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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 25, 1935

Page

3

Gordonvale Ratepayers form a united protest over water scheme costs

A Gordonvale meeting disputed the water authority scheme cost at £19,028 with extra £5,028 spent on extensions and a £1,000 reservoir overrun. A ratepayers association was formed to push for lower administration and running costs and to seek a 50 percent cut in electrical power prices for consumers. The group sets up officers, a committee, and plans ongoing meetings with Cairns Shire Council.

Geta Charms Co Gented P. J. Martin Wickeccoan Cairns Feger Con Cairna Barron Rowan F Townson J. Smart Euthariey Slater Harris Gordaxvale Skinner Martin Ratepayers’ Association Alsn C. Harris W.X. Thos Matepayers’ Association WN. Thomas Me. J. S Queensland National Gordonvale Blake Smart A. Stokes Association

Labor split and Forgan Smith cited as potential unifier

Sydney letter notes ongoing Labor rifts after heavy losses in state and federal elections. J T Lang’s faction seeks a path to unity with possible inter state conference. Forgan Smith praised as a strong potential reconciler. Also reports a bizarre case of a man found dead after a supposed fishing trip, later tied to an alleged murder, and discussions on lotteries and unemployment policy by NSW churches.

Save Labor Paii J.T. Lang Queensland Foraan Smith Forgan Santh Amin New South Wale Australia New South Wales Hy x. Braher Smittys Victoria Baptist Union Anniual Presbyterian Assembly Nsw V. Clarke Dut Hon Uty Halle Dextitate i N.S.W

Forgan Smith urged to enter national Parliament amid Labor gains

The report credits Premier Forgan Smith of Ghosensland with influencing a northern Labor victory. Labor leaders pressed him to run for national office, noting his strong personality and direct approach as key factors in the campaign and ongoing discussions with peers and officials.

Sea Forgan Smith Ghosensland Barty Queens- Jaw Scullia Potreras Fey

Evening social noted in local society page

A fragmentary diary style notice describes a Tuesday evening event with rain interrupting plans. Names such as W. G. Tye and H. Vans appear as officers, and mentions of a party date and attendees are partially readable amid garbled OCR.

W. G. Tye H. Vans Beem Times Ms A. Chae

Molloy Basket Ball Club Dominates Mareeba Match

The Moloy Basket Ball Club sent a refreshed team to Mareeba last Sunday, winning 9 to 0 amid a fire waning style. The squad, with little practice, aims to settle positions. new members were joining as the season gains momentum with improved weather aiding recruitment.

Molloy Tim

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