07 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
1
Fearney and Co. Ltd. advertises as agents for Australis shipping seeds navigation services. The notice states passenger and freight arrangements from Cairns to destinations worldwide, with forward and return passages organized to and from all parts of the world.
Shipping movements list routes and schedules for Kuranda, Palmer, Lemorm Vairne, Towns, Sumter, Keppel Bay, Hirehale, and Melbourne to Brisbane services. Vessels depart Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with calls at Townsville, Towns wie, Rawen, Varkay, and other ports, returning Mondays.
The report lists multiple steamship departures and arrivals among Australia ports. It records Calros Townsville Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Mackay Port Douglas and Townsville service timings with days of week and approximate hours, noting August 10 schedules and Peregrina’s Townsville to Sydney voyage.
Company and ships prepare routes with listings for Coangiaa and Gottre sailing to Hongieng and Hamburg ports. FEARNLEY AND CO. plans departures on August 8 and August 21 plus August 17 dates, detailing crews and cargo in a brief shipping notice.
Queensland gems are celebrated with Plavelle's Grand Prize at the Premo British Exhibition for a "Collection of Gems" as the finest ever shown. The Ceirms district yields notable minerals though Herberton reports the largest "Alves Tones" earth finds, heavier than the king of petroleum. Consumers are offered a range of gemstones including diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, amethyst, garnet, and peridot among others.
Melbourne electors heard further arguments in the East Melbourne contest of J A Farthing’s 1890 victory. Lawyer for Farthing argued the Elections and Qualifications Committee lacked jurisdiction under the Constitution Act Amendment Act, while petitioner’s counsel urged proceeding despite technical hurdles. The committee adjourned after witness testimony and cross examination on issues surrounding alleged bribery and treating.
Melbourne reports the Pearling Commission's initial hearings with witnesses Adee Hunt and Commander Krewis absent. Debates cover labour substitution, Commonwealth authority, indentured workers, and safety limits for diving depths amid deaths.
Melbourne reports a life saving license and cabinet discussion that dominated yesterday's agenda. The stalled regard for a license program and cabinet actions are detailed, indicating ongoing regulatory consideration and potential policy impacts.
A partial sale list shows women and children's footwear with prices cut from normal levels. Items include Ladies Kit Lace Shoes, Ladies Warm Felt Slippers, Felt Supers, Kid Lace Shoes, Derby and Pump styles, with sale prices ranging from a few pence to several shillings per pair and many sizes available.
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