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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
10
Grosvenor Francis regrets defeat in Kennedy seat and warns that changing government would hurt Australia’s credit and living standards. He notes voters believed Labor would abandon arbitration, cites the land slide and pending absent votes as final tallies adjust.
Political details from Queensland divisions outline voting procedures and eligibility. The document lists division names and likely dates, with emphasis on rights for qualified electors and the process to cast ballots. It reflects a historical record of electoral administration and public notice.
The fragmentary report notes outstanding 2003 votes for Flinders Seat with Mr Brace unlikely to prevail. Mentions personal names such as Riordan and Martens, and references to party lines and counting during a close race.
In Brisbane on October 14 Premier A E More unveiled a new policy initiative amid political debate. Details of aims and potential impact were outlined for the public record, with officials signaling a push for reform in the current administration.
A fragment from a historical notice shows language about conditions unless something is agreed upon by both employer and employed. The readable portion hints at a collective bargaining context and a proposal affecting workers. The text references common consent between employer and employees.
Fragmentary text appears to reference race handing or powers and mentions Beers and an institution. It is too incomplete to identify events, people, or locations with confidence.
The readable lines hint at public questions and political weight. The text references a leader or advocate figure and mentions a night event or opportunity in remote areas. Content is fragmented, with no clear events, dates, or names to identify.
A fragmentary court record shows Serridge mentioning introductions to Mrs. Summerbell as secretary and promising two pendons while denying past pardons. He asserts limited pardons recently and Claims the oTeee ae failing to agree were stocked up for the weak.
Brisbane October 15. The Government intensifies efforts to win the Maryborough by election from the Labor party. Attorney General will speak at Teeny, regarding Mr. E Clayton, the member for Wide Bay.
Sydney reports flood waters isolating Wirdsor Richmond and Camden with improvements after fine weather. Hawkesbury valley suffers serious losses to primary producers as low land submerges and communities rely on boat deliveries for food. Maitland district also records heavy rain and damage. a local fatality is mentioned involving a child who fell into a creek.
An accused driver in Brisbane faced trial for stealing a car, colliding with a tram and fatally injuring Mrs Stella Sophia Waite near New Farm on September 1. Eyewitnesses saw the vehicle abnormally driven, abandoned near the wharves, and the suspect found drunk at Waterloo Hotel. The jury returned a guilty verdict, remanding the prisoner for sentence.
London report says a Brisbane man, Thirlwall, was duped by a con artist posing as an Australian agent named Watson. After overhearing his name, the trickster contacted Thirlwall at a Bloomsbury hotel, sold a noninspected automatic cigarette machine for £259 cash, and forged a receipt on Thirlwall’s letterhead. Thirlwall became suspicious and began tracing the impostor.
Tokyo dispatch reports the first seizure of Chinese territory in the current conflict. Ten Soviet aircraft and seven gunboats landed marines after a bombardment, occupying Lin Jan Shang on the Amur River. Three Chinese gunboats sunk and about two hundred killed or wounded.
John Butters of Canberra steps down as Chief Commissioner amid ongoing transition. Details describe a formal relinquishment of office on an October 15 timetable, with remarks pointing to successor arrangements and anticipated administrative continuity in St Johns proceedings.
A historical plan outlines a long voyage to circumnavigate Britain lasting eight to ten hours tomorrow. The proposal includes Coureille Wy and a symbolic title chosen by a talisman, Lady of the Winds, also called Virgin of the Skies.
On October 16 Adelaide completes loading 2000 tons of sugar and 1000 tons of molasses as Fiona assumes the duties, marking a notable port operation milestone.
At the annual meeting of O. D. and W. Murray Ltd. the chairman blamed a bad year on acute financial stringency and excessive government interference in commerce and industry. He cited industrial disputes, arbitration, and reduced spending as key factors, while noting Australia’s steps to investigate and apply remedies. Abex wage for the year amounted to £61,307.
Melbourne October 16 Full Court finds in favor of Wife Cont Ms Testies against Beece and Mathison Pastoral Joy Ea of Queensland and Clark Tait and Co Queensland in land tax dispute. Case discusses imiton past.
Ipswich streets project receives an Order in Council authorizing a £10,000 loan from the Bank for street construction. The loan term must not exceed 15 years and carries interest at a rate above £5 17s 6d per cent annually.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a court scene with Sergeant Shersby and Constable Geins, questioning an arrestee. Names, ages, and actions are unclear due to garbled text and missing context. The snippet hints at a detention, a distance from the lock up, and inquiries into arrest and timing.
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