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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1914

Page

2

Eager Labor MPs Press for Office Across Tasmania and Victoria

The article notes Labor parliamentarians’ eagerness for office in Tasmania and Victoria. It cites the brief Victoria ministry, Elmslie’s discredited group, and Tasmanian Liberal disaffection. It argues genuine political life requires stable, lasting government and opposes office-granting despite weak support.

Tasmania Gure Victoria Elmslie Nrst Ant Labor Party

Tasmanian Labor Ministers Tarnished by Single Vote Influence

In a harsh critique, the piece accuses the Tasmanian Labor Ministry of clinging to office via a fragile alliance led by a deserter. It condemns Labor’s acceptance of power through a microluminal majority, arguing it mirrors Victoria’s collapse and exposes pretences about independence.

Labor Tasmanian Labor Party Jworth Omere Cook Tasmanian Victoria

Copper Market Report from London April 7

Market notes copper prices in London with figures around 1066 and 1067 pounds per ton. The report lists forward rates and midday quotes showing modest shifts and a range of values for copper trading.

London

Hair Tonic Claims scalp restoration and hair health

An advertisement promotes Kelly's Hair Tonic saying neglect of the scalp causes hair loss and the product will restore scalp and hair to a healthy condition. The 1/6 bot is noted. A Trinity Tennis Club meeting is set for Presbyterian Hall tomorrow night. Arbor Day celebrations at Kura are planned for Lath. A ladies group meeting is called for next Saturday at Kurande school with Mr. P. G. Grant referenced. P.M. in Cairns Pole Court reports Thomas Marr fined £1 for disturbance.

Kelly Charrmont Trinity Tennis Club Presbyterian Hall Kura Kurande School P. G. Grant P.M Cairns Pole Court Thomas Marr Dave

Easter Holidays and Marine Notice Inflow

The Herald announces Easter publishing adjustments with a ten page Friday issue and Thursday night subscriber access. A Marine Department wire reports foul ground near Smith's Rock at the Moreton Bay entrance extends three cables eastward, 14 feet at low water, prompting a notice to mariners and shipping advisories.

Taing Marine Department Smith's Rock Moreton Bay Pteane

Mulgrave Headache Cure Promoted At Herberton Show

Public notices report sales pitches for the Mulgrave Headache Cure at the Herberton Show. Commerce items include steamer Mataram calling Cairns for Singapore and tourist trips to Barron Falls and Kuranda. Electoral Court proceedings show 223 claims, 44 revived, 22 rejected, 10 adjourned, plus public service entrance notices for June and August 1914.

Mataram Singapore Cairns Barron Falls Kuranda Weanel Cereais Himesthly F.G. Grant Tursia A. F E. Altkin Flaine Commonwealth Public Service Commissioner Clelia Commonwealth Public Service

Cairns Theatre Midweek Screening of The Black Ball and More

The Cairns Theatre shows a midweek program headlined by The Black Ball, a modern drama of suspense. Also on the bill are Fate's Roundup and In the Days of the Guillotine, plus the Australian Gazette and other shorts. next change Saturday night.

Cairns Commonwealth Olen Spain

Local court notices and licensing fines reported

In Cairns and Townsville briefs a man named W Williams faced charges for employing three aboriginals without a permit and was fined with costs. Prosecutions include Harvey's Creek liquor sales and several probate actions regarding wills. A notable case on aboriginalemployment was appealed after a magistrate’s ruling, with a higher court to hear the matter next month.

Caiima Semmens P. G. Grant W. Williams P.M Rountree and Nicholson Harvey's Creek Ernest J. Landers Yeensee Bellenden Ker P. G. Gram Viquor A. J. PL MacDonnell Messrs. MacDonnell and Hannam Alfred Hasmmusten Rigg Cairns

Auction of prime fowls and ducks at Cairns

A machine times sale at 1 am tomorrow by Mr J Hoare includes prime fowls and ducks. Cairns Town Council approved a payment of £5 5s to the Cairns and Unland Districts Rifle Association at Tuesday night’s meeting. The leading merchants warn of a near closure from Thursday night to Tuesday morning.

Mr. J. Hoare Cairns Cairns and Unland

Cairne Citizens Band Free Programme Tonight

Rain prevented a scheduled concert at Norman Parv last Sunday. A collection of £2 was taken at the gates, so a free programme is offered this evening at the Park to make up for the missed event.

Cairne Citizens Norman Parv Ithe Park

Park Pranks Reported At Norman Park Gate Damage

Ald Hanson told Caiima Town Council that a new gate at Norman Park was wrenched from its hinges and a shed wall dented with a stone. The council urged police involvement. A separate note mentions Neville nicknamed Darkey injured while felling a tree at Moolaba when a limb struck him.

Caiima Ald Hanson Norman Park Moolaba Neville Darkey Merwile Pierord

Old Half Rations nickname from South African War legend

A distorted reminiscence recalls General Sir Jon Harrison nicknamed Old Half Rations during the South African War. At a Sydney farewell, veterans and officers teased him with the sobriquet as he recounted battles, joking about resisting commanders and his own military endurance.

Jon Harrison Mem Sydmey South Africa Marma Queen's Hall Ieoe

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