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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1919

Page

4

Queensland stock list indecipherable bond prices and notes

A fragmented Brisbane market listing shows various stock and bond prices for Queensland entities such as Brisbane Tramways, British Broken Hill, Queensland Deposit Bank, and Bank of Queensland. The text blends percentages, prices, and annotations with unclear trailing lines indicating missing context.

Brisbane Tramways Ord British Broken Hill Eaten Tebecce Co al Fontenes Co Amealle Censland Woollen Co Precesland Teeter Bily Fatee Jueensland Most Export Co Queensland Deposit Bank M. Bank Paia

In loving memory of James Jones

The wife and family remember James Jones who died on 27 August 1917 with heartfelt tribute and rest in peace wishes.

Cairns Repats Hold Fortnightly Meeting at Town Hall

The Cairns repatriation executive met in the Town Council Chambers on a Tuesday afternoon with President W. S. Prewett in the chair and members including W. C. Griffin E. Ather ton C. V. Hives P. Pease and secretary N. R. Eardley. Apologies were received from Dr Reed and F. P. J. Flanagan. Discussed War Service Home Department forms, home designs, and eight soldier home types. Debated representation by the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia and eligibility rules for business applications. Secretary presented six month accounts ending August 14, 1919, detailing salaries, sustenance, and expenses, amid extensive routine business on sustenance, living allowances, loans, and other matters.

Cairns W. S. Prewett Messrs W. C Grifim E. A. Atherton C. V. Hives P. Pease N. R. Eardley Reed FP. J. Flanagan Soldiers’ League Brisbane Barnes Rss.dla Flanagan Rss.i.s.a War Council Charce Balanc Lark S- Noral

Cpl. MacLellan Returns to Fremantle

Reports confirm Corporal K A MacLellan has arrived in Fremantle per the City of Exeter. Local notices include an auction in Cairns for mixed goods by Apellon Sale and updates on Aquatic Club rules, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall tender, Mareeba property ad, and Cairns Town Council electric lighting discussion with Government engineer Crowley.

Cpl. MacLellan Cpl. K. A. MacLellan Fremantle Exeter Cairns Town Council Crowley

In Memoriam Lawson Killed in Action in France 1918

In loving memory of Private Jack Lawson of the Batalion killed in action somewhere in France on 27 August 1918. His warfare o'er, his battle fought, his victory won though dearly he. His fresh young life he could not save. Jack lies in a soldier's grave. Inserted by his father, mother, sisters, and brothers Mr and Mrs W Lawson and family. Townsville papers please copy.

Lawson Jack Lawson France Jack W. Lawson Townsville

Aftermath of the Australian shipping strike analyzed

The article weighs the costs and consequences of the prolonged shipping strike on Australia, arguing the arbitration court could have granted similar gains without months of stoppages. It criticizes strike promoters, notes international precedents, and warns against underestimating worker disruption and rising shortages.

Arbitration Kaiser Tom Walsh Queensland

Remorseless profiteers cry sparks House debate

In Queensland a heated exchange pits Mr Corser against government members over the term remorseless profiteers. Accusations target land speculation and big capitalists on both sides as the Speaker admonishes against personal branding during the lively discussion.

Mr. Corser Queensland Msland Maranca Ias Mr Corser

Timber Shipments Regulation Notice

New timber export regulations take effect immediately governing marks on timber at Cairns gates. The AUS Co and the Steam Ship Co will stop accepting timber for shipment at designated gates. The notice lists specific marking and shipment requirements to apply from now.

Cairns AUS. Co. Ith Co Steamship Co Oh West Pamsted

Problems of the Day Condemn Bolshevism and Profiteering

Perth notes from a mayoral meeting quoting the Prime Minister and Mr Hu on industrial unrest. He defends the right to strike, argues against exploiting wartime hardship, and urges constitutional means while warning of broader economic strain. He stresses national unity within the Empire and the need to address postwar problems.

Perth J. Cook Aldermalain Theane Hueio Australia Emlins France America He Balle

Cairns War Memorial Repatriation Scheme Discussed

A fortnightly meeting in Cairns reviewed memorial proposals under the War Memorials Repatriation Board. The plan seeks a National Fund to aid children of fallen or incapacitated service members, with support from Public Works, the Senate of the Queensland University, and other institutions.

Cairns Freyuty Drishane Wmernsland Wytion Fatley Department of Public Rer Fem The Querila University Beard Wae Brisbane Tewei Cone Cee Vive Feud Trust Amd

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