Cairns Building Lots Take Centre Stage At Auction
J. Draper Limited auctioneers offer several Cairns building sites near McLeod and Sheridan Streets. Allotments feature 66 feet frontages with varying depths, unimproved status, and proximity to railway, water fronts, and towns amenities. Some leases have been served to quit, with sales contingent on inducements and cash or promissory note terms.
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Mcleod Street
Cairns Railway Station
Cairns
Sheridan Street
McLeod
Wateret
Stutton
Bunda Streets
Foundry
Dutton Street
Tramway Hotel
Bunda Street
Rainbird
Johnson
Jorgensen
Esars
Devy, Hudson and Ching
Timge
Esplamade
Lake Street
Be Inn
Waddell
Merrel Street
J. Draper Limited
Carroo Arrives from Townsville with Mail
The Carroo reached Townsville early Thursday with several bags of mail. The southern mail is due Sunday when Ceduna is expected to arrive. Captain Corbet denies reports about carrying roogers on his last Townsville voyage.
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Townsville
Corbet
Townsvile
Warden's Court heard mineral and homestead lease applications
At the Warden's Court on Monday before acting Warden Mr. 5 Wilson the following applications were heard Mimers Homestead Leases William Francis Smith block at Bitoobra Charlotte Agnes Henry block at Bitoobra both adjourned to March 8 1920 Mineral Leases Sidney Walter Morris acres at Gurrewba with Kretsch acting appraiser shown.
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5 Wilson
Mimers
William Francis Smith
Bitoobra
Charlotte Agnes Henry
Sidney Walter Morris
Gurrewba
Kretsch
Labor promises fail to cut living costs in Queensland
The piece denounces Labor’s excuses for not reducing the cost of living since taking office, noting rising prices, drought and war as foreseen factors, and criticizing loans and subsidies. It references the “Little Red Book” as a factor in the upcoming state election and warns candidates about its impact.
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Labor Party
Labor
Queensland
Trades Hall
Knibbs
Mary
Weir
Gillies land grab cited amid Labor criticism
The piece recounts 1916 Gillies land purchases near Beerburrum by the Agriculture Minister, two unconditional selections and two agricultural farms, with prices 10 and 13/4 per acre, amid party disputes and questions over government policy and consistency. It contrasts Premier Theodore and Coyne's defenses, and mocks the defense as inadequate.
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Gillies
Cascys
Mrr
Theodore
Cairns
Coyne
America
The Upper House Reform Proposal Debate
The piece argues for continuing the Upper House on a new basis as an elected chamber. It proposes restricting voting for the upper house to state electors aged thirty, claiming this would curb irresponsible democracy. It suggests a two tier system with a higher vote for older, more discerning citizens. It laments low voting ages for the lower house and notes practicality issues.
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Ees
Cairns Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Held Today
The Cairns Shire Council scheduled an ordinary meeting at 2 00 pm today. An unrelated short note mentions adjustments to millinery supplies and a heads up on a shark sighting near the Esplanade opposite the end of Aplin Street drawing local attention.
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Cairns Shire
Be Council
Aplin Street
Loyal Trinity Monster Social Tonight at PML
Advertisement invites the dancing public to a Loyal Trinity monster social at PML on Tuesday next agth inst to celebrate the final batch of returned brethren. Shments will be provided. Prices: Gents 2 shillings, Ladies 1 shilling 3 pence.
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Trinity
Nearys Offer Damaged Brown Towels at Weekend Sale
Nearys advertise brown towels offered at weekend sale showing slight water damage. The notice highlights six eleven large towels valued at 11, urging customers to inspect the bargains amid high cotton prices.
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Neary's
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A J. Draper Limited
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