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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
2
A terse notice identifies Alfred F Stephen FCS with Masitre Agents as the focal person in a matter seeking further particulars. The fragment suggests a formal inquiry or filing requiring additional information from the named individual or his associates.
Notice listing Miss Marjorie Draper for a physical culture session at Gordon Hall. Classes scheduled Tuesday and Saturday with specific times, inviting participation and emphasizing training for an upcoming show.
In the NSW Assembly debate on abolishing capital punishment, Holman hints the issue commands cabinet attention. The piece criticizes reprieves for killers of women and children, laments surge of murders, and mocks sentimentality while condemning clemency for violent crimes.
A.N.A. branch summons a meeting at the secretary's office in Thoresey Street at 2.30 pm on Thursday. J. J. Hoare will present the superior household furniture of Mr. A. Paxton at Sacks Street opposite Norman Park. A full list is advertised. Telegraphic Brisbane reports election of Northern Sugar Workers' Board representatives J. G. Challands, T. W. Crawford, A. J. Draper, and H. A. Burstall. Last week Mr. J. Prince of Malanda, while driving, suffered severe facial injuries. he was taken to hospital by ambulance following Dr. Maxwell’s advice.
A fragmented notice describes piano tuition and harmony studies amid a local agitation to extend the Madeira to Inmiefeil railway. It quotes a Commerce Chamber telegram about deputation costs and a plan for a trip to Towervilie, with details unclear and timetables incomplete.
Charles T. Murray dentist lists consult hours for all branches of the dental profession at A M Building. Telephones No. 7. P.O. Box IA.
Discussion on funding Staten plans with the Federal Government surfaces after the warning from Sir John Fervent that no loan prospects exist. He states Australia will use existing funds for major projects, including defense related dockyards and naval bases, with civil engineers guiding layout and costs. The report notes ongoing Cockburn Sound and Westernport works proceed without delay. The item also mentions theatre attractions and film stars featured in the latest issue of Wee Cairm.
The Mt. Garnet District Hospital backs a move for a benevolent home in Worth Queensland. Council support followed discussion with Dr Grigg and Dr Smith urging establishment in North Queensland. A stableland district and Tossodlip reserve are noted as suitable, amid mining progress. A modern plaster model of population changes is exhibited at Parliament House library.
A case of accidental poisoning is reported in Kidston. Mrs. Browning, wife of the Ambulance Brigade leader, ate tinned peas and became ill. Sir Browning was away at Einssleigh and returned on urgent message. Mrs Browning showed improvement but remains under care.
Advices from Herberton note large quantities of railway timber and log timber being railed from Tamoulin with good weather. Output will be a recon for the talemand. The issue features a paper on aspects of the Geo Vogined History of North Queensland by an experienced northern journalist. The current article modestly covers Mt Mulllen rail field.
A man was found dead below the Concrete Wharves with a scar on the thigh and bruising. The Government Medical Officer ruled Browning the cause and the body was moved to the morgue. Identified by James Tracey and Ernest Baltzman as John Smith, believed to be from Cloncurry. A pair of slippers and a cam of money were found on the body. an inquiry will be held.
At the Cairns Harbour Board meeting a letter from the Cairns Chamber of Commerce referred to a communication from the E and A Co asking the board to consider changing the system of tipperage. Members remarked they did not want a copy of the FE and A Company letter but hinted the daily press published a copy.
The report notes that cotton bales were shipped from the Gomy Plum Park Estates Ltd to Liverpool. It states that 44 wins of ginned cotton contributed to a net return of £383 after freight changes. The movement reflects early year activity in cultivated cotton across 104 acres.
The Palace Theatre opened Saturday night to an appreciative crowd. The program featured The Man Eater, The Hiemen Who Does Not Care, and Dlaf an Atom, with a sensational byline on American Biograph. A Topical Budget issue and a solo song by Miss Jessis Meek rounded out the show.
The report notes poor early year weather hindered young cotton shoots reducing potential yields. Despite losses, farmers may still profit with fair conditions and rising prices. Director Campbell cites price below expectations yet above American cotton. weed sales reached £14 with £50 in manure use on estates. Government bounty offered a 10 percent grace on lint and seed oil cake value. Weather forecasts suggest possible showers by December, but continued delays threaten boll formation.
Officials from Townsville Carmo hear representations from Charters Towers regarding a deep sinking project. The discussion centers on measures, funding, and potential impact as part of ongoing government planning.
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