The Pore Farmer and Labor in Queensland Politics
An analysis argues the Labour movement shifted from ridiculing primary producers to courting farmers votes in Queensland. It criticizes union influence over government actions and bills like the Produce Agency measures, claiming even handed justice is hard with outside control. A social and dance fundraiser at Edmonton aims to reduce a convent debt and features performances by Fr. Giudet and Miss Maudson.
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Queensland
Labor Party
Lennon
Edman
Ed Monton
Giduet
Dreas
Francis
Maudson
Maucison
Fragmentary list of names and guardians
A garbled OCR fragment lists individuals and families including Swingle with 2 children, G Jen Aims with 3 children, Wiseman, C Parchice, W i Matthews, Holden with children, Miss Decemilie, Kuranda, Dornetty, H A Nielsen, J Redden, and Rens Philp & Co. Lid. with unclear context and roles.
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Dames Swingle
G. Jen- Aims
Wiseman
Parchice
W. ii. Matthews
Holden
Kuranda
Hewn
Dornetty
H. A. Nielsen
J. Redden
the Sheerage
Rens. Philp & Co
Maetus
Australian steamship lists passengers and crew to Townsville
December voyage details show Capt Stewart and Capt Raven sailing from Australian ports to Townsville via Lucinda with a mix of passengers including Mesdames, Misses, and numerous gentlemen. The second voyage lists Miss Kapp and others, with private names and agents mentioned.
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Gomme
Capt
Stewart
Townsville
Mesdames Becker
de Merle
Stevens
Bliss
Child
Demezar
J. Korkpatrick
Beckett
Kahr
D Oberman
Mo Averkott
A. Becken
L Curanims
J. Stevens
A. Jackson
F Brennan
Georgb J Korkpatrick
FE. Barclay
Lobasdo
Seorage Australian Steamshape
Keranda
Raven
Lucinda Port
Kapp
Messrs
Knapp
Kas Boland
McLean
McPherson
Ramage
D S. Ponsford
Bell
Ther & To
Kuranda Transport Schedule Fragment
Bers, Philp and Co. Lod Kuranda arrives every Tuesday morning from Townsville and leaves Waren on Wednesdays. T. G departs via Aramac and heads south on Saturday. December 7, 2527. Water -475 pm. 457 pm.
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Kuranda
Townsville
Waren
Weleeane Cn Ed
T. G
Aramac
Seerday
Erdays
Waler
Cairns Notices and Auctions Spread Across December
Community items report the Cairns Hand and Allied Choir rehearsal for departure, Osterlund’s return from Messines, December revenue at the Cairns Land Office, and local notices. Auctions preview Dairy Herd at Peeramon, a Gordonvale opening, and Brock estate sale near Gordonvale. Also details about Babinda Canegrowers election, postal ballot deadline, and hair shampoo promotion.
Telegram to Stannary Hills father on son’s status
Mr F G Wilesmith receives telegram from Base Records about Gunner J E Denil. Dentists Bennett and Abbott Street Cairns announce closure for Christmas and New Year holidays from December 15 1917 to January. patients urged to attend to their teeth at once.
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Gan
Stannary Hills
Gunner J. E
Denil
Mesars
Bennett & Met
Abbottstreet
Cairns
Cairns Band to Play Park Benefit Night
The Cairns Citizens Brass Band will perform a select programme in the Park on Sunday at 8.45 pm under conductor H M Henderson to raise funds for the Cairns Ambulance Motor Car Fund. The note also mentions ink copy rules and a local clothing display by Finney Isles Co. Ltd in Shields Street and attendance by Miss Cohen and Mr C H Evena.
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Alles & Stark
Cairns
Halles
Gordonvale
Cairns Citizens Brass Band
HM. Henderson
Cairns Ambulance Motor Car Fund
Finney Isles and Co. Ltd
Brisbane
Miss Cohen
C H Evena
Shields Street
Hides
Hote
The Sanitary Service And Community Notices
A Sheridan Street resident complains about daylight sanitary carts being a nuisance due to covers on the pans and urges council action. The piece also advertises eye care services by HF Stacey and reports on Cairns Amateur Theatrical Society and Cairns Orchestral Society plans. A Freshwater send-off for Mr. Alf Barnes includes a wristwatch gift and thanks from residents.
