Federation’s rail hopes fizzle amid political strife in Australia
In a critique of federation the author says progress on standardising Melbourne to Sydney rail lines has stalled for thirteen years. He blames leaders for poor guidance and parochial schemes favoring local districts over national benefit, noting a prevailing distrust of central planning. The piece ends with a domestic notice of Tolcher at Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Sydney
Commonwealth of
Northern Territory
Larce
Cairns News Briefs Show Twist of Events
Fragmented notice contains mixed items from Cairns events and auctions. Mentions a paint society receipts of £38 0s 8d, directors meeting, furniture auction, show promotions, foreign journal contributions, and a Siamese twins performance. The garbled text references schedules and local happenings around Cairns.
Shipping Accommodation Critique Of Cooktown Service
An editorial letter criticizes the Cooktown service and the Flintes voyage, noting many passengers traveling to Marthera town and the need for smaller vessels. The writer argues for better treatment of northern people and delays in supper arrangements, suggesting a later report may confirm issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocpane Howe
Tuane
Cooktown
Marthera
Robt. Start & Co Cairns Men’s Trousers and Waists
A vintage catalog entry from Robt Start & Co Cairns lists men’s trousers in Worsted English and Australian tweeds with multiple price points, plus summer waistcoats in modern designs and up to date hats boots shirts and ladies skirts blouses underskirts offered at low prices.
Immigrants Reach Cairns As Port News Circulates
A report from Cairns details 87 Russian immigrants heading south in search of a stable life. The piece notes cheerful arrivals and includes local business notices at Anthony's Outfitters, customs appointments, and ship movements to Port Moresby and New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Caires
Dancing Classes and Port News Highlight Cairns Page
The Cairns report notes Mr. T. P. Smith's dancing classes resuming at night. Burns, Philp and Co. ships load meat cargo at Towne and sail to Singapore this afternoon. In court, John Young fined 1 for refusing to state name on licensed premises. Colin s fined 5 or 24 hours. A theatre program at Sealate Theatre pleased patrons with The Strange Case of Pete Roe. An ex-prisoner released from Stewart's Creek gaol faces deportation under immigration rules after meeting customs officials. three months stay with sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Grant
P.M
John Young
Sealate Theatre
Petes Roe Oon
Adhinaman
Ron Stewart
Eite
St Monicas Ball Adverts Aiming To Boost Converts
St Monica's hall advertises a Tereday July 1 event to promote a greater society and convert cause. Prizes include two guineas for best fancy dress, one guinea for second, and one guinea for best individual costume. Children’s Ball follows on the 3rd. tickets priced 5 shillings and 1 shilling 8 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica’s Hall
Tereday
Fentieman
Visiting Cairns Highlights Customs Official's Tour
Mr W H Barely, collector at Havenadand, is visiting Thoraday stand and Port Darwin. He will arrive in Cairns by the Flinders on Wednesday evening from Cooktown and will meet interview requests at Customs House. He plans to travel overland to Normanton by the early Friday morning train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HW. Barely
al Uetoma
Ingenious Electrical Device Projects Voices Across New York Terminus
A novel system at the New Citand Central Terminus in New York uses thirty six hidden megaphone transmitters in wall cavities operated by a single announcer. Water jacket cooling prevents carbon overheating at 110 volt operation, enabling widespread sound transmission. The setup claims an unusually balanced circuit capable of unlimited output points for sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Independence Day Not So Deadly as Usual
A garbled report notes minor incidents around an Independence Day celebration with references to officials, legal reforms, and a winter stroke case. It mentions Mr. F Laby and Mr. Clarke along with notes on an Elections Act Amendment and a cabinet discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baie
Acim
Montay
Amd Orweont
Eure
Ui Elections Tribunal
Quality Wool Goods Advertises Unshrinking Dyes and Hosiery
An old newspaper ad markets ALL Wool and Helady Good Fast Black Dyes with guaranteed unshrinkable performance. The listing shows price tags S/11 and 4/8 and 4/14. The text references fashion quality fabrics and renewed materials throughout the page.
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Lilley & Murray
Scions Annh Notaries
Spence Street
Cairns
Charles Lilley
Abilah Murray
Townsville
HOBBS
Wilson & Ryan
Edward B. Steele
Abbott Street
Townaritte Agente Consolly & Suthers
E. Gregory Waters
Kerwin
St. John’s Church
G. B. Haines
School OF Arts
Harvey G. Draper
Foila
Aali
Cc. S. Whale
Imperial Hotel
Iambleden
Fiell
T. P. P. Kelly
Apy
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake-Street
Household Provision Department
Mengo
Apaw Chainey
Tahsan Tepper Seud
Lea & Perrins Sauer
J. & P Menchant Grocers
Lake Street
Teleruvse Wa
POST
Collins
Mest
Cairns Pictures Ltd
Sebring
TN Saturat
Madame Vestura
Dmy
Orton Junction
Fallonville
Fatty
Aunt Susie
Yathe
English Gazette
Homsreds
Labor Council
Craig
Robert Craig
Oldes Cairns
Rox
the Post
Tolcher
Sores Watin
Taslorstreet
Hoourcough
Kelly
Pruit and Fibre
J. 0. Newport
Usume
Queensland Agricultural Journal
Brisbene
Cairnns
N.5
Rifna Oncom
Cairne Romidente
Daisy
Violet
Sydney Royal
Rockhampton
Towne Ile
Court Jorse Hotel
Freshwater Creek
Robt. Sturt & CO
Aunion
Parish OF Cairns
Mousman's Selection
Stepeeenanamream Naval
AEA
Jungara
Babinds Creek
Colonial Sugar Co
Hembledon
ROBT
Start & CO
Anthony
A. Anthony’s, Outfitter
Shields Street
Charlies
G. T. Murray
A.M.P
Abbott St
A. 8. Booker
Commonwealth Attorney General
Declara
THE
Boros
Philp
Matunga
Brisbane
Vane
Ferarde
Arrval
Whig
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Penny Savings Bank
Mt de Cairns
Mesers
W. P. Warner
Maclay
Messrs J Ponke
Stillman
Savurday
Warnes
Mangrove Nursery
Persia
Flouriah
Hugh
Kermal
Peter Rasmussen
Hicksville
Mandie
Edwin
Mr. J. Curtis
Tam Lieht
Heauctift
Solicitors and Notaries Prare
Jmne
A. J. P. MacBonnett
H. V. Hannam
H. K. N. MacDonnell
T. P. Smith
Remime
Chillagoer Turf Club
Chilla Aoc Turf Club
Mir
OG. Grant
Colins
Yao i
the Palace Theatre
ST. Monica's
Bromdhia
Queensland
Hune
Jane Twas
Washington
Ben
Ogden
Utah
Philadelphia Railway Express
St Louis
Thompsons Oars Gold Mining
F. ‘Laby
HL. Clarke
Balleret
Iris
Mayers’ Ltd
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