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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1920

Page

8

Parliament in Melbourne debates supply and sugar policy

In Melbourne on March 3, Speaker Hughes urged the government to pursue its policy with a people’s mandate. Makin attacked the cost of living as Labor claims of Labor control are unfounded. Tudor’s motion failed 45 to 22 as the Country party aligned with the government, while Ryan defended Labor as serving national and rural interests.

Melbourne Mar Hughes Makin Eaber Tudor Cempere Country Party Higgs Committee of Supply Ryan Labor Party May Queensland Commonwealth Quensland

Queensland political clash over sugar clause and imperial policy

In a heated session, Mr Ryan argues the restrictive clause was inserted at the Commonwealth government’s behest claiming it limited Queensland sugar exports. Mr Hughes denies misrepresentation and insists the government has power to curb profiteering under the War Precautions Act. The amendment to the proposal fails 45 to 22 as the House adjourns after a tense debate.

Ryan Customs Queensland Corser Kean Mr. Mahony Hughes CSA London Watt Pactic Islands Australia Australia Be Bound By the Cabinet's Decision? Mr. Hughes Mr. Foster Laughro Mir Howkes Alouternest Sweensland Commonwealth Savmes New South Wales South Australia Victoria Westralia Tasmania Queemsland Minter Campain Vrmy Council Pty Council Royal Commissions Act Cs.r Tell Mr Higes Kwan High Court Higes Messrs. Hices Fowler Country Party Considine

Bohemian Liner Wreck Near Lambry Leaves Passengers Saved

Survivors report from Halifax say the Leylands liner Bohemian was wrecked at Lambry in a storm. Latest figures show sixty four saved out of an unknown number of passengers. In Paris six railwaymen leaders were arrested triggering turmoil in union circles.

Halifax Lambry Paris

Church Services Across Denominations This Sunday

Methodist Church on Sachs Street holds services at 7 and 11 with the theme A Song of The and The Gift of the Proccer led by Rev F J oe t. Andrew's Presbyterian plans 11 am and 7 30 pm services with Sunday School at 3 pm Morning sermon To Live is Christ Evening sermon To Die is Gam and anthem Crossing the Bar. Mass will be celebrated at Babinda Beattie's Hall Sunday at 9 am.

Babinda Beattie

Palace Treble Star Programme at the Sunshine Theatre

Tonight at the Palace Theatre a varied bill features two films including a Sunshine Comedy and a pirate adventure with Pegny Hyland and William Fox star in Pee of the Pirates. Margaret's elopement and Terry's romance drive a swashbuckling rescue amid thrill sequences and a wedding finale.

Promice Pegny Hyland William Fox Pee Mary Martyn Mr. Elliott Captain Bones Margaret Terry Argaret Peg Kitty Fanny Ward Katherine Silverton Katherine Lea Carly Travers Railway Band

Cairns to-might offers melodrama and Chaplin feature

The Cairns program includes The Cry of the Weak a melodrama noted for human appeal. Mrs. Charlie Chaplin appears in Borrowed Clothes and a dramatic sequence follows a girl tied to scandal with police closing in. A vivid tale of danger and escape ends with ivy-clad rescue and a hopeful mood.

Cairns To-Might Charlie Chaplin Ereat Imag Ashowan

Austral Peg of the Pirates at the Sea Theatre

A fast moving drama about Captain Kidd era pirates and a captured bride to be. Miss Hyland is rescued by a brave unnamed lover as pirates guard their loot, with land and sea action and impressive scenic effects. Also screening The Girl and the Game and a children's matinee at 3 pm.

Kidd Mrs Hyland Miss Hyland

Master of Screencraft Presents The Missing Lines Screen Story

Ooke's Federal Pictures presents The Missing Lines, a drama adapted from Semptoey Ward's novel for Faramount Pictures. J Stuart Blackton supervises the production and the screening is set for tonight at the theatre. The film promises intense action and a vivid psychological focus.

Tasing Rs. Semptoey Ward Faramount Pictures J. Stuart Blackton

Vague Ad Line Sparks Speculator's Interest

A fragment notes that an advertisement aims to make a deep impression on speculators and linger in memory. The line also mentions a star and a continuation about a full detail, suggesting an oversized pitch.

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