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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1917

Page

4

Industrial unrest discussed at Australian employers conference

Senator Fairbairn told delegates that two years of inaction by the Central Council and tensions between employers and the Federal and State governments have heightened industrial strife. He urged legal reforms to settle disputes, noted worldwide financial strain, and urged loyalty resolutions to address the unsettled mood in Australia.

Melbourne Fairbairn Central Onicn of Employers Austral Representa- Facawi Employers’ Federation Fairheim Central Council N.S.W. Railway Ramway lWinstri Couruin Australa Australia

Sailors and Owners Near Sydney Conference Clash

Workers federation demands a conference in Sydney to discuss resumption of work at the waterside. Ship owners refuse the request to meet with waterside workers, marines cooks, and other representatives to discuss a return to work.

Unable to confirm federation talks on registration delay

The message from the Commonwealth team owners refers to the federation and delays in recognizing the duty to confer. Mr Adaucs telegraphs that conforence cannot be arranged. Sydney officials report no reply received by night.

Amd Amd Cockers Ehalf Hin Owners” Federation Adaucs iv ¢Y Morns Sydney Leorferens Reguvn Ateeliscom

Proud of It Which Is Not Settled Ver Oesne Connell

A parliamentary exchange features Mr Jones defending government handling of strikes and payments to constables, while Mr Stephens and others debate conciliation versus force. The discussion touches on arbitration, nulla oaths, bayonets, and humane settlement by the government. The debate ends as discussions cease.

Connell Eye Jones Pe Iaeke Leahy Jones Ae Vy. Stephens James New Cuernsland Mr. Fowles Cohen Mn Mr. Jones Mr. McDonnell Fowles

Costly cough remedies replaced by HEENZO Essence claim

The article asserts cough mixtures can be inexpensive with HEENZO. It claims HEENZO Means Essence costs only 2s by post 234 and is obtainable from leading chemists and stores, offering a cheaper alternative to costly remedies.

Brisbane Parliament Debates Land Valuations and Labor Strife

The second reading of the Land Valuation Bill passes amid protests as committees set a uniform valuation system for federal state and local use. Debate covers cost of a new department and interim awards for cane price adjustments while labor unrest pressures Sydney and Queensland economies. The week also features a political row over coop movements and a boxing match analogy illustrating local tensions over governance and public space.

Brisban P. Ent Tomgetry Industries Caney Enn Apne Ma Theodore Rankin Central Board Collins Nis Sydney Labor Party Queensland Labor Ces Brisbane Ryan South Brisbane Am Imstitusios

Market Report Shows Dull Saturday with Modest Chaff Sales

A dull market on Saturday saw a single line change hands. Frieze imported wagen chaff sold well at 6/ to 7/6 for prime times. Prime imported samples moved 6/3 to 6/9, with some 6/g figures noted. Wheat hay chaff brought under the hammer as several sales occurred from gore 6/.

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The Honor System shines as Fox feature in southern capitals

The Fox production The Honor System scored a tremendous success in southern capitals where Cairns Pictures plans to make it a major feature for next Monday and Tuesday. The film showcases motion pictures as entertainment equal to drama and contrasts with prison reformer rhetoric about prison conditions.

Homer Systen Wilkes Pox Fox Cairns Pictures

Amoral Pictures Show Brisk Variety Program

A small studio presents a varied program featuring several light hearted scenes and a bright comedy. The house offers new and appealing entertainment with a sequence of short, enjoyable pictures designed to entertain a broad audience.

Amsral Pictures

Palace Theatre Delights With Repeated Romance At Show

Palace Theatre enjoys another strong night as a full house savors a romantic tale The Mysterious Mra fer eqiian hess the way ere and a lively Perils of a Phanter with top acts The crowd anticipates a repeat performance tonight as management promises continued popular times.

Palace Theatre Mra Fer Eqiian Hess Leo

Wm S Hart Stars in Desert Drama at Belleverville

A large audience enjoyed Wm S Hart in The Desert Tecanara de See village of Broken Hope as he cleans up a dance hall to aid a boy and rescues two women from vice. Tomorrow features William Fox's ten reel The Honor System with dramatic human story and spectacular effects.

Hart Star Film Broken Hope Belleverville Wm. S. Hart Robert Ware June Ehidge William Fox

Telegraph Lines Fail Threaten War News Flow

Telegraph lines failed about 6 am and remained out of order to night. Officials warned the war may end next year as a new plan’s phase persists.

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