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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1916

Page

4

Local Council Deliberations On Sanitation and Road Safety

Discussion centers on funding diphtheria vaccination costs at the hospital and a motion to refer a matter to the Finance Committee. Council contemplates night or daylight sanitary service amid wet weather at Babinda. Rail repairs and road damage addressed. stray cattle at Babinda to be impounded or sent to Gordoevale pound.

Cannon Babinla Batinda Gordoevale Babinda

City Council Deliberations on Railway Plans and Land Act

Brisbane report: council met to reference the Aralla to Insene Creek railway plans to a committee. The second reading of the Land Act Amendment Bill, rejected last session, was moved by Mr Hamilton. The governor's involvement was hinted by the council.

Brisbane Aralla Insene Creek Hamilton

Assembly Question on Jifemity and Award Review

In the Assembly, Mr. Swayne pressed Mr. Boladen of ten Melbourne and Mr. Ryan on the fate of the Jifemity award review. Mr. Ryan replied that a solution was hoped soon and that his attention had been drawn to related statements. The Government said it was giving the matter earnest consideration as part of the Address-in-Reply, with the Prime Minister leading and the Treasurer noting severe losses to axiere its interjected proposal.

Brisbane Swayne Boladen Melbourne de Courtion Ryan Narould Commonwealth I1s Higgs Ipte Axiere

Cairns Shire Council Holds Monthly Meeting Proceedings

The Cairns Shire Council met Friday night with Chair Mr G R K Mayers presiding. Topics included land resumption discussions with Masedomne Rutherford, road and bridge concerns on Edmonton progress, permission for a euchre party for Ambulance funds, and hospital infectious disease treatment funding to be reviewed by the Finance Committee.

Cairns G. RK. Mayers Eommeners Si. Warner J. Sle J. Gn J. J. O'Leary Masedomne Rutherford Wilson Irwin Edmonton McLeod's Hambledon Mill J 'S Creek Bridge Butler Fae Oan Sivyer State Fisheries Department Cannon Langister Commonwealth Advisory Council of Science and Industry Council Reed Universal Service League Ike Iefet 2 O'S Front

War era debate on conscription and local council actions

A transcription details a wartime meeting where conscription is urged by Dr Simmonds and Dr Butler. Motion to send Universal Service League letters to Sub-War Councils is carried. Debate covers railway worker pay, impounding straying cattle, and by laws. officials discuss road cattle as road pioneers and rail fencing.

Australia Australans Universal Service League Butler Simmonds Sammonds Babinda Dr. Cannon A. J. Burnell Tempest Warner Railway Department Cr. Butler Griffin

Barer Breeder Exhibits Black Orpingtees at Townsville Show

Thos B Barber of Mareeba exhibits high quality Black Orpingtons and White Laghores. The entries win several awards including best in breed, top hen and reserve champion in hens, with multiple seconds and two specials at the Townsville show.

Thos B. Barber Mareeba Wim Cairns N.Q. Brevder Townsville Wei Bet Competitios Isghede Towneville

The Mossman Strike Sparks Farm Evacuations

Report notes a suspected arson campaign during the Mossman strike era. Farmers fear for safety as fires threaten Rex Pringle Munt farms and others, prompting consideration of abandoning their lands for safer livelihoods.

Bree Weber Anan Rex Pringle Munt

Sunday Services Mass After Fresh Water On Sunday

Mass will be celebrated after fresh water on Sunday October 1st at the stated hour. The service heads the church schedule and invites all parishioners to attend.

Freshwater

Australian Racing Details and Hotel Listings Run Together

Dispatch notes list covers of Australian racing events including hurdles and handicaps at Epsom and Melbourne with references to the Two Derbies and the Metropolitan Handicap. Also mentions hotel buildings on Spence Street and pool room information with contact details.

AM Todd Spence Street Melbourne Cape

Sydney Racing Scratchings and Premature Odds Report

September 25 Sydney latest scratchings list Caulfield Cup Royal Parade Ele wible Longacre Sir Paddington Regularity Princesa Freda Toorak Handicap Bridges Long Heavy rain may affect Woorak in the Epsom mix. The program lists hurdles Trial Stakes Derby Epsom and related events with weights and forecasts for Mr QD Mackay and Mr J Paxtes trophies.

Sydney Royal Parade Elewible Longacre Sir Paddington Regularity Princesa Freda Woorak Sid Tale Ehker Cossatie Epsom Kenrine Wane Silent St. Carwyne Metropolitan Lavenhoim Caulfield Cup Kingsburgh Alva's Lale Iola — Law Ties’ Times King’ Ee Sa

Handicapped finals set in today’s tournament schedule

The handicap tournament concludes today with finals at 2 % pm Mann versus Draper. At 3 pm Miss Mayers and Mrs E A Atherton face Miss P Mayers and Mrs J G Atherton. At 4 3 pm Miss E A Atherton and Draper meet Mrs Moore and Love. At 4 3 pm Miss P Mayers meets Mrs J G Atherton. Players must be present at listed times.

Mann Draper Mayers E. A. Atherton P. Mayers J. G Atherton Moore Love J. G. Atherton

Growers Press Brisbane on Sugar Price Settlement

W Biggs meets the Premier with telegrams from Mackay Growers pointing to a need for understanding on a settlement for growers. The price basis tied to MacArthur rates faces Dickson Award increases, and Egan warns no solution yet. The Interstate Commission could be limited to 18 shillings per ton, hindering growers unless the award is suspended.

Brisbane W. Biggs United Came Growers Association P. Dunsworth Came Growers Association Mackaynak Dickson Atvard Egan Re Walt

Federal Parliament Senate Debate in Melbourne

Melbourne news reports a Senate session where critics complain of the government’s handling of arrangements. Senators Needham and others spar over access to information and fair treatment, accusing the administration of scant courtesy and poor coordination.

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