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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1917
Page
2
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Unaiied Morisita leaves for the south aboard the Kidteide Compan. The vessel’s voyage begins as part of a routine deployment.
The article notes cautious optimism for tin mining as new ore and recovering prices emerge. A and Kitchener mines plan battery upgrades amid available labor, while Barratt Bros lodge two tin claim applications near the Captain. A shaft at Native Bee reaches depth with plans to drive for tin and wolfram ore shipments follow.
Market prices and broker reports from Mesers A McCallum & Co and others show mixed quotations for metals and commodities. The Sydney metal quotes indicate small shifts and varied values across several items, reflecting a temperate trading day.
A 1917 commentary argues that public fatigue cannot justify ending the war by concessions. It praises soldiers’ resilience and calls on civilians to support those at the front, stressing that victory requires backing, not timid sentiment, and that end must come through resolve.
A garbled OCR fragment notes rain impacting acts of a probate executor named Campbell Sree. The readable portion signals a distant reference to rainfall affecting legal proceedings or estate actions.
A Cairns and North Queensland roundup lists authorized auctions of cattle and dairy stock at Cordonvale and Peeramon with furniture, a Millinery display by Finney Isles & Co, and a dental notice from Bennett & Ett. It also notes Christmas period holiday closures and a campaign itinerary for Senators Foll and Crawford with events at Atherton and Herbeton announced.
Mr Hughes answers Mr Ryan criticizing Senior-Sergeant Kenny for failing to enforce Commonwealth and State laws. He urges immediate suspension of Kenny and notes civil actions by civilians and a returning soldier amid police inaction. He argues the mob threat and government inaction justify discipline.
Senior Sergeant Kenny described a disturbance when the Prime Minister deboarded the train in Warwick. A man pelting missiles was arrested as the Prime Minister prepared to speak, with security stepping in to shield him from the crowd.
An OCR fragment advertises Special Henna Shampoo Powders claiming silky softness and fresh feel. It states 2/8 per box with six packets per box, mentioning Colina in Lake Street.
The Postmaster General altered the Bowen through northern mail closing from 9 am Sundays to 8 pm Saturdays. This Saturday change clashes with Bowen business hours and prompts protests from the Chamber of Commerce and Townsville Chamber, seeking department support.
Allan and Stark announce E Hallett representing their firm has opened in So supacted and received a large stock of calicoes towels and cotton goods for immediate sale. Sale closes in Caires on Thursday night December 4th with Hallett in Gordonvale from December 17th.
A Georgetown State School pupil, oostermiere Em William, placed first in all Cecenatand for entering the Postal Department. Cadmaster A Spanswick and the school share credit for the achievement.
A Mareeba correpentent reports the death of "Bill" Burke a well known townsman, one of several losses this week. Additional notes mention Pate in action and Dan McKeegan who was enlisted from Chilaree and awarded the D M.
The Queensland Premier files a state writ against the Commonwealth military commandant and deputy censor seeking declarations that their actions in entering the Government Printing Office and seizing Hansards were unconstitutional. He seeks injunctions to allow publication and transmission of official parliamentary reports and damages for wrongful entry.
Warwick reports a spate of incidents after a railway station event. A well known Caledonian Society member was assaulted at a patriotic celebration. Police will hear details this week. A contractor with sons overseas was also seriously injured in Palmerin Street. Lieut. Percy Hunt arrived Friday, possibly linked to Commonwealth actions.
BRISBANE December 2 Chief Secretary's office stated no official police report yet on the Warwick attack against the Prime Minister. The case against Mr under War Precautions Regulations concerns a false statement intended to influence the referendum. no public statement will be made until the report is complete.
Mr. Venghen expresses confidence ahead of a Pacific coast tour, with plans centered in San Francisco on December 2. The report notes Vi of South Australia accompanying the tour as a key figure.
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