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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Thos Hine of Gordonvale Mr Fred Hine of Cairns thank Miss Jacobszon Mrs H Moller Mrs Rouse and Sergeant Henry for kindness and for floral tributes after their recent bereavement.
Fragmentary OCR item lists directors S36 and C Taylor as to attend on Friday. Mentions Cairns and Bowkett Society with totals 16857/18/5 and a Monthly say value. Reads as a brief society update with unclear line items and charges.
The piece argues against Labour's push for industrial nationalisation in Queensland and questions the state's ability to manage public enterprises. It warns of bureaucratic inefficiency and potential bankruptcy, urging the public to demand competency and beware of bank ruin risk.
Theodore in Beenleigh rails against five years of Labour controls claiming taxes have risen by three hundred per cent. He taunts the caucus as handcuffed rulers and predicts the present government will soon break free to make the burden seem minor.
The piece argues that the United States should not involve itself in European matters while Allies argue over the Adriatic and peace. It condemns leaders who delay action and mocks the delay as self-inflicted harm on the American position and on Europe.
At 11 p.m. Constables Murray and Davidson left with Supt Johnson in an ambulance car after police and Gordonvale Ambulance were advised. They covered miles through a remote area as Dr Gordonvale assisted at the scene.
A fragmented note mentions Butter Factory directors setting pay for first and second class butter and references fashionable footwear at Mayers Footery offering economical shoes. The passage includes stray phrases about cream pay and retail opportunities.
War Service Homes Commissioner confirmed Cairns council will erect soldiers' cottages on allotment 2, sub-section 1, corner of Charles and Lake Streets Cairns. Cool dry weather continued with cold nights on the Tableland and light rain at Babinta, 2 points in 24 hours ending Tuesday 9 am.
An issue highlights a sale by Rob Sturt & Co with I Sheppard for a horse and furniture at Marecha on the 25th. Cairns Ambulance announces a committee meeting at Spence Street tonight to discuss Kidston centre. Barren Shire Council meets next Monday the 23rd for final accounts rates and related business. Also ads for Silk camisoles and nightwear at Nakaka Bros Abbott Street Cairns and new Eastern shipment on display at The Little Shop Abbot Street Cairns.
Messrs Newitt and Boden report Mrs Clarke of that town plans to bring Krees from Port Douglas and Ossman to catch the train at Mt Taylor Cairns. He will then run a return trip from Olley to Mossman taking passengers and will depart upon the arrival of the up train. Intending to obtain further reductions from Messrs Nevitt and Boden.
Captain Brewster has dragged for two days near the channel entrance to locate the clock fans com wrecked on the night of the cve one. Four piles mark where the beacon sat with an obstacle reported in 24 feet of water. A diver will assist as operations resume at three o clock this morning.
Tomorrow at 11 o clock A J Draper Ltd offers two central Abbott Street business sites in Cairns by auction. The Bank of Answer will be sold on favorable terms if needed. Seize the chance for Cairns investors with confidence in the city’s future.
A letter writer complains about profiteers and asks for public attention to price increases. The call seeks action and scrutiny of price gouging.
The Atherton sub-branch of the Soldiers’ Co-Operative is considering controlling the sale of their output to reap full benefit and secure life essentials at low cost with support from reserves. The move has been contemplated for some time.
The Cairns Harbor board holds its first post cyclone meeting led by the retiring Chairman. Key topics include finance, correspondence, and reports on a proposed new water plant, vessel needs, and council notices. council adjourns with discussions of damaged waterworks and shore facilities. Measures and votes are recorded, including committee reports and public notices.
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