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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
The fragmentary text references a minister, a council or meeting, and a protest context with mentions of Portetery, Treen, Sap, and Ge er Les. It hints at a regional political event, dates or times unclear, and possible tensions around policy or mentorship dynamics.
Reports from Copenhagen and London indicate a conference on War Office reform and the agency of the Government’s Patriotic Fund. Delegates debated commission structures, with representatives urged to present proposals and await formal decisions.
Fragmentary OCR text references a place or event with scattered names and dates. Readable entities include Hambledon and Mall context, with unclear surrounding details and dates. The passage appears as a garbled historical snippet requiring reconstruction.
Melbourne and Brisbane reports relay calls from Pe Bae Te Higgs and Jane acting premier for sympathy to His Majesty after Lord Kitchener's death. Melbourne hosts ceremonies with troops mustered. the cabinet plans penalties for strikes, secret ballot to decide if strikes are to be restrained, aiming to curb industrial unrest.
Brisbane reports the Saddle Harness and Dollar Trade Hoard now operational from July with apprentice earnings by year and improver scales. Rates include three month first terms and overtime provisions, detailing hourly and weekly pay across apprentice and improver levels.
In Townsville a writ issued in the Supreme Court for Arthur William WeMfams of Carns, dentist, against Frederick Arthur Affleck of Townsville, dentist, claiming rest paid by pinion et al under a deed of isolation of partnership and covenant of indemnity between plaintiff and defendant. Inisfail central cane price board meets Townsville this afternoon with expected awards decisions for Hambledon Geondi and Maurityne, to be sealed at Townsville.
Wayland Smith and Brown Owl ran a mile and a quarter at Albion Part with Rachesa aiding the final stretch. Wayland Smith finished strongly over the full distance in 2:15 while Brown Owl proved beaten. Poaching Say Yeo wed Limited also performed well as many horses faltered. The imported Conquistador was heavily backed for the Wem Cup.
A fragmented text reports sugar industry workers seeking a government backed ration system. It mentions provisions for staple foods, including milk, cereals, spices, dried fruits, and vegetables, to be supplied to employees and their families. The piece notes parliamentary and labor context in Brisbane and Chicago.
In Valley by election the four persons and Risbane were fined for failing to record their votes. The prosecutions are the first under the State Electoral Act enforcing compulsory voting.
In a jury trial, Constance May Jackson sues Athan King alleging breach of promise for marriage. The jury returned for Jackson and awarded damages.
The cuarterly summons meeting of King Geonme Lode No 66 FAFSOA convened Wednesday evening with WML Bro. Rowett in the chair and a large turnout.
Schedules now prepared including horses cattle pigs poultry sugar cane and farm products. Full particulars from the Secretary MJ Hogan.
Area 160 acres under the plough with two thirds in plant cane. The first crop from Virgin Scrub is estimated to yield 69 to 90 tons to the acre, with roughly 90 tons expected before Christmas.
Anecdotal note promotes a tonic oil blend with malt extract and wild cherry. Claimed to contain virtues of a pure oil and to be gentle on a delicate stomach. Endorsed by P. Eally, a chemist and optician, as suitable for coughs and sickness without irritation.
General agents advertise 150 acres sugar farm near Decral with cane, a fine 160 acre home at Myola Station, selection blocks near Mareébe and Toles, houses and freeholds at Maseete, a Cairns refreshment room lease, 650 for residence at J. Griffiths, 657 acres Karanda dairying land, and other