22 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
1
Fearnley and Co limited reports freight arrangements spanning outward and inward movements between PSIRNS and all parts of the world. Trade routes, logistics, and carrier coordination appear central to operations. The brief notes global reach and managed cargo flow across multiple regions.
Shipping notices show weekly departures from Townsville to Brisbane and Fremantle with routes to Penang Port Morts and London calls. Vessels include Lyumette and Ariwatta with specific arrival and departure days. services to Hongkong, Melbourne, and Torres Strait routes noted.
The report lists ships including Shotter Mackay Suausy and Brisave with itineraries linking Port Alma Townsville and Sydney. Voyages cover departures to Hongkong Changsha and Norekeng and arrivals from Hamburg and Shanghai with multiple port calls and transit dates noted in late summer and early autumn.
An advertisement extols a magnetic liniment for pain relief and emergencies. It urges households to acquire the product for family injuries and emergencies, claiming it is a highly useful remedy and essential before accidents occur.
Local notice announces J G Hoare as auctioneer for land estate and insurance services. Includes promotions for auction sales of farmers produce and related correspondence likely sought by prospective clients.
Local jeweller touts top quality gems, silverware, and electroplate with a wide range of rings and designer pieces. Advertises agate ware, imported goods, and repairs with guaranteed service and reputable brands.
In the House of Representatives Mr. Fisher argued savings bank regulations could be altered for fraudulent withdrawals but not contravene the Act. Discussions touched on Dr Maxwell's report and the Sugar Commission, while Mr Hoberts spoke on Japan France talks about New Caledonia and soldier populations. The Senate rejected the Representatives' amendment in the Defense Act Amendment Bill on cadet fines, and Mr Deakin returned to the Budget debate.
The Water and Sewerage Board in Sydney plans an extension to aid the southern half’s water supply. The scheme costs about half a million and includes constructing a Fotts Point weir with a capacity of 150 million gallons.
A health brief notes a positive preventive for wet feet ailments attributed to a heavy cold and potential pneumonia. It cites Dr Sheldon as promoting a new remedy claimed to reduce risk.
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