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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
2
A notice from A. J. Draper Cairns advertises a range of baskets and new sporting goods at Northage's Fancy Goods Store. It compares prices and quality of betting and wire products with other sellers, urging customers to seek the Draper option as the cheapest for reading needs.
The notice lists varied prices for metals and goods in Adelaide, noting copper at £58/10 per ton and tin products with multiple rates. Other entries include Chillague values, North Queensland Tin figures, and miscellaneous items such as Tommy Berm and Durham Consoln with specific shillings and pence amounts.
A Cairns representative faces harsh criticism over railway policy and commission administration. The piece accuses the member of shifting stance, neglecting local needs in North Queensland, and failing to address public grievances about fares and services.
The text notes Sunday Masses at 7.40 and 8.30 am in Mareeba and announces a mission led by Rev. Father Farrell O.P. it will run for a week with evening services concluding the following Sunday. It mentions parish events and travel plans around town and nearby islands.
Reports from Melbourne show the House of Representatives discussing cable news on defense, taxes, and public expenditures. The Prime Minister and key ministers faced questions from Mesxre Fir Smith and Willis as parties argued adjournment of estimates and fiscal measures.
The Metal Markets report from London lists copper spot prices around £8 6 8 and forward figures near £58 8 0 and £59 0, with Tim and EVA1/5 quoted at £1M4/15. Iron and Lewd price references appear at £2 9 and £12 1 in £13 10 3, indicating regional rate listings with multiple currency notations.
Imperial Conference discusses cable rate reform to reduce high charges. The debate asks whether owning companies could be forced to lower rates and if the government should subsidize to protect imperial federation and ensure reliable global communications.
The Chronic notes Marconi wireless ideas with Mr. Heaton and Mr. Henton proposing penny-a-word telegrams. It discusses possible charges, spanning Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, and colonial possessions from China to the Cape.
A fragment discusses ending political borders in global communications. It notes telegrams from Australia to London as a model for low cost, and mentions wireless messages crossing continents from Port Said, arguing frontier abolition would enable free international contact.
The usual Die above sertets meeting was held on Thursday evening at the liber nian Aolon Thirsdae. Rev Father Walsh presided and the discussion covered routine business, with plans for an upcoming minstrel show and entertainments.
A brief note announces bog poultry exhibits at the Cairns A P and ML Association gathering. Event details and organizers are named, with emphasis on the exhibition's role in the fair.
A Kingston cor respondent reports a large white object seen Thursday over Woodville moving north at high speed. Neighbors described it as a long cylinder with conical ends, too large for an elephant or a bird. He notes no local airships or craft. the sighting is being forwarded to other papers for verification.
A large crowd attended Boland's Winter Sale drawing strong interest from shoppers and local residents. Officials reported high turnout and steady foot traffic throughout the event, reflecting strong community engagement during the season.
An unusual note appears with names that resemble a grant or pledge request. The fragment lists personal names in a ceremonial style and a date notation 1/8, leaving the larger context unreadable.
The Etheridge line near Charleton shows progress with earth works and bridge construction awaiting completion. Trains run to Read Creek twelve miles from Charleton and a mail coach continues from Einns to El, with the Almaden station reconstruction advancing and engines anticipated to whistle near Charleton by month’s end.
The Cairns Tincmaphond Bociet holds a meeting at Art Hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. The Wider Guiesk is noted in the schedule. Members are invited to attend.
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