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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1915

Page

4

Senate Debates Defence Ministry Plan In Australia

In Melbourne the Senate debated a Defence Ministry bill and a proposal to create a Minister for Navy with a joint eight-member House and four-member Senate committee. The reform aims to register all males 17 to 60, detailing trades, status, and wealth. The bill received cross-party support, second reading approved, with calls for additional ministerial aid and committee structures.

Melbourne Senate Gardiner Minin For Defence House of Representatives Mrr Vasher Hore Representatives March Lacy Amd Seneter Gower Ext Secoad Ister Geist Defenter

Prime Minister moves to expand Ministry to eight members

In Belboucene on July 6 the Prime Minister proposed increasing ministers from seven to eight and raising remuneration from £113,008 to £15,04. Mr Jensen spoke briefly as mouthpiece for the Defence Minister and would join Mr Pearce on a new portfolio with War Committee support. The opposition prepared names and the revolution was agreed. the session adjourned to Wednesday.

Belboucene Comnittee Jensen Defence Pearce

Price of flour crisis narrowly averted in Brisbane

Brisbane reports a near escalation over flour pricing as government measures by the Control of Trade Commissioner are said to be below southern rates. Bakers faced steep costs and risks of price spikes, while sources indicate widespread reliance on current, lower figures to avert a broader shortage.

Brisbane Hevind

Brisbane Caucus Seeks Resignations in Mines Portfolio

In Brisbane on July 4 a Caucus meeting led by Mr Ryan discussed leadership changes in the Mines portfolio. It was decided that Mr Hamilton, administrator of the Mines Department, should resign, with a resignation likely before Tuesday. The Premier appears to have considered a replacement, possibly Mr Healy, but no final decision was announced.

Brisbane Healy Crear

Towers Triumph in Turbulent Flat Race Amid Fading Weather

Report of a horse racing card with Towers winning a major handicap. Bookmakers crowded the stands as crowds swelled despite dull weather. The Flying Handicap results include bids by Powell and Black Cop with Bandera and Pyrmotte among contenders.

Alre Sien Alors Powell Kantry Bandera Peter the Painter Bondera Hell

Quotation Roundup From Melbourne Racing Meeting

Latest quotations from the Melbourne Grand National Steeple Chase include prices offered on July 3. The list names several horses such as Tee Pole, Corse, Knight, Arties, and Knight, with various stakes and entries like December Stakes and Summer Mering.

Ballscees Luis Arties Sad Knight Mien Sapetay Codie Maokania Auvtumes Westing St. Loyer Knight

Red Cross Society Holds Annual Meeting in Brisbane

The first annual meeting of the British Red Cross Society in Brisbane was addressed by the Governor with leaders like Sir Samuel Griffith and Premier Ryse present. The report showed substantial funds raised and 178 campaigns completed, with over 100000 garments sent to troops abroad. The Premier urged continued public support as donations and aid included £334 from the Queensland Bar and various benefactions.

Brishane British Red Cross Society Exhibition Hall Samuel Griffitha Ryse England Egypt Malta Robles Queensland Eee

Cairns v Lenistail Match Summary

The record lists Cairns and Laurens lineups with players such as O Mejuillen J McGranth M Brown and W Begnsit. Play is set to start at 3 15 p m with notes that Lausch leaves for Secslid Beeth Sunday morning.

Cairns FE. Laurens T. Tracey Johnston F. O'Hara M. Tracey F. Johnsen J. Lemoon Lofty .Amdercom O. Mejuillen J. McGranth M. Brown Ww. Roberts F. Keogh A. Abel W. Begnsit J. Quigley W. Mills Lausch Fom Secslid Beeth Moreina

Railway Affairs OS on Brisbane July 6

Railway matters reported from Brisbane with reference to July 6 events. Official statements outline the minister for railways and ongoing governance of railway affairs.

Brisbane

Albion Park Brawl Sentences In Queensland Court

The Albion Park disturbance case proceeds with Stipendiary Stewarts and the trial of Arthur Jobe Tayior against Reinhold August Albert Hoshes for an assault on June 12 at Albion Park. Convict defendant Morris, M. fined £5 with costs, one month in default. Additional notices announce church services and a local message about a medicinal product.

Brisbane Albion Park Arthur Jobe Tayior Reinhold

Lingett and Gatepressers in Cairns Holiday Meeting

Lingett and Gatepressers operate as TOBA Turf Commission agents for the Cairns Sporting Series during the Pubium holidays, with late W Mooner noted in the record.

Cairns Lingett & Gatepressers Toba Turf Commission

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