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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
12
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Senator T W Crawford arrived in Brisbane from the South and criticized opponents in Sydney and Melbourne over sugar policy. He urged the Queensland Sugar Defence Committee to clear accusations against the industry and argued producers pressed sugar prices higher, while export trade sugar was supplied at world parity. He warned of political attacks from free trade advocates and called for a united stance to protect the sugar industry amid national policy battles.
A fragment notes a costly mishap involving a British despatch box key situation at Geneva. It records that the keys were last at Geneva during a notable event, marking the sole such occurrence in memory.
The article outlines shifts in jam and confectionery in Australia during scarce markets, noting rising prices, replacement by canned and dried goods, and changes in labor and consumption. It discusses impact on producers, distribution, and pricing, with references to land and labor costs in sugar production and regional comparisons.
In Geneva on September, Trish Free State and other nominees sought seats on the League of Nations Council. The report notes 27 votes were cast for Castenala wat Norgay, but this fell short of the required majority. After two years instead of three, a decision was left unresolved amid partial results and confusion.
A speech to the Master Vic Treasurer notes that government saving bonds backed by state agencies and private firms total about 1,041,000 policies. The speaker argues these contracts depend on the safety of the people’s money and that government interference could endanger the security of these obligations.
A chaotic report from Sydney describes a political evangelist sermon mixed with railway and public works rants. The piece alleges government interference and labor unrest, noting churchlike rhetoric about power and betrayals alongside playful and corrupt urban imagery.
Police in Melbourne report a political disturbance linked to the Fleet Association and local executives. The narrative describes discipline rituals and alleged attempts to influence officials through pressure, with references to civic duties and investigative responses.
Australian Cable Service reports a rich coal deposit near Tukirya by Lake Nessa in South Africa era notes a 200 million ton seam. Potential impact on Central Africa trade cited.
The cabinet discussed press access with Secretary for the Dominions J H Whwmas outlining daily contact with journalists. Thomas may broadcast during the conference, Andrew Caird recalled, with five officials from Foreign Famine Offices Marketing Hour and another representative attending, vs two in 1925.
The government anticipates intense press interest over the Imperial Conference and public attitude toward Lord Ruthermere and Lint Kexverbrook. Reports note a shift toward publicity with talkies during conferences, cinema access for naval visits, and a Royal Navy dinner linked to talks, weather permitting.
Brisbane reports turmoil as the Prohibition League questions police transfers and promotions. The Home Secretary states the minister will review and respond after receiving deputations, while denying that official changes were driven by suspects urged by the league.
The Minister for Labor announced a system of relief work with rotation to ensure continuity of work. The first to be displaced would leave town, with no definite end period. Those cut under the program would not receive Government rations until nine weeks had passed.
WH Barnes announced the Racing Bill would be introduced at the next sitting of Parliament, planned for the early week start. The statement dated September 18 indicates the bill’s readiness for rapid debate.
Brisbane September reports a squall and notes Queensland gold production for the first months of the year. August yield is 323 ounces valued at £172, down from 596 ounces valued at £2,408 last August. The report contrasts yearly totals and price values, highlighting a decline.
Brisbane dispatch reports on September 1 noting a voluntary system activation at Fanggera Camp. Ad parties operated as the fire service and others moved to meet post with volunteers.
The New Zealand Premier said he had accepted the Canadian government invitation to discuss a new tariff agreement and looked forward to a meeting with the Canadian Premier and colleagues. Mr Forbes remained a guest of Viscount Willingdon at Government House.
Ottawa reports a tariff dispute with New Zealand over butter duties. Premier Fortes of New Zealand voices hope for negotiated adjustments but notes Canada’s prohibitive import duties threaten one sided trade. New Zealand warns of shifting to the United Kingdom if barriers persist. Twenty percent of Canada’s butter exports to New Zealand cited. Fortes also mentions Canadian auto preferences favoring local manufacturers over the United States.
