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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1923
Page
4
Reports from Camperdown market detail a weekly auction with brisk demand and strong competition despite wet weather. Buyers pursued spring stock as vendors and tradesmen, including Me Cen and Winstone’s, showcased items from footwear to hardware, with several firms cited for sales and salesroom activity.
Canary tin mines show variable production with sections yielding small but persistent ore. Reports indicate a shift to lower grade ore, reduced chloride content, and ongoing labor efforts to maintain operation despite limited high grade supplies.
The Cairns Post notes Priewe Mid. Inter plans to secure the Queensland deputation of sugar delegates. North Queensland growers long for clear policy from the Federal Government amid the four month expiry of the current Sugar Agreement. Queensland aims for fair treatment to sustain its grain and sugar industries and to honour the late leader's farm policy guidance.
A political analysis notes the impending formation of a Bruce Page ministry after Hughes resignation. It discusses constitutional questions around appointing a captain to form government, the Liberal Labour divide, and aims to restore confidence, economic revival, and prosperity across the Commonwealth.
Bonar Law urges restraint as Cabinet leaks threaten public trust while Parliament grapples with the limits of parliamentary privilege. Critics warn against coercive publishing and the use of revelations to target political opponents amid wartime and postwar tensions.
Atherton residents report a fatality after Stanley Speers found dead in Atherton Street. Post mortem by Dr Nye ruled brain hemorrhage as cause. Authorities note ongoing investigations while community members discuss a Presbyterian youth gathering and local amenities at Norman Park.
Fragmentary OCR notes show receipts for No 3 Society 4300 and No 2 432. a ballot in No 1 Society on the 23rd with F A Locke named as lucky member of No 110. Postponed to March 5 with another ballot. A sale in No 2 Society listed by the secretary. Further ballot planned. socket sherds mentioned.
The case in Townaville heard by Elis Honor involved Archibald Arthur Locke claiming 442 pounds 4 shillings 8 pence for balance on goods sold and delivered. Lawyers for the plaintiff and defendant appeared as orders and jury demand were discussed, while police officials prepared for Mackay transfer and duty details were described by Acting Sergeant Warnin and Detective Sergt Keirnan.
Sydney reports a landmark plane arrival carried by Government aboard the Coogee steamer. The piece notes aviation advances replacing taxis, Farmers supporting progress, and a court case mentioning James Bates and a defendant cited for a racing incident with warnings to seek work.
The event hosted over 630 paid attendees across five days with strong weather impact and widespread visitor turnout. Townsville fans and participants praised hospitality and the overall experience while individual members expressed delight in participating and the social atmosphere surrounding the carnival.
A damaged report describes financing and planning for street works and concrete structures. It notes engineers’ discussions, erection of ironwork and piles, and anticipated completion of concrete stages as part of a harbor area improvement project.
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