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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
7
London reports customs duties on import goods for the South African Union and other dominions are approved. The move lowers duties on certain categories while maintaining a duty on raw materials and manufactures, signaling a reimposition of some duties in a broader imperial trade policy.
Turmoil spreads as protests and mutinies erupt in Russia. Reports cite disarmed reserves, street clashes in St Petersburg, and martial measures around key fortresses. Authorities move to quell unrest amid fears of broader revolutionary activity.
Revenue for the five months reached 1,574,291 pounds, up from 7,936,840 the previous year. Commonwealth payments totaled 282,158 pounds for five months, with railway revenue at 662,867 pounds. Expenditure for the month fell to 168,123 pounds, while five month spending rose to 1,893,000 pounds.
Grant Hervey, verse writer, has been committed for trial on a charge of shooting with intent at Walter Heber, AB act.
Representatives from Plane Creek Homebush Mirani and Etun attended a meeting at Bagley’s to discuss opposition to the excise rise. The gathering urged unity among cane growers, endorsed lowering central mill costs, and planned actions through the Plane Creek branch of the MRF and G Association to pressure federal authorities.
A November Homebush letter argues for revived white Australia advocacy and coordinated action across districts. The writer laments apathy in the Matter organisation, urges unity, and suggests phased enforcement of the new tax and rebate acts with a five year lapse before strict enforcement to allow regional growth.
A historical notice outlines multiple race events with entries, nominations, acceptances, and prize details. It lists distances from four to six furlongs and one mile, including Meadow races and member handicaps. Conditions require qualifying member status and deadlines for nominations and acceptances.
The Labor vessel Lary Norris owned by Messrs W Collins and Sons is expected to depart soon for an island landing voyage. Bookings are reported as tight with limited space and the ship will sail at the stated date.
Subscription notice for Saturdays only including Sugar Supply year. Readers reminded of available service and upcoming issues.
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