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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
4
The 61st South African volunteers have arrived and many served in South West Africa. They are assigned to various regiments for further service as regiments review their roles. Paris dispatch notes discipline orders about non aband on battlefields and equipment handling.
Melbourne August 23 1915 Australians hear speeches urging enlistment for the British Empire and praise for the Tasmanian recruiting drive. Speakers recount German aggression and the need for reinforcements while Captain Corser returns wounded. The gathering emphasizes duty to join and support troops overseas.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a war era recruitment rally with vows of support by women of Australia. Speeches praise the young men’s bravery and a call to preserve the flag. Mrs Draper delivers a vigorous vote of thanks to the presenters as attendees pledge to aid the cause.
Brisbane August 24. A cabinet meeting over three hours long, with another session planned tomorrow. Ministers review Estimates and extensive legislation before Parliament. Court assesses pastoral rents rising fifty per cent for the expiring term, while provisions aim to speed up resumptions when due.
Interest grows in government aid for an irrigation plan on AERMAM estate lands. £1500 is earmarked for preliminary surveys by W C Fairley of the Hydraulic Engineer's Department. If results are satisfactory, wells will be sunk and water rises may enable operating the system. H E A Eklund, northern division water supply head, will visit the district. Settlers seek reconsideration after a poor season.
The Railway Department accepts Horsley and Co. of England for new steel and iron work for three spans of the Isis River. Price is £1170 1s 0d London or £1776 delivered on the Bris bane tracks. Delivery within fourteen weeks. Local tender was 27 percent higher and thirty weeks.
In Brisbane August 4 debate moved to move that the House of Representatives consider introducing a bill to amend the law on cooperation for workers suffering industrial injuries. A local board at every mill was proposed to settle cane prices, with central boards as a backup. Government aims to enforce awards, with appeals and central oversight noted. The Address in Reply continued with remarks by several members as the House adjourned.
In Brisbane the Case Prices Bill proposes a five member panel for a District Court with a judge and mill owners or their representatives. The local board would appoint a commanding number of crew and owner interests to oversee surcharges and related costs, with authority to set penalties and enforce orders.
A Mackay meeting of mill owners and merchants approved an amalgamation plan for central mills on the railway district. Committee of seven was formed to draft a scheme to present to shareholders, aiming to create unity and economic efficiency amid time of difficulty.
An order under the Control of Trade Act fixes retail prices for fresh meat across northern and southern divisions. It lists cuts and prices for beef and veal, and sets wholesale price guidelines for butter and other dairy products. The measures allow increases only if wholesale charges rise and outline delivery terms.
August 23 in Sydney reports scratchings for the Epsom and related races listing horses such as Prince Inlarine Agds dale Ligero Comedia Metropolitan Tawdry Comedia with the lineup reflecting field changes and expected weights and chances in the event card.
The Patriot reports a meeting at Wharters Towers with a large turnout and good track conditions after a shower. Western visitors arrived, and the event is described as a success with owners confirming winging contributions to the Pup. The Australian Natives' Band donated to the series.
Townsville announces a one-day event with Jerome meeting Hrillo amp ball next Saturday at Nerald's place, with Watty Vustia involved. The fragmentary notice hints at a local gathering or game plan to be held in Townsville on the upcoming weekend.
Athletics notes extend nominations for cycling and running events of Saturday's carnival sports until 6 p m tomorrow Thursday.
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