05 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
1
A fragment from a historical page highlights a long tenure in auctioneering with mentions of town and country markets. The terse note emphasizes decades of experience and professional practice in bids and sales across regions.
Mrr H H Marsland prosecuted and Mr H K N MacDouse for defendant. Complainant, a Cairns porter, testified he was on the A L N wharf on the evening of March 28 when a confrontation with defendant and two men led to a biting incident. Witness claimed threats, a cut lip, payment for a stitch, and disputes over porters earnings and Webber. Defendants denied intent, with witnesses noting jealousy and spats. The case details confusion over German accusations and harbour board decisions.
The court heard Lysaght accuse a German worker of slander as the two men exchanged insults. The witness admitted calling the defendant a German and feared violence from the larger man. The magistrate ordered imprisonment and costs, with later findings to be issued on questions about language and nationality.
Weather fluctuated from drizzle to heat with thunder believed to bring heavy rain. Timber and logging activity remain steady with three truck shifts daily. crop prospects steady as prices normalize. School Inspector McKenna commended local scholars. Miss Josie Lisha wed Ned Lisha and moved to Kureen. Red Cross concert tickets sell well for April 2. Sawmill expected to start next month. manager to depart Brisbane in April.
Due to sedentary habits women often suffer constipation and benefit from proper diet and outdoor exercise. When needed a laxative is helpful and Chamberlain’s Tablets are praised as gentle, pleasant to take and effective.
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