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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
2
The Executive Committee of the Wabinda Red Cross Society expresses heartfelt thanks to those who aided at stalls and donated money and cakes for the annual event held on 28 July, noting the effort was a success.
Shipping notice lists Captain Bris senden commanding Moraha with passengers including Messames Foot, Kidd, Wilson, Thomson, Miss Hong, Nurse Clif ford, and many others. Adelaide Coy. Lot agents appear among the crew and passenger names with two cents in storage.
The Morialta under Captain HL Brissenden berths in Sydney on Saturday after a run from the south with fresh south east winds. From Brisbane on Tuesday the 7th it faced rain and a moderate sea before passing Dent Island. Two boxes of machinery and papers were thrown overboard for a lighthouse party, who appeared grateful for the reading waiter.
The communication lists August moon phases with times for full moon at 711 pm and last quarter at 35 am. It notes August perigee at 7 9 am and high water at 716 pm.
The narrative promises full comfort and attention for visitors and travellers. Elevation noted at 2283 feet above sea level with appealing climate, while transport options and magnificent scrub scenery accompany trips to and from the lake.
The notice lists share brokers Mess A M'Cattem & Co and various stock lines including Brilliant Extended, Brilliant Freehold, Hampden, St Andrew, St Mungo and Yemen with prices and bids. Joe Skeen advertises a mercery department for clothing and accessories. An aside mentions a Mascot car and a Buick hall-mark.
A fragmented notice lists road siding destinations including Bellenden Ker Babinda Mirriwinni to D McKinnon Moonba H Lambert Roemer and Redlynch via A Keeble with opportunity offers noted for acting parties.
The piece urges loyal backing for Prime Minister Hughes and the Nationalist cause as Australia faces war. It argues business steadiness relies on British aid and wool sales, calls for minimal political criticism, and stresses unity over party strife to sustain national effort.
BRISBANE AUG 17 Government yielded to the Queensland Railway Union to exempt non unionists from the award benefits. The public service is understood to favor union members only and the Government will register the agreement as an award with Teachers' Union members. INNISFAIL Aug 12 Settlers report tramway disruption as wet weather hampers railway supplies due to the strike.
Winton reports business nearly halted by a strike. Railway yards and goods sheds are closed and station staff and clerks are participating, causing widespread disruption. In Ipswich a dispute across unions is noted with ongoing tension and potential actions by boilermakers.
August 11 report notes a railway strike sapping food supplies as butter potatoes and tinned milk run scarce. Public meetings urged continued strike yet enthusiasm waned with few supporting government. daily meetings kept orderly discussions.
A cryptic passage questions State Treasurer Theodore and his stance on strikes. It notes a workman may bear costs to government during exile and hints at shipments to Cairns and Ba binda via rail, implying the treasurer would not be inconvenienced by a railway strike.
Fragmented report notes Cooktown railway workers allowed to return to work as the strike ends. Mentions a merchant in Edmont slant and a vehicle mishap with wheels in a gully. Casual remarks compile a mosaic of unsettled local sentiment and industry chatter.
Mr. Cook of East Harrom rode the fine stallion Silver Ace to a top finish, with the event highlighting regional breeding and equestrian sport in the area.
Across cities including Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide the wharf labor strike disrupts cargo discharge. Seamen's Union joins the walkout and a general food shortage looms as production and transport falter. Special commissions urge restraint while warnings link the action to broader labor movements.
Monica's Picnic call for collectors tomorrow to gather promised foodstuffs for St Maauica's school picnic. The Adelaide Coy notes Mortalta steamer leaves south tomorrow evening at 2s pm. Cairns Pictures Ltd apologises for seating delays and will add 100 canvas chairs for a benefit next Thursday.
Condensed political criticism by Mr Rankin discusses an Initiative and Referendum Bill. It notes the unemployed seeking work and criticizes government claims about financing railway construction, highlighting revenue issues including a deficit and depletion of loan and trust funds.
H Chathe former Cobb and Co. agent announces next week tour starting Tuesday stopping Atherton Tolga Mareeba Bohoohra Mt Molloy and reaching Port on Wednesday afternoon. He plans a Thursdaymorning departure for Herberton Friday aiding coastal travellers via Mouril ard Kuranda routes.
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