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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
2
First Quarter on February 6 at 6.33 p.m. Full Moon February 14 at 2.35 a.m. Last Quarter February 17 at 1.33 p.m. New Moon February 3. Perigee February 12. Friday February 20 appears in the text with unclear details.
The article argues all parties view Home Rule as grave and dangerous, urging a federal solution with provinces like Ontario and Quebec allowing distinct paths. It suggests Ulster could join future confederation if Home Rule proves beneficial, presenting a cautious, non revolutionary approach.
The piece argues for steady gradual reform over warlike postures, praising constitutionalism and a British Liberal government. It asserts that no party can force its way, calls for compromise as the art of life, and says Ireland’s question is a major issue requiring balanced, peaceful solutions.
Fragmentary OCR shows Ella Campbell connected with music instruction in instruments and theory. Mentions Lake Street London and terms for copper and timbrel instruments with financial figures.
A Gordonvale mass is announced for Sunday with services at 7:00 and 9:00 PM and a devotion at 7:50 PM. A Towneville telegram notes the steamer Ariwatta expected to arrive at Cairns between 7 and 8 AM from the Opath. Changhs delays in Brisbane due to overtime refusals shift arrival to Cairns Monday, with Teiques due from Hong Kong Monday, and Hong Kong to via Thursday Island and Port Derwie.
A meeting of the creditors of A H Clarke in liquidation was held at Cairns. Resolution carried by a majority of nearly four to one, with creditors claiming about £6000. Discussions cover Arther Hill, Clarkes and related interests. unclear further detail due to fragmented text. Also notes a police court case involving Wong See and Ah Sam pleading guilty to opium possession with fines and costs.
At the fortnightly Caire Bree gathering of the Australian Natives Areocistion the upcoming Monday session will discuss the Chillagore works from a national view. Officials fear hundreds of workers may lose their jobs if operations halt for a few months, a concern tied to deflationary impact. The advertisement notes grasules availability from W A Colima in Lakestreet, Caires, for 3/ pes paskat.
The Cairne Waterside Workers Association secretary informs shipping company reps that current ruling conditions stay in effect. Normal hours are 9 am to 6 pm with overtime after. Saturdays accrue overtime after 6 pm. A public view at Welbourne prompts display of velvet hats, satin hats, straw shapes, and corduroy velvets. The week’s Herald features portraits and funeral procession views, plus a noted overland arrival and a sermon by Rev. Gribble in Cairns and Brisbane churches next Sunday.
The District Court registrar reports the Cairns Court will not sit Monday and will reopen on Wednesday March 4. Applications for the local manager position close Saturday next, inviting qualified applicants to apply.
A promotional note extols easy fitting collars shirts and ties offered by Trail and Winstone's in Abbot Street. It claims their products include the latest cut collars designed to flatter wearers and promises comfortable dressing with aids and accessories from the high class mercers and bootmen.
A garbled note outlines a special insert for the Northern Herald featuring Mr W H J Mayers chair of the Cailes Shire Council with Mr C B Slavers and Miss Zilah Ashresn. It mentions Wetec No and a week’s issue returning to the Northern Herald format.
The Band will render and program under the big tree at 7 45 this evening weather permitting. Wages have allowed all classes to buy Milkmaid Coffee and Milk with boiling water to make coffee. Riz Bey names were attractions at the Gaines Court and have been committed to train on Friday.
Kelly's advertises best value in merchantry and footwear with emphasis on quality goods low prices and reliable makes. It highlights clothing items shirts neckwear pyjamas underwear and a wide selection of mens womens and children's footwear promising durable comfortable choices at reasonable costs.
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