Cairns Town Council Agrees to Steam Plant for Power
After years of consideration Cairns Town Council decided to install a steam plant to generate electricity for the town. Alderman Draper led the meeting noting expert reports favored steam over hydroelectric options and that the council would pursue a power house for Cairns with support from Aldermen including Draper and others. Residents were told about city needs, costs, and possible suppliers as officials studied options and requested further estimates from Southern Power.
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Cairns
Ayal
Kay
Ald
Draper Ware
Caittas
Agaterart
Hawime Anken
Draper
Alt Gelling
Esa
Fair Rents Court hears reductions on four houses
In the Carrns four Rents Court on Tuesday rents were fixed for properties on Melited and Minnie Streets Wertt and Hedem agents for the lessor reduced from 22/6 to 2a Sarah Thomax lease Minne Street Rodentaretts for lessor reduced from 176 to 154 A E Lavin lessee Scott Street W Tammer lessor reduced from Tah Mr Mc Mehon McMahon Co appeared for lessees Abr Nevitt for the lessors
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Carrns
Dhway and City Concert Band Annual Meeting Report
In the bend committee report Mr Keirle presiding outlined appointing numerous vice presidents including W A Hooper M Kad i Peter Alten G Wil Same HO Michell Lett Geo Lowe Ive POS Clarke J FL Trail H tard FOOT Devle Kaudson Looter L Hinson AW McManus T McManus W McCormack J Toho D Pillon Firesummons Vic Jamieson W Montgomery Jeppeson HC Draper Gommon ivor A Campbell and ML J Ho ean
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Bend
Keirle
Metead
2D. Meirle
Wice
Mesers
W A. Hooper
M. Kadi
Peter Alten
G. Wil Same
Michell Lett
Geo. Lowe
Ive
Pos. Clarke
J. FL Trail
H. H
Tard Foot Devle
Kaudson
Looter
L Hinson
Salvation Army Street Meetings in Cairns Town
A special Salvation Army Cairns meeting described by Adjutant Smith notes street gatherings on Friday nights. The text mentions the Cairns Citizens Band interfering with the meetings and hints at discussions about a proposed plan to hold a handclasp event alongside the services.
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Salvation Army
Yorke
Adjutant Smith
Muaste
King Carnival Permit Debate Sparks Town Meeting
Town officials discuss granting permanent permission for a King Carnival event. Alderman Wilke and Maver propose conditions to limit charges for each participant. The motion, aiming to regulate the festival site and safety, passes with a vote favoring the permit under agreed restrictions.
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Cates
Tooeday
Hives Defends Moderation on Borrowing and Debt
In Rabinda Mr Hives argues against total prohibition on borrowing, urging moderate limits, careful finance, and a sinking fund. He cites Dr Knowles and London financiers remarks on internal affairs and security. He notes altered pastoral rents, attempts to stir class hatred, and points to public debt figures and taxation changes amid wartime and drought. Queensland debt per head rises while other states show decreases.
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Rabinda
Hives
Knowles
London
Great Britain
Anetra
Country Party
Queensland
N. No March
Abbont Street
Cairns
Testimonial Dramatizes Split Between Hives and Grant
A garbled testimonial exchange centers on Mr Hives and Donald Grant with remarks about education and stump speeches. The text notes Hives praising a rival in a public meeting and Grant’s dressing down, followed by election rosters and a mock critique by C V Hives on forced loan policies.
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Gordonvale
Hives
Donald Grant
Motormack
Hwves
Thonald
Grant
Hives Committees Call for Meeting Tomorrow
A local committee gathering is announced for tomorrow to discuss an important careing at Me.ives committee. The notice requests members to attend and participate in planned talks.
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Ives
Meeting at Freshwater Address by Mr Peet Next Night
It is expected that Mr Peet will address a meeting at Freshwater tomorrow night on behalf of Mr Hives SN N March Abbot Street.
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Peet
Freshwater
Hives
SN. N
March
Abbot Street
The Big Stick How Theodore Will Use It
A fragmented account from Mackay on October 8 notes a meeting where talk centers on funding and profits. It mentions loans, private capital, and dividend pressures across Queensland and English markets, with references to government action and plans to raise money from diversions.
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Mackay
Bank of F
Queensland
England
London
Government to fund public works without volunteer loans
A letter from R. St. Dire, Queen Street, Hrishane, argues against voluntary foaming loans for government projects. He says pastors and workers failed to subscribe, and the government should not expect ordinary people to raise millions of pounds for Christmas. The government must continue its original programme with existing resources.
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R. St. Dire
Queen Street
Hrisha
Philp Delegation Views Stir Brisbane Controversy
Sir Alfred Cowley reports mixed reception in London as the Queensland delegation led by Sir Robert Philp and Mr Walsh sought a Governor appointment. He says Theodore and allies alleged to resist Pastoral Leases reform and Brisbane Tramway moves, while delegates claimed influence with Lord Milner on the Governor issue.
