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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1918

Page

3

Arbitration Court awards wage increase for locomotive crews

Justice Powers ruled in Melbourne that the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association case for higher wages and improved conditions on the Transcontinental railway must follow the approved agreement. The decision grants a 2 shillings 6 pence hourly raise for flue cleaning but postpones mileage and other adjustments pending site visits to Port Kemiin and related duties.

Melbourne Arbitration Court Federated Seversl Masters Angusta Wales Overton Cadia © Co Port Kemiin Evideres

Sugar mill controversy and plant relocation pressure in Basilisk area

Report cites experts sent to select a site for a new sugar mill near Basilisk. The plant’s northern position inflicts transport costs and cane-supply delays, provoking grower doubt and possible relocation. Output expected to cover about fifteen miles to Creek, with timber and silkwood resources noted nearby.

Crament Basilisk Cessinl Wi Aon Creek South Wales Tweed

North Queensland coastal resort potential noted near Innisfail

The report highlights land under cultivation and remaining first class land near Innisfail, with four miles downstream to Heads and Flying Fish Point. It notes attractive beaches, fishing and resort prospects, sea landing boats, and accessible river centers with a railway service toward settlement of North Queensland.

Billa Innisfail Jone Flying Fish Point Lre Barrier Barnard Tully Murray North Queens

Hair care claim spurs warnings on hair dye dangers

A fragment describes hair dye products promising quick cosmetic effects and skin benefits while warning of potential risks such as pores and dulling, mentioning price references and wide availability. The garbled text names various products and locations without clear sources.

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