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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
4
Local Cairns notices advertise Carnival costumes from Hillmans and fashion items. Guests and shoppers are updated on arrivals Miss Fenlon and Mrs Fosur, Chemist ads promote remedies and tonics, and Port Douglas and Townsville movements are noted alongside shop recalls and public notices.
A damaged notice notes a business line stressing equal care for all customers and invites a trial order. It mentions Mr Dr Webendt of Uoo town visiting Cairns and Refill Barclay of Killa roe returning from Coun.
Queensland assembly debates over the Address in Reply amid ongoing strike tensions. Members rail against political rhetoric, warn of prolonged sessions, and critique parliamentary conduct while recalling strike impacts and party strategy ahead of elections.
The Australian Sugar Producers' Association Council resumed sittings and debated a uniform culling pact for districts. It favored closer union with the Queensland Farmers' Union, affiliate with the Queensland Employers Federation, and urged government funding for cane mills. A defence fund with small reserves was approved, and subsidies for pest control extended beyond cane grubs to broader pests.
A confused telegram summary notes the drowning of Murray and Robert in rough seas near Timaru aboard the Wes Cortobes. An inquiry led by a magistrate Neilson is reported. A separate fire at Dr James Chatimen’s residence in Brisbane destroyed a building, with one person roasted to death. Reports also mention a series of outbreaks of smallpox and health department precautions.
Berne reports a steamer wash on Lake Stance causing eleven drownings among two pleasure parties. The incident follows a day of accidents on the lake with boats and passengers noted in the cablegrams.
The Salamanton Carnival races were held today in fine weather. Maiden Plate saw Tina 1.22 with a 25 dividend. Gulf Cup winner Slow Tom and Bellman both fast in the field. Tom Kerr noted. Handicaps showed Pick Kaufman II disappointing but Gem led the stray, with quivers and trembles noted among the crowd.
The report covers South Africa and Australia innings and bowling highlights with Nourse and Lewellyn among top performers. It notes South Africa 1st innings totals and later summaries of the 2nd innings with key figures like Matthews and Faulkner. The Latest by Cable reports the weather and match status, plus arrivals and ship notices.
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