Mail service critique prompts Cairns debate
A Cairns letter to The Post criticises subsidised Townsville to Cairns mail boats for delaying letters and overloading the Lass o Gowrie. A Postal Inspector recommended Saturday departures to restore a regular weekend mail, but the decision rests with the Postal Department.
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Post
Comependent
Cairns
Townsville
Port Douglas
Adelaide
Ville
Caimns
Chamber of Commerce
Ratyingon
Lass O' Gowrie
Robinson
Postal Department
E H Heale for Cairns Harbour Board Election
A letter from E H Heale dated December 16 1905 to Eacham Shire ratepayers outlines objectives for Cairns Harbour Board election. He pledges to advance port facilities at Cairns hinterland improving inward and outward shipping, arrange railway access and fast handling, consult Railway Commissioner and Chief Engineer, study cold storage like Melbaurne Harbor Board, and develop plans for perishable goods and bulk exports. Heale requests support for better rail plans, cargo handling, and cheaper shipping for Sugar Maize Timber Cheese Bacon Meats and Minerals.
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Eatham
Cairns
Carrie
Panama
Ake
Melcaurne Harbor
Ion
Eacham Shire
E. H. Heale
Roreen
Eensbad Woollen Manufacturing Company Limited
East Street Ipswich listing for Eensbad Woollen Manufacturing Company Limited appears in this fragment with address focus.
Ipswich Woollen Manufacturing Co. Ltd Address
Queensland Woollen M anufacturing Company Ltd at East Street Ipswich listed as a factory address for gen te pure wool products with manufacturing facility details in the OCR text.
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Queensland Woollen Mame Fpacturing Company, Ltd
Ipswich
Moon February Mis Budget Read News
Fragmentary newspaper line mentions February budget, Moon, and TV. reads like a clipped item from Northern Herald with references to Tig News of the Week in book form and engineers.
Grasshopper Plague Hits Rail Corridor Near Townsville
Our Townsville correspondent reports a renewed grasshopper plague along the railway and near the town. An advertisement promotes APO Parone Cream for cooling and soothing skin, noting it prevents blotchy complexions. Also announced is a pamphlet from Queensland by ethnologist A. A Grau.
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Townsville
Kelly
Queensland
A. A Grau
Kanowna Linbart, Wallace, Claes, and Johnstone noted
Townsville correspondent records names Kanowna Linbart Wallace F Claes and Johnstone on Wednesday in a brief local item.
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Townsville
Kanowna
Prickly Heat Lotion Sold At Craig's Pharmacy
Sufferers of prickly heat are advised to visit Craig's Pharmacy for pr ickly heat lotion. The note promotes a tin and mentions Bettles as the product line.
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Craig
Dental Notice for Charles G. T. Murray
Public notice from Charles G. T. Murray L.GD. of Abbott street lists contact details including telephone number 158 and P O Box 135.
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Charles G. T. Murray
L.gd
Abbott-street
P.O
Flag Unfurling Ceremony and Local Notices
St George Society to unfurl the flag with Royal Standard above at 4 pm in State School grounds followed by a patriotic concert and evening smoke. Also reports stray grass in Anpine Streets needing removal and a note from Rev Ernest Dawson about a December 30 letter from National Relief Fund Accountant L E Halsey. A health cure advertisement promotes Mulgrave floatiache Cure with price two shillings and sixpence.
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The
St. George Society
St. George
Frevidert
W. Prewett
Ernest Dawson
National Helief Fund
London
St. John’s Church
Cairns
Queensland
HORH
Prince 9 of Wales
National Relief Fuml
L. E. Halsey
Mulgrave
Robert Craig
Hewal
Cairna
Interesting Mapahets and a Cairns Club Photo Feature
The Northern Herald highlights Saturday's Municipal and Harbour Board elections with prize photos from the Cairns Photographic Club January Competition and group shots of the Augiral Junior FC premiers for 14. It also covers Tyregnnel Mine, red kangaroo shot Sear Mareeba, a Mackay motor tractor, a large pine log at Mareeba station, Harbour Board offices, a western wool team, Childers street views, and a Childers show ground panorama. The issue includes many items of universal interest and the second instalment of a new serial story.
