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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1912
Page
4
Regular Cairns notices list shop goods from Yates’ Hose Trees to cough syrups and cosmetics. Local names, visits, arrivals, and upcoming events fill a busy page with brief items on sales, elections, travel, and carnival preparations.
Our Lady Demonstrator begins practical work on July 1 to show a neat stove that bakes bread and cake longer than gas coal or wood stoves, with claims of one week extended fret life.
A fragmented note from Cairns in July mentions societies and profitable results, contrasting northern expectations with southern outcomes and referencing TAWORSLEY WALL. The terse text hints at discussions on preexisting ventures and regional progress.
London reports a rising interest in Alfred Lytterton's appeal to restore the path to governorships from the colonial service. The issue, amid criticism of the Colonial Office policy, centers on promotion lines and merit for Crown colony appointments and potential reforms discussed by officials.
Visitors to the carnival display browse the latest headpieces from WELROUVANEons Abea't Street, promoted as the height establishment for Mullinery. Shoppers explore new hats from Meltoun street, with Caicone inspection noted.
The excerpt discusses appointments of Colonial Governors from 1895 to 1905, noting few outside picks and a shift toward Australian appointments. It comments on officials like Sir Percy Girverd and Major Chancellor, the influence of the Colonial Service, and debates on merit and justice in appointment practices. It also references legal actions involving Sir Normand McLaurin and Mr Knox, suggesting the Crown's prosecutorial choices reflect case strength.
Lord Chamberlain cuts the first turf as 2000 Labourers begin work in Egypt amid chants praising the Noble One and Allah's guidance. Notables and workers collect to witness the start of a massive project aimed at sustenance and progress for the country.
Counsel for the defence argues before the Commission that witnesses should be allowed to tell their own story before cross examination and claims observed preferential treatment of certain parties. He points to notes and salt trade matters as proof and urges the bench to consider whether the tribunal has acted reasonably.
The Adelaide Public Library, represented by librarian Sia Fu Bou rs, argues the modern library should actively inform patrons of its functions. He cites past efforts sharing bibliographies with major libraries and institutions and notes the need to expand public awareness of library services beyond a mere repository of books.
A new arrival in Australia lands at Adelaide via Melbourne route and is subject to intense Customs scrutiny. A friend, a Customs officer, wired the Adelaide Collector to “look after him well,” prompting immediate checks on his trunks and ongoing surveillance. The visitor is kept under watch as officials decide if he is a prohibited immigrant or a smuggler. The misunderstanding is later corrected.
Mr Dowell accuses officials of gross indignity as his wife Mrs Dowell, daughter of a Briton born in Fiji, is barred from land. From Auckland to Sydney they hold return NZ tickets and were asked to land only if she renounces ties. exemption for him rests on her departure within two months. He argues nationality should not block entry and vows to seek passport approval to avoid further delays.
An obscure piece notes a Literary Society forming in Cairo to educate and entertain. It mentions readers gathering for "A Night with Dickens" with vocalists and speakers like Dembey and Sem, and items such as "Mr. Pickwick and the Cabin" among the planned program.
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