Prohibition and social ills debated in public letter
F Sutherland argues prohibition harms the working class by worsening conditions and driving vice underground. He cites wages, productivity, and historical habits, contending alcohol’s social impact stems from environment, not prohibition alone, and calls for examining causes before solving social problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
China
India
John i
Dickens
Conree
West Virginia
USA
Twe Tome
Henry Ford
America
Ferguson
Thas
Feredson
England
Ferguum
Noah
Lot
F. Sutherland
A Plain Tale from Babinda
Andrea Feluchett describes seven years in Babinda district facing cane cutting work, a Crown witness case in Cairns for attempted cane burning, and his eviction by the A W U. After being debarred by a Knowles farm meeting, he struggles to find food and shelter, faces threats and hostility in Babinda, and departs the district. The letter outlines fear of violence and social ostracism following union action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
Cairns
Tral
Knowles
Andrea Feluchettl
Ryan v Hughes letter challenges statements by FP Pease
F W Bamford replies to FP Pease in a letter from the Imperial Hotel, defending his own political stance and criticizing Pease on free speech, Labor party positions, and alleged misstatements about past elections, party loyalties, and state enterprise policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP Pease
Pease
Hughes
Ryan
Howhes
Lee
Pease Wall
Queensland Labor
Poly
Molshevik
Fommenty
IWOW
Sburione
Labor
Labor Party
Carns
Wo Lennon
I. Ryan
Warra
Treasury
Lowe
Mann
Coocord
Mr. Pease
Jacka Returning The Hero Of Gallantry From WWI
Captain Albert Jacka Australia’s first Victoria Cross recipient returns aboard the Euripides after remarkable actions at Courtney’s Post on Gallipoli. He single handedly charged a seven-man party, killed several, and earned the Military Cross for leading a platoon against counterattacks in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dargar
Elandslaagte
Albert Jacka
Euripides
Jacka
Australia
Toig
Hamilton
Rgth
AIF
France
Gazette
Cross
Eas Jacks
In Memoriam Ir Cochrane at Season's End
Fragmentary verse memorial with archaic phrasing and names. The text laments Ir Cochrane on October 1st, recalling kindness and memories from the long year and garden paths, bidding farewell and hoping reunion in time.
Toy and Novelty Shop Price List Opens
A newspaper listing shows a new shop scene with shelves of toys and novelties. The wide assortment includes mechanical toys, dolls, plush figures, riding toys, baby gear, and carpentry sets. Also advertised are drawing sets, chalks, picture frames, and hardware items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roles Tyres
Heroes
Baby Sea
Weed
Arts and Berets
Perambulator
Liasey Ave
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Sterling
Pek
Jack & Newell’s
Jack & Newell Ltd
Mareerba
Hereberton
Wihn Eisy
G. Locke
Georgette
Kobe
J Draper, Limited
Auctonecam
Lewis
Casemore
Ceneral
Customs and Commission Agents
Callins
Talevash
Lyons
Telashena
Post
Herald
Post” and “Herald
E. Cross
MT Kwong Hing Drapery
F W. Bamford
Imperial Hotel
Saoar x Atmear
Oneal
Fim
Palm Beach
Ois
Trail & Winstone
Abbott Street
V.C
Bat- Siaton
Ir Cochrane
Anne
Swain
Ueweda
Stationere
Geers
Eiet Steeet
Cairne
Valeria
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