Branch Accounts Wire Loading and Overdue Debt Notice
Wire loading agents are instructed before the end of January. Overdue accounts may be sued without further notice.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
2
Wire loading agents are instructed before the end of January. Overdue accounts may be sued without further notice.
In Nsom the Sydney waterside workers declare they will resume the recognised hours, praising union discipline after a noisy minority caused a stoppage. The piece questions punishment for the revolt and notes scant discipline remaining despite the overtime approval.
The piece argues that a Syndicalist mutiny within the Labor movement is being inadequately punished, with sympathy among Labor leaders seen as enabling the disruption. It contends the three party system could be strengthened by decisively excluding mutineers and opposing the strike-first stance, urging a firm stance to protect constructive progress.
Subscribers to the Cairns Ambulance Brigade will meet at the Centre Thursday at 6 o clock. Cairns Savings Bank deposits reached £50 5 6 with £0 0 0 withdrawals. directors J Griffiths and J L Peake to attend next Saturday. Belief Society receipts total £6 15 0. directors A Atkinsop and G F Moody to attend. The steamer Chengsh arrived from the East with an ashore ton cargo. voyage south earlier. Local mayor disputes a Post letter alleging horse removal to a pound. says no council employers did such. Beattie Beattie’s “Simigerlers of Beleivinge” theatre attendance strong despite weather.
Rainfall measurements for four hours ending Monday show totals across towns from Harvey's Creek to Cairns, with varying inches. A labor dispute near Kooivora causes unofficial holidays, blocking traffic at the railway station and halting work. locals claim 27 workers walked out, while union leaders deny a strike. The North Johnston Rescue Society warns aid to Daraji is blocked and pledges lifeboats and equipment for emergencies.
A brief note describes hair and scalp irritation from moisture and heat, noting brittle dry hair and sweaty scalp. It mentions a simple prescription to ease the irritation and lists a supplier, A. Lake-atrent, as a source for remedies.
The Cairns branch of the Australian Natives Association met with President Mr S S March in charge. A new header was initiated and badges and objects presented. The half year balance sheet showed a healthy state and progress, with plans to celebrate Foundation Day postponed due to bad weather.
A cabman named W. Horney was drowned while mustering horses at Mr. Keeble's place Freshester. Lowres and bystanders searched the water but the second man disappeared. An ambulance was sent, but late reports had no word on recovery. The deceased leaves a wife and three children.
The Palace Theatre schedules tonight and Wednesday night performances featuring Ariz realistically taken from midwest conflicts, Woo Land a scenic number by Warerk Co., and Fighting Chances a vivid drama from a gripping story. The Bull Fight is presented as a pair of entertaining comic acts to close the program.
Cairns town officials list nominees for council seats with Joseph Hartigan Lionel Draper William Friend and others named by multiple backers. Alderman A Wartill-Law intended to renominate but late papers forced postponement of closing nominations.
Report notes a disturbance before P M Grant in Cairns after holidays. Mention is made of consultations with Nennett and Bennet firms and a remedy against mosquitoes. A room with a growing plant in a greenhouse is described as sufficient to establish immunity under the case details.
Frederick Jackson died after being thrown from his horse at Womdei on Saturday evening. He suffered a severe head wound and died shortly after being found.
In Mackay on January 24, heavy tropical disturbance rains continued for five days. Reports show 1 inches of rain in the Cooktown district and 27M water height over Normanby bridge. Officials warn of train delays and potential transport disruption as farms endure soaking ground and prospects of clearer weather emerge.
The Acting Premier Karas received a medical man’s written proposal on a treatment to prove its efficacy. Mr Barnes urged formal written details for Cabinet review, promising careful consideration if the goal is a more effective remedy. The discussion touched on immigrant consumptives and testing at hospitals.
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