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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1928
Page
4
fragmented notes from the Herberton Shire ordinary monthly meeting list motions and attendees. It references finances, discussions on resources, and various local officials and residents, with details obscured by OCR errors.
A fragmented report details timber sales, licensing, and indemnity forms amid Cape Province discussions. It covers forestry branding, water rights, and public works. debates touch on liquor tariffs, divorce awards, and proposed universal Australian law.
An editorial criticizes Victoria police for seeking publicity to deter crime while warning public officials that publishing crime lists undermines police effectiveness. The piece argues police are already stretched and blames political leadership for the crackdown on criminals.
The report notes Australia’s aim to start a Perth to Adelaide air route with a fleet of four Hijlanes costing £13 000 each. The service would connect with Melbourne to Adelaide flights, cutting journey times to one day and boosting national travel. Subventions include £78 000 yearly. initial outlay is £100 000. A mechanical traffic police system in Melbourne shows promising results despite a hitch.
The article discusses whether the Federal Territory can secure parliamentary representation. It questions if Canberra should gain a voice through the federal commission and highlights that many matters are national rather than local.
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