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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented real estate and hospitality notice lists Abbott Street in Cairn and Brisbane references. It mentions a dentist LA Miller and a School of Art Buildings with street misspellings, plus large bedrooms and a kitchen area. The text references lounges and a lounge bar as features.
A long list of A J Draper Ltd sugar farm parcels offered for sale. Properties span Bellenden Ker and Sophia parishes with frontage to Russell River and the Chinese Creek area, multiple parcels with acreages from about 12 to 235 acres. Some include permanent tram lines, alluvial scrub land, rich soils, and proximity to Mirriwinni and the North Coast railway. Prices on application. terms vary. some lots offer subdivision. Major lots include 235 acres with Frenchman Creek frontage and 158 acres near Mulgrave with coral soil. Includes land and shares in Mulgrave Central Mill Co. and farm improvements.
The Melbourne Age notes Mr Hughes criticized Britain's high sugar prices and praised Australia's policy of self containment. It argues refined sugar prices in Australia disguise profits from the duty and middlemen, with calls to reveal who gains from both imported and local sugar, and questions the net benefit to consumers and producers alike.
The writer condemns high sugar costs in Australia compared with New Zealand. They claim Australians pay far more per ton due to middlemen and government charges, urging the government to explain why the levy exists and where the funds go.
Wolfram notes report a mid- Hed Cros funds event held in Union last Friday as a social and financial success. Children appeared in costumes judged by mothers and teachers, with refreshments praised. Names of many participants and their outfits are listed, highlighting notable costumes and performers.
Advertises Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as safe for young children and effective against croup and whooping cough. Claims ease of expectoration, reduced coughing paroxysms, and suitability for delicate children, with endorsement by chemists and storekeepers.
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