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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1912

Page

4

Harbour Board Meets as Mayers Is Appointed Chair

The Cuirne Harbour Board held its monthly meeting with W H J Mayers named chairman in Hartigan’s absence. They reviewed inward correspondence on Cecil Rhodes sales and charters, discussed wages and strike issues for carpenters, and considered lighterage arrangements for passenger conveyance.

Cuirne W. (. Thomson Ommarder Wrundra Newell Mr. Warren Jas Alex Brown Newcastle Cecil Hhodes Ami Cecil Rhodes A. Brown Cairos W.P Grea Istead Cecil Nicodes W. P.O X. Bolt Warren

Local Board Debates Strike, Oil Site, and Wharf affairs

The meeting discussed the carpenters strike and wage disputes, authorization to settle with contractors, and use of authority for quick payment. It reviewed possible oil storage site, the Chilingoe wharf purchase, and a request to defer timber duty cuts awaiting solicitors’ guidance. Next meeting set for January 18.

Warren Armstrong British Oil Co Chilingoe Rank Belson Ceipus Bee M Carpenter Mr. Resk Mr. Warren Mmited Hotility Company

Shooting case reported in Brisbane telegrams

Telegrams report a shooting case in Brisbane with coverage of an Industrial Court judge role shift and a late Robert Rigmold memorial gathering. The note mentions a veteran and a theatrical procession, with a dress ring worn for the funeral.

Ar. Synnev Thurida Ceorge Rigmold

Fire damages basement of Australian Drug Co premises

Damage estimated at £10000 as a fire last night burnt out the basement of extensive premises in O Connell Street occupied by the Australian Drug Co. The blaze was serious given the contents and the location in a block. firemen confined it to the basement.

Sydney O'Connell St Australian Drug Co

Greek couple breach of promise case in Banco Court

Theodora Bindires sues Peter Boulogres fruit merchant for breach of promise to marry. She seeks 1000 pounds damages claiming she came from Greece to Australia to marry him but he failed to keep his promise. Justice Hood awards plaintiff cost with rosie.

Melbourne Thorsday Banco Court Theodora Bindires Peter Boollgres Granson Street Greece Australia Justice Hood Rosie

Pension Payouts Due for Invalid and Old Age Pensioners

Pensioners including invalid and old age recipients must collect payments on Thursday the 30th at the post office serving Simas. The notice directs pensioners to be ready and to collect funds promptly from their designated post office.

Simas

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