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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
2
An odd note from Sir Therma Lipees to America proclaims an assured victory and a toast with Dewar's Whisky, signaling celebration despite unclear context.
Fenwick & Co salesmen report the Brisbane market under date the 26th. Sheep and lambs sold unevenly with dull sections, cattle and calves steadier. Hides scarce with poor demand for drought damaged lots, but butchers’ hides in keene demand at fixed rates. tallow largely held over.
The meeting of Lode Hill Tin Mines was held today with Mr. R.UME presiding. A report on the mine was discussed after some trouble, and it was stated that a party of men will be organized to work the mine. The manager reported smooth shaking progress and noted a spot at £45 for three months and other miscellaneous figures including silver and standard prices.
The piece critiques claims of class consciousness and revolutionary rhetoric, arguing such ideas justify despotism and intolerance. It contrasts worker rights with demands for full profits, noting the lack of viable capital safeguards and warning against propaganda from extremist advocates.
The Cairns Red Cross meets in Council Chambers at 4 pm. Tenders for Aloomba hall, sale ads for David’s Bellenden Ker farm, and cattle at Atherton yards are listed. Opium case updates, soldiers’ league event plans, Boy Scouts fund drive, and local notices on sales and weddings fill the page.
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