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Harbour Board
Curren
Herald
Cairns
Janary
Augiral Junior FC
Mareeba
Mackay
Rane Bt
Childers
Stsel
Ewe Cohonns
A Balancing Act With Knives Balls and Plates
A performer juggles with jack knives and balls then balances a plate on the edge of a pan. The act includes balancing a plate spinning on another and a burning paper packet on Olga's forehead. A Japan turn concludes an extraordinary routine.
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Daviengen
Japan
A Clean Sheet at Cairns Police Court and Town Notices
A Cairns report notes a clumsy police appearance at Cairns Police Court on Welmeaiay Turnmalleg. Today's meetings include the School of Arts annual gathering at night and Hospital Committee at 4. Waddell announces a sale at Bedrock Prices. The Sugar Journal discusses price justice and Farmer losses, with Cane cultivation notes and Potash supplies. Palace Theatre offers a new vaudeville and film program featuring Joe Charles, Emalie Dani, and Leopold Silvera with The Beggar of the Sacred Heart included. Seats available at Palace refreshment rooms.
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New South Wales
Cairns Post
U.S
Sumar
Palace Lew Theatre
Shomis
Taudevile
Joe Charles
Emalie Dani
Leopold Silvera
Ip Umlabie House
Mayor Elected Unanimously Receives Warm Congratulations
The mayoral vote was four to none in favor of the unanimous election and, upon installation, he received hearty congratulations. Alderman Griffiths brings several years of local authority experience and is expected to preside over council meetings with dignity and credit to the municipality.
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Griffiths
Cairns Theatre Vaudeville Draws Crowds
Cairns Theatre features Mr G Sharrat and Miss Blude Lang in a lively vaudeville bill with marine life acts and comic sketches. Strong audience turnout is noted with popular prices attracting patrons. Melbourne telegram notes a legal cost detail and a small sum from Nicholaen.
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Cairns Theatre
G. Sharrat
Blude Lang
Alderman Griffiths Elected Mayor in Cairns Council
The Cairns Town Council convened with Town Clerk M. T. Cochrane presiding. Ald. Griffiths was elected mayor after amendments failed and speeches praised his impartiality. other motions declined as the council recessed amid toasts to the new leader.
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Cairns
A. Wv. Drener
Hcl Gelling
G. Hughes
T. J. Donaldsee
M. Ward
A. Brown
Moody
T. Dillon
J. Grifhths
M. T. Cochrane
Joebar
Griffiths
Ak Tugnes
Ala
Ald
Hughes
Ami Dillon
Brown
Chilleths
Ma. Dillon
Donaldson
A. J. Draper
Be J
Gelling
Ward
Thijon
A.t. Draper
Ab. Moody Hs
Ani
Tom
Dar
Gellitige
Ditlen
Penetiner
Ald Griffiths
Givesete Tau
Federal Franchise Hearing Reveals Ballot Mixups
The Federal Electoral Commission heard testimony about mass ballot misplacement before the 193 election. Witnesses described thousands of unreceipted papers, possible carter disposal, and a rotten index room with cards arriving just before the 180 elections.
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Welbou Kel
Federal Electoral Commission
Septimus Anderson
Commonwealth Electoral Department
Sinclair
Brunswick
Carter
Beery Williamson
Chaotec
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EE Wisher
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Rob T. Craig
Cailans
the Post
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W. A. Collins
Mayers’ School ‘Boots
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Eensbad Woollen Manufactm Company Limted
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Anpirne
W. S. Prewett
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Northern Herald
Hugo Asd
Olga
Cairns Police Court
Welmeaiay Tewrmalleg
School of Arts
A. ML Waddell
Sigar Jolenat
NW Palace Theatre
Austral Pictures
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Cairns Pictures
Pegady
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