Cane cutting dispute with A W U Otters on Benama farms
In a December 13 1913 Cairns paper a farmer describes a cane cutting row with A W U Otters who took a season contract to cut cane on his and nearby farms. floods damaged cane and burnt sections led to price disputes and threats to withhold work. The farmer claims delays and underpayment while noting broader concerns over duties and profiteering in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Hindeos
A.W.U. Otters
A.W
Farina
Mr. McAleom
Intake Views and Local Scenes Across Islands and Towns
A page listing regional places from Green Island to Stratford including Law Island and Harrow River. It mentions hospital cricket fixtures in an itemized village page, with a comic about a rowing club and a governess tale. Published weekly for sixpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Island
Barrier Reef
Doubt Island
Tustle Bay
Pola Bank
Law Island
Harrow River
Stratford
Douglas Pitt Ald
Christmas Tree and Prize Distribution at A o e Schoolroom
A December Saturday program featured songs and recitations by attending children then a prize distribution led by B B Riley Exq. Winners include Olive Cattle James Smith William Smith and others for general and specific proficiencies. Special prizes honored kindness and attendance with posts by Mrs Ainscow and Mr Ainscow. popular boy James Sayith and girl Olive Michie received top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermen Smith m
Lucretia
Ainscow
Lom
Rimmies
Heber Webb
Poggio Obrien
Sidney Carne
Mary Thiele
Gensrad
Flora Mcleod
Essie Downing
Pierlie
Ingram
May Whereat
Mel Rigg
Eron Laughren
Jimmie Levis
Suich Child
A.pb.c. Clas
Perfer
Prines
Herbert Murphy
William Coombes
Prize Fun At School Breakup
Prize presented by Whittick for the most industrious pupil went to Ruby Hill. A second prize for best progress went to Isabel Whereot. All pupils received books for good progress. Toys from the Xmas Tree were given to lucky ticket holders. Mr Ingram and his wife were thanked, and parents and children departed for a seven week holiday and a bright New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittick
Ruby Hill
Isabel Whereot
Py Mesers
Butler
Wherest
Stanray Hills Notes Heavy Storm and Ball Evening Dress List
A heavy thunderstorm lasted two hours on Saturday with 2 inches of rain today. The weather cooled at night and remained warm by day. The Tuesday Ball night was a success with £2 10s net after expenses. Dummies wore gowns: Mrs Martin-Iretty pink silk. Mrs Milbourne-Very pretty white patin evening dress. Mrs Stephenson-Cream Mik dress richly trimmed. Mrs Splayford-White dress with decorations. Mrs Miller-White embroidery. Mrs Reweet-White embroidery. Mrs Griffhe-White linen with Maltese lace. Mrs Fowles-Terra volt. Mrs Slatcher-Black silk. Mrs Smith-Frown with matching trim. Mrs McMillan-Pretty white taslin trimmed veil lace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cachelors
Milbourne
G Stephenson
W. Splayford
Whitg
C. Miller
R.griffhe
Slatcher
J. Smith
J. McMillar
Christmas Number Presents Fashion, Sports, and Local Life
The issue surveys a bevy of names in fashion including Miss Mitchell, Miss Jackson, and Mrs Jackson White gilt plows in silk and muslin robes. It promotes holiday content with portraits, golf and cricket notes, charity events, and a feature on Douglass Pitt the navigator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Isa Chretinas
Teliday
Cairns
Charters Towers ‘Hospital
Caines
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. &. Hoare
Spence-Street
General
Tavita
Jack & Mewell, Gener J. Werchants, Borwarding and Commission Agents, Catrns
P.E. Wilkinson
A. J. Draper
FL Niture Mart
D. Headrick
BOLE
Cansavn
Hornsiy and Sons, Ltd
Thants
Hansan & Sons
Cowntiactors
Seder
Robert Craig
AYS
Teflanvs
Agencion
Standard Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited
Poe Palic
Malbourne
Jones and Coe., Ltd
Bamcod
The
Queensland National Bank
Baskens
Queensland
Bhisbase Brasches
Londes
Melpgurne
Jynkey
God
Ageie
Australasia
Seoueet
Lintae
National Mutual Life Association of Australasia
A. J. Crater
Alston
Hatse
Asm
Lake Street
Petri
Erate Poe
Edward B. Steele
AMP
Teenie Ape
Coxxsolly & Suthers
E. Gregory Waters
Ma.ce
Abbott Street
G. B. Haines
School OF Arts
GP. T
Harvey G. Draper
F.q.1.a
A. J. Green & Co
Abbott St. Cairns
OLD
the Morth Quesssland Mortgage and Investment Go
Flinders Street
Townsville
Athottspreet
ALT Montes
Ala
Thos Company
J. Draper
L. C. Woolatch
Iwar
Welch
de Fiens
Melly’s
Post
P. Anderson
Benama
Northern Herald
Gairns District
Cable and Telegram
Arundel Castle
Kenmore
Whan
Loch Katrixe
Upper Falls
Birks
Aberfeldy
Loch -Lomond
Rowing Club
Dre
Asking Purtney
Joe Nce
E. Bosarko
Echanical Ergo Snsarte
Guaresten
Crumphall
Mae
Woodrow's
Taniis
R. W. Kelly
Boot
Stanray Hills
Mies L. Jackson
Mian M. Walters
Crear Voile
Mies
Owen
M. Kirkbride
Ries R. Donohue
AW. Smith
EF. Treloar
Ehont
T. D. Johnson
Bers
Gowrie
Irvine Bank
Ohm Darling
Sem
Arante
Eca
Quente
Pee
Erala
European Agency
Sandriet
William Willon
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