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Newspaper
Cairns Morning Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
3
A laborer named Danil Meenan was washed out of his home near Curimbel during heavy rainfall in the Wyslomg district on Thursday. The report notes flood damage and lists several railway and mining prices and variations as part of the disruption and losses.
A memorandum from the Agents General to the House of Representatives discusses funding national advertising of Australian resources. It proposes a Commonwealth program with State options, initial focus on pure advertising, and delaying lectures and travel until the campaign starts. It favors using a press agency and journalists for efficiency and cost.
A South Australia report says Gemimherdt of the Germam slmport pd Ex port Company claimed mute accomodation to fulfill contracts. The Commissioner of Crown Lands suspended Skevington after serious allegations. An audit examined depot books and authorities coordinated with Crown Law for possible action.
New Zealand debate centers on whether the government runs policy through autocratic methods or parliamentary oversight. The opposition leader Alassey accuses ministers of wasteful finances and reckless borrowing as critics demand tighter control of public works.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers performed in Shire Hall last night to hearty praise for solos, vocals, and chorus. Highlights included Look away in the Highlands and Davy Jones Locker sung by Harry C. Lentus, with audience members recalling and cheering for the voices.
In a civil case at Winton, Cobham Co and Cobb and Co face alleged forgery over a note signed in Langworthy Longreach. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after a daylong trial, with costs and a coach planned for transport of witnesses.
Discussion in Melbourne on revamping the colonial council structure. Alfred Lyttelton proposes a permanent commission representing all states and renaming titles for imperial joint matters. Delegates include Bethellton and ministers from Australia and New Zealand, aiming for a consultative body to speed joint policy.
A general service was held at 2 45 pm in St Jokes Church Cairns for Bishop Stanton of Morpeth. The ceremony led by North Queensland Archbishop Campbell and Reverend Williams honored the late bishop with tributes to his cheerful gospel and charity. Neighbors across North Queensland recalled his simple generosity and resilience from Cooktown to Townsville.
Charters Towers market notices list numerous sales with prices and abbreviations. Items include Bonnie Dundee Brilliant Central Carrigton's Lin and Dey Pawn Gold Mines among others with varied bids and receipts noted by A Bowery.
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