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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
3
The article discusses conflict between government and the Tramway Company over tram extensions and funding. It notes inability to purchase trams and questions why the company could not proceed with needed extensions, implying large sums spent on other priorities.
The readable text hints at discussions on peaceable dispute resolution and Britain's stance with allies like Wegoda and Ar. It mentions recent speeches suggesting potential agreements, but no concrete settlement or consensus is presented. The fragmentary content implies caution about how other nations perceive Britain and its partners.
The piece notes a divided Liberal camp in London marked by opposition to Lloyd George and a belief that some Liberals favor hard division from government. It argues such splits threaten liberalism and risk turning it into a mere spectacle rather than a force for constructive policy.
Royal spectators including the King and Queen attended a grand aerial pageant in London. About 100 aeroplanes flew in formation as the air display showcased wartime aircraft and skilled pilots directing the busy airspace.
Fragmented text notes a July Treasury official stating the coming financial year will be in the Budget to be delivered next term. Mentions Sir J Cook predicting a favourable balance sheet and a possible customs or tariff adjustment amid an improving economy.
A fragment from Copenhagen dated July 3 reports Meese providing commentary on a political or diplomatic event. The text is incomplete but indicates a briefing or statement by Meese. Further details are unclear due to truncation.
A garbled passage outlines early home treatment advice for feverish children. It mentions a bowel obstruction, a new laxative, and giving doses to small children. The text hints at cautious dosing and sale of a product, noting a third of a bottle per dose.
APartial diary style piece from Rockhampton focusing on the Australian Methodist Conference president general Rev A McCalhie s remarks about life in northern regions. It extols climate culture transport and economic needs plus northern hospitality and prospects for wealth, rail roads and sea access via Bowen Hinchinbrook and Townsville while noting distant places Kerr Barile Frere and Townsend.
The piece reports factional strife within the Labor movement, accusing internal tricks over conference decisions and candidate selection. It cites claims of corruption linked to Mr. Fuller and mentions unions withdrawing affiliation, portraying a decline of honest labor principles and noting a push for a knighthood as a focal point.
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