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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1911
Page
3
The report depicts a Melbourne gathering where reformist candidates and government critics clash over policy while the opposition laments rising costs and warns of political instability. Observers note speeches by leaders, including debates on taxation, governance, and parliamentary control amid a tense atmosphere.
A fragmented report notes government generosity in tax matters and outlines proposed increases to widen the tax base. It cites ministers pushing for higher revenue to cover deficits, with figures showing multi‑million expenses and planned growth in postal and railway outlays.
Me Sent and Mir Shenson report the selection of Mr W P Scott for a public Land Office post after a long career and strong support from the public and service. The piece lauds his advancement from junior clerk to this top position as the right choice amid recent changes at the Lands Office.
The piece commends Mr Scott for honesty, temperance, and dedication as he steps into the Land Secretary role. It notes his resilience, health, and past service shaping a whistle clean administrative record. It also mentions the promotion of Mr Shannon to Cadet Secretary and lauds service-focused leadership.
Post Correspondent reports the Workers Dwelling Act was largely emasculated in the Legislation Assembly on Thursday night. Debates focused on a provision linking payments to recipients and the act’s reach for wage earners, with opposition arguing for broader home support while proponents warned against expanding the measure too far.
An old public health note urges keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand and taking occasional doses directly from the bottle for relief and rest, advising storekeepers and chemists to stock it.
An old time ad copy promotes Jean's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and general kidney discomfort. It claims long term relief after hard work and aging, urging readers to buy at 2/9 per bottle with offers and receipts, listing Faster ieClflan Co as supplier.
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