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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1938

Page

2

Pact with Germany France Takes Steps

Paris reports far reaching steps to seek a close understanding with Germany and perhaps Italy. Premier Daladier and Foreign Minister Bonnet discussed terms including renunciation of war, free German hand in Central and Eastern Europe, possible easing of the Franco Soviet pact, and consideration of ceding the Cameroons. Right wingers oppose colonial bargaining.

Paris Germany Italy M. Daladiery M. Bonnet Eric Pings Imes Europe Cameroons

King Carol’s England Visit Seen as Political Turning Point

The Australian Associated Press reports King Carol’s planned English visit in early November could carry significant political weight amid shifting Central European affairs. British influence appears to rely on cash purchases as Germany grows, with Romania’s government corruption and Iron Guard strength waning as Britain approves of the trend.

London Associated Press Carols England Europe Berlin Britain Germany Carol

Malanda Shire Council Deliberations Abbreviated Meeting Notes

Dr J G Winfield chaired the Eacham Shire Council meeting in Malanda with Crs Griffiths Seamark Turner Clarke Cornish Kenyon Williams Enudson Johnstone McKenzie and West present. Discussion covered finances, road surveys, bridge work, cemetery plans, typhoid testing, grader loan, road closures and proclamations, with a push to coordinate with Atherton Shire and Main Roads over the Barron and Millaa Millan projects.

Cornish Bank Toun Treasury Abbott Road East Barron W. J. Cook Atherton Millea Millaa-Malanda M.E.C Gillies Highway Lake Facham Tindall's Corner

Political Truce Discussed in Paris Parlia ments Stakes

Paris October 22 The Premier Daladier and M Blum conferred on dissolving Parliament or a political truce to enable endorsement of the recovery programme. Daladier promised to take the country into his confidence on October 24 and believes France must catch up with Italy and Germany in aviation and rearmament.

Paris Daladier M. Blum M. Dialadier France Italy Germany

Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills Aid Weak Backs

An advertisement claims Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills restore strength to weak backs and relieve backache, presenting kidney weakness as the cause and promising quick results after a few days. It notes large sales during a two price range period.

Defence committee urged for NZ Australia coordination

On October 22 at Auckland Sir Charles Marr proposed a defence committee representing New Zealand and Australia to boost cooperation on defence. He said the two nations share identical interests and would aid each other if attacked. He stressed coordinated planning rather than a single command and suggested universal territorial training in Australia within six months.

Auckland New Zealand Australia Sir Charles Marr Awates Charles Marr

Better Understanding Wellington on Defence Committee Plan

Wellington October 22 Prime Minister Mr M J Savage commented on Sir W Marr's note that Auckland is promoting a defence committee for Australian and New Zealand Governments. Savage said there is room for better understanding between the two countries and that each should know more of what the other is doing.

Wellington W. Marr Auckland New Zealand M. J. Savage

Innisfail Colossus Progress Reported At Shire Meeting

Innisfail's large shire building nears completion with about two weeks of work left on the northern wall and vestibule tiling planned. The council notes a loan and subsidy totaling 33000 pounds with projected final costs around 54725, plus budgeting differences and insurance funds from the old Shire Hall.

Innisfail Johnstone Shire C. R. Tranberg Po van Leeuwin Shire Hall

Council considers defence funding limits and road diversions

The meeting discussed Commonwealth defence funding and the inability to divert Defence Department funds to road construction. A request to the Prime Minister was proposed opposing support for Chamberlain Government foreign policy. Arrangements were made for two bathing shelters at Malanda Falls pending ranger approval. The council also noted a dairy federation rental offer and the Aero might site visits by Mr Mowbray. A week is given to George Johnson to remove a fence or the council will act. Lighting charges and a local culvert issue were raised with the Hydro Board and Malanda Shire Office to address overflowing water.

R. J. Boundy Peeramon M. J. Woodward Lands Department East Barrow H. A. Bruce Treasury Glen Allyn Russell Road L P.A Slso Woolley's Road Lp.a Ellinjan Woolley's Tistrict TPA Atherton Millan Millan W J. F. Riordan M.H.B Council Commonwealth Sonsetaid and Defence Department Australia Malanda Falls McKeown Tully Drs. Knudson McKenzie Chamberlain British Empire Cra Johnstone Turner Knudaon Cre Winfield Griffiths Seamark Williams West Clarke Kenyon Cornish North Queensland Cooperative Dairy Produce Federation Ltd Coner Chambers Mowbray Yungsburra George Johnson Wtepa Simmer Hydro Board Cairns Malanda P. Kidd

Germany’s Debt Doubled Since December 1932

The Daily Telegraph Berlin correspondent reports German national debt has doubled since December 1932 when Hoeller assumed power. The total stands at 1.944 billion, up from 966 million, with 1.08 billion funded as loans. Invisible debt from rearmament and other efforts is uncalculated.

London Daily Telegraph Berlin Hoiler

Street Murder Charge At Central Police Court

Sydney October 22 Beatrice May McAuliffe 19 domestic charged with feloniously and maliciously murdering Paw James Cowell at Penant Hills on October 20. She was remanded to October 2 bail refused.

Sydney Central Police Court Beatrice May McAuliffe Pennant Hills Paw James Cowell

Cooktown Dispatch Details Arrivals and Mining Reports

Residents and visitors move through Cooktown and nearby areas with travel to Laura Cairns Mt Garnet Ayr and Starcke Station. The Acting Warden reports September mine yields across Big Tableland China Camp Grasstree Mt Amos Met Poverty Rossville Ship Tow n Flats total 9 tons 11 ewt 5 tb valued at £1445/8/8.

Cooktown Sid Bruce Rokeby Laura Cains China Camp Grasstree Mt. Amos Met Poverty Rossville Shipton

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