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Sheridan Street
Theouncil
September and October Cratch Head Work Credits Highlighted
The list records hours logged by workers Setanhs al Coete Ean Eh Prince W Diplock AW Tweed L A Busch G Elms and notes 300 cratch heads cut by E Heale at Kur een Mill and 200 by T Sharples. It credits the Malanda workers for cratches amid shipping space shortages.
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Eh Prince
W. Diplock
AW Tweed
L. A Busch
G. Elms
A. Po Tweed
E. Heale
Kureen
T. Sharples
Malanda
Civility in Public Life Criticizes Parliament Slurs
A letter argues that harsh language in Australian public life erodes standards of courtesy. It condemns the Prime Minister’s insult comparing a colleague to a toad in a cesspool and urges consistent respect for all, regardless of power or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Cessi Peel
Ready to Wear Millinery at Miss E J Harris Cairns
A brisk notice invites inspection of a wider millinery selection at Miss E J Harris Cairns. A separate Cairns Police Court report notes a clean sheet after a morning session.
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E. J. Harris
Cairns
War Losses Toll Local Troopers and Private in Action
Sad news from Port Dough Record reports Trooper WoT Cele and Private Jack Allan killed in action. Both enlisted from the district. tributes note Colie Collie’s prior Gallipoli service and a long front-line record. Royal troop and regional funds acknowledge support and memorials for the fallen and wounded.
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Port Dough
Wot
Cele
Jack Allan
Collie
Simon-Law
John Robben Mowbray
Gallipoli
Australia
Bivar Howe
Mart Momglas
Trom
Irvinehank
Fir Douglas Branch
Jacl and
Newell
Xmas Specials at Kellys Offer Holiday Gear
Holiday shoppers find in Kellys a rush of season goods including felt hats in brown and slate, tennis shirts at 2 9 a piece, cashmere socks at 1 9 a pair, strong black cotton socks, umbrellas, white cotton singlets, men's shirts and new styles. Ladies items include kid Aida shoes and wested wow shoes, with many items priced low for the Xmas rush.
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Kelly's
Kelly
Ien
Indiana
Smitier
Rahicane
Nene
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Vee Medea
Neteryee Harris
Owen Whitt
the Post
Grace Street
Herberton
Collins
Melbow
Aduke
Xine
Victoria House
Lake 5St
Pheer
PF. Traney
Irobank
Bosnia
Craig
Bers, Philp and Co. Lod
Getic
Abbott-Street
Sidiay Sao
Sas
Fabrica
St. Mungo
Tory
Eters Tewern
Cairns Hand
A. BR. Osterlund
Messines
Fremantle
Green's
J. Hanrahan
W. Gardiner
Peeramon
Waddeh
Keeey Royal Insurance Water
Cairns Land Cr
Brock
A. J. Draper Ltd
E. Russ
Gordon[vale
Choice
Babinda Canegrowers Association
Vachy
Clesimg Ar Novi
Averelary
R. F. Aes
Juan
Callina
Lake Street
Cairna
Council
Barness
Barnes
Stacey
Tharmic
Abbott Street
Cairnny Red Cross Equipment Guild
Cairns Amateur Theatrical Society
Aquatic Club
Hibernian
Redlynch Hall
Alf Barnes
C le Iande
Freshwater
District T
Mr Barnes
Missea Moore
Salthiel
Morris
Law
Miss McHughs
B. Hussey
Setanhs
al Coete
Legislative Assembly
Armstrong
Ryan
Supreme Conist
Mhetoher
H. L. Hartley
Minster ‘of Lands
Legislatwe Assembly
Northern District Patriotic Fund
Plessas
Comino
Overland
Dan's
Ittick
Cairns Timber
Alt. MacDonnell
H.K.N .Donnell
Ufc
K. Ishikawa
Inka
Dr. Vo EL Collins
Geo Trail
C. Woodward
Red Cross
Cairns Timber Ltd
Norther
Ut Patriot Fund
Nowthern Cross
Toeacco Pond
Ite
YMCA
Gresham
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