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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
Dull opening with competition improving. Prices eased for cattle with 950 yarded. Prime beef to 43, calves showing good demand at the sale. items noted including 45/3 estate of R. Clifton and others to Mrs. Hamilton and W. Bowman.
Jam Mactargart reports on a Brisbane market where sheep were scarce and prices fluctuated. Mutton values fell versus the previous sale while bullock beef rose to around 425 with several price ranges noted. A vague aside mentions Rafferty and Par, plus a reminiscence about Dewar's whisky and Newman's sauce as a cultural aside.
Sharebroker A H L Clarke reports a Tuesday quote list including individuals H Jen with dates 25/1 and 25/6, Cuthbert with 5/6 and 11/6, Stu Sea and paths, St Andrew, Vulcan, Lode Hill, and La Cemeite with various numbers.
With the New Year, R Craig bases and Gad pa os oe oben Walls.
The Anchor mine project plans an aerial tramway by the Aerial Transport Company to provide cheap quick transit. Electrical equipment for Gillies zinc ore processing is being delivered and first unit installation planned. The company aims to develop Electroma into a model township for workers near Les Bay and other points. Technical steps include jetty construction and ore handling facilities.
An excerpt discusses the clash between Federal and State authority over soldier land settlement in Queensland and New South Wales. It notes likely failure rates, irrigation issues at Yanco, Stanthorpe troubles, need for rail links and loan funds, and praises past co operative schemes while warning against excessive reliance on individual effort without departmental support.
December revenue at the Cairns Land Office totaled £288/ The lead court in Cairns will convene on January 25. Upcoming meetings include an animal committee on the 16th inst and nominations for office-bearers close on the 19th. Town Council notes announce drain issues and advertising change deadlines for the Post.
A stray glass mishap near Wade House injures a man. ambulance staff provide rapid care. New Year’s social at the Royal Society of St George follows a monthly meeting with a concert and cordial gathering. Local governance debates surface as the Premier faces questions and public scrutiny, while a sight defect note hints at corrective vision limits. In Lewis Street an alleyway incident involves a milk cart and a billycan.
Mr C Woodward advertises the sale of household furniture of Mr C Stamp at 230 pal to mor e OMe The Baromec Cairns. Auction at 3 p.m in Cairns on Wednesday. Weather report notes barometer 29 768 and fine to cloudy seas.
The artistic shade obtained with our Special Henna Shampoo Powders keeps hair soft with a delightful freshness. Send at once for a box while they last. Price 2 shillings 6p per box of six packets. Postage 3d. Collis Lake Street Chemist Cairna.
A large soft shark was hooked in Cairns inlet on a Wednesday afternoon by W Crouch. The fish fought fiercely before being towed ashore and its teeth were claimed by several onlookers for mounting. A separate note lists sales visits by H F Stacey optician to Atherton and nearby areas with hotel stops and dates, and announcements about sample rooms open during Mr Evans absence for parcel delivery and account collection with Miss Parker assisting.
Professor L Galli returned from Babinda with Sere Webb to interview Italians about Italy’s subjects in the war effort. He reported two successful meetings with strong Italian patriotism and will travel south on Lass o Gowrie with Webb. Meanwhile the Public Works Commission chaired by W N Gilles discussed iron and steel industry plans and possible southern visits to push Queensland policy.
The writer laments political promises and public welfare amid hardship, arguing that government failures force citizens to beg for relief. He voices frustration with postwar tensions, calls for accountability, and criticizes unfulfilled ministerial commitments.
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