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Melbourne
Alfred Cowler
Robert Philp
Walsh
Queensland
London
Colonial Office
Alfred Cowley
Ask
Alfred
Therlore
Theodore
Toomey
The
Stock Exchange
Lamdom
Lomton
Philp
Theoore
Brisbane Tramway Co
Lord Milner
Fihelly
Matthew Nathan
Mr. Fibelly
Mr Theodore
Brisbane
Sydney
Dore
Queen Street
Brishane
Sugar shortage sparks debate in Melbourne
The Australian minister explained that there is ample raw sugar, but refineries struggle to meet demand quickly. He cited jam makers for the fruit harvest and weighed curtailing supplies to confectioners or breweries, noting brown sugar use already exceeds white. No firm plan announced.
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Melbourne
Oet
Greene
Mr.Keen
Revolt in Soviet Army as Desertions Surge
Moscow reports reveal rising desertions in the Ned army prompting new registration drives and harsh penalties to enforce conscription. Isvestia cites Trotsky on a weakened army and public indifference to the war while Radek blames workers for denying war effort. Tambov unrest and food requisition tensions rise as production falters and currency loses value. Desertions escalate in Petrograd districts as peasant resistance and city turmoil grow amid food shortages.
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London
Moscow
Ned
Riga
Russia
Molsheviks
Isvestia
Trotsky
Capetallyoscow
Petrograd
Tambov
Satarafl
Smelensk
Sydney Race Meeting Ends in Tight Finishes and Upsets
The Sydney track hosted a busy day of racing with strong betting and close finishes. Kemmon led favorites at the close, Elkin recovered to win a best-stroke race while Pershore used a late surge to dominate the Derby pace, and Vaccine edged Warace in a straight sprint. Red Canfield and Pisceno were notable closers in the Squatters Handicap, as crowds watched a mix of front runners and outsiders across a long program.
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Sydney
TRE Racing
Elkin Am
Kemmon
Elkin
Fmiia
Dares
Mae
Wome Nicely
Eliagre
Erasmus
Giaer
Sto A
Oceason
Trey
Tich
Pras
Cvernicut Bet Hing
Weil
Fershore
Eearte
Finmark
Belond
Sree Knight
Posadoon
Kennaquhamr
Het
Pershore
Alwers
Fiemark
Kallorn
Fatehong
Thing
Jamt
White Ast
Merseas
Greemetead
Persivore
Aintree
Tarare
Crow
Popawiy
Waracce
Vaccine
Woorissa
Lomway
Waracre
Lysdhure
Ste Queensland
McDhawcatt
Imhali-brogher
Molly
Cabinet Masters Meeting Turns to Unemployed Action in Brisbane
In Brisbane on October meeting of the unemployed shifted to action after a committee report on Mr Pilelly western day. A motion urged the men to form an informal body and press the Government via the AWL. They marched to the TLE office, meeting Mr Lew Macdonald who agreed to admit about a dozen committee members for a quick inquiry.
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Brisbane
Pilelly
AWL
Offee
Lew Macdonald
TLE
Donovan
Fy Kelly
Macdonald
Tien
Dore
Queen Street
Weights and Acceptances at Sydney Racing Meet
Sydney weights and acceptances for Wednesday list many entries across events including Second Murdle and Craven Plate. Notable names include Sir Kep Mount Frisco Chryssolos Greenstead and Loosely read entries such as Nobles and Princes with various weights and odds noted amid a dense listing.
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Sydney
Get
ATC
Nimbee
Sir Kep
Thowra
Manor
Vuestan
Frigate Bird
Enema Castle
Keight of Spar
Craven Plate
Mount Frisco
Chryssolos
Greenstead
Mousel
Kings- Wee Dunwil
Damer
Away
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Yrourke
Ceirns
Sueeday
Moerran
Rane T
Cairne
Vunga
Lerre
Avvertan& Edmonton
Cotte
Eee
MR. Hives Babinda
Mr. Hives
Dalore
Hierman Hall
Colma Ane
Te Jois
Ami Wood Sloan
Apeak
C. V. Hives
Kamma
Sir Alfred Cowley
A.C
CPE
Don
Ree Nora
Tattersall’s
Tattersall's Billiard Parluk
Abbott Street
Australa
Ceraine Vo M Caufield
P.O. Box
Epsom
Mr Melbourne
J. Ferguson
Cayton
Suburban
Handi
Jackie
Ellacre
Coolstone BS
Reals
Tickeros
Montrose
Grantiom
Speciality
Pawid
Paeondy Alorys
Princisies
Yeeeres Rotarco
Tigh Argema
Amcrack
Princess Meh Hn
Ber
Killray
Vungabarra
Boland’s Ltd
Casady
Manchester
Marcella
Vat
Ahte Foy
Boland's Ltd
Crete
Mayeshibe
W. A. Collins, Chemist
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