20 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1916
Page
1
A Cairns notice outlines authorised capital for the School of Arts on Shields Street including plans for building works and funding implications. Details specify the institutional scope and approval framework for capital increases.
Mr John Dowker speaks to the Cairns branch on foreign competition within the British Empire. He argues it threatens Britain’s unity and production, urges a national commercial bank and imperial economic union, and compares British and German emigrants in colonies noting financial support and industry advantages for foreigners. He warns of potential subjugation if controls and technical education are not established.
The piece argues that colonial markets for British manufactured goods grow as tariffs block foreign access, risking erosion of imperial unity. It cites Canada’s 1887 election, condemns free trade as weakening empire bonds, and recalls proposals by Griffiths and Hofmeyr for a protective imperial framework.
The piece argues for a British Imperial Tariff Union to link Britain and its colonies. It contends a commercial union with free access to British goods and tariffs on foreign products would foster a self contained Empire, elevate statesmen, and prevent foreign dominance, urging action now before it is too late.
Advertisement urges purchase of Dr Sheldons Magnetic Liniment from T P Kelly Cairns and Jack and Newell. It claims the product heals injuries and praises fore sight for household use.
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