01 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
1
Construction note states that the School of Arts buildings on Shielde Street Cairan Hanson and contractors are promptly attending to Cohen correspondence.
A j Draper ltd offers numerous parcels along Russell River and Sophia parish for sale. Includes Bellenden Ker and Bucklands Estate tracts from 12 to 158 acres with rich alluvial scrub, frontage to Russell River, and various terms. Prices on application per acre with some conditional or long terms.
Property listing describes multiple blocks of land totaling about 220 acres on the main road facing the North Coast Life Estate, with substantial improvements including a two storey residence, verandah, kitchen, workers quarters, barn, blacksmith shop, orchard and garden. Also includes shares in the Mulgrave Central Mill and potential tram line access. price listed at 6250 pounds per week for Lot 2 and separate parcels Lot 3 and Lot 5 with varying acreages and features.
Hoansal Way Brisbanne July 31 officials approve a new Bakers Industrial Board award for the southern division, effective September 1. It fixes hours for head bakers and other workers, with 52 hours weekly on full weeks and 48 hours in certain weeks, plus daily limits for single and double days. Wages range from £6 weekly for foremen to various scales for bakers, overseers, and apprentices, with pay rates adjusted by subdivision and job type including pastry cooks and female apprentices.
AUCKLAND July 30 a brutal murder occurred on Rolleston's abicept run seven miles from Mangapohe. Kenneth Livingstone, a shepherd, was shot dead. Macfarlane was wounded and Fire then broke into the hut. A man appeared with a gun and fired. Livingstone died instantly. The assailant fled after firing again at Macfarlane, who was wounded but escaped. The pursuit continued as others helped.
Melbourne reports the Australian agent for an English shipping firm approached Mr Jensen to propose delivering several ships to the Commonwealth Government. Jensen said the cabinet declined the initial offer due to excessive price, and the firm has a new offer to be considered next week.
Federal court ruling states that bringing the Appam to United States waters and her presence there do not change U S jurisdiction. The decision orders restoration to British owners as the crew’s status and future, including internment possibilities, hang on appeals. Sugar dispute in Melbourne reported with minister’s unclear stance on cargo classification and potential rates.
Music and town notes mix with weather and river mentions. The piece references farmers, forecasts of rain, wind, and unsettled skies, noting the Michel River area and local days ahead.
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