Should the Government Take Them Over Citizens Debate at Meeting
A crowded public meeting in Cairns eyed whether the government should handle patriotic funds and levy a direct tax. Ald Dillon presided with Town Clerk Cochrane as the platform, and speakers urged government control to support dependents and war expenses.
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Ina
Maroc
Ald Dillon
MM. L. Cochrane
Reid
Northern Districts Patriotic Fund
Coat & Peer
J. BR. Meyers
Sobkliers
G. HE. Mayers
Cariowl Union
Beetly
Asies
Desange
Ward
Ataraco 9
Reismas
Seert
Brady
Government fund debate on patriotic aid and taxation policy
Parliament discusses Brady's proposal to fund wounded soldiers and families. Debates whether funds should be collected by voluntary contributions or via direct taxation and if the government should administer the fund. Members stress efficiency of collection and oversight, with emphasis on support for wounded soldiers and widows.
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MacDoneell
Brady
J. Skewes
Hoare
Ghcar
Queensland Parliament Debate on Electoral Reform and Labor Bill
The session discusses postal and at poll voting changes and a broad workers rights bill. Premier signals government address while debates cover cooperative farm loans, light rail proposals, and eight hour day safeguards with union privileges. The House adjourns at 10 40 PM.
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USA
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Swayne
Tar
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Amd Chaim
Gow
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Fesco
Ubmi
Gram
Op 5
Snel
Telmir
Senate adjourns after brief session ends early
Malbourne reports the Senate adjourned at 4:57 with the bill passed after amendments. debate continued briefly and the third reading proceeded. Opponents did not participate in the division as adjournment occurred until Thursday.
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Malbourne
Senate
Melbourne House of Representatives debates Tax Bills
The Melbourne House of Representatives records show the Prime Minister moving the Public Service Bill and its passage through all stages. The Income Tax Bill was reviewed in committee with provisional year based assessment and occasional amendments. the bench debated machinery for auditing, and the House adjourned at 3.30 until Wednesday.
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Melbourne
Trauming
Fisher
Cook
Pieming
Cow
Cale Mat
Petas Wes
Violence and shelling rise on Western Front reports
Pairs of dispatches dated September 1 detail continued heavy bombardment and German trench activity as Allied raids target railway junctions and factories. General Hamilton notes severe fighting with gains by Australians and New Zealanders and Turkish losses. A British analyst comments on plans to draw smaller neutrals into the war via tariffs.
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Pars
Aatgeume
London
Hamilton
Snr
Millon
English Review
Dpilson
Turf News Scratchings and Melbourne Cup Notes
Sydney racing reports list several scratchings including Lingard, Kek and Peskhorst for upcoming events. Melbourne Cup entries see Survey withdrawn from Caulfield and Melbourne Cups while Salving exits Williamstown meeting.
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Sydney
Tymg Sa
Lingard
Kek
Peskhorst
Postwal
Liz Xatty
Brattle
Melbourne
Sureey
Caulfield
Williamstown
War Plans and Political Allegiances Across Cities
Reports from Geneva and Jovuannesburg describe military preparations with units and warlike tactics amid political maneuvers. Sir Thos. Smart signs a letter to Mr. Duman backing unwavering government support amid defences debates.
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Thos. Smart
Mr. Duman
Fordsburg
A Fool Blow Reports From Brisbane
A Brisbane report notes AML Cash as claimant in a case with details partially unreadable including dates and actions. The fragment hints at a legal or financial proceeding with unclear terms and involved parties.
Queenslaads Big Day In Brighems Carnival Funds
The total collections for Chiems ferd in comnection with the Mairirtia Nay stood today at £190,080. The "Weng of Carnival" scheme in Brighems realised 1900, Fl kl. Beyrne's shwem secured the sopuler wots.
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Bwisbane
Chiemsferd
Mairirtia
Beyrne
Patriotec Georgetown Volunteers Leave for Front
Georgetown on September 1 reports a patriotic carnival ending as 41 volunteers depart at 1 o clock for the front. Residents bid farewell with a large turnout and a weekend program of races, a Rifle Club concert, and a cricket result. Funds raised reach about 490 with more volunteers recruited but delayed.
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Georgetown
Rifle Club
Town
Special Christmas Number for Far North publishers announced
The Northern Herald pledges a special Christmas edition to be released Friday December with a single office production and door delivery to readers in the Far North. It promises large illustrated content including views from important towns and a Best Photograph prize for Far North Queensland origin.
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Herald
Iecal Niu
Mar
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