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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 10, 1927

Page

4

Council of Agriculture And Mayoral Aspirants Drift

A lengthy critique of the Council of Agriculture laid bare as a scaffolding metaphor for government funding waning. The piece notes Mayor Jolly’s forthcoming retirement and profiles several mayoral hopefuls including Aldermen Waten, J. Diddlaine, KR Long, M J Barry, W R Crampton, and others while touching on national political ambitions of figures like Mr McCormack and Mr Foruan Smith.

Council of Agriculture Hax Haken Athely Council of Apcultural Rds Theodore Labor Party Dolly Crear Mrishone Labor Labor Politivin Jolly Eile Thct Tate Poniium Dagerest Alderman Wateen Toowong J. Diddlaine Mote Ildane Brisbane Verhay Aed Courter Co Tar KR. W. H. Long South Brisbane Boniface Meath M. J. Barry W. R. Crampton Daily Standard Ie Hernan Sohath McCormack Trades and Labor Acil Tari Mae A Thne Frend Conomion Fedire Foruan Smith USA Smith McLorpanes Ryans McCormacks

Unemployment Levy Debate and Wage Pressure Grow

The piece notes strong worker interest in adding an extra fourpence per year while employers and the state push a penny weekly rise in unemployment levies. It contrasts Labor and anti Labour stances, mentions public protests and fears, and cites real price shifts in pumpkins, wheat, and sweet potatoes as context for rising costs.

Uyern Niet Sir Robert Phily Labor

Market Report from Roma Street Market Builds Quiet Week

Market activity at Roma Street last week lacked standout features with prices near recent levels. Grain traded strongly at 4/ but eased to 4/2 for full requirements. lucerne supply remained ample with prime greens around A/ate. brown chaff sold 7/0 to Fi. lower grades attracted buyers. naten chat steady with South heavy grades up to 9/2. government business between 8/9 and H/ with some decent chaff lots bid up to 6/7.

Roma Street Lucerne Chiefs Lucerne Poreat HN Platoes

Mossman Club Sees New Officers and Excursions

At the Mossman annual meeting officers were elected with Me. Ho as president and MeN. Melaan as vice captain. The treasurer reported a credit balance and committee members were appointed. Two excursions were held during the weekend including trips on the Belo to Cape Peshatathon and the Daintree to Schnayfer Malan.

Moshman Me. Ho Sehadiverting Hasil Schnitverting Nespecibian J. Metean A. Francis Mer. L.r Gill Men. Melaan Mesdames Schnitarrling Amd Jones Messia Gill Coates

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