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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
2
A satirical take on a House exchange about tariff revision. The speaker mocks Mr Fisher for claiming urgency while the tariff remains ineffective after years in power. The remark about revision being urgent highlights perceived failures and political maneuvering in parliament.
The Prime Minister defends his tariff record against critics including former Liberal leaders. He argues Labour’s three years in power require tariff revision and cites the Inter-State Commission as a practical step. Critics insist tariff reform should be nonpartisan and businesslike, while noting past unfulfilled promises and limited majority leverage.
A loving remembrance notice for Kather Gibbs who died suddenly on August 7 1913 in Cairne McLeod Street. Expresses sorrow at not saying goodbye and is signed by her daughter and grandchildren Rose Gustav Doris and Illy Sein.
Georgetown correspondent reports Mr Thomas Parker a chemist died suddenly this afternoon. He was found seated on a chair and attacked with illness. Letter from A Mayall notes wife bought Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy helping him recover in less than a week.
Constable Marr encountered a third deserter hiding while on mounted patrol in Freshwater district. The three men deserted from the artillery at Thursday Island and Cairns. Two had been arrested earlier. the remaining man was brought to Cairns for return to Thursday Island.
Charles G T Murray L Q D dentist may be consulted daily on all branches of dental profession at his surgery A M Building Ab Gottat Telephone 22 P O Box 125 urban area listing
Innisfail correspondent reports dry harvest conditions with cane in full swing and a Cairns police matter under way. Townsville forgery case proceeds with warrants and defence by Lilley and Murray. Treasury official McGechan surveys Habinda central mill lands, endorsing the area for sugar cultivation and planning a tramway, with a return expected mid next week.
The Cairns Theatre bills Fantomas as the big star tonight with The Beltham story unfolding around Inspector Juve and a planned interview between Fantomas and Lady Beltham. Parisian intrigue centers on Beltham’s disappearance and a prison interview thwarted by bribes and prison warders.
Mrs Jane Terce of 140 Sturt Street Ballarat Victoria describes years of excruciating rheumatism. She began Chamberlain's Pain Balm and felt relief after the first bottle. She credits its use for warding off suffering and recommends it to others. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
Amy Webber was found guilty of using obscene language on Sachs Street. The case, pursued by Sergeant Hawkes, saw defence by EF BR Steete and witnesses Winifrid May Smith and Alfred Engetrom. Webber denied the accusation, claimed the first witness insulted her, and a Chinese man Ler Yon corroborated no obscene language. The magistrate imposed a £2 fine with 15s 8d in default seven days imprisonment.
The Palace Theatre presents a mixed program headlined by Nigrees Jip described as a premier coloured racing drama from America. Also shown are With Human Instinct, OHaras Godchild, Jinks becomes a desperate Character, and Scenes in and around Osiris with local subjects. Educational Gaumont feature Little known fights of the Mediterranean and comic sketches by Will Carson from The Cines plus a Nature of the Fisherman variety reel.
A fragmented notice lists Mr C. Whale, music master, seeking appointments at Imperial Motel Almott Street with tuition references amid plane and organ playing. It notes Burns and O. shipping plans, the Tully steamer arrival with sugar, and Cairns Harbour Board bylaw tensions. Also a motion notice by Mr C Kart for Thursday to deepen berth No 5 and to buy Hillnovo Wharf to boost berthage.
In Cairns residents complain of fish shortages as Mr. W. Pearce arrives with a catch from Barrier Reef. He attempts to sell at 4 a Th but withholds quantities, causing many fish to rot. Local response shows widespread poor support for improving supplies.
Mulgrave School Committee met on the 13th with chair Riley and members including O Gorman and Wilson. They approved £3 4s 0d for Cairns High School, planned to request Department support, an Inspector for teeth and eyes, and more school and residence accommodation due to rising daily attendance.
A Maria of letters extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reliably easing fever, bronchitis, and loup. Several readers from Melbourne and Balumus praise its effectiveness for themselves and families.
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