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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1929
Page
10
The Mayor Ald W A Col Tim a laid the foundation tablet for the new City Chambers and offices at 4 pm with a large gathering. He praised the event as a sign of civic faith in the future and Northern progress, noting support for electric lighting, water, and street works while acknowledging economic challenges and hopes for local industry growth.
A chaotic account notes a picket discussion on economic questions and electricity’s cheapness amid district history. Speeches reference Cairns residents and local attitudes as Mr J PAL McVilly replies to others.
The Financial News reports rumors of a new British company forming in Edinburgh with ties to an Australian loan. London financial chatter suggests possible connections to Don area financiers, with details still unclear as of November 19.
In Sydney on November 19 the Licensed Less Association reported that recent price rises led to higher costs and reduced consumption. The oral Treasurer, Mr. E. G. Theodore, noted the effects of the price increase on beer sales and public drinking behavior.
An airship completes a 29 hour trial with sustained speeds and engine fuel sufficient for another leg. The crew rotates rest periods and enjoys hot meals while adverse weather on the Clyde area causes minor motion but no critical issues. The airship met the Irish mail packet after a 15 minute head start and beat her by two hours.
The Foreign Secretary outlined that India seeks the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union in line with Indian government views. Questions touched on Soviet assurances and the role of the Thin State in handling subversive activity concerns and correspondence between Moscow and its representative Henderson.
A violent storm struck Mortlake this afternoon with hail up to ten inches deep in parts of Dunlop. The storm caused widespread damage to gardens and potato crops as winds forced trees to uproot and buildings to be blown.
The Twelfth Commonwealth Parliament opened in Canberra with a quiet morning in the House of Representatives. Members gathered in the Senate Chamber for the official opening amid crowded public galleries and full government benches. Speaker Norman Makin pledged impartiality as Prime Minister Scullin and Opposition leaders offered congratulations. The death of Me Williams was noted and a writ for her vacancy discussed. the House adjourned to tomorrow.
Ler and Lady Stonehaven arrived at the House at 240 by car. They were greeted at the steps by the Sergeant at Arms and the Usher. The Prime Minister and key ministers were to attend the Senate, with Senator Pearce stating he had been elected Leader of the Opposition. Lynch questioned the Government Leader about the matter.
Teroblems were discussed at a Ministerial party meeting. It is likely the ministry will fix a basic wage for a man his wife and one child with endowment paid for additional children subject to earnings limits. The nen basic wage is estimated at about £4 3 6 per week. Plans aim to scrap the current endowment tax with a further saving of £550000.
In the London House of Commons discussions focus on replacing a February area and clarifying the high commission in Egypt. A proposal shows Britain Egypt relations if treaty changes pass, outlining potential shifts in international positions and references to March communications with foreign powers.
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