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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1931

Page

11

State Parliament Debates Forestry Statements in Ariebane

The Assembly today faced lengthy questions on the Royal Commission report into development of the North region. Minister for Lands Mr W A Deacon signaled openness to tabling evidence from the Provisional Forestry Board director and details of government priority on works controlled by the Industry Board. The Premier Mr A E Minns proposed an amendment asserting the government’s first charge on such works. Further discussion covered loan advances, Commonwealth Bank funding, and the election of a parliamentary printing program amid ongoing debates on road and forestry administration.

Ariebane Mrr Forganmith W. A. Deacon Porestry Board MY. Twain A. E Wwen Commonwralth Bank Meat Induetry Board Commonwealth Pannifven Ailwara Mfr Fodfrey Morgan Weinhalts Faut

Cardwell Shire Monthly Meeting Discusses Tully Road Repairs

Cardwell Shire officials report the road between Tully and the range is in poor condition. Councillor Winter notes potential costs and urges action while Chamber of Commerce favors swift work on the Walter Hill Ring.

Tully Cardwell Shire M. Winter Chamber of Commery Cardwell Bb Vrish Toistone Couneallor Winer Srl Tully Tay

Cairns District Hospitals Board Monthly Meeting Discusses Gas System

The Cairns District Hospitals Board met with chair N B Proper presiding. Discussion covered fuel sources for hot water in nurses’ quarters, gas versus electric plant, and correspondence from the Home Department objecting to a gas system. The board considered costs, prepared a reply, and outlined future procurement. Dr Neileney plans to dispose of his Rabinda practice. Dr Vogel offered as candidate to succeed Dr Geaney at Rabinda Hospital. The board also addressed resident medical staff access and hours for urgent cases at the hospital.

Cairns District Hospitals Board N. B. Proper Messrs W. N. McKeehan M. R. Armanayco G. A. Remilion W. Barile V. W. Jensen W. M. Simmonds Me Langan U. E. Winelamiee Aniung Se Home Department Tam Cairns Wise 4 Barron Falls Iris Aul Time Draper Queensland Melbourne Syd J.crawney Heele Cairns Gas Company Sinman Remiltom Vogel Geaney Mt Way Geancy Iy Vogel Bahinda Hiepital Cairne Hospitals Board Bartlett Simmonds Fi Aly Thay Meaiaker Scraber Hood Gvedieal Wminn Bartlet Jensen

Debated Tariffs and Obstruction Mark Session in Parliament

Report of a lengthy sitting where Australian tariffs on glass and yarns dominated debate. Ministers defended duties to curb dumping and aid local industry while opposition accused hidden motives and government missteps. Obstruction tactics waned as passage moved to third reading and adjournment planned.

Australian Prime Minister Names New Commonwealth Director

In Canberra on October 8 the Prime Minister announced the resignation of Sir Nicholas Lockyer as director and government representative on the C.O.R. board. Assistant Treasury Secretary S Macfarlane will take the vacancy, with immediate duties. He will report to Prime Minister Scullin on refinery operations as the government controls about £375,000 of the capital yet holds a minority of board seats.

Canberra Me.Scullin C.O.2 Nicholas Lockyer Commonwealth Treasuy S. Macfarlane COR Macfarlane Scullin C.O.R

Industrial wage challenge under 1929 act cited

The Board urged the Home Department about unfair pay cuts and noted the Arbitrator Court could not lower current basic wages under Section 30 of The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act of 1929. The Department replied that any basic wage variation during an award is subject to notification and possible appeal, with publication of the revised award.

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