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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
8
An account from Rev. G. P. Lassam recalls the Bromilow mission launch wreck off Papda with seven native deaths and Lassam’s rescue after eight days. Papuan youths Ilaria Marina and others heroically sacrificed, while two boys perished on a raft voyage and survivors faced exposure and peril from July 10 onward.
A voice recounts a shipwreck ordeal with four survivors on a raft and reef. Waves smash the craft, three perish, and two endure lacerations and bruises while limping to shelter. Rain yields drinking water. one dies as the days pass. Rescue arrives when a boat under sail appears, prompting a joyful signaled reunion.
Adelaide reports the Conference of the South Australian Labour Party adopted a resolution urging Saturday afternoon closing of all shops in the state and calling for hotels to close on Saturdays after non. The move reflects temperance and social reform efforts influencing business hours.
Courage in building for the future fuels optimism as Woodfull's men exceed expectations. The young players display potential for greater skill, promising Australia will benefit long term. Calculations on final outcomes are not available yet.
An extracted cricket summary praises Woodfull's captaincy and Oldfield's form in the Tet match. It notes Oldfield as a constant foil to Woodfull's solidity, his adaptability on slower wickets, strong leg side skills, and clever fielding. Veterans hail his performances as indicative of future Test potential.
Grimmett and Bradman are central to the tone of the team as Bradman’s brilliance overshadows others. The youngster remains calm at the crease with a relentless pursuit of runs, while peers like Woodfull and Teat guide the squad to triumph. McCabe stands as Bradman’s closest rival, Jackson puzzles with style versus safety, and Fairfax’s late-season form appears stronger in Tests than in practice.
A fragmented and garbled 1934 era note hints at a harsher regulatory document. It credits Mr. Kelly with stable leadership and a smoother path for players under Mr. Howard. Australian batting is briefly mentioned.
A wartime editorial advocates national self sacrifice amid fiscal strain. It criticizes Labor leadership, warns of higher taxes and reduced exemptions, and urges solidarity to support Australia’s war effort. It denounces waste and calls for balanced budgets, urging all to contribute to relief and national duty.
Unclear text suggests leaders of industry and employees plan pecuniary fees to support an end. An emergency offering is mentioned with a pledge of secrecy, rumors leak slowly, and the President is expected to be involved. The passage hints at an organized effort and prior actions, with vague details remaining.
Details remain undecided as workers face wage and price cuts. Building trade focus planned first, with a shift toward lower costs and a reduced wage term implied. The manifesto avoids the phrase reduction of wages while outlining nominal cuts being proposed for workers.
The State Council of the Australian Railways Union declares it will not agree to any rationing of work for railway emp rollers, blacksmiths, engineers, and iron workers. Meanwhile it accepts rationing proposals from the Minister for Railways Hon J Cain.
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