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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

3

Parliament debate over Labor Bill travels with wit and warnings

In a lively session Parliament last week the Labor Bill faced opposition and praise as MPs debated the proposed remodeling of the Stat Industrial Arbitration system. The Premier was absent for crucial moments, trade union leaders and veteran members offered recollections, and humor emerged from the Independent Leader. The piece notes economic strain in Queensland with warnings from the Treasurer after the Loan Council and ongoing sewerage and water challenges in Watland, including questions about discharge and river purity at Luggage Point.

Labonr Ny Affternoon Iit Whatelaite Trades and Labour Council England Australia Cook John Blackley Maryborough Blackley Dunlop Independent Party Watland Sewerage Water and Sewerage Board Mr. McCormack Luggage Point Marine Board Actn Wat and Sewerage Department Pai Marine Beard Hay Water and Sewerage Authority

City library controversy prompts talk of cleaning and rules

Citizens and officials clash over library cleanliness and governance. The mayor may announce a plan this week as debates focus on a proposed library decluttering and asbestos precautions. Concerns include patron access, staffing, and high concert hall venue rules with strict hiring and decor standards.

Vanes Gargelt Sorhhat Armand Anand Australia Thirer

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