New Zealand and Queensland finances contrasted in wartime note
The Dominion’s finance shows a 3.6 million surplus for the year, with revenue up and spending down on services, while Queensland suffers rail losses and industrial downturn. It argues New Zealand’s prudent adminis tration saved wealth and avoided debt growth, unlike Queensland and Australia where slow-strike tactics harmed production and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Dominion
Queensland
Great Northern Railway
Australia
Mt [Lott
Imag
Hampden-Cloncacry Fiming
M+. Cuthbert Mining Company
Izhor
Local notices and ads mix with council updates and Red Cross plans
A Cairns era page lists allotment sales, hotel leases, and farming ads, plus Gordonvale Red Cross annual meeting, pest skin remedies, Cairns Shire Council meeting details, tractor pricing correction, rainfall totals, Aloomba Farmers Hall meeting, Starr Bowkett Society notes, and community efforts for returning soldiers and flu preparations. Also features Scout activities, civic donations, and upcoming fundraising events.
Wores Hospital Guild and varied community notices
A garbled report lists events at the Womes apse Guild Horse Sale and Newmarket arrangements, with mentions of Lions and savings bank deposits. It covers industrial talks at Townsville, a dance for men over fifty, Clemenceau’s coat controversy, a municipal hygiene complaint about a park, and a note on sanitation concerns and neglect.
Ambulance Brigade Meeting Hails Secretary Hogan’s Work
At the Ambulance Carnival reception in the Palace Theatre balcony, Chairman noted the secretary Hogan’s diligent duties organizing recent fund appeals. Delegates recorded their opinion in the Brigade books. Superintendent Fulton praised Hogan’s heart and soul and pledged future support from societies and unions for the Ambulance. The motion passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan Felici
Palace Theatre
Mr. Hogan
Ambulance Brigade
Fulton
Hogan
Snow covers Hobart as a record cold snap hits town
In Hobart a severe cold spell began last Sunday bringing heavy snow that left trees buried and weather observers noting an unusual snow cover. Local residents reported dawn frost and continued chilly conditions into the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Poleeton unrest as workers clash and bail denied
Report from a June 2 occurrence at Poleeton details gunfire injuries amid a tense confrontation. A remand request for two defendants faced objections over crowded conditions and safety. Names tied to local firms and workers appear amid scenes of violence and police action, with ships and houses damaged and a strike committee referenced in broader unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Morv
Tach Rollon
Wa Kelly
Ashgar
Stewarts
Statter
Vito
Ryan
Lire
Barton
Spencer
Tim
Mitchell
Orsot
Walker Street
Bullesroa
Pos
Altow
Tawar
Shack
Fred. Smith
Coralade
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Onness
Hamlys- Sts
Ax Notaries Public
Cairns
Jinsville
Zealand
Marsland
Botchters and Moures
Spence Street
Adinah Murray
HA Afarsinad Herasch
Al =le
Abdi Ltd
I Insurance Restness
Ukage
Auettaian Company
Hemingway & BL
Sertson
Hemingway
Roberteva
Nevitt & Boden
Auditors & Accountants
Mrs. Hughes
Miss Smith
Phare
Abbott Street
E J. Harris
Victoria House
Leke St
Dalgety & Company Ltd Capital
Metal Exchange
London
Melbourne
Sybury
Siarnoth
L.beral
Sheridan-Steft
Pwaling Wit
William Cramb, Eearith
Owen Whittick
NSO & Newton
the Post
Torsday
A HL Scott
CPS
Caben
Ben de Fe
Daposite
Ofice Cairns
Neary's
Neary
Sydney
Brisbane
Green
Atexs
Wheelmen
C. Midhin’s Rooss
T. McBride
N.o.ra
Taree Doors
Burne, Philp & Corees
Bozstaigh
Futurity
Newmarket
Illand
Oakizigh
George Speed
E. R. Pam
W. Mee
E Jairdress & Tobaccontst
Criterion Hotel
Oakirigh and
Iee
Gilbert Lyon
Herbert Sovith
Pte
H. Suhle
F. Grant
Mt. Mulligan
Robert Love
Um. Maloufef
Babinda
Frank M. Malouf
Rex
Courch
Willmann
Gordonvel
Red Cross
Barry's Hall
Abbot Street
Cauns
Cairns Shire Council
Titan
Caicus
Aloomba Farmers’ Hall
Aloomba Farmers Hall, Limited
Starr Bowkett Society
Starr Dowkett Society
Messrs. J. Brewer
EH Hawkins
Townsville
Chigres
J Den’s
Draper, Mercer and Tailor
State Motel
Balada
Rest Home
G. R Mayers
KR. A. Standish
Fordson Tractors
Fordson
Mayers Ltd
Cairns Boy Scouts
Nutt
Shire Mall
la Sota
Northern Herald
Mourilyan Harbor
Pacific Tram
Hobor
Sony Ae
Metwa
Hambledon Mall
Liverpont Creek
Wores's Hospital
Wome Apse
Wheelimes
Siddha
Nephi
A J
Stern Hee
Liosterson
Nerhen Polical Union
Ravens
Schon of Arts
Ravenshoe
Wen teHightharninc
Bremices Theery
Sanctus Dolb Society
Mocans Mackemins
Lyon and Smyth
North Queensland Employers’ Association
Messrs
Newitt and Boden
Medical Journal of
New York
Stern Medical Fraternity
Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Cottin
Cerny
M. Cievere
Lambert
Rockefeller Institute
Tre
Peetee
Conan
Mair
Meatworks
Ceracy
Kelly
Eoner Bag
Humber
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