Col. Fox 100, Federal Minister without portfolio, who representee" the Commonwealth at the Imperial Defence Congrew, discussing the Defence Bill, said that be bad charge of a camp in Queensland run on temperance lines, with no canteen. The first night many men walked four miles and got beer. The second night was worse, and he bad never seen so much drunkenness in camp. To *avc the situation, he got some barrels of beer, and from that out drunkenness ceased In legal circles some speculation is being indulged in regarding the judiciary. There is a possibility of Mr Justice Dennis too retiring shortly, and of Mr Justice Sim taking his place. Another rumour is that the Chief Justice (Sir Kobert Stout) will retire, ar.<! tbat the Attorney -Genera! (Hon. I»r. f'indlayl will take his piace.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 215, 9 December 1909, Page 5
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