Ottawa reports describe Mr. W. MacKane King proposing an amendment to the government tariff motion. He urged Parliament to seek full information before debate, warning that large tariff increases would raise prices, slow employment, and raise production costs for workers. The House approved the first reading and began debate on the measure.
Ottawa reports details of a federal conference plan with New Zealand Australia and other dominions. Canada seeks mutual cooperation to negotiate an empire agreement that benefits each country while safeguarding its industries and goods.
Sofia sept 17 Captain Matthews attempts to break Kankler's England to Australis record but has not yet arrived on The Preach mail line. He reportedly landed at Beleraile last night after a lengthy journey averaging 113 miles per hour with plans to depart for Aleppo this morning pending confirmation of arrival and departure from Beleraile.
Belgrade report states Matthews is detained by authorities in a Belgrade incident. The Australian cable service notes a detention linked to a petrol-related event. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
London reports an address by G. W. Hiskark, vice-chairman of the Overwa Settlement Board, arguing that Australia's current migration is temporary and urging Britain to stimulate Empire product demand. He says a market for British goods will foster a continued flow of settlers, adjusting the economy.
The State Prohibition League secretary Arthur Toombes reported a letter from the attorney general requesting withdrawal of certain interments as untrue and defamatory. This retrial resulted in a jury finding the defendant guilty after 41 hours of deliberation, with a strong mercy recommendation.
Sydney alderman Ward announced plans to appeal to Minister Thorby about ongoing flour access issues. He described starting a bakery in Surrey Hills to provide cheap bread, but millers now refuse to supply flour, threatening the business.
In the Sun MISEATE Sept int i the Summons Comic to-day the yowe wae envihids him which Charles Ji Dofin charged with selling morghia except by prescription of a medical practitioner and with selling poison in a container not securely labelled. The first charge was dismissed but the second defendant was fined £5 with 3 14 costs. Note of appeal has here given.
Amid reports from Fremantle on eye disease research a surgeon hints at progress in sight restoration. A liner voyage introduces a Swims mil fal man who opened new fields for helping the blind, claiming floating replacement of the tin has given renewed vision to many who feared permanent blindness.
The Treasury collected £36 in fines after nine men in a cane cutting gang were fined or found employing a female cook. The gang's interpreter said the male cook was inexperienced and used the woman, who was the ganger's wife, to train him for two weeks. A £4 fine in each case, seven days in default, was imposed.
The Sketch reports on a widow in Melbourne area planning remarriage as details emerge from a case involving a retired St. Maw’s dental surgeon, Mr RF Hooper. His wife’s dispute and a referenced body scene hint at ongoing scrutiny of the Hook case and related events.
Crown Prosecutor described the defendant as a laborer seaman who joined the Independent Workers of the World in the Domain after arriving in Sydney in 1925. He spent years in Newcastle, worked for iron carous employers, served as a physical instructor for the Young Men's Christian Association, and later moved to Queensland in 1929 with stints at Fairymead sugar plantation and other places. Despite associations with communism, the Chief Justice noted no prior serious convictions and sentenced him to two years with hard labor, hoping behavior would improve.
In Ingham on Sept 12 a traffic case against Mrs. FJ Bray led to a 1 shilling fine plus 3 shillings 6 pence costs. The council claimed the by law was ultra vires but the court found the charge fell under the Act permitting closure of streets for any purpose deemed necessary, though the dispute centered on whether the by law could regulate viewing and trade on the street.
Acting Prime Minister J. Fenton has been ordered to bed by his physician while on the special cabinet sub committee drafting the economic reconstruction plan for Australia. He was told to rest and not resume work until the doctor approves, amid reports of overwork.
A protracted Diocesan Council of Newcastle selects Doctor Neville Stewart Talbot, Bishop of Pretoria, to succeed Bishop Long as Bishop of Newcastle. Talbot, a widower aged 30, educated at Oxford, formerly tutor at Col Nope and curate in Army, York shire, is presented as the new religious leader with strong ties to the church.
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