05 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
1
Fearniey and Co Ltd offers steamship transport and freight services between Mikas and all parts of the world. The notice specifies transport arrangements and shipping options for global delivery and trade between diverse markets.
Shipping notices detail departures from RNS PHILP and CO LIMITED and Stonearmy, with sailings to Totnes Townsville Melbourne and ports including Towneville, Port Slawrervbey, and Cairne. Services show weekly departures on Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays, with arrivals and returns to Townsville and connections to Spt and Southampton.
A fragmentary notice describes T Byrne a saddler famed for custom pack saddles and leather goods. It mentions orders, specialty work, and a broad range of leather items, with cryptic references to location in the north and Carl Yoel.
Government audit details financial position of the Queensland Rational Bank Ltd. It notes capital stock, reserves, and 1921 audit actions. Officials listed include Tas Milne and John C oman among directors and managers.
A party expresses satisfaction with wheat seen and heard from the Sta and awaits inquiry results. The group includes Doctor Hwehanony of Ontario, Conaita.
Mrs Sem McVea wife of the colored boxing champion and three others were injured when a car crashed into a ramway pole near Manly on Sunday evening. The driver tried to evade onlookers as all occupants were thrown onto the roadway and bayly injured. Mrs McVea suffered concussion and severe welts. His friends and Sam WeVea who encountered the wreck were shocked by the scene.
Telegraph reports at the Governor General's levee reveal clear partisan attendance. The Premier McGewen and Willis entered with the general body but avoided private entree, while State Parliament members were notably absent and Consuls largely stayed away. Private citizens attended in unusually large numbers.
Sydney dispatch reports the Bathurst race strike of bookmakers extended to Tuesday as they refuse to operate where stipendiary steward Mr. Hogan officiates. The bookmakers plan an appeal to the Western District Racing Association.
The Telagrepe vessel faced a fierce gale with velocity of miles per hour. Tremendous seas flooded decks and damaged the saloon area. Seaman McLean was knocked down and injured. steward Haller narrowly escaped being washed overboard. The storm lasted 18 hours and was the heaviest seen in years along the coast.
Brisbane reports that Premier Denham plans to curb immigration into Oumesland, citing high shipping charter rates as a justification. Critics say the government uses the policy as an excuse to block overseas fortune seekers, arguing taxpayers bear the cost while immigrants are blamed for using public resources.
The article argues against high immigration expenditures as Australia grapples with crowded lands and housing. It notes complaints from displaced workers at the Government Printing Office and urges emphasis on a trained military and naval force over large population growth.
Mrs. G. Martirte reports using Dr Shebdon’s Discovery for her children’s croup and bronchitis. She claims a marked improvement after one dose and says neither child shows lingering symptoms now.
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