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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 10, 1915

Page

4

Cairns Harbor Board Election Statement Calls for Channel Deepening

A Cairns ratepayer letter urges investigation and action on the harbor dredging and channel depth. It criticizes the current board, supports Board control of waterfronts and wharf leases, and requests votes for three candidates including Mr. Moaze, arguing for Australian-made goods and expanded wharf facilities to ease ship access and cargo handling.

Hikving Cairn Harbor Board Sar Cselves Fundi Ag Chillagoe Lemsc de Poart Herdie Path Supping Company Creal Tatepa

Candidate T. H. Donaldson Seeks Cairns Harbor Board Seat

The Cairns ratepayers submit a letter from T. H. Donaldson announcing his candidacy for a Cairns Harbor Board position. He urges ample berthage for ships, continued wharfage development, and resumption of the Chillagon tease project, asking residents to record their votes on the 3rd instant.

T. H. Donaldson

Cairns Harbor Board Candidate Speech by J Hastings Reed

J Hastings Reed announces his nomination as a Cairns Town representation candidate. He claims three years on the Harbor Board and support from ratepayers, urging continuation of the board’s main policy with careful, economical management and fair dealings for all stakeholders. He notes uncertain future policy but outlines his cautious stance and invites voter approval. February 6, 1913.

Cairns Dains Harbor Board Eed Columms Carina Harbor Metantes Beant Aione

Cairns Harbor election candidate seeks port reforms

A candidate for Cairns Harbor Electries pledges absolute preference to Australian and British manufacture and calls for deepening the channel extending wharfage, securing railway access to the quay, and preserving the current insurance policy while improving berthing for small craft. He asks ratepayers for support to make Cairns a free dam port.

Cairns Caires Harbor Board Oxy Caires Wensis Ees Et

Cairns Pou. Limited Printing Office Publication Note

Publication line credits Lance Failew as publisher for The Cairns Pou Limited and lists the General Printing Office at Abbott Street Cairns Sorth Queensland. The fragment notes the printing house and location in a local Australian newspaper record.

Lance Failew Cairns Pou.” Limited Ite General Printing Office Abbott St Sorth Queensland

Cairns Harbour Board Candidate Seeks Support

H J Mayers appeals to Cairns voters for re election to the Harbour Board promising to push port expansion, berthage improvement, railway extensions, dredging, and better facilities for ships and pleasure craft to bolster navy recruiting and internal economy. February 10 is the election date.

Cairns H. J. Mayers

Candidate letter to ratepayers on Cairns Harbor Board

C J E Belson presents a brief account of actions as Cairns Harbor Board representative. He notes achievements lowering log stuser dues, improving loading rates, securing timber from the Tableland, opposing German cement, and urging cheaper butter export rates. He seeks reelection and pledges to pursue further recommendations benefitting the district. Malania February 1945.

Cairns Ami Hytinge Australia C. J. E. Belson Malania

Citizens seek Cairn Town Council seats pledged to local improvements

The undersigned announce 8 candidates for Cairn Town Council responding to ratepayer requests. They advocate extending streets and front paths, continuing current kerb and channel works, funding municipal baths, keeping footpaths clean, improving water supply, extending water mains, and revising by laws with strict enforcement. They request support for Esplanade Parks and Gardens plots.

Cairm Wien Sieeta Sunurha Kertang Channelimg

Say it slowly Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy ad

A short newspaper advertisement praises Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure for diarrhoea and related stomach issues. It urges readers to buy the medicine today from chemists and storekeepers, claiming it is a sound investment for health.

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Cairns Town Council Hears Traffic and Oil Store Debates

The Cairns Town Council met Tuesday with Aldermen including Dillon, Brown, Ward, Draper, and Tyrie. They discussed road works on Mariyn Street, footpath repairs, harbor board drainage, oil storage rights for Fearnley and Co, and a by law to ban benzine in town. The Works Committee was tasked to inspect sites and a Commonwealth flag was proposed. The Cairns Water Authority reported on main extensions, reservoir maintenance, and water usage and salaries.

Cairns Ald. Dillon Jjildermen A. Brown M. Ward B.c. FF. Gelling A. J. Draper Moody J. Griffiths Tyrie Jee Town Alert M. L. Cochrane Health Department J. McNab Mariyn Street Craig Ad Brown Ald Draper Court Howse Donnelly Aki Draper Fire Brigade Bord Oanel Frem G. Spexi Works Committee Lake Street Spence Street Lampley Street Jim Lumley Ewawp Gatton Street Ptanice Fearnley and Co Fearnsley and Co Dr. Reed Mir Donald E. J. Leon Heed Sething Marrow Add Brown and Would Boy and Co Hasimons Fearnley Denper Veewm <i Co Gelling Feardleeap! Co Criffiths Ry and Co Bentine Fite Prainles and Co Defence Lekeetrest Grimshaw-street Cairne -Herbor Hoare Chillagoe Wharf Clause Turing

Disillusioned German General Remains Captive Hopeful

A Petrograd reporter quotes a captured German general who says captivity is not dishonor and that his captors treated him like a knight. He notes they left him his sword and reflects on the moral weight of surrender and wartime chivalry.

Bourss Gazelle Petrograd Prum Germany

German General Reflects on War Struggles and Morality

An interview with a German general reveals doubts about mobility and strategy, noting Russia's mobilization, expected multi-front conflict, and the moral strain of war. He laments civilian suffering, praises discipline, and warns against yielding to despair amid global hostility.

Russia Austria Italy Bulgaria Turkey Japan China Frese Poland Finland Warsaw Alter Ivano Ce Moltke Bie

Germans Admit Defeat in War Reparations Debate

A verbose front page piece in the Cologne Gazette dated November 7 argues Germany has effectively yielded in the dispute over war reparations. The article critiques Allied stance and reflects neutral opinion on the German campaign and defensive posture in the debate.

Germany Medical Cologne

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Territorial Target and War Office Lee Enfield Lee Metford Rangoon P. Pease Alwapa Harbor Board Cairns Harbor Board Ladies and Gentlemen J. Hastings Reed Tows Shire OF Eacham THE Anti-German League Carlton Victoria Burns, Philp & Co., Limited Sach Yast Russa Poincare Mary Litsemburg Hethem Min Menthal Stragborg Lager Ams Pride and the Dickford Alpire Beryietgen
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