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Newspaper
Cairns Morning Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
5
Sospex notes July 9 bulletin says the King sleeps well and Mo gains strength while the wound slowly heals. The Standard Oil Trust plans to build twelve steamers to ship oil to Australia aiming to push the Shale Company from the trade.
A public Cairns meeting led by Mayor A. J. Draper discussed the Cairns Mareeba railway fare increase. Residents argued higher rates hurt backcountry, urged a formal resolution to the Railways Commissioner and called for fair charges across lines with figures showing profit on the Cairns line and higher costs for timber, explosives, and copper matte shipments.
Reports from Losnos July 9 describe reactions to Mr Chamberlain's dispatch on suspending the Constitution in Capetown and divisions among Progressives in Johannesburg. Kruger war papers prompt debate, while Lord Methuen arrives at Southampton with limited mobility and Chamberlain’s health improves. Lord Kitchener to be granted freedom of Southampton with a 15,000-strong troop route to Marlborough House for royal luncheon. Coronation debate urges minimal ceremony. Drunkenness rises post liquor permit abolition in Johannesburg. Suburban crime and police strain worsen. Maize corner in Chicago lifts prices, with $4,000,000 profits claimed by corner members.
The Karaweera a steamer of the Adelaide Steamship Company grounded ashore in the Fitzroy River near Rockhampton Queensland. It is feared the vessel’s back is broken and its cargo including coal coke staves andGeelong chaff may be damaged with Townsville as the intended destination. In Parliament Mr F Kenna Bowen gave notice to move a pension for the widow of the late Haunton Stephens and debate on the Address-in-Reply continued with concerns over unemployment distress and railway freight policy.
Fragmentary report discusses July and Reid proposing Lord M for the High Court. Mentions Lord Hopetoun and concerns within the Federal party about appointments and the Governor General role. Source text is garbled and partially unreadable.
July 8 Bussnane Archipelago. The Legislative Assembly met at noon with members sworn in. Mr Morgan elected Speaker, Mr Kidston acting leader seconded the motion. The Governor opened Parliament and the drought crisis dominated the Governor's speech. Bills include Local Authorities, Income Tax, salary reductions, Harbor Boards, Land Act amendments, and Election reforms. The House adjourned to today.
Mr W J Munro reports Geraldton banana trade thriving with weekly shipments around 70,000 crates and recent runs between 30,000 and 35,000. Bananas packed in large crates about 30 bunches per crate. Returns to growers range from 4s to 8d per bunch, with some as high as 62 8d.
Widespread wader cultivation near the tram line shows robust prospects for Geraldton sugar exports. Chinamen labor dominates the trade with 1500 to 5000 workers in the district. Geraldton yields far exceed Cairns, with weekly shipments and plant renewal urged to maintain price. Local plantations Good Meurilpan Queenland Tumisfacl report growth, new government tramway funds, and planned factory expansion. Government aid aims to extend the tram line to attract more settlement and boost revenue. rainfall favorable and cultivation practices improving.
The Divisional Hall hosted a hospital ball on Wednesday night to raise funds for the local hospital. Excellent music by Miss Green, Mr Massey, and Mr Taylor entertained children, with extra dances by Mrs Fenton and others. Refreshments were provided by ladies, yielding a profit of 24 rts. Readable costume list highlights many young participants in satin, muslin, and lace gowns.
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