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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
5
An uncertain OCR fragment references a political meeting with names such as Gor e Chairman and Swayne, Carty, and Beldan Hana. It mentions a meet on a date likely in August or September and implies discussions on government direction and possible sales or actions.
A jumble of reports notes a White League deputation urging Lord Lawley to seek a referendum on imperial taxation. References to Australia, Japan, the Chinese court, French colonies, and American policy outline disputes, maritime matters, and defense spending as the era's global strains widen. The Damascus sails with wool, butter, and mutton to South Africa and London while polling and defense issues prompt new borrowing for Auckland.
Telegrams from Brisbane recount government moves to trim about 9000 pounds in railway staffing and related departments. Premier Morgan inspected Tomworth railway workshops to gauge savings while various ministers prepare for upcoming retirements and budget adjustments. Queensland November gold yield fell by 4707 ounces from the previous year as harvests progress with favorable weather.
A heated public address at Britannia Hall last night featured Mr Aldridge opposing deportation of Kanakas and advocating extending their dates. He urged state ownership of municipalities and critiqued Labour leaders while canvassing support for a “people’s party.” A Cape Verde Islander spoke on cane spacing, and Aldridge denied favoring Chinese or Glassey, with further remarks ahead of upcoming appearances.
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