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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1931
Page
6
A Sydney report details heated scenes at a public meeting addressing Prime Minister policy and demonstrations. It notes Labour and allied groups pressuring ministers, with clashes and shouted slogans as supporters and opponents clash over constitutional and budget matters.
Fragmentary report covers August 1931 railway freight figures and traffic details plus the regular village meeting of the Shere ane on September 18. Mentions passengers cargoes coal ores limestone and other goods with occasional prices and tonnages. Records personnel changes and local remarks on boundaries and public works.
Washington reports President Hoover weighing options on German reparations after a year. He considers an approach involving banks and a support pool to stabilize weak banks while opposing disarmament measures. The policy, seen as a test of U.S. economic leverage, faces pressure from European distress.
Brisbane debated railway superannuation amendments to align pension payments for employees who became totally incapable while on long service or other leave. The bill would retroactively cover short-term contributions and clarify fund balances as of June 30, with opposition forecasts of larger deficits. The motion passed to first reading. second reading set for Tuesday amid broader health and wage safeguards discussions.
A Queensland parliamentary record shows ministers and MPs debating a health and licensing bill. Discussions cover alcohol strength reductions, stricter controls on medicines sold by machines, adulteration penalties, and licensing cancellations. Ministers argue for broader public safety measures while opponents warn of unintended consequences. The exchange mentions railway pricing, pharmacopoeia concerns, and enforcement approaches across Queensland.
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