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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
4
MELBOURNE May 17 The Governor General’s speech at Parliament’s opening is expected to reference electoral reforms and an Electoral Bill. Parliament may meet in July as caucus control rises. reforms could limit voting power and exclude rejected electors from attendance while the government seeks funds via a Governor-General’s warrant.
Brisbane dispatch reports May 17 showing Bamford widening his lead as最新 returns forecast Senate results. Crawford (N) leads or trails amid shifting counts while Adamson is listed as retired, with figures still incomplete and results pending final tally.
Prime Minister praises soldiers' ballots as a main feature of the appeal to the people. He notes about 100,000 votes from soldiers remain to be counted and warns the Caucus party may struggle to secure a quorum if current proportions hold.
A letter from Alex G. Robertson, military secretary of the YMCA on service with Australian troops, says the centre appeals to soldiers of all backgrounds. He notes garrisons and fighting units include black brown and white men from the British Empire. Christians Jews and Muslims all gather under the red sign. soldiers seek wet canteens and information.
A reviewer describes a screen play by John H. Collins set in a New York area hamlet. Viola Dana stars as Tangletop daughter of a town drunkard with two intertwined plots: a minister exposes a lie before the church and a romance involving a blind Towers owner and a granddaughter. The piece emphasizes simple love and hate over deep psychology.
A large audience saw The World and the Woman at Os Cairns Theatre last night. The Jeanne Engels starring melodrama is described as sensational with a tragic undertone culminating in a dramatic finale. The program also featured a Mee star comedy and other Aa class items. Announcement hints at Annette Godan hoist production for next Monday and a 10,000 feet film slated for preview.
Asstrel Pictures closes its last Gane 6 programme Tonight ra with a Blue Bird in The fal Beccaneer star Warren Kerr and Louise Lovely in a modern Robin Hood romance. A lighter side includes the comedy Igmatz's Icy Injury and a clever sketch. Budget details are mentioned with various activities.
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