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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 06, 1935

Page

9

Sugar policy speech tones in Queensland election

Mr Clarke rebutted extended five year sugar agreement and questioned Forgan Smith testifying over a £900 England trip. He outlined a motherendowment scheme for wage earners with children, praised Labour critics, and contrasted Moore and Forgan Smith regimes. Atherton ridiculed high taxation and state drain, citing £5,00/728 saved under Moore and large losses under Labour.

J. Moore Clarke Forgan Smith Smith England Queensland Lyons Forman Kuranda Atherton Moore

Atherton Tale Spurs Local Gossip on Two Trips

Mr. E A Atherton has just returned from two tours of the country and notes that all who meet him joke about the journeys. The fragment hints at social chatter surrounding his travels and remarks.

E. A. Atherton

Burrowed Debt in Labor Policy Cited at Meeting

Mr Atherton critiqued the Berrbury Tabetcement as a display of La Hors stupidity and described details of which are faulty. He warned that experts said Benrhufrum suited for tobireo growth, while the Labor Government pressed for their placement at the tend and Ragranlly. He noted the 1934 35 public debt rising to 754 900 pounds and said borrowing remained vast under Labor. A strong vote of thanks ended the address.

Atherton North Queens Ma Atherton Ragranlly Atherton Sine MeAtherton Sbamike

Pertinent Questions on Sugar Policy and Forgan Smith

A Queensland dialogue questions Labor measures on sugar pricing and policy. It probes who funded Forged Smith's overseas trip, the financial benefits to the cane industry, and whether sugar protection declined under Labor rule. It notes the 1912 and 1953 base price changes and asks about broader economic gains or taxpayer costs.

Eal Atherton Strate Mugor Forman Swath Labor Party Cwall Forgan Smith Qwestieens L. Dif Forzan Sith Queensland Auzar Forgan Smith Forgai Britain Paowine Abbottatrret Cairne

Douglas Credit Lecture Series in Cook Town Draws Crowd

Mr Boorman explains the Douglas Credit system to Cook Town residents over two nights. A persistent interjector was removed by police. The speaker argues governing ideas are fading and taxation burdens the community while profits and wages suppress purchasing power.

Evenioys Boorman Douglas Credit Poorman Douglas Cairns Liv‘ng Whee Otter

Protest over Jubilee Bridge lighting fails to meet safety

Denestrian of Thnisivil writes to the editor complaining that Jubilee bridge lighting has been inadequate for several nights with only three lights. He asks the Johnstone Shire Council and the Johnstone Electric Authority to fix the defect, prevent recurrence, and ensure pedestrians and vehicles are safely lit, urging accountability and action.

Cairns Post Permlree Jubilee Bridge Intusfail Johnstone Johnstone Electric Authority

Campaigning on Currency and Public Works Policy

Mareeba May 3 FG. Smith argues against creating new currency to fund public works. He says the Douglas Cred Party should rely on Commonwealth funds and asserts public works can be financed without new currency or taxes. He urges the people to wake up to the policy issue.

Cains Benplea H. Collins Mr. Collins Commonwealth Hid Collins Han Social Creche Cueensland

Sherrington Replies on Timber Industry Tariffs and Policy

R.H. Sherrington from Innisfail writes in May defending his statements on federal tariff policy for timber and challenging Mr Pease and Mr Vease's positions. He cites historical royalty changes, ministerial actions, and industry recovery notes, claiming deeper knowledge than peers and urging the government to support timber marketing.

Edvier “Hairms Post Mon Vease Mease Bal. Forde Tim Fenton Fortie Labor Sasemillers Queensland Moore Pease Messes Hyne and Son Sam Messrs Innisfail End Mr. Peave R.H. Sherrington Tnmefail

Kuranda School Committees Proud After Three Years

Kuranda State School committeemen reflect on three years of stewardship from 1932 to March 1935. The balance sheet shows receipts totaling 1177/11/7 with bank credit 718/7/7 and various expenditures including dances, picnics, library, and petty cash, leaving a substantial balance for the new term. Four old members re-elected. three did not seek re-election.

Kuranda Cred Balace Wunterla Credeth Am Bank Cool Wiel

Oak Forest and District Notes Reflect Distant Weather Tales

The Oak Forest district notes recounts weather curiosities and local happenings. A public meeting aims at district progress with references to the Shire Council and Forestry Department, noting challenges in reading references and local governance.

OAK Forest and District Notes Albany Hughaway Lihiu Kellial Pune San Bid Bola Banke Pertersly Marcela Aviie Sons Furtus Margeba Trurratila Turin Wocehaketa Soul Tor Forestry Department

Wireless Morning Broadcast From City Hall Chimes

A fragmented radio schedule details a daily wireless program relay to 4% TO with City Hall chimes and a string of items. It notes weather data, musical interludes, a sports segment, an interview with a boxing manager, and various musical pieces from Melbourne and University of Queensland speakers.

City Hall Canon D. J Garland Muster Ehimes Nasemusic Rage Eral Sporting FM Iniv Manter H. Hines Bsc University of Queensland Wight Melbourne Albert‘wreat Methodist Church Ryan Archie Day Gladys Hughes Central In Cale Fromm MLO

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