08 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1914
Page
1
Shipping movements of Musgrave and Co Limited show departures from Townsville every Tuesday and Saturday to Port Uougies and Cool town with return legs via river ports. Timed leaves include 6 am and 10 pm for Townsville routes, with Wednesday and Monday night sailings referenced.
Summers leave Calran on 386Wode using Townsville as Seues Mat ay Friday and the trip to Soman-Cortney Soe se appears for retry. Wyltening Sypdmey Saturday Bristams arrives there of Buedey. WolleGre is due on Sunday from Hbisecras.
The notice records travel times for Howard Smith Company and Australian Steamships Limited. It lists arrival and departure dates between Brisbane Mackay Townsville Port Douglas and Hinchinbrook with connections to Cairns and August 6 sailing.
Changsha A C Tine is slated to arrive from Hong Kong ports in August. The record notes the shipping plan and tentative timing for the vessel’s port call.
The report notes lighting options from acetylene to kerosene with prices per unit and power outputs. It mentions government control and tariff details, listing costs for candle power and coal gas, with local events recorded by the newspaper.
The excerpt voices growing concern over impending wartime strain and price hikes. It cites potential government or public action to curb increases, and notes comparisons to earlier economic tensions. The tone reflects anxiety about shortages and stabilization measures amid looming conflict.
A Townsville power debate focuses on port trade. leaders urge restraint amid strikes and labor tensions. The Community, including Mr Philp, calls for orderly action to protect workers and the region’s economy while awaiting a decision from Brisbane.
G B Haines dentistry announces Friday hours between eight and p.m. at the School of Arts premises.
A garbled historical note mentions recommendations to try remedies and medicines for a cold. It references names and places that are partially legible and hints at a remedy or treatment offered by sellers or stores. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
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