon, VC, possibly re creating river scenes. Victoria Cross winners Freybere Holbrooke and others may be immortalised with help from Sir Granville Ryri e and Australian authorities.
Melbourne, November 18. E Cummins, president of the Police Reinstatement Association, resigns from the Victorian Labour Party. He states the party’s apathy toward reinstating Melourne police strikers after Labour conferences in 1925 and 1927, accusing Hopan Ministry of inaction.
The Board of Trade approved 1% minimums to aid breeders in improving stock through importations of cattle sheep and swine from Great Britain. Minister for Market Parker Maloney noted a central fund of 15100 will be contributed by the Commonwealth state ministries and the Marketing Board. Board approval aligns with control of the Primary Produce host from which the Commonwealth contribution will be made.
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