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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
2
Sharebroker A. H. Clarke reports varied quotations for numerous stocks on Thursday. Markets feature Chillagoe Mt Cuthbert Mount Eliott Mammoth and many others with prices fluctuating across b, s, and p values amid a broad financial listing.
Charters Towers market data lists numerous names with birthdates and coded entries. The fragment includes Bonnie Ronder, B Deeps, Pada, BH Block, Wil Kalamacas, Moxham, Cromes, Pevuan, Victory and other figures, with various numbers and slashes.
Barron Shire Council met on Thursday chaired by FE C Earl with ten councillors present. Discussions covered health department advice on sanitary agreements, police stock inspectors, land reports, hospital crossing works, drainage pipe installation, lantana clearing near Freshwater School, road closures near Stratford, and requests for public access across council lands.
Local council debates a proposed ferry punt on the Barrow River near Stratford. Objections focus on bank cutting, mill safety, and flood risk, with discussion on cost and site suitability. A ferry punt offer for £50 is considered, and by laws for a wheel tax are planned.
The Mareeba Water Authority meeting discussed a proposed dam site plan, valve vacuum risks at night, and a £5 bonus for the Water Engineer. Residents complained of late night water flow. future safeguards were referred to Mareeba representatives. Deputies also weighed Mount Garnet milling prospects, with mining revival estimates and government support noted for rails and materials.
In Brisbane on December 4 the Legislative Council heard debate on the Cooperative Sugar Works Bill. Mr. Gibson defended amendments opposing rapid mill expansion, warning the bill could force out private mills and favor government loans. Critics urged parliamentary approval for new mills and fair cane prices, while farmers' districts faced volatile pricing.
European Agency Wholesale Buying Agencies undertook for British and Continental goods including books and stationery, drapery, hardware, textiles, jewelry, pottery, and machinery. Trade discounts offered. Consignments of produce sold on account. Cable address Annuaire. Established 1814.
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly debated suspending most Standing Orders to pass Supply reports in one day. Mr Denham moved the motion noting unresolved estimates for three departments. The Treasurer announced a bill to raise borrowing limits for the Townsville Harbor Board from £590,000, amid concerns about mining area risks and potential economic impact.
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