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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
5
A garbled inward reply reveals confusion over why the council has not received a reference. The writer debates the role of the association and convents, noting expectations to publish correspondence before council consideration.
Fragmentary minutes discuss meter removal at a power house and new plant plans. It cites Arthur Clarke requests, water authority actions, and engineer approvals. The document references assessment of rates, retrospective fruit, and clerical work under Town Clerk supervision.
Students from Brisbane presented in the Queensland University honors roll with several names from Good Samaritan Convent and Samaritan Convent systems among those recognized. The reception highlighted varied grades with credits awarded to multiple attendees from Good Samaritan establishments.
Disjointed report notes watersiders on Thursday Island engaging in direct action. The text references cargo handling disputes and tensions over inward shipments and responsibilities, with unclear details about who is directing the actions or the exact cargo involved.
The council committee examines claims from three landowners in Section 27 area. It recommends council communication to parties and inquiries to railway officials about deviation and compensation details for the 12th to 28 chain road frontage and allotment adjustments.
A seaman named James Jones was arrested at the jetty after being seen with a parcel of tea. He pleaded guilty and was fined 21 or four days in jail by the magistrate.
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