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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1953
Page
5
A fragmented Melbourne Newsletter page reflects debate over building contracts and supplier practices. It mentions wage levels, colour choices, and bidding, with critics citing unprincipled suppliers and delayed projects. The piece highlights government influence and calls for oversight to ensure fair competition.
A dense archival extract discusses the British Commonwealth and State politics, Labour critiques of government policy, and debates on social programs. It mentions Peak Downs, Queensland, and references to transport, hospitals, and fisheries. Names and places include Queensland, Labor, and various political figures around early 20th century Australia. Potential policy contrasts and electoral considerations surface amid economic and social concerns.
The garbled OCR fragment mentions a fraud case involving a suspect named J. A. San and a Bank of New camh, with remand ordered to tomorrow. It references false pretenses at Hedbenk to Demic Milon and a £2 iment. The text is partially unreadable but indicates a legal proceeding and a second charge.
An advertisement touts a new plastic leatherette product replacing worm worn items. Claims include resistance to cracking peeling and weather effects. Offered in 70 shades with washable material and broad availability through leather stores on Broadway Street.
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