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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
4
The text argues about the electoral roll for Cairns Town Council, noting about 3700 names with 1600 taxpayers and 528 property owners with rates. It critiques rate inequities, submersed Fourth, and the impact of the Rent Act on property owners, describing a democracy that taxes many but votes only some representatives.
Two years after the caucus government seized power in Queensland a book "Soclation at Work" chapter six "Controlling the Fish Industry" blames middlemen for high prices. It alleges state control failed, prices rose after April 2, 1917, and privatization was pursued again amid criticism of socialist ideas and mismanagement.
In Rockhampton Edger, a mayoral candidate, says if elected his salary from the Railway Department will not be feared to discuss. Hagar counters by urging wage cuts and local body reforms. The policy hints at replacing local elections with a paid small elite, subservient to a regional oligarchy, with a costly municipal control. Also notes Edmonton Progress Association meeting, Cordova Church fundraising, and various sales and auctions.
A ship feature notes enhanced accommodations on the Arafura to the East. Added berths and space improve passenger comfort, described as a key attraction. The liner, commanded by Captain Cain, aims to sail soon from Hapland. Prices for meals and garments are listed in old sale format with midrange figures.
Fragmented report covers election candidate views in No 3 Division and local civic talk. Amid campaign mentions and warnings, it notes heavy rains and a Studebaker incident with storm effects on residents, plus vague references to auctions and public notices.
Fragmentary historical text describes a character named Jace or Jacks with sea and horse riding imagery. The passage mentions space at sea, wind, a ship, and notable figures like Billy Walle, but many words are garbled. It reads as a rough, streamy description rather than a coherent event.
The piece discusses difficulty in selecting a mayor under a new Local Authoritive Amendment Act and questions on polling methods. It notes shipping and trade issues, including the Douglas Mav and Orient service extension to Calrag, with attention to tariff changes and potential road tax impacts on vehicle owners and commercial users.
A garbled retail notice reports Teall and Winktren and a mock sale claiming savings on various items. Customers react amid unclear dates and figures as the feature runs in a Saturday issue.
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