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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
2
Messrs Hynes Bros formerly of Eionsleich and district announce a public notice in Cairns regarding their bread business. They pledge strict attention to civility and cleanliness and request fair support after March 1.
A columnist denounces political unionism for fostering persecution and private life coercion, likening it to an industrial inquisition that harms freedoms. The piece notes widespread, often hidden, victimisation and mentions picketing at the homes of Silverton Tramway officials.
The notice lists modern apparel including Maslin Zephyr Corduroy Frocks Tunies Overalls and many others. It promotes Micomera attached tunics poplin fabrics and a line of bodices sleepers and night dresses priced to suit all purses.
A jumble of odd listings and mock ads opens with J M Lennon stocking fishing tackle and Tolgg soaps. The prose shifts to political commentary mocking courts and utopianism, ending with a vague critique of social upheaval and unionists.
An advertisement offers eyewear and optician services while local court notes report John Bailey's indecency and drunkenness convictions. The crowd chatter from Cairns includes remarks on a Premier visit, a police court, and farming outlook with Port Douglas noting minor damage and hopeful planting.
A Mt Molloy Carbine deputation aims to persuade the Premier to assist the Mt Molloy Company. They plan to meet in Mareeba or Cairns and seek either financial aid or a government purchase. The group does not seek Mt Molloy railway extension, focusing on project continuation.
Cairns reports Cr. A P. and Cr. are pressing the Government to take over the Mount Molloy tramway and promote settlement in the back country. They seek action on drainage systems at Moreman and Port Douglas and on fort Douglas projects, to be presented to Mr. Denham.
At Cairns Police Court Tommy Ab Lin faced charges of unlawful possession of opium at Babinda. He pleaded guilty as Sergeant Hawken presented the evidence of charcoal opium supply in the region. A fine of £10 and 3s 6d costs was imposed and paid. The hearing followed a broader local news week and a preview of the Northern Herald issue two with illustrations of Dominions Commission delegates visiting Cairns.
The Home Secretary advised declaring Thursday May 1 a holiday in Division No 2 Barron Shire Council due to Lastor Day observance. The order names Lastor Day as the basis for the holiday and affects local workers and officials.
Cairns officials plan an eight person deputation to Premier Denham at the hospital between 4 and 5 pm Thursday to urge establishing a pase hospital. The Premier arrives by special train today and will attend a civic reception before a large meeting in Babinda.
The Shore Company announces a two night engagement at Tibernian Hall next Saturday and Monday April 1 and 3 featuring Mason, Palladist Prat Wasson, Melqure, Brish, and Mestra in a vaudeville style bill. The act promises illusionist conjurer and mental telegraphist feats with strong world renowned talent.
Last evening the Palace Theatre drew a large crowd for a new program headlined by The Female Detective. The drama follows a middle aged woman aiding police to trap a gang, while her son’s plot with a group of criminals unfolds in a low life setting. The climax sees a confrontation with a male thief and a fatal shooting.
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