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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1911
Page
2
A historic docket notes Joseph Cannon and William Henry connected to a railway hotel matter dated unspecified. The fragment indicates a dated acknowledgment or registry entry involving these individuals and the hotel.
Notice of a furniture sale on a Friday in September starting at 1 a.m. The items include a Victor piano a Polyphon with 30 records upholstered armchairs ottoman and other furnishings from Lilley. Proceeds unspecified.
A review in Nation by Liberal MP Chiozza Money argues wages for British workers fell in real terms over fifteen years as wholesale and retail prices rose higher than money wages. It contrasts wage gains with steep profit growth and tax receipts, noting many workers and casual laborers saw little change in earnings.
Mr Gareagie de Posse notes Mr W T Stead interviews with celebrities remain engaging though some victims dispute them. He quote s Andrew Carnegie as hopeful about U S Britain and France arbitration treaties advancing universal peace and Carnegie doubts Senate final word will block treaties. Stead favors a European peace fund akin to America s model.
A Cairns District Hospital committee meeting is set for Wednesday night to discuss care for Mrs. Neilson who recently left the institution and was taken into care by police. Mr. A Taylor tested water service at Cairns Bowling Club and claims long service in the water work. Delays with Mourillyam and Southern reach Cairns, postal mail delivery timing noted. Rumors claim Waterside Federation Cairns branch plans sympathy action with Townsville men, denied by secretary Mr A Brown.
A Mareeba gathering is announced for tomorrow evening at 4 o'clock in the School of Arts to greet visiting Irish supporters. Father Dempeer and Wr. T Hayes lead a public meeting with expected full attendance and enthusiasm.
Important details for rate payers from the Water Authority in connection with rates and mains connections are published today. Mr J Hoare schedules a sale Thursday at 2 0 p m on McLeod Street. Directors Oleary Woodward oversee deposits of LAaA4 6 and withdrawals EM4 1. The directors attended a meeting including W W Friend and R Alston.
Boland management announces daily fresh surprises for country visitors with a special price list. Embroidery items and wool suits feature reduced prices on garments such as collars and jackets plus French striped cambrics and crewel goods offered at notable discounts during the sale period.
Milliam Henry Lane faced remand on a curious charge in Dains Malice Court yesterday. Evidence indicated he was seen with others on a wharf near Sydney Forthful’s property, and a hook linked to the prosecution’s claim was found during the search. The defence argued lack of lawful arrest and improper search. the judge called the case peculiar and reserved decision for peace.
The government steamer Excelsior arrived yesterday afternoon with Commander Brewis and Captain Mackay aboard. It reports recent inspections of the Australian coast, lighthouses, and pilot service boats, and plans to coal and water at the station before sailing to Cooktown later today or tomorrow.
Degged and mounted in first class style the famous opera will be performed by a metropolitan company of 35. Eva Moore stars as the Widow in this restrained comedy romance. Danilo’s eyes meet hers as he asks for love amid the operatic drama and witty interludes.
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