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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1928

Page

12

Authority Meeting Notes on Leaks Claims and Payments

The Jater and Light, Pctr ic Authority met November 10. Reports from Mr Atherton noted four new consi tions bringing total to 16, with potential to double. Discussions covered leaks on Racecourse Road and outstanding payments to contractors and inspectors, including Harding Frew and Mr Kennedy. A special meeting was ordered for Tuesday to address claims and pending payments.

Teport Ensy Roin Atherton Racecourse Road Binhting Cr. Williams Dr. Hastie Bailey Cr. Purcell Harding W Abould K Hariing Frew Zone Council Chambers Metab Zit Avis J. K. Kennedy Kennedy Hailey Moss Furcell Commission Sharples

Egyptian Home Rule Editor Arrested in Cairo

Tewfi Dinah editor of the opposition newspaper Wadinnil was arrested in Cairo on a charge of inflammatory speaking at a watch meeting.

Cairo Tewfi Dinah Wadinnil

Statue of Burns for Dribhane Society

London reports Sir Bertram McKennal unveiling a statue of Robert Burns for the Dribhane Society. The ceremony is tied to a December raffle and a related lottery interest, with payments and plans mentioned, though details are unclear due to OCR damage.

Burns Dribhane Society London Bertram McKennal i Robert Harn

Tully Examinations Underway with Four Candidates

Four candidates compete in state school entrance exams at Tully, with three from Tully State School and one from the Upper Murray, a correspondence school. The tests proceed through November mir.

Tully Upper Murray

Immigration problem raises fears in Britain and abroad

The London article warns that Canada and Australia are increasingly non British in new settlers with only about one third British entrants in Canada and 28 percent foreigners in Australia last year. It argues the long term threat lies in lower birth rates and larger fifth generation descendants for Anglo-Saxon families, citing the Immigration Study Commission led by Ty C. M. Goethe.

London Canada Australia America Knwof Wiile Laughtin Wd Toole Cael Inns Vrant Immigrati sTuUbDy Commission C. M. Goethe

Sugar Embargo Debate Draws Sharp Letters to Editor

A Citizens letter from Brisbane, November, questions Mr. E Swayne's claims that the Labor party caused the sugar embargo. The writer contends the government aided sugar exportors, defending protection and criticizing opponents including the United Cane Producers Association and the Labor party.

E. Swayne Labor Party Drnve-Hughes United Caneprowers' Association Messrs Cowell Bode Gibson Swayie Labor For Australia Kantuhas Sid Tustler Eldkly Hatch Orton JV. MacDonald Weebdivostecet New FF Brisbane Wea

Boland's Bargain Sale Highlights Women Accessories

A dense sale listing from Boland highlights ladies goods including long white bilk gloves, crepe rubber items, artificial silk boxes, colored crepe kimonas, flannelette slips, and madapolam nightwear. Also promoted are pajamas, perfume by Atkinson, talcum powder, ribbon velvet, Valenciennes laces, damask cloth, Dixie sea grass door slips, and a table of hats with discounted prices.

Smut in Wheat Warns Farmers to Treat Grain

Gurdonvale correspondent explains a practical homemade method to prevent wheat smut. The writer describes packing procedures using blue vit and bluestone with hot water to coat each grain, then covering with a mesh and tar to deter smut spores, noting results and timing for effectiveness.

Downe

Proclamation Delays Parliament Prorogation Report

A garbled November dispatch from Malta details a proclamation delaying parliamentary prorogation until January. It notes the House leadership intends to prorogue and references formal proceedings as the delay unfolds.

Brishane

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