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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented notice from Queensland District Anew FF MCBRYDF Manager outlines cash bonuses already divided among the current year. It calls for action to participate in the cash surplus and to implement a special probate policy with life assurance bearing the burden.
A fragmented OCR reads Sydney Dee and the London Solations performing at Canter Eye venue. Details on date, lineup, and set list are unclear but indicate a music act touring with metal influences in San Pedro or nearby. Further readable names suggest Ferusueed Hotics.
Fragmentary Cairns notices describe a veterans farewell meeting at the Council Chambers, a hospital admission for Henry Ernest, a cantata Esther at Federal Theatre, and various local actions. Mentions a Mayers Fund, Cairns Show expenses, car lights concern, and upcoming meetings of civic boards with absent officials noted.
Weather extends through Wednesday with heavy showers and thunder in outer districts as Cairns braces for more rain at night. In legal news, a Wednesday morning court session at the Malt Dole Cour heard a verdict in the Wallace ard itace v. J. T- McCrae case for owed sums. Community notes mention dental meetings at Keating's Hotel and reinforcement campaign talks at Gordonvale, alongside a local advertisement for Special Henna Shampoo Powders promising freshness and priced 2/6 per box.
Fragmentary text mentions a Willan M Hughes, hospital stay, Iowa Precautions Act, and a 1917 society bonus announcement. The garbled OCR makes it difficult to extract a coherent event. no clear dates or actions are fully discernible.
A vast crowd gathered in Sydney as Prime Minister addressed supporters amid a contentious referendum debate. He urged Federal action to enforce Commonwealth laws, signaling potential police powers to quell resistance and align State measures with national policy.
Telegrams discuss political tensions in Australia with references to Prime Minister status and police force changes. Warwick incident noted as prompting government action or inaction. Pro-conservation protest and conscription unrest described as ongoing, with public campaigning continuing.
In Melbourne and Sydney reports outline the government’s stance on veterans and exemptions. The Prime Minister announced discharged soldiers with physical or mental disabilities may vote and face reevaluation for further service.
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