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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1928
Page
13
A city works committee report outlines tender acceptances for street and sewer projects, estimates for Gatton and nearby streets, and recommendations on project scope, with approval sought for additional work and the planned power supply for Ter power lines. The document notes financial postings, contract terms, and pending municipal officer actions.
Attendance for the third shoot was low with only seven men completing their short. Fetred failed at 40 yards. Two visitors from Habinda, Meiers, Meads and Angus shot over the MQ yardage. Wordsworth led with 93 across three ranges. Napier and Carnie followed with A? each. A team match is planned for Sunday.
An inquiry into native affairs in Canberra prompts heated discussion among party leaders. The report raises questions about policy impacts on indigenous communities and government accountability.
Mr Dusmaan, Minister for Lands, reported on extensive road works in the South Western districts between the border and Woodenbows. He noted completion of a trunk road from Rathlowney to the Wet at Bice, a 17 mile stretch with waterworks, linking Ardenville to the Clare district and extending toward interstate connections via Lindsay and Tenterfield. The landscape features a tall chimney-like column at Lindsay and an alpine skyline along Faten Creek, signaling visible progress in regional transport and trade potential.
In Brisbane a large crowd gathered as officials praised the Orient Line for supporting Australia’s progress and transport needs. The ceremony celebrated the company’s Jubilee with speeches by the Premier and other dignitaries, highlighting the fleet’s role in trans Australasian and trans Atlantic service.
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