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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
4
A fragmented column mocks tax evasion and political pressure as Bloodsucker’s men hunt dodgers. Attacks on government spending, capitalist greed, and wartime rhetoric mix with sharp asides about Christmas beggars and political hypocrisy.
The article outlines Mr Fadden facing a strained budget speech after recasting the Budget Ballot repeatedly. It notes inflation fears, a wool tax plan, and differing views within government and opposition, with debates on tax policy and even a potential double dissolution. The tone reflects Canberra political maneuvering and upcoming Budget debates.
Mr and Mrs Kennec Banke faced misgivings about selling their home yet prompted interest after rough work, doors, masonry and plaster were completed. The total cost was under 7600 dollars. On a Sunday 20 visitors asked about the property. They plan a 72 ft extension for a recreation room and garage.
Athol Wicholas of Cairns writes acknowledging Walter Orthman for providing space at the Calman Art Button show and notes the value of enabling other artists to display their work. He reflects on the local arts scene outside Brisbane and credits Orthman with generosity for allowing others to exhibit.
The Victorian full court rejects the death sentence appeal for Potts. The ruling states no further appeal remains with the state executive to decide the case and outlines next steps in the process.
Mackay on October 1 reports a general rainfall surge causing waterlogged cane fields and crushed lags at Mackay and Proserpine mills. Yields across the area have fallen to sodden conditions and carting is near standstill. The Sarina district saw the heaviest drop at 122 points while roads mostly remain passable except Crediton area where a stretch is flooded. Tree vehicles skidded off the roadway Sunday afternoon.
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