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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1928
Page
8
Melbourne October 21 Chief Judge Dethridge in the Arbitration Court on Friday abolished all preference clauses of the Waterside Workers Award after hearing Steamship Owners seek removal of preferred places and weekly versus hourly employment terms. Mr Menaies represented applicants while F W Bates spoke for the Watersiders Federation.
Innisfail reports many watersiders have secured licenses under the Transport Act amid labor tensions on the waterfront. The dispute centers on access to barracks at Lucinda Point and job refusals, with judges signaling the need to maintain peace while possible warnings echo old award practices. Some hope strikes will end to restore normal cargo flows and sugar exports from Goondi and Mourilyan Harbor.
Brisbane Watersiders Federation leaders prepared a deputation to the premier to discuss reinstatement of railway workers and remission of sentences tied to the waterfront strike. The Brisbane Branch of the Watersiders Federation issued 281 workers licenses on Saturday under the Workers' Transport Act. A strong police presence was ready at the muster shed, but no clash occurred. Three Seamen's Union members reportedly signed on the steamer Tinama bound for Maryborough.
At an opening round on the ninth hole of the Mote Mowat course, a crash occurred as a plane circled in a windy sky. Mischel and C. Whit led four players when debris fell, injuring Sennen and O'Brien daughter of Si Thnothy O'Brien, with a fractured leg and severe foot injuries.
Nearly 2000 watersiders marched from the Associa tion in Port Melbourne to the Customs House on Saturday to obtain licenses under the Transport Workers Act. They moved four abreast amid cheers, hopeful to regain former wharf positions. Officials faced difficulty controlling the men when back on the job amid a looming labor challenge.
Trade Union officials voiced strong resentment at Chief Judge Dethridge for abolishing preface clauses in the Watersiders Federation award. The Federal Management Committee discussed action, with some delegates opposing recurrence of the dispute, though a disunited federation showed vulnerability amid the waterfront strike. Some argued watersiders would regain preference as they were deemed more efficient than volunteers, forecasting earlier reemployment of unionists over volunteers at all ports.
October 20 Alytta reports a heated discussion over Gandhi's act of killing a suffering calf. The piece notes the Hindu community's response, with some leaders decrying the act as contrary to ancient Hindu principles while others defend the humane motive to end suffering.
In Parib on October 18 and Paris on October 20 reports say a structure collapsed killing nineteen people. A contractor was arrested and charged with homicide through negligence while an attempted self destruction was noted en route to the police.
Hickanan of San Quentin Calif or walked calmly to the gallows in October 19 for the murders of Martyn Parker in December. He faced over 200 witnesses, talked with guards through the night, and admitted greed drove the crime. He said if they should not hang, none should hang another man, calling his act gruesome indeed. He embraced religion after conviction.
A brief Oct 11 communication from Brigbane indicates serious interruptions to south feeder service. Officials warn of continued outages and advise travelers to seek alternatives as crews assess damage and work toward restoration. The report notes local impact on transport and scheduled operations.
Melbourne October 11 reports a soggy start as Australia and Rest play amid thrumming weather with about 300 in attendance. Ponsford top scored with 74 before lunch, while Kippax and Woodfull contributed in a long partnership, Bradman and Grimmett key bowling figures, and the match runs into the afternoon with tight wickets and several catches.
Perth match resumed after rain delay with England fielding against West Australia. Key events include Pisenta and Horrocks scoring, Geary taking a wicket, and Horrocks reaching a half century as the innings neared 257 before the interval. The score reached 6 for an unknown when play paused.
Lloyd George replied to Lord Morley's memoirs saying the author distorted facts and was dead to freely express opinion. He blamed Morley for departing the Liberals, while Burns backed the war and Morley admitted leaving the cabinet.
London October 19 Hubert Opperman the Australian cyclist hones from continental campaigns after popular appearances. He raced in Berlin Milan and Turin with mixed individual results. He weighs three 1929 offers including motor paced races a six day Berlin contest a continental track tour and the Tour de France and road racing.
In Wiesbaden on October 20 a military court fined Joseph Schwarz Muller owner of the Ray Rischerhof for playing Deutschland Uber Alles before British soldiers. August Prinz, a local police official, was fined for a similar offence in another restaurant. Both claimed they were elated and forgot regulations as British troops’ conduct helped keep trouble from arising.
Paris news swirls over a treasury decision to levy an entertainment tax on national events. The move targets the Davis Cup finals and may force the event to move to Brussels, affecting the Federation and French players.
London October 19 The official note states Lord Laval a veteran in Australia is in health but will be returning at the end of November. The report mentions schools scattered across the Empire and the Continent amid the ongoing arrangements.
A small town along the Indos River was washed away as rapid erosion altered the riverbanks. Homes collapsed and residents evacuated amid rising waters and shifting shoreline. The immediate cause appears to be accelerated bank erosion from the river’s changing course.
Halcombe's second ball struck Geary on the bridge of the nose, breaking it in pieces. The batsman collapsed and was taken off by an improvised ambulance as play stopped for weather and bad light with the score at 4. 8000 attended. Hammond and Leyland took wickets for England. Geary retired hurt.
In Brisbane on October 21 the New South Wales Colts defeated Queensland by a tight margin at the Exhibition. NSW batsmen Bill and McCabe anchored a long innings with centuries from Bill in 229 minutes and Fairfax also reaching a century, as Queensland struggled to 9 for 0. Bowling highlights included Thurlow taking four wickets and Yeates one for 79.
October 21 match in hot conditions saw SROLT beat COUNTRY BRISBANE after a lively start. Drews and Harris fell cheaply, Weaving made a sharp impact, Rowe held a chance, and Sears contributed, with COUNTRY closing at 154 all out in the innings declared.
A state banquet at Parliament Hall welcomed the Big Four British Economic Minion delegates. Premier thanked them for visiting to study Australia’s markets and aims to boost inter imperial trade while addressing primary production challenges and the need for new markets and stability to attract investment. The delegation planned six weeks of consultations before returning to England.
Calcutta reports the rescue tale of a cabin boy who spent 15 hours in the shark infested waters at Aden after falling from the German steamer Rhenfels. The Italian steamer Lianza arrived with the exhausted, unconscious boy who cannot recall the events.
Henatead and Broadfoot top score in an innings declared after a long scoreline. Ample overs and wickets reflect a tight bowling effort with Steinolrt Watt and Daly among the bowlers, while Drews and Broadfoot lead the batting for the home side. Sundries add momentum to the totals.
At LON LAIN Ort University, a large crowd jeered evangelist Aimee McPherson during a rector election debate. Students vandalized the platform with beer, cigarettes, and improvised props while banners asked about chewing gum. McPherson appealed for calm as disruptors heckled and reacted to her remarks.
Cairns team posted a 78 run total with key scores by Spencer 43 Craven 5 and Postele contributing in the innings. Freshwater defeated by an innings and 58 runs after selecting on October fifth. Newfoundland Stratford faced City Council with Stratford leading the opposition led by Mr F Stratford.
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