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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
7
Fragmented article fragment discusses government actions, imports and trade policy, and national stability. It mentions France, provisional measures, and fiscal expenditure. The legibility limits prevent precise details, but themes include wartime governance and economic policy.
The Public Works Commission discussed a plan to extend the MV Mulloy railway 93 miles from Mt Mullin to Wottram Camp and to investigate the proposal at the North East coast. The commission also considered a trip to North Queensland to inquire into repairs and extend works while awaiting further medical treatment of a member.
A garbled report from Tobin references a Japanese crisis and its impact on London markets. The text hints at unemployment, grain price concerns in Chicago, and unnamed figures shaping the outlook amid a tense financial atmosphere.
The Mulgrave rifle club holds a shooting meeting on the 18th with a two stage event for the first half of a handicap competition. Scores are reported around the 30 yard mark as shooters practice for the time trial with Neera and Hetlow among top performers. Anzac Day events and Sunday series are listed with shooters and entries, while a remedy advertisement promotes Dr Lidon's New Discovery for coughs and chest troubles.
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