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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1912

Page

4

Gulf and Railway Connection questioned amid Gulf development debate

The Croydon Mining News notes the Gulf region's lack of transport progress while Parliament debates a forward railway policy and a loan act amendment. It cites the cost and risk of a £2,000,000 loan at 3 1/2 percent, compares with 4 percent elsewhere, and questions if Gulf port and railway needs are being funded while residents bear high interest.

Queensland Croydon Mining News Hansard Hay Abe Gulf Legislatte London New South Wales Westralas Jeason Denham Invermsland Urce Teme Queenan

Railways Policy and Loans Dominate Cabinet Views

The text notes uncertainty over railway policy for the year with Minister Paget and the Minister for Railways already pressed by work and looming loans. It mentions rising interest rates and global demand for loan money. The Gulf district appears misread or misinterpreted in the survey of opinions.

Paget Ferrer Parlement Sesson Gulf District

Electoral Case at Greyden Police Court

Prosecution before Mr C D O'Brien PML alleges John Jose Block aged 21 falsely claimed electoral eligibility on January 4 1913 in Croydon division. Registrar R A Dunlop testified defendant lodged claim. inquiry found he voted under the alias John Joseph Block on April 27, 1891 roll.

C. D. O'Brian Jose Asim Asi Neen Batm Croydon Brett Tabart R. A. Dunlop Wes John McKeon Speer Oden Gate Golden Gate John Josepn Block

Government hill bill introduced in Senate by Gay-Tamet

Government officials announce a new copyright act proposal in the Senate. The measure, backed by Gay-Tamet, aims to expand protections and impose stricter enforcement, signaling a shift in policy.

Hill Senate Ehlish

Australian Copyright Act Provisions Summary

The document outlines term extensions for various works under a British Australia Act. It discusses joint authorship duration, architectural and mechanical rights, and special rules for records and sound productions. Provisions include penalties, registration choices, and enforcement actions, with cross references to British law and common law changes.

Eas Great Britain Brtech

August 7 Passenger Listings from Kuranda and Rentala

August 7 entries list passenger names for vessels Captain H. Middleton and Captain Sum ter bound for towns including Cooktown Port Douglas Townsville and Adelaide with group counts and agents Burns Philp Co Ltd and Adelaide m Ltd noted as agents.

Kuranda Middieton Cooktown Port Dougues Minses Collins Penny Mesara Trickwood Je L. Roberts Dr. Bender Nielson Anderson The Sterage Burns, Philp & Co Lad Apt Middleton Townsville Pessengers Mestames Boult W. H. Smith Noski McConnell P. Millan Freadrick Child Rogers Scott-Holland Nathan Alexanter Meigen Stoddart Mewrs Goldsby Gifina Geott-Holland A. Bosch J. Lonech Thatcher McMonnell Ronal Whittington T .J. Kane Averbey Crowder Mevander McMasters Marin Weetie Adelaide m. Ltd

Men's Department Sale Shoes and Clothes Ledger

Period catalog notes deep discounts across men's and ladies clothing. Items include shirts, neglige shirts, tweed trousers, slacks, hats, boots, and underwear with sale prices ranging from fractions to a few shillings, plus a few ladies dresses and wrappers at reduced rates.

Sal E Rouse I Suall Norfolk

Roosevelt Arrives in Chicago Amid Convention Tension

Roosevelt makes a dramatic Chicago entrance as crowds surge in support and opposition. Delegations push toward party headquarters in the hotel scene while Taft supporters and Roosevelt factions jockey, aiming to sway wavering delegates before the pre-convention clash at the Coliseum.

Collego Rousevelt Roosevelt New York Traffe Taft Ps Pied Het

Sheldon’s New Dis for Coughs and Colia

A brief health notice promoting a wet feet remedy to prevent pneumonia and colds. Claims a preventive effect from a “positive preventive” and mentions a small price of 1/6.

Sheldon

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