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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1926

Page

2

Australian railway unification debate dominates turn of century policy

A verbose colonial era discussion critiques a third rail scheme and national development costs. The Commonwealth government formed a Royal Commission years ago to study unification, estimating 60 million pounds, with current costs near double. Proponents argue for regional growth, while critics warn of high expenses and limited feasible alternatives, noting inflation and shifting transportation needs.

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Peril and corruption cited in Rome’s decline

Fragmentary historical note cites the burden of vices like usury bans and corruption as factors in Rome’s fall. A stray line mentions Thirkfield and Uiabop of Chat in a puzzling historical context.

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