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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
8
Stacey's advert promises reliable timepieces with clock and watch repairs. It touts expert workmanship, thorough cleaning, reasonable prices, and guaranteed satisfaction, inviting country orders and punctual service for all classes of watches.
The Queensland Parliament in Brisbane debates a wartime powers bill received from the Assembly. Ministers push for swift passage while opponents warn of threats to civil liberties. Adjournment and second reading divisions occur as the bill moves through committee.
In a crowded chamber the council debated a bill marked red by T to 6, faced opposition from several members, and adjourned without a final vote as tensions rose over the measure's implications.
Brisbane session days discuss progressive levy aims to ease burden on low incomes while higher earners pay more. Exemption for pennants and a 25-pound threshold for certain groups noted. Treasury projections place net revenue around 210000 pounds. House also considered Land Act amendments extending tenure and land grants for renters, and Public Works Committee rules tied to party proportional representation.
Country correspondence and world news summaries from Canle and Telegram with town items, special features, and topical interest. Sporting lucuasries and commercial intelligence notes appear alongside local notices and page features.
Postponed ballots and a referendum bill spark heated council session on land tax, penalties for evasion, and monopolies. Commissioner tests valuation rules, new levies apply from July 1915, with penalties up to treble tax for evaders. Voices clash over the Referendum Bill and wartime measures as adjournment ends the debate. the Sporting Rifle segment follows with Nelson-Meston thrillers and upcoming shoots at Mareeba club with cash prizes.
A lively dance and euchre event last Saturday raised funds for the hospital. Prizes included a ladies silver thimble and button hook won by Mire W Lysch and a trophy for Mr Herbert Marsha. The event featured senior ladies of St Patrick’s Church Choir and a social afternoon with gifts and a display of items for sale. Local attendees Mr Millian and Mrs Smith visited, while Mrs Murphy returned from Cairns and Mrs Robinson prepared for a family gathering.
Brisbane November 17 Bill Ewart defeated Ali Cash to win the welter championship of Queensland in the second round.
Feowrts and Co salesmen report cattle and sheep market results with price ranges. Lambs dull, heifers and crossbreds quoted. calves steady from last week. Horsetail notes and names appear surrounding Clifton and Holmes district buyers.
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