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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
4
In Brisbane December 7 the Legislative Council discussed halting the standing orders and delaying bills. Debates touched the Agricultural Bank Bill and the Petroleum Bill, with criticism of the Premier and calls for governable authority and constitutional adherence. The Council adjourned at 11.20.
Fragmentary text notes a court shorthand stage and a lewd act case. The readable portions reference a legal proceeding and a courtroom setting with unclear details and participants. Further specifics are unavailable in the provided fragment.
In Brisbane on December 7, officials reviewed supplementary estimates and trust funds for the year, along with loan estimates. A Bill establishing shorthand procedures in courts and a Towmanyil Harbor Boards Act were read and approved at first reading. Mr. Theodore moved to secure the second reading of the Gas Bill, highlighting its intended aims.
In a prolonged House debate the Minister and MPs clashed over amendments to the Land Act. Disputes over policy and pro German wartime issues sparked tempers as representatives argued about perpetual leases, steamer use, and public sentiment. Remarks targeted Miss Pankhurst and associations with American firms amid broader government-aligned dissent. The session closed after estimates and agricultural measures were touched, with minor local notices and staff movements noted.
Miss Elsie McKeevan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. McKeevan, marries Mr. Thomas Rountree of the Police Department at All Saints Church. The ceremony featured ivory prayer book, orange blossoms, and bridesmaid Pearl in grey tulle. The couple greeted guests at Ivy House with a breakfast and generous gifts in attendance.
The town reports persistent daily drizzle and heat, a droughty yet soggy pattern with a light, steady rain regime. Livestock move to feed in new pastures as fields recover. the air remains hot and humid with an unusually high water table.
Fragmentary report describes workers under eighteen bound to labor, references a pottery incident and a future gold find after clean up. Mentions Mr. Mere Sieber and a front interview, with vague allusions to a government exhibit and two dramatic shows including Ridley.
Sporting the Turf reports the Melbourne sale on December 7 where Meeret was sold for six guineas while O. Feth ere held Meeret in reserve for a six guinea price.
Tomorrow night at Planagan's Hall Gordemale a boxing match pits Kilpatrick against Wilkins for ten pounds side best of 15 rounds. If declared no fight the gate receipts go to a chamber chosen by the audience. A motor car is promised for the night. Details available from Mr Hye.
The Mulgreave Rifle Club Bachelors Trophy shoot on 5th inst led by C Horton. O Gorman and M Aloon each missed at 69 yards. McAloon and Wordsworth tied at some point and split cash. Mexton scored 3/ and Gorman 1, Wordsworth led at 2 yards. Summary shows day’s top marks and final scores.
Astronomical notes report timing of Moon phases with data including new moon, first quarter, and related determinations. Measurements indicate phase estimates around 6.9 points on a shorthand scale, with specific dates partially cited.
A distressed note from a mother in Illinois describes urgent family support needs as she and her spouse face medical and emotional strain amid ongoing illness. The message appeals for direction and assistance from relatives and neighbors.
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