Correspondence on El Arish taxes and sugar mill debate
A letter to the editor responds to a report from Atherton about W McCormack and El Arish taxing practices. It states soldiers denied paying rates, notes the Shire Clerk collected them, and questions a Cairns remark about Dr Earle Page visiting El Arish. The writer apologizes for space and urges publication of the soldiers’ concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McCormack
Atherton
el Arkh
Johnstone
el Arish
Specias
Cairns
McCormacksand
Karke Page
Earle Page
A Proposed Cairns Park Plan for 125 Acres
A Cairns reader urges converting a 125 acre block at the NW Esplanade end and the inlet into a consolidated recreation reserve. The plan calls for an artificial lake with an outlet drain to stop mosquito breeding, facilities funded by land sales, and the project managed to benefit ratepayers without extra cost. The writer asks local citizens to support the project for a city park and better use of the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Protection v Free Trade in New Zealand Machinery
Paul Cheyne writes as secretary of the Australian Industries Protection League arguing tariffs do not raise prices for agricultural implements and noting price comparisons since 1927. He cites New Zealand forestry and sugar industry critiques by free traders and contrasts fabric costs with overseas firms to defend protectionism.
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New Zealand
Freetradera
Australia
Mr. Nally
England
United States of America
Canada
South Africa
Paul Cheyne
Australian Industries Protection League
Innisfail clock criticism at the court house
A reader criticizes the Innisfail Police Magistrate for a silent clock in the courthouse. The letter argues the clock should be repaired to keep proper time and questions why the issue has persisted for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Sun House
Aitkin
L. Ae
Alt
Agriculture in Britain and the socialist land question
John Mann argues that heavy landowner burdens and cheap food demand threaten Britain’s rural nation. He cites high rents, disrepair, and limited farming on near frost-line land, warns against socialist land policies, and notes taxation and labour-saving shifts threaten agricultural livelihoods.
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Larkin
Britain
Impuaon
Thaigande
Pan Polatore
Beverness
Froma
Smithfield
Jbig
Diberal
Scotland
Maclonald
Lloyd George
Ami
Labour
Cook
John Mann
Nye Cup Tennis Match Highlights Between Atrerton and Yungaburra
Atrerton hardly trails as they win Nye Cup from Yungaburra in a tight one set match. Purdy and Robinson falter in doubles amid miscues while Sutherstan Brodie steadies play. Ming Johna and Miss Martin shine in the Ladies singles as Yungaburra shows sporting spirit in the cup playoff.
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Atrerton Tennnis
Yungaburra
Essra
Mt —Lawenon
McCloy
Davis
Purdy
Sutherst
Mesrs
Robinsont
Brodie
National Insurance Payment by Stamps and Protection for Insured
The article outlines a proposed National Insurance scheme where employee payments are deducted from wages and forwarded to approved societies. It details board advances, reserve funds, wage safeguards, and dispute procedures, emphasizing creditor protection and the society’s duty to act on members’ behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nath
Dinmee
Unemployed in Britain Rises Again in Latest Returns
London November 27 reports 16 242 more unemployed than the prior week and 238 146 higher than a year ago. The totals reflect ongoing labor market strain with a 1M in the headline figures.
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London
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Protection
Freetrade
Mt Intisdal
Temple of Justice
Lonistail
Agriculture II
Lto
NYE Cup Ecorez
Purdy—Robinson
Lawson— Metley
Robinelin Ia
Davis— Louden
Sauter Krodl
Lawson— Sutherst
Rodie Ays
Rng
Vax
Mon‘s Magik
Ladies
Mre
Davie Min
Martin
Suthersi
Miss Martin
Davia
Miss Johns
Lawseon
Mion Loudem
Kaye
Tnd
Sam
Allen and Sons Limited
Atturn Ail Vo RC Rad McIcat
Abe
Eag
Ace Hobbs
Virginia
Jennie Blarr
Pyramid
Tootal Broadhurst Lee Company Limited
Shang Hoster
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