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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1912

Page

3

Sugar discussion highlights wheat sugar industry gains

In debate in the Legislative Assembly Mr J White (Musgrave) questions federal rebates for sugar districts and demands fair access to railway derricks for small growers. He urges action on freight charges and criticizes experimental plots, calling for ministerial attention to improve farm footing and station facilities.

Legislative Assembly J. White Musgrave Gregory Faderal Bourn— Sr. Hamiivom Mr. White Murrumba Queensland Railways Burrum Genctienan George Une Watt Inj Railway Department Hunter Rmomard Witte Nin

Sugar growers seek better railway access and agricultural support

A reader urges extending southern and portheio rail access to expedite experimental cane trials for sugar farmers. The proposal, backed by a ministerial promise, contrasts limited state aid with demands from mining interests. Also noted are bail rulings and a Nelson church social honoring Kerr and local progress.

Miner awarded for rescue at Bullfinch shaft tragedy

Leonard Cullen, an Australian miner, received the Tore Cule medal from the Heval Alu society for heroism on January 4 at the Bullfinch Proprietary mine. Cullen descended a shaft to rescue two trapped comrades after an explosion, displaying remarkable courage and self control.

Heval Alumaneg Society of Australia Melbourne Tore Cule Sir William Clarke Leonard Cullen Bullfinch Cullen Ho Trott Bag Conte Haynes Trott

Unclear historical hearing on armed entry and arrest

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an arrest for discharging a loaded firearm with intent to alarm. Geo Stratton and Geo Mirotten are named, with references to a watchhouse, a warrant dispute, and an alleged public order matter. The text mentions Mr Murray and Mr Mermey and a debate over arrest powers and the hours of legal restraint.

Tisneamn wiulFiy Ade M-tray Geo Mirotten Fm Wnt Ottaite Geo ‘Stratton Mr. Murray Mr. Mermey Hawkes

Incomplete OCR item hints at policy and inquiry

Fragmentary text mentions taking out a policy, terms unclear, with garbled names and phrases. No identifiable people, places, or events to confirm a coherent news item.

Vietors

Baby's Little Trovbies

A brief fragment notes a cough in a child and warns that without care the illness may worsen and affect others. The text suggests early attention to prevent complications or spread.

Trade and Insurance Firms and Ship Lines Advertised

An assortment of firms listed includes White Star Line steamers, Aberdeen Life of Steamers, Queensland Trustees Ltd, Manchester Fire Assurance Co, and Jean Accident and Guarantee Corporation Ltd. Also named are Workmen's Compensation Act safety, Coast Caile Fire Secretary and Managers Alcombs Ltd, with offices at Abbott Street Cairns and Sale Yards Lake Street Cairns.

White Star Iuerdeen Life Ucensland Trustees Ltd Muteslit and Citzemm A. Co Manchester Fire Assurance Co Jeean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd Workmen's Compensation Safety & Co., Ltd Wolfram Buyalennee Union Own Coast Cairee Fireecretary and Managers Alcombs Ltd Super Gember Calvan Swcct Hacueseer Abbott Street Caltrans Lake Street Cairns

London Directory AnnuAl Trade Guide toothed World

The London Directory offers traders worldwide direct contact with manufacturers and dealers. It contains a commercial guide to London and suburbs, export merchants and ships, steamship lines with sailings, and provincial trade notices. Copies cost £1 and larger ads from £3.

Londoo

Gentral Clothing For Myn's Clothing Ad Compare Prices

An advertisement notes Central Clothing promotes M. Ward's goods for quality and price, asserting freshness and frequent stock. It directs readers to shop near Cairns Railway on Sheriten Street by Taylor Street, opposite Limelite’s Corner.

M. Ward Cairns Railway Sheriten Street Taylor Limelite Qarner

Royal Packet Steam Service Announces Regular Route to Asia and Europe

Royal Packet Steamship Company unveils monthly service to Papua, Java, and Singapore via Thursday Island and Port Moresby, with the Van Waarwijk sailing from Cairns on or about September, bound for Europe through Java. The Adelaide Steamship Company Limited acts as agent for this luxury mail line all aboard.

Papua Java Singapore Port Mojesty Thursday Island Marawar van Waarwlick Catrns Europe Nederland

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