This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1930
Page
12
Australian Basil Service argues for readjustment of the war debt as a grave issue. The article doubts any British government will accede to such demands and notes Britain's cautious stance. It says Australia cannot borrow more and warns that England will face a remedy proposed by Otto Nitmeyer.
The executive rejects extremists plan repudiation of debts brings general relief in Labor circles. Mr J E Fenton said the course taken is the only sensible action for the nation. He mocked calls for war debt interest reductions as absurd. He warned Scoffin would face further matters affecting Australia before the Imperial Center action and assured they could not be in better faith.
London reports a Blue Book showing Australia repaid 1.46 million pounds principal and paid 4.088 million in interest for the year, with New Zealand at 405 thousand and 1.54 million, and South Africa at 2.071 million and 395 thousand. Outstanding March 31 debts total 81.294 million for Australia, 26.233 million for New Zealand, and 7.3 million for South Africa, with Australia and New Zealand paying down in annuities.
A woman Jules Christiansen shot and killed her husband Jot Wueath and another partner after a dispute over profits at their liquor operation in a saw mill district. She confessed to firing six times to ensure their deaths.
Melbourne August 31 A standing committee guiding post conference reforms discusses defense department cuts. Mr J Lyons briefs heads of Commonwealth departments in Melbourne on economy measures. No new planes to be imported and no foreign orders for material except scarce chemicals.
At the Johnstone Shire Council monthly meeting near Innisfail speakers discussed land near the Johnstone River where residents complain of cattle in gardens. The council considered leasing land for picnics and directing the Packs Committee to report. A note warned if the cattle owner is on council land he must retire and not nuisance tenants.
Melbourne August 30 The advisory committee of the Treasurers appointed by the conference met to align monthly balances for State and Federal budgets. J Lyon presided with Hogan Hilga Stevens and others discussing revenue and expenditure estimates and ways to cut spending. They considered adjusting loan programmes to fit a reduced borrowing plan with NSW's quota around three and a half million sterling.
The Newcastle Gay Council has decided to address wage reductions for employees, aiming to cut only necessary costs rather than shorten staff. The decision reflects a focus on preserving personnel while trimming expenses.
Innisfail chairman Sir Page proposes a comprehensive Australian made goods display in shops during the animal show week to boost local industry. Cr Ramne supports featuring Australian goods during the Sugar Commission visit, stressing the sugar industry's critical role in Innisfail's economy and backing practical steps by local businesspeople.
The Ravenshoe Ambulance fund received a successful boost from a dance with quadrilles and old fashioned dances. A painful accident injured Harry Rankine, treated at Herberton Hospital. Court House and Police Quarters near completion, CPS August collections totaled £255 13 2 with numerous remittances. Directors praised the Ravenshoe and Evelyn dairy groups, noting strong butter sales, high product quality, and plans for annual meeting on September 13.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.