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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1931
Page
3
Fragmentary reports show a Senate and House debate over tariff changes and federal funding. Discussion centers on protections for metals, road construction funding, and proposals from ministers and opposition members. Debate references potential price shifts, manufacturing incentives, and impacts on employment.
The Canberra senate met in a night sitting. Lawmakers Kent JeSay and 24 others passed all staves quickly through the Federal Aut Roads bill. Senator Sammon spoke to the chamber and the session paused after 1 ½ hours, resuming at 8 p.m.
The Silkwood butter factory annual meeting at Tully reviews record sales and production gains. Directors acknowledge manager E D Welty and secretary Ste Frank Byrne for their efforts. J B McCutcheon and J T McNumore praised the factory’s progress. The board adopts the annual chart and records appreciation for the staff.
August 6 report from Melbourne describes a levee breach flooding many settlements along the Murray near Curewus Cay and Newcastle Wale site. Water covered homes on irrigation blocks as families were warned to retreat to high ground and assist strengthing smaller embankments through the night. river height rose to 27 feet at Wentwee.
A Sydney letter describes a large pro government rally led by the ALP Executive in Dowain. It notes speeches on self government and references salaries for public servants, with discussions in Parliament about pay cuts, and mentions a tree-planting event by Governor Sir Phillip Game. The piece also covers Globe Theatre matters, naval training ship visits, and a probate case over Hobbs will in England.
A fragmentary fashion note surveys spring and summer goods, praising chiffons linens and broderie Anglaise. It describes lacey frocks with bustles, embroidered petticoats, and stylish straw hats, noting feminine lines and evolving silhouettes in a bustling shop scene.
The Tully Band of Hope hosted the queen contest at the Methodist church to fund church activities. Candidates and supporters have campaigned since April with votes tallied for senior and junior contestants, and the event featured judging, prizes, and acknowledgments for participants and organizers.
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