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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
2
Municipalisation: public and private systems share same limits
The article argues that municipalisation offers no inherent advantage over private ownership. It stresses that publicly owned utilities face the same success factors as private firms, since both rely on capable management and worker performance within similar operating models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
No Fundamental Difference Between Municipal and Private Business
The article argues that municipal concerns and private companies share core economics and risk. Shareholders in both bear risk and reap or pay dividends through prices and rates. Some call municipalization socialism, but thinkers like Frederic Harrison see no essence of socialism in industrial cooperation. It notes public ownership often lacks ultimate change and hints at growing syndicalism as another tendency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Harrison
Asia
Cairns Technical College Seeks Steam Engine Instructor
Wanted immediately a competent instructor to take charge of classed steam engine and steam practice at Cairns Technical College. Apply to the secretary for full particulars.
London Market Prices For Metals And Forward Rates
The London market report lists copper at 4 1/4 to 12 6 per ton for ward, 1 5 to 15 for CH, electrolytic at 6 15, tin quoted at 101 15 forward 103 15, with various forward and spot figures. This snapshot shows prices in pounds shillings and pence, reflecting trading terms and delivery expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scalp care ad and assorted cargo auction notices
An advertisement touts Kelly's Hair Tonic promising scalp and hair restoration. The text also notes cargo aboard the Meamer Mindoro bound for Papuan ports, listing horses, sheep, dynamite, timber, beer, and other items, followed by dental and auction notices for furniture from Mr C and J Sheridan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Meamer Mindoro
Bottle Burst Hurts Worker at Local Aerated Water Factory
An employee suffered a facial cut when a bottle burst at a local aerated water factory. The incident occurred at the plant and the worker was treated for a cheek wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie
Am Jech Hong
Cairns Pictures Show Leads to Rescue at Falls
A Cairns Pictures program centers on a big star and two men inviting a performance at a country venue. A boat scene ends with Agatha in danger as Vivian dives to rescue her, Hawley rushing to reunite with the girl. Weather outlook hints approaching winter and a noted drink brand is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rite
Hawkey
Ningare Falls
Littl Agatha
Vivian
Miawers Falls
Hawley
Fern
Seenice
Sale of furniture and local notices in Cairns Herald
Tomorrow at 2 30 p m sale of the superior household furniture of Mr C Peterson Sheridan street third house past Upward street with items advertised as used in new and first class condition. vaccination reminders for travelers to New Guinea and Papuan regulations noted. Also ads for shirts from J Mirous and fashion wear citing H Roberts London. Herald illustrations promise local interest for hinterlanders including St Joseph statue Craig's, Herbert Hospital and Herberton Show exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hoare
C. Peterson
Sheridan-street
Herald
Cairns
Cairns Reeders
Bowling Green
Bt. Joesph
Craig
Abbott Street
Herberton Hospital
Herberton
Cairns Town Council Rejoins Local Authority Association
The Cairns Town Council decided to rejoin the Local Authority Association. During the discussion it was noted the Town Council was the only one not a member of the Association. The Northern Herald weekly serial options report references this move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Coie
Tees
Wyandra Steamer Wyandra Approaches Cairns Morning
Townsville dispatch reports the steamer Wyandra from southern ports is due in Cairns around nine o'clock this morning. The correspondent lists passengers including Methames Robertson and several accompanying children and servants, with numerous names noted among the steerage and deck passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Townsville
Methames Robertson
Head
Salisbury
Cook
Fry
Webb
Micasis
Wheatland
Meston
Gibson
Petersen
Werner
O'Neill
Random
Thompson
Sternoteen
Taylor
Barker
Kinnett
Richardson
Shanks
Bran
Meeting the Minister in Cairns Town Council Session
At a Cairns Town Council meeting officials agreed to arrange a pre departure visit with the Minister for Agriculture Mir. Vorte to Babinda and Averton. They discussed special train costs and refreshments liability with local authorities. A cinema program followed with notes on plays and public entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cairns Shire
Colima
A. J. Draper
Calres
U Phere
Babinda
Als
Ward
Exceedingly Smart Evening Frocks and Accessories
Exceedingly smart and becoming styles in evening frocks wraps and scarves draw attention. Cosy wraps and dainty hair adornments complement chic hair aigrettes and bead fringe ornaments. Glove selections add finishing touches for refined evening wear.
Parliament Debates Three Day Week Plan in Melbourne
In Melbourne on April 2 the Federal Parliament debated a motion to sit three days weekly to finish business. After five minutes the proposal was defeated amid exchanges about ministers and censure. The session touched on tender calls, contract workings, day labour issues, and the Beef Trust versus Labour Trust tensions affecting primary producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
McDonald
Fisher
Laird Smith
Key
Fininy
Bamford
Teesdale Smith
Kelly
Mr Banford
Peem
Tessdale Smith
Timms
Tonday
Times
Me. Kelly
Folviner
Australia
Labour Trust
Iit
Tim
MacDonald
Queensland
Townsville Rifle Fixtures Feature Cahill Griffiths and More
Cairns eiflenen Meer, Cahill, Griffiths and He ean join Townsville Rifle Association events next week. Marloo hosts Wednesday fixtures, followed by several others heading to Townsville on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meer
Cahill
Griffiths
Heean
Townsville Rifle Association
Greft
Marloo
Calmaties
Towseville
WEW CATTLE YARDS BEGIN OPERATIONS AT ENA SLIGH
Irregular OCR text reports the opening of new cattle yards at Einasligh with plans for brick tracks and improved traffic routes via Elna SLigh. It notes a rough country between Georgtoen and Forssyth to be avoided and mentions cattle movement reductions due to precautions amid unrest in Mangleo, with supply lines described as resilient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrgedy
Einasligh
Georgttoen Amd
Forssyth
Elnasleigh
Appointment for Royal Australian Naval Reserve Instructor
Notices invite applicants for Instructor General positions in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. Eligibility includes age, naval rating history, and no disqualifying factors. Pay scales depend on rank, with promotion paths and a six month fitness examination. Duty locations include any State in Australia. applications close by mid May at Navy Office Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoker
Royal Averralian Naval Reserve
Royal Australian Navy
Gummer
Royal Navy
Commonwealth
Navy Office
Melbourne
Appel 5 Merthers Tear Renches Cakes op May Std
Brisbane April 23 reports a notice about an event arranged in connection with Mr App in northern tour. He will leave Brisbane April 28 by the Canterbury and travel to Townsville arriving May 1 and Charters Towers May 3, with further stops and return plans noted for June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Appe
Townsville
Charters Towers
Townville
Camel
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THE
DIVER
Vitagraph Company
Divi
Falls
Niagara
Spencer Film Co
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Lew Assurances
A “Amies
LL. Golbes
P. Pease
Merchant Grocers
Lake Street
Phome
Thursda
Hina
Jona
the Post
Aloomba
Spence-Street
Charles Lilley
Abijah Murray
Townevilla
Horrs
Wilson
Ryan
MacDonnell & Hannam
Trasens
AMD Notaries Communioners
Abidavite
High Court of Australis
Supreme Cour
and New Zealand
J. FP
MacDonnell
Owen Whittick
Q.N. Bank
Winsor & Newton
Robert Craig
Phone
Cairms Technical College
Papua
Charles G. T. Murray
L.C.D
P.O
A. J. Draper, Ltd
Sheridan Street
5 Park
Cairns Pictures
New Guinea
Burns, Philp & Co
Fed
Cairnns
J. Mirob
H. Roberts
J. Mirch’s
Shichteat
HR “Nowthern Herald
Northern Herald
Wyastra
Artyal
Palace Theatre
Rene
Allert Kester
Fidlair
Paris
Wis Majesty
Commonwealth Buildings
Strand
Loetios
Traalgae Square
Pat
Lardines
Nyal
Oni Mour
T. P. Kelly
Abbott-Street
Palace Picture Co
Dave Ormasby
Theresa, the Adventuress
Nordisk Star
East Lynne
Tip Law
Nestor
Burdex Bearets
Thauedy
Ambrosio
Tomine
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Daines British Association Football Club
Agnus
League
Richards
G. Williams
A. W. BicManis
Ted Br
F. Scott
B.D.S. C
D. Logan
B.D
House of Representative
Eiflenen
Mgnleo
Bat
Chateau ‘Teaunds
Brestly
Ovr
Mayers’ Ltd
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