19 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
1
Shipping notices show weekly arrivals and departures between Townsville and southern ports. Vessels depart Tuesday mornings from various ports, with return legs completing trips to Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane across the week, detailing specific stopovers and expected landings.
Melbourne reports the House postponing Fuller’s question on Maxwell's report as the Prime Minister opposes Imperial representations to halt forcible feeding of suffragists. Debates consider ship inspectors, the Warrego and other vessels, and criticise the belt of the w ar. Senate moves Audit Bill, Defence amendments passed, and adjournment to Wednesday.
A fragmentary timetable details departures and arrivals for ships between Sydney Brisbane Townsville and other ports. It lists multiple lines and vessels with dates around August September, including arrivals in Hong Kong Changsha Lomson Southhampton Hamburg and other ports, with varied schedules and last minute changes.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment as a must have for any household. It promises swift pain relief and emergency usefulness with a strong guarantee and cautions to avoid substitutes.
J. G. Hoare auctioneer and general agent advertises weekly auction sales of farmers produce, land and estate offerings. It promises prompt settlements, careful attention to clients needs, and invites correspondence from interested parties.
An advertisement touts real gems and gold dress rings with stylish designs ideal as gifts. It promises agate ware for tourists and pearl goods from France, plus a showroom with new appliances and guaranteed workmanship.
A Warren hearing on the fifth instant considered competing bids for a Dry River lease from Harrat Bros and E Johnson. Johnson testified as a miner resident, and financial details emerged indicating a payment of 800 pounds per £2.2.
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