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The Constitution Alteration (Post-War Reconstruction and Democratic Rights) Bill 1944[1] was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to give the Commonwealth an additional 14 powers for a period of five years, with Prime Minister John Curtin saying that maintaining wartime controls was necessary for Australia to re-adjust to peacetime conditions. It was put to voters for approval in an Australian referendum held on 19 August 1944. The referendum was known as the "14 powers", or the "14 points referendum". It sought to give the federal government power, over a period of five years, to legislate on a wide variety of matters. The 14 powers The powers the government sought to gain included: The rehabilitation of former servicemen National health Family allowances Employment and unemployment The ability to legislate for Indigenous Australians Corporations, or combines Foreign investment Trust laws Monopolies Air transport, Uniformity of railway gauges Marketing of commodities Manufacturing (production) and sales of goods National infrastructure (subject to state approval) Many of these powers also included limitations as safeguards against the abuse of legislative power. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1944_Australian_Post-War_Reconstruc...

Looks like Belfast: looking down Donegall Place from City Hall www.google.com/maps/place/Belfast+City+Hall/@54.5973647,-...

Rory Sherlock A Streetview nearby.

The statue of Queen Victoria was apparently unveiled by King Edward VII in 1903 so the photo must be later (unless the statue was in place for some time before it was officially unveiled, but this seems unlikely)

Right at the end of the date range, I see electric tramwires, from 1905 on.

Previously in 1921 - I think we might be after this -

Brisbane City Hall is one of Brisbane’s most iconic heritage-listed venues, having hosted countless events of all sizes over the years. Its opulence comes from the sweeping marble staircases, vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, and mosaic-tiled floor, and with 14 function spaces on offer, it is the ideal setting for hosting all styles of events, from small business meetings to 1,500 guests for a gala or concert. The Main Auditorium is an ideal venue space for large-scale gala events, ceremonies, concerts, exhibitions, conferences, weddings and performances. The Ithaca Auditorium is a large room that is an ideal setting for medium-sized events such as concerts, recitals, theatrical performances, presentations, conferences, gala dinners and ceremonies. Source: www.hiddencitysecrets.com.au/brisbane/brisbane-city-hall-...