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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1928
Page
10
Across Townsville, Ayr and Townsville districts in September 1924 farmers rally to load sugar as waterside workers strike and volunteers clash with police. Reports detail rail and port tension, federal act options, and farmers in Innisfail and Lucinda offering labor to unload vessels amid mass walkouts at Port Adelaide and Bowen.
Townsville reports chaotic waterfront as Waterside Workers refuse to work under Beeby Award terms. Shipowners warn breaches by Townsville branch, while Brisbane volunteers are sought to operate wharves. A targeted recruitment drive and a meeting of workers' groups outline efforts to keep port activity moving amid the dispute.
The Millory owners dispute yesterday’s report and insist no cargoes are being loaded as ships lie idle or near-empty. With many vessels sent, wharf laborers face lost wages, while a harvest of efficient port workers boosts output. Several overseas ships have finished work and left, with more due to depart tomorrow as fewer steamers come inward and staging areas remain largely idle.
Brisbane Sep 27 crowds gather as All Ports Conference plans action on waterfront position ahead of Transport Workers Act enforcement. Delegates from ports across the region expected to discuss a unified plan, while tensions rise with Waterside Workers and unions amid calls of potential strikes next week.
Mort Aton Lad, chairman of the advisory committee of Coldsborough, warned at a meeting that a waterside strike threatens a severe blow to the pastoral industry. Wool sales were halted and it was unclear if next week’s sales could proceed. In Sydney alone, more than 200,000 bales are tied up weekly, and a prolonged strike could swell losses to £20,000,000 or more.
At Home Hill on September 27 efforts to relieve congestion resumed with sugar removal from the stack. Industrial position improving as the Eckermac site advances, trucks and tarpaulins aiding operations amid ongoing site maturation.
Melbourne dispatch reports AL Bloss, a fireman aboard the Orsova, arrested after allegedly refusing duty at Albany and Adelaide. He is accused of causing a disturbance, threatening violence toward his superior officers, and was later detained at the watchhouse.
Adelaide September 27. Police met the marching strikers near the wharves as Brigadier General Lean and police commanders tried to dissuade their enterprise. The crowd surged toward the sheds, stones flew at troopers, and several injuries occurred amid a mounted police response and use of batons.
An early morning blast at the fort destroyed the fort and nearby wooden houses. About fifty four fatalities were reported as residents fled the red glare and rescuers found the fort reduced to ruins. The hospital reports many injured.
Reports say a new gas strike occurred at Roma area near the bore site. The principal shareholder Arletistiege Ohio leads the syndicate as the exploration continues with signals showing potential further flows.
The case centers on Golden Casket No. 20648 with a hearing before Justice Woolcock in Brisbane. Henry Hedy sues Joseph G. Cray over entitlement to the prize share, seeking an order to compel the defendant to disclose the necessary directions to the committee and to prevent Him from collecting or dealing with 500 pounds while a 2500 pound prize liability is determined. The defendant denies the claim and demurs, arguing lack of standing and that the plaintiff cannot proceed further. The demurrer was argued and costs awarded.
Workers faced a police cordon at the roundway tie wharves as strikers faltered under mounted and foot patrols. After brief clashes, officers secured an orderly halt and the crowd dispersed along the six tiles walk toward Port Adelaide. Delegates sought talks to end non union labor but contact with authorities failed and many strikers drifted away.
Following a revolver incident on Commercial road Mort Adelaide John McPherson a labourer was charged with using threatening words to police officers He pleaded guilty The defence alleged he asked a constable for a shilling and was told to work on the wharves The man drew a revolver and pointed it at the constable The weapon was loaded in five chambers The sentence was two months gaol.
Perth reports revived hopes for a waterside dispute settlement after a decision to hold another meeting tomorrow. It is believed a vote could lead to resuming work if the outcome favours it.
Canberra reports writs for the federal election will issue October 9 with nominations on October 19. Polling is scheduled for November 17, and writs are returnable January 7. Parliament must reconvene within 30 days of the election.
In Toogoolawah district near Harlin a man, hotel keeper Robert Cochran Davidson aged 48, was fatally shot in the abdomen by an ordinary shotgun fired during a quarrel. Witnesses say Davidson threatened Bailey, a constable and others rushed to the scene. Bailey is detained for police inquiry as Brisbane detectives investigate motive and circumstances surrounding the blast.
Forty thousand spectators in Berlin witnessed a Reichswehr review with Marshal von Hindenburg-like guards and ministers present. Minister Kornen urged public pride in the Reichswehr while lamenting weapon limits from Versailles and listing disarmament as a political pretext. The Morning Post Berlin correspondent called the event a vivid glimpse into Geneva disarmament debate.
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