07 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
The Coins Agency of the company founded by A J Draper invites Cairns clients to secure land and property loans. It offers advances on primal estates for building purposes from improved properties with easy repayment terms. Agents include A Draper Ltd and Woolrych as manager.
The hotel has undergone a thorough renovation and is now one of the most up to date establishments in Cairns. It emphasizes convenient location and modern updates across all rooms and facilities.
The debate covers the Second Reading of a Sugar Cane Bill, with notes on the Arbitration Board, local and central boards, and the complex legal/administrative issues. It cites Supreme Court disputes, regulations, and proposed amendments to impose record keeping by mills and strengthen local boards to speed awards. It also summarizes public input from sugar associations and other stakeholders.
A long classifieds notice details A J Draper Ltd property for sale in Cairns and surrounding areas. It lists numerous suburban allotments with sections, streets, and frontages, including Draper Street, Spence Street, Sheridan Street, and Esplanade. Several properties offer verandahs and newly painted dwellings with weekly payment terms or deposits.
Hon J Tolmie questions future amendments as the Sugar Board reform bill advances. Swayne argues private mills risk monopoly and urges checks, citing regional buyers and competition. Discussion covers local boards term, mandatory awards, and quorum rules, with emphasis on two assessor voting and potential deadlock in an even board.
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