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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1913
Page
2
The article discusses Prime Minister Fisher and the Labor Party debate over Referendum and Initiative as tools of popular control. It notes criticism of delaying actions and contrasts protectionist talk with practical governance, urging fulfillment of pledges before expanding popular mechanisms.
The article critiques the minister and his colleagues for a lack of substantial argument on key issues such as population, protection for Australian industries, and Referenda. It notes a lengthy opening without addressing core subjects and accuses them of offering no strong case to readers.
Fragmentary text shows corrupted numbers and terms like coppers and values. Missing context makes identifying persons, places, or events impossible. The readable bits hint at financial or disciplinary records but lack coherent details for a full summary.
Fragmented OCR item notes a ship collision inquiry, a hospital ring news, a council meeting, water authority events, customs proclamations, and theatre announcements. Mentions Marine Board report, annual meeting schedules, and job applications. Contains garbled names and dates, limiting precise details.
The Marine Department urges restoration of the Fairway light to aid navigation. Officials note channel congestion and potential hazards near the harbor. Repairs are expected to begin soon with cooperation from local authorities.
A local annual meeting is held at 8 o'clock tonight in Ted Holland's rooms with HB Hanmaen and A J P MacDonsell among attendees. The next trip will have the Adelaide Company's steamer Marie delay at Melbourne and the Stlinga SLECTORAL COUNT will take its route. The Bi Monthly Directors Court met yesterday morning with Mr P G Gram in attendance. 51 claims were allowed. Surfings meat and a milk based tonic named Milkmaid are advertised as nerve stimulants and available from grocers.
A near mishap left a fisherman stranded in a perilous position while sailing home with a damaged boat. Mr Saunders alerted Mr Ramage of the incident, and the fisherman was ashore safely by boat. Local board members visited Abbott Street farm exhibit and praised instructor Mr Newport for tropical agriculture expertise. Visitors plan to depart northward by Kuranda the next morning.
The Palace Theatre tonight offers a full programme of star pictures. The onstage reel features Western frontier life with contemporary domestic glimpses and comic scenes. titles include How the Charen and An Adventure in Asévnaa Woods plus Megan Windfall and What It Thein. A special trainer from Sydney arrives to supervise the cinematograph pictures.
Fragmentary ad text promotes Bermington's remedy for coughs and throat issues. It mentions youth and old age alike benefiting and hints at a warning against uncertain tinctures. The wording is garbled but implies a general patent medicine claim.
In a Police Court session John Chea pleaded guilty to drunkenness and received a fine of 5 shillings or 24 hours in jail. The hearing notes delays in the paddock lease and steamer Kutanda's Townsville voyage, with officials citing weather and port conditions.
The court heard Aan gain a com Dames seas charged in the Cairne fire. The accused did not appear having been bailed out. The magistrate adjourned proceedings for an hour while a constable at Tambleton was ordered to produce his works. The case centered on alleged assault or obstruction with a suggestion the accused was unfit for trial.
The article discusses a novel pork based dish and its preparation, citing reputable producers and promoters from Australia and beyond. It notes consumer appeal, nutritional value, and potential market impact, while describing cooking methods and quality controls.
A sensational program featuring Soha Sterling Adorn stars a dramatic plot about graft and bribery. It follows a young man drawn from crime to wealth, with a courtroom and district attorney figures shaping the outcome.
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