Australian Debates on War Measures and Repatriation Bills
Melbourne reports show the Senate debating wartime finance and defence measures. Senator Lynch warned of German rule if Allied victory falters, while others urged protections for soldiers against mortgage foreclosures. Defence ministers introduced the Precautions Amending and Repatriation Fund bills. inspectors and trustees defined duties amid wartime needs.
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Metre Bummeett
Lynch
Australia
Great Britain
Stewart
Newland
Defence
Australian policy debate on war effort and recruitment
In Melbourne the session tackles wartime policy with discussions on compulsion, recruiting, and front line representation. Ministers explain censorship, naval trophies, and labour support while MPs debate peace talks with Germany and the use of imperial resources.
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Best
Navy
Hampson
Sydney
Great Britain
Australia
Customs
Palmer
J. Cowks
Cates
Cook
Oswer
William Irvine
Mr. Cook
W. Irvine
Higes
Germany
Britain
Carr
Post Office Hotel Cairns Renovated For Modern Comforts
Linnetts describes the Post Office Hotel on Ardott Street Cairns as the most conveniently located and newly renovated. It promises up to date facilities with the best in liquors and accommodation.
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Linnetts
Ardott Street
Cairns
Meeting notes on committee grounds and show planning
A committee chaired by Mr Ramage discussed a ground show and a fair in September. Mr Hillman was recorded for use of the meeting room and Mr Houston agreed to a fifty pound monthly fee. Messrs Atherton and Ramage were appointed to the Grounds Committee and a preliminary inquiry into hall and ground show arrangements was deferred for further discussion.
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Jockey Club
Sturt
Mrr
Manus
Gordonvale
Discumion
Calrie—Beery
A. J
PF. MacDonmall
T. H. Renaldaem
TG. Fiert
A. Warner
Bovleami
Toland
Hambledon—Shears W. F
Neamage
Heer
Messrs. S. Ramage
BR. T.meljenne
A. F. Atherton
C. G. T. Wurrer
A. MW. Clarke
A. Norbury
G. Williams
H. Standish
7. Kerr
R. Lestth
Wich. Cochrane
W. Howe Too
F.C. Mindel
Hilfimen
J. Temeen
G. R. Pratt
HL OG
R. Rtury
Hillman
Houston
Atherton
W. Houston
Ramage
Newcastle Cup odds and racing notes from Sydney and London
In Sydney for the Newcastle Cup two mile handicap run May 1th features horses Karanand King Duke Alwyne Jo Machine Roy Fantarec Cayrone 12 Firm Meerut Mandini Toa Vere and Gray in good form. In London on May 11 Gray played brilliantly scoring 86 against Falkiner.
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Sydney
Karanand King
Duke Alwyne
Jo Machine Roy
Fantarec
Cayrone
Firm
Meerut
Mandini
Toa Vere
London
Gray
Falkiner
Federal Labour Caucus Meets in Melbourne May 10
A Melbourne Federal Labour party meeting was held today with Mr. Oxanne and Mr. McGrath in uniform. Senator Pearce refused policy discussion but resolutions praising Mr Hughes during illness and praising Mr. Poynton, MP who drowned at the front, were carried.
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Melbourne
Federal
Labour Party
Oxanne
McGrath
Pearce
Hughes
Poynton
Tariff Question to be Considered by Parliament
Melbourne May 16 authorities say the tariff first introduced December 3 will be debated in Parliament this session after Mr Hughes returns from Great Britain. Protectionists plan a strong push to raise the duty when the tariff is taken up.
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Melbourne
Hughes
Great Britain
Five Roomed Houses for Sale on Local Streets
Property lists show multiple five roomed houses on high blocks with 26 to 17 perch allotments. Options include homes on McLeod Sheridan Metleod Victoria streets with features like gas water and fenced gardens and a government lease opportunity on adjoining land.
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Lake Street
Mab
McLeod and
Sheridan Street
Edge Hill
Norman Park
Metleod Street
Lew JK. Stove
McLeod Street
Victoria Street
Town and Country Notes and Arrivals Across the District
Local items report Nyal's gout remedy in high demand and visits by Lordship and Bishop Lewton. Several arrivals and departures flow through Kuranda, Ingham, Mareeba, and Charters Towers as officials, settlers, and tradespeople travel south.
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Nyal
Borthe
Kelly
Mies Muntz
Wosaman
Cod Liver Oil Ad Promotes Nyal Supplement
A vintage ad promotes Cod Liver Oil from Nyal highlighting its use this season. It mentions Howe born in Cairns returning yesterday and ties the product to health benefits for the period.
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Howe
Cairns
Nyal
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