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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
2
In sad loving memory of my dear husband and father George Bradford who departed this life on February 6th. Rest in peace. Inserted by his devoted wife and family.
Shipping notes list arrivals and itineraries for February including Lass of Gie Captain Minekame from Townsville with a large steerage cargo and passengers. Bombala en route Melbourne Cairns left Brisbane Tuesday night with heavy cargo, to arrive Cairns Sunday, with departures to be advised. Moon phases and tide details also noted.
High water at 1:30 am and 7:00 pm noted in The Tides with a whisky advertisement for Macleay Duff Whisky promising value for money and cheap drinks offered by a local vendor.
Amid fluctuating conditions the market shows Beef quality mood improving with brick beef prices reported around 52 per something while general quotes reflect mood and brisk offerings.
The post war repatriation executives plan to secure jobs for returned servicemen through employer cooperation. A Brisbane meeting notes rising labor needs and potential full employment, urging weekly coordination and local authorities to support a fair share of unemployed workers. A St Patrick's Day meeting at St Monica's School is planned with Mr G W Lake leading.
The Cairns area faces staffing strain as 25 employees in one branch serve on active duty. The Repatriation Department is urged to place returning soldiers in suitable jobs, with employers asked to notify vacancies and show support by displaying official badges. Housing for nomadic soldiers and housing concerns for those awaiting work are also highlighted.
A committee meeting notes a sale of Mrs Kobler's household furniture at Avoca House McLeod Street to be auctioned by Mr G Hoare next Thursday morning. The Cairns district posts a public telephone installation at the Abbott Street motor stand beginning at once.
Fragmented OCR text discusses wartime measures, economic strains, and political agitation. Mentions Australia and Western Australia relations, hunger, bread prices, and protests. Includes references to court, pension, and public unrest in a period context.
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