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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1927

Page

9

Trade and transport issues dominate regional conference

Delegates debate policy shifts in transport, land tax, and federal aid. Discussions focus on state regulation, potential takeover of river schemes, and funding for irrigation and power projects. Arbitration law enforcement and unemployment insurance are also examined, with calls to involve the federal government and adjust policy for regional development.

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Increased Police Force Urged to Curb Crime

Mr K W Evens argues the time has come to raise the police force to prevent crime and protect property. He cites calls for more funding and notes past crises in Townsville and with federal control as reasons for expansion. The discussion references general crime rises in the Southern districts and the need for a stronger, coordinated response.

K W. Evens Rockhampton Markhaw Popes Warwick Nator Pally Ag Lurmey Grimerall Gropke Townsville Neecnsland Tm Chassbers

Emigration debate and sugar embargo stirs policy talk

Debates on emigration and land settlement mix with sugar embargo concerns. Speakers advocate controlled emigration to relieve settlement needs while protecting Australian sugar industry. Disagreements touch on efficiency, free trade, and the moral obligations of immigration policy within wartime era.

South Embargo Debate and Conference Adjournment

A sprawling report details a South embargo debate touching sugar pricing and tenure security for the staple industry, with mention of North and government plans and a ten year horizon. Mr. F C Model supports efficiency goals as delegates near consensus, while a conference adjourns after late evening sessions and a Cairns Chamber event is noted for August 1.

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Australian credit defended amid attack in Herald

A British Herald report is criticized for misrepresenting Australia’s borrowing. Mr Brace defends Australia’s credit against the suggestion of weakeness or danger, arguing the attack is unfounded and unjustifiable.

Hurnif Tas Australia Brace Commonwealth United London Britain Amatealia Anvedsen

Australia’s Wealth Compared by National Accounts

A historical fragment discusses Australia’s wealth relative to Britain, arguing that Australia’s development hinges on a developed economy. It cites figures around 300 million pounds sterling as a measure of wealth and questions the feasibility of rapid growth for a less-developed nation. The text contrasts national wealth with Britain’s, noting differing levels of rail and infrastructure development.

Australia Awateatia Britain Nuswatia Relure Tralin Gerd

Australian Prime Minister Repudiates War Debt Obligation

The text reports on Australia's stance toward a large debt, with the Prime Minister denying any obligation related to wartime redress. The discussion notes that Australia would not meet the obligation and expresses contempt toward the implied claim.

Bruce Britain Australia

Government to expel foreign-born citizens in new crackdown

A government decree signals tougher immigration policy with plans to expel numerous foreign-born residents. Officials cite security and national unity as reasons, outlining steps and timeline for enforcement.

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