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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

6

Brisban ewn Notes on Political Rumors and Unrest

Uneventful Brisbane week notes rumour of new political groupings and a possible country appeal. Parliament was closed for a week as tensions rise and speculation grows about Premier Motormack and the Labor scene, with Kissick facing scrutiny from the Trades and Labor Council amid disputes with the Disputes Committee.

Trades Hall Council Kissick Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Engine Drivers South Johnstone Kiselek Ae i Trades and Labor Council HA Winds Booth Jolnatone Cissick nonony al = atch

Motors Redeployed as Trams Fail in City

The city experimented with Munich built motor buses feeding the electric tram system. Eleven buses costing about a couple thousand pounds each ran for two to three years but now go up for tender as the experiment loses about a thousand pounds monthly. Municipal ownership gives way to private enterprise amid retrenchment fears.

Acome Bunes Munich Ctty

Campaign Targets Mosquito Breeding On Brin Street

The community notes over 37 houses in Brin report yards and premises as potential mosquito breeding sites. Despite a Health Abies organized drive, residents doubt the anti mosq uto campaign will curb the problem as the pest appears more numerous than ever.

Brin

Weathering rains hamper early market for wheat and barley

The market report notes rains have not fully reflected in grain values. Prices for oats and barley vary with quality, while wheat tops show limited demand. buyers report steady to weak activity and many grades quoted at lower ranges.

Atherton Ambulance Monthly Meeting Reviews Finances and Expenditures

The Atherton Ambulance Centre monthly meeting in the centre board room approved accounts and noted funds from multiple benefactors and councils. The committee discussed extraordinary expenditures and future authorization, with the treasurer reporting balances, receipts, and subscriptions, and the acting superintendent detailing patient and service activity for the month.

Coe Atherton Ambulance Centre Mer H H. Hayes Johnson Miss Young Browning Allant Walter Keller Centra Kel Whiting Peeramon Benef Anon Herberton Ravenshoe Tumoulin Domewe Jones W. Clarke F. Pawens T.ing W Glover FE. Edwards Gytun and Kelly H. Lees Malanda Ewcham Shire Tinaroo Shire Lawson Tolga Martin Wilson Sue Pall Me Guton Mannes Bearer Dempsey Gyton Lees Gyson Artin Mesars Whiting LWA Agansioys Neadnure Dempsey Caneperin Tarzall Dempsay

Amery Called Key Link in Empire Ideas Shift

London observers say New South Wales election shows Commonwealth ideas eclipsing State views. Australia expected to bear Mr Amery as dominion influence grows within the Empire. Labour faces strongest opposition as consolidating ideas shape policy.

London Saya New South Wales Australia Amery Labour

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