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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
4
The third shoot for Mr Abdullah's trophy occurred on the 25th with top scorer Port and Hesp leading the day. The writer notes improving scores and announces a fourth shoot to be held next Sunday.
Brisbane legislative session notes move on railway plans and reference books to council members Leahy Nevitt Hodel Jones. The Assembly accepts amendments and passes the Closer Settlement Act Amendment Bill on third reading. The Chillagoe and Etheridge Railway Bill advances with brief explanation. Cane Prices Bill proceeds through stages in one day with committee debate and amendments, including a 29 to vote on sub clause changes regarding crushing revenue and base price, with adjustments to align with wage awards.
Debates address education department estimates and university policy. A lecturer faced criticism amid censorship concerns and discussions of rights for the state government, with remarks on university education and labor movement support by the Labor party.
A fragmentary notice outlines a preventive approach to bilious attacks with symptoms described and a suggestion that warding measures apply broadly. The text lacks clear dates or entities but implies a medical or health advisory tone.
The Palace screens a strong program headlined by The Tt a feature with top film names and excellent photography. Moral Courage a five reel World photoplay starring Mary McClinton and Arthur Ashley plays alongside Ford's Budget and other dramas and comedies.
Jae Deiehe Schaatral presents a program featuring The Nestor comedies and other films that promise hearty amusement. Patrons are invited to visit as the Austral offers affordable seating with a canvas chair at 1/3 and stalls at 6d, presenting a maximum of pleasure for the evening.
The Prime Minister explains the Federal Government’s plan to fund shipbuilding. States would provide slips and yards, the Commonwealth would finance the project, taking full responsibility and risk for building ships, with no state financial exposure.
Mrs. Elsie Brown sister of Arthur Aldring who is under arrest in the Trawtol double murder case died in Melbourne today five oclock. She was brought to hospital yesterday afternoon after suffering from irritant poisoning and died at five.
In a London dispatch the era of the Jameson Raid era closes as Jameson, once a prominent agitator and organizer, dies at 64. The column杂 wanders through political rhetoric, road work, and local concerns from Goondi Hill to Nerang mill, noting civic tasks and public commentary.
A cryptic note suggests beliefs that after the war a large surge or rash related to dyspepsia will occur. The statement hints at health concerns tied to postwar conditions and public sentiment.
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