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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1918
Page
2
Readable lines advertise summer wear from John Dans Cairns, the oldest tailor, with show room at Imperial Hotel. Promotions mention advanced prices and value offers, noting Wad and Babinda involvement and urging customers to see for themselves.
The herd offers pure Ayrshire stock led by Prudence's Spectator and Rosella's Spectator with sires Prudent’s Spectator and King of Myrtleview. Bulls like Robin of Coolangatta and Graceful's Spectator showcase championship lineage. Latest returns available for inspection and milking. full pedigrees on enquiry. Also notes a Babinda Town Band social at the State Hotel.
The Brisbane labor convention wrapped up with numerous resolutions. Recommendations seek rural workers under the State Arbitration Act, Parliamentary reforms, a Royal Commission into public service, and amendments to the Public Service Act. Calls for a six hour mining day, expanded insurance for storms and floods, and public reporting by labor representatives were adopted, with Toowoomba set for the next gathering.
A mine disaster at Co-operative Collieries in Western Australia caused a early morning collapse. The event sent a shock through Perth with no casualties reported so far though potential loss if timing had differed remains a concern. damage extent is still undetermined.
Beira in Portuguese territory reports severe floods with the Pungwe River inundating extensive railway areas cutting communications to Rhodesia. Massive damage to sugar estates, rising floods, and worsening conditions. Also notices on local elections in Sheridan Street and upcoming cane land applications for the 1919 crushing season.
New York welcomed Melba for her American debut as part of a Chicago company’s season. The reception was ardent and the performance drew notable praise.
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