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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
7
The notice explains a 4 percent war conversion bond program available to the public via banks post offices and stock exchanges. It promotes savings as a path to victory and peace, with options for 60 or 16 year bonds and tax exemptions, encouraging immediate conversion of existing war bonds.
A garbled report outlines mail delivery patterns and timetables across stations including Cairns, Edmonton, Gordomvale, and North Caer. It lists daily, weekly, and intermediate services, arrival and departure times, and specific station connections with limited legibility.
A damaged clippings page includes an In Memoriam tribute for a father figure and a Roll of Honor listing Donald Locknon MSL and others. The text blends memorial lines with political commentary on agricultural policy and wage disputes, criticizing government price supports and arbitration courts affecting farmers and workers. It references Queensland agriculture and a broad critique of economic policy impacting rural communities.
The article discusses forthcoming childhood endowment measures tied to a four hour week and wage adjustments. It notes potential headaches for industries faced with added payroll costs and argues for careful application to avoid unfair income disparities while preserving industrial viability. It highlights concerns about federal plans, government oversight, and the impact on state owned enterprises and private employers. The piece cites wage data and regional industrial examples, warning of overhead rises and economic strain if implemented without nuance.
A mid day collision occurred at Abbott Street involving a monocycle and sideseat device named The Machine. Injuries were reported to the rider and a bystander, with emergency crews attending and traffic rerouted while investigations begin.
The notice lists bids and tenders for public works and architecture. It names locations such as Mossre Weeward, Lalees street, Shiehdle street, and Camdenvate. It notes erection of buildings and waters projects with dates and the promise of returnable tender deadlines in August.
Under the new regime business operations will be reorganized with Inter State shipping to continue. The Kanowna is expected to leave Sydney for Hertebane today and the North remains in service. Bombala is likely to depart from Tirishane.
A court hearing in Welare Mr Mure AM charges a keeper of four commercial homes. The case adjourned after evidence. further proceedings and potential consequences for those on the premises noted. Local notes include upcoming events and police court references with various names and dates.
A noisy fragmentary report details a golf event labeled INMUAL BALL Diiw at Anion Juan with Handicap Canadien Voursomes prizes and a team format. It mentions venues, participants, and a schedule, including a late afternoon start and post-event activities.
A garbled report references the Diserter Preiagre Association and Mrs Archhold Chattman, noting secretary correspondence with Director of June and a Push for raising funds. It mentions preparations for a November meeting, export considerations, and community agents gathering to finalize the mamber application as 1928 terms loom.
Fragmentary text describes a Senate hearing involving an individual named Sean Wai and references to a Saul Teward case. unclear details limit full summary but indicate legislative scrutiny and party or committee actions.
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