Morrow Papers and Excursions Featured in Cairns Notice
The issue lists the morrow's mail closing times for papers and letters, a band excursion to Keranda in all Cairns Relway Gand, and a 6am Cairns departure with 5pm onward arrivals. Herries hospital advertises maternity care and contact details. A Thursday night dance advert promotes Fester's orchestra at Mrs Griffiths' shop with a corset and fashion lineup. A China trade note mentions a new envoy and Far Eastern policy updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keranda
Cairns
Amd Oranda
Fellows Deputation and Stock Movements at Atherton Meeting
Atherton Committee members gathered for Fellows Deputation with Loyal Barron Lots MALOOF presenting a plan to aid lodge members. The meeting adjourned with a request for full attendance and witnesses. Stock movements from December include F Hoare with 200 sheep and cattle, horses, and assorted cattle among transfers between Cairns, Mount Mal, and Woree.
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Atherton Committee
Barron
Cos
Witios
Saime
F Hoare
Wertnleca
Mooliba
MacDonnell
Ratherford
Soldier Settlement Initiative Opens Land Choice at Capital Per Acre
Secretary announces a soldier settlement plan in 116 area parcels at 17 per acre. Applications cover up to 30 days, with discharged soldiers invited to present certificates before the Land Committee of the Brisbane City Council or its Deputy. Repeats for multiple bids. successful applicants receive allotments after proof of discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSS Tla
Queens‘oorcil
Brisbane
Cairns Benefitted by Oil Shipment Visit
Mackay of Vacuum Oil Co praises Cairns residents for complying with town by laws during a three week business visit. He notes a New York oil shipment, plans for cheaper local distribution to Cairns and nearby towns, and thanks Cairns officials including Mayor Hoare. He looks forward to a future visit and continues support for regional commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
AL Mackay
al Seille
Post
Jmet
Mackay Sand
Wo Co
New York
Elso
Mackay
Innisfail
Townsville
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Vic
York
Hoare
Queensland Parliament Debates Housing And Relief Costs
Brisbane reports show Premier questioned on claims by Port Curtis and Imperial Government over supplies. Discussions cover workers dwellings costs, hospital nationalisation, and outdoor relief funding. Unemployment remains high despite good seasons, with calls to reduce union influence and boost work for relief.
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Brisbane
Petcher
Port Curtis
Imperial
Biel Ini Amime
Air Eodore
Speral
Claingees
Fihelly
W. Barges
Batinites
Wartley
Trishane
Corser
Ryan
Home Department
McCormack
Outour Relief
Vowles
Auitor-General
Bettig
Auditor-Generals
Assie-lespestor
Gledson
Philp
Lima
Cancua Muarule
Cancus
Capagieymaet
Judgment on dredge watchmen fired under wage plan
Mr Justice Macnaughion ruled on the dispute between Marbor Hoard and two crew members aboard the dredge Trinity Bay. He found watchmen worked as firemen for three hours per shift but noted the time was brief and part of their duties. He urged a negotiated fixed weekly rate, reflecting time spent and value of quarters provided by the Board.
Cyclone Damage Hits New South Wales Wheat Belts
Sydney reports December storm damage assessed by Agriculture Minister Mr Winm. He says the cyclone affected the entire wheat area except parts of Southern Riverina, with probable losses around five million pounds. The storm, the worst in December in 70 years, struck at a bad time.
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Sydney
Winm
Riverina
Price of Timber Price Increase Sought By Merchants
The timber merchants association in Brisbane submitted evidence to the Fixing Commissioner seeking a rise in saw timber prices. They cited a pine log price hike from 28 to 30 shillings per hundred feet and wage gains for mill workers, requesting 1/8 extra for sawn hardwood and 1/7 for sawn pine. The inquiry adjourned with Mr. Ferry to hear the State Forestry Director’s evidence before ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mer
Timber Merchants’ Association
Ferry
Cairns Town Council Schedules Special Meeting Today
A special Cairns Town Council meeting will convene at 12.30 pm to consider an application by Carnival for use of Anzac grounds. The session aims to review venue approval as part of upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Anzac
McMahon Co to Sell Pure-Bred Poultry Today at Mart
San. McMahon and Co announce a public sale at the Lake Street mart today at 11 am. The event features a large quantity of pure bred fowls, good laying hens, table birds, ducks, and turkeys for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woulty San. McMahon & Co
Lake Street
Mc Mahon & Co Auction Sale at Purnitere Base
At the mart on Lake Street today Wednesday at 1 am Mc Mahon and Co will auction a quantity of furniture and sundries from Purnitere Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
McMahon & Co
Cork Looting and Firefight Report in Cork City
London reports widespread looting in Cork with bands breaking into homes and two women burglars killed during a raid police fired on looters. A military ambush near Cloyne left one attacker dead and several wounded while Sinn Feiners attacked the Dalliwal ee barracks in five hours of fighting. Sinn Fein and Crown forces dispute arson claims as martial law is defended. soldiers aided fire brigades and no police-caused fires are found.
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London
Cork
Cloyne
Sinn
Kennnedy
Cork City
Hamar Greenwood
SESSION REPORT FROM BANE PREMIER OUTLINES END DATE
The Premier hopes the state session will end by December 23 while noting longer sittings may be needed to finish business. Projections for prorogation timing are cautious and no decision on a morning or night session is given. A new loan subscriptions date and vacancy filling after Commissioner Urquhart’s resignation are also discussed with a future Home Secretary recommendation expected. Australians insist on goods made in Australia and avoid imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caval
Urquhart
Home Secretary
JOCKEY CLUB JANUARY MEETING HANDICAP EVENTS
The notice outlines entries and penalties for the January meeting of the IANS Jockey Club. It lists events including the Flying Handicap and Novice Handicap with prize money and conditions for eligibility, nomination and acceptance fees, and steward approval requirements. It notes penalties for winners and lists towns and clubs in North Queensland for rule enforcement. Deadline details and secretary contact are provided.
Prize Winners and Nominations for Brisbane Event
First Prize of £3 3s presented by C. L. Hanson. Second Prize of £2 2s presented by C. C. M. Coy. Third Prize of £1 1s presented by Dunlop Rubber Up Brisbane. Fastest Time trophy £22 5s presented by PF Wilkinson. Nominations close with Messrs. Ferguson Speed D. McInnes and the Secretary on Wednesday 15th instant.
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C. L. Hanson
C.C.M. Coy
Brisbane
Dunlop Rubber
PF. E. Wilkinson
Messrs. Ferguson
Speed
D. McInnes
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Soutera
New Hospital
Herries
Lend Street
Lees
Griffiths
Sho Street
Collins Co
Vooty
Jenyn
Acrerecon Minterer
China
Owra
Tueslay
Aatch
Crine
Mometer
Daver
Peking
Eensland
Legislative Assembly
Australia
Dienen Agg Tose
S. Mayeshiba
Raat Mal
RD Tee Rae
Kingtea
Izy
Hurry SC
Stewarda
Nawigation
North Queensland Racing Associat
Charters Towers
Richmond
Hughenden
Win Bowen
Rockham Barron Valley
Orton
Herbert River
Halifax
Ghestone River
Gordonvale
Chillagoe
A. LL Nevitt
Peague Oma
Cairns I
Minnie Street
Draper Street
Four Mile Hotel
J. Foulis
Hon
Secretar
Ravenshoe
Savershoe
James
Ferlongs
W. Sotes
Ty the Seeling
Socombee
Anane
Waksensee Kom
SV Black
Mareeba
Enemees
Herberton
Swan
W. Gordon
Fungaburra
cLua
Boland's Ltd
Woma
Nersee
al Colon Denally
Navy
Manchester
Farias
Tetley
Boland’s Ltd
Cairns Eeee
W. A. Collins
Exquisite
Arene le Tents
Amen
Letta
Eau-De-Cologne
Sapa Asetrelien
Yardlay’s. Lavender Water Band
Eau-De-Cologhe
Herdkigaer
Coeur DE Jeanette
Quelque Fleur
MEAL
Ger
Hme
W. A. Collins, Chemist
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