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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
3
Local dairy and farming topics dominate the page with mentions of farmers and merchants. Discussions cover government policy, drought, butter trade, land taxes, labor wages, and upcoming meetings and auctions affecting rural communities.
A reported recovery of the Unisester 4 Yar, tied to a bolt shortage, prompts investigation into supply and return logistics. Authorities note the vessel, linked to prior disruptions, reappeared and is being assessed for continued service viability.
A petty strike hit the Townsville railway yards as boilermakers walked out. An alleged double jobber was paid by the union but had private work, prompting departmental inquiry. The union reported the matter. the man’s statement was accepted and he returned to work under Labour Executive guidance.
The brief notes list racing events at Randwick on January 22 including the Cuallenge Stakes and Anniversary Wamdicae with horses such as Ermane and Spésey Tattersall's Clubs and Victoria Club. Brisbane and Southern events are also mentioned with scattered names and an Office Newspapers reference from Courier Mail Queensland, Sydney Morning Herald, and Argus.
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