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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1928
Page
3
A long, fragmented letter discusses value assessment and community property rights in a rural area. It questions how land values are determined and who bears responsibility for protecting farmer assets while criticizing local governance and electoral processes. The writer cites a town meeting, references individuals, and argues for clear valuation to safeguard communal interests.
J Okeefe MP submits a Brisbane Parliament letter dated September 20 detailing financial and political positions. He cites Commonwealth and State funding discussions over subsidies for mineral developments at Herberton and related electorates. He urges publication of the letter to inform constituents and address claims by Mr Francis about government funds and ministerial plans.
A Southern visitor reflects on early hockey contests and compares northern and southern play in a verbose column. The writer praises referees and notes the season’s matches, urging earlier contests and acknowledging officials’ efforts.
A letter to the Caiens Post discusses shire sanitary rate concerns, noting proposed reductions and the impact on local finances. It references balances, salaries, and other charges, with figures for Rockhampton and Caens rates, plus discount details and a notice on renewals and credit accounts.
Fragmentary notes reveal a council discussion about engineering plans for Atherton and surrounding areas. The text mentions Wingineer and Atrow, revised schemes, phases, and questions about who was responsible for the final decisions. The garbled source preserves names like Cornell and Mary OLS Atherton, along with a 1928 reference.
A fragmentary report recalls factions within the Labor movement during a convention era. It mentions figures such as Mr Marten and Mr Brady, discusses worker and producer roles, and notes criticism of leadership and internal clashes with references to Kennedy and Brambles figures. The text reflects tension over loyalties and policy within the party and its public stance.
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