04 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
1
Freight arrangements involving Fearnley & Co. Ltd and Agata cover cargo movements between RSS and various parts of the world. The note outlines inward and outward cargo flows and relates to German and Australian trade with associated scheduling.
The item lists multiple ship movements with departures and arrivals between Townsville and Port, noting weekly schedules through July. It mentions vessels calling at Conktown and Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong, and other ports with uncertain spellings.
An OCR fragment lists ship departures and routes for Adelaide Company Limited. It mentions Calina leaving Wednesday from a townsite, with stops at Townsite on Thursday and Friday, Brisbane on Sunday, and further travel toward Melbourne and return dates through midweek. The leg names and dates are garbled but indicate a multiport voyage schedule.
A fragmented notice lists sailings and arrivals with trains ships and ports including Townsville Townsville to Sydney Brisbane Cairns and Port Alma. It notes departures from Townsville to Fort Pierce and Hinchinbrook with uncertain dates and multiple international connections via Hong Kong and Fremantle.
An 19th century notice claims gout and rheumatism sufferers experience blood buildup from knee pain. It says Dr Sheldon’s Gin Pills quickly remove the trouble and restore mobility, restoring the ability to work everywhere.
The Royal Packet Steam Navigation Co announces regular monthly service to Papua Java and Singapore with departures from Catrystä on about 22 December 1912. The vessel Van Waerwijk sails via Europe from Java and via Nederland and Rotterdam Lloyd consigns passengers to London with fares shown. The Adelaide Steamship Co Limited acts as agents.
A letter from New South Wales President Mr A Shields to the South Australian Teachers Conference argues for higher teacher pay and stronger federation ties. It notes union-led gains of 110000 pounds and urges a new push for 100000 pounds, aiming to use arbitration if needed.
Brisbane reports the Treasurer stating that the state’s revenue for the past 12 months is a record. He believes the year has been favorable, noting continued steady growth for the eighth year in succession.
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