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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
2
A long list details arrivals including Dee sane Le Raven from Cooktown, various passengers and families, officers, agents, and steerage travelers. Names include Parker Har tesert McLean Halliday Roch Landy Sheppardsen Young Pares Themen Mac Flynn Morr O DOVEebar Philp Co. Messrs Callermoll Medlock Clinton and many others aboard the vessel. December 2 to 29 1917 saw multiple entries and a note about Skew Down policy.
The report notes curtailment of verconvent impacts, with recoveries from Pindora by concentration deemed antistar tory. High costs and inefficiency challenge the offering, yet drilling results remain satisfactory. Seaward mines show payable deposits, and the general manager confirms a multi year prospect following the recent term.
The London metal quotations listing for December 1 shows standard and spot prices for copper and tin with forwards and silver figures. It records spot copper at 308 pounds, forward 1 month and 3 months prices, plus silver at 4 shillings 7 pence per ounce in fine grade.
Fenwick & Co Brisbane reports a brisk sale with prime mutton and lambs selling well as crossbreds reach 40s to 42s. Wethers at Tarborough bid to 42s, crossbreds to 35s 6d. Cattle yarded with keen competition. closing rates eased to around 50s for prime stock. Calves sold strongly. total sheep 1703 and calves 342 led the day.
Publisher announces a notice regarding New Year’s observance and holiday publication timing. The brief fragment references date or year related terms and prepares readers for upcoming changes or notices.
The notice lists Fairyland Tea Gardens near All trains stop on request, describing it as the region’s popular picnic and tourist spot. An Aloomba Hall charity dance is planned for tomorrow supporting the Aloomba Red Cross and various local causes.
Dainty hats from Mrs ughts and Miss Smith Melbourne one to correspondents M Connolly Port Douglas publishes photo. Boots prices rise but Waddell Bahina offers best values. Royal Insurance and Yates Seeds featured. Tobacco debate prompts pipe or cigars at Owen Whittick's. Exam results from All Saints Gordonvale list top scorers. Finney Isles & Co announce stock sale ends 22nd inst with extended stock and exclusive millinery. Cohen and C H Evans at sample room. Car Lights letter criticizes bright night headlights and speed, urging action.
Melbourne reports show Yes leading with 2 5 while No stands around 2 5. Cairns polling at Drill Shed and hospital booth totalled 68 votes, with main booth steady and orderly. Police presence noted but no action. counting to resume at Chamber of Commerce offices as boxes await further results.
The report covers polling results from Sydney Hobart Melbourne and Victoria with Yes and No tallies. It notes a heat wave affecting voting with hotels closed and late evenin g crowds seeking booths while many elderly voters faced hardship. South Australian totals cited: Yes and No tallies 81g and 36 202.
Sydney December report outlines Attorney-General Dr Hall attacking Prime Minister Hughes over wartime policy. The piece notes suppression of pamphlets, censorship clashes, and criticism of delayed actions and referendum strategy. It calls for a trusted National Party leader in government.
In Adelaide on December 20 voters surged after eight for Referendum Day as heat kept many home. Booth activity rose late with a female voter tilt noted. Hotels faced last minute orders to close early while others stayed open, creating an odd mix across the city and country. Four officers and nine divisional heads oversaw the poll.
Adelaide reports confusion as the Federal Government delays hotel closures for Referendum Day and War Precautions regulations prohibit openings. Hotelkeepers ignore telegraphed notices amid indecision and lack of official guidance from authorities.
Chief Electoral Officer reports a total of 2 774 584 voters enrolled for the referendum. State figures list New South Wales 807 399, Victoria 378 307, Queensland 261 664, South Australia 162 247, Western Australia 106 828, Tasmania 106 828. Federal territories enrollment figure not yet available.
Voting in Townavill Townsville on December 20 passed off quietly with early indications showing a heavy No vote. In the afternoon Government supporters appeared more visible, while the Opposition seems poised to win. Hotels closed from 8 am to 8 pm.
Dialogue captures a courtroom scene with a prisoner asserting the right to challenge the jury and a taunting remark about fighting a small opponent for a bottle of whisky. The exchange reflects legal theater and colorful phrasing.
The Gresham Brisbane announces improvements completed under T. M. Ahearn. Upgrades include a new Commodions Lounge and dining room on the ground floor, a new kitchen, a new elevator, a new water system with bathrooms and lavatories, and other enhancements.
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