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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1932
Page
3
ADELAIDE Monday reports that about 49 volunteers and 150 uplonlies work on the waterfront paused after Premier Unionists advised resuming ship work. Some 70 men will be needed, with distribution of tasks planned evenly, despite the Seamen's Union black flag.
Sydney reports Jimmy Carlton, now in Catholic seminary, seeks approval from his order to represent Australia at the Olympic Games. The piece notes political moves around Queensland elections, Labour press control talk, and potential return of Leo O Connor to cricket amid electoral and sports news from Brisbane and surroundings.
The Japanese delegate repeated promises to evacuate Manchuria at a League of Nations session while the Chinese representative condemned the seizure of 200000 square miles inhabited by twenty million Chinese and the occupation near the Manchurian railway. Later reports cover mining disaster at Ligapla Colliery with fatalities and a bandits court case in Melbourne.
Heat continued across Sydney with a 105 degree reading noted in the Star with other districts, including Ouyen, experiencing extreme heat. Bushfires are sweeping vast areas, affecting thousands of acres and worsening conditions across the region.
For a third day in succession the temperature soared beyond the daily high. The city maximum reached 104 degrees while rural areas reported up to 119. Officials urged caution for heat exposure and advised residents to stay indoors during peak hours.
Wicard Smith allegedly shattered the 10 mile record by driving both directions at an average speed of 164 miles per hour. The previous mark stood at 137 miles per hour set by British driver Mrs. Stewart.
Reports say officers and 55 aboard Submarine MZ dived off Portland this morning and have not reestablished contact. Submarines and aircraft scour the area as efforts continue to locate the vessel and crew. Graves fears are felt for the safety of all aboard.
In Dawson Valley and neighboring areas graziers report increased dingo related losses with up to half leases affected. Prominent cattlemen urge redirecting funds from scalp destruction to dingo control, arguing buffalo issues are secondary to dingo damage.
Canberra reports a substantial reward for anyone aiding a conviction as federal revenue loss from whisky and rum shipments grows. Minister Gullett cites widespread fraud and poor quality spirits that breach the Pure Foods Act, with operations spanning multiple states. London adds brief notes.
A report notes Charles Scott plans March 19 departure from England to Australia to regain the air record he once held, with Will Butler said to have bettered the previous mark.
The Prowler of Queensland notes Queensland as the only state not contributing to short term loan requirements causing embarrassment. He predicts a 24 percent expense cut and a fall in revenue, suggesting the state may last through year end without bank borrowing despite past years without debt.
The case centers on a subpoena against Lang in the Campbell matter. The law clearly requires officials to obey subpoenas. The late minister W J Crick complied with a subpoena before Justice Owen during the Land Board Inquiry.
The government plans to provide half a million to Lang contingent on his assurance to implement the Premiers Plan. This condition ties financial support to commitment for the policy measure as outlined.
Shanghai reports imminent warfare as Chinese forces mobilize from Peking to resist Japanese advances. Japanese planes bomb Shanghai outskirts, setting fires while encircling the city. International settlement remains neutral though tensions rise over Japanese actions.
In Adelaide South Africa lost seven wickets for 265 despite a strong Taylor and Mitchell partnership. Grimmett was the best bowler, Taylor made 74 and Cameron 52, with Grimmett taking 93 runs. A separate court case saw James Arthur Hurst discharged after police entered Premises without a warrant. A separate report notes a man in Cloncurry jailed for six months for a similar offence.
Mr and Mrs A Katter received word during the week that their son Bobby, a pupil of Mt Carmel College, had passed his scholarship. Earlier a Mrs Hodel was noted to be travelling from Cloncurry by Tuesday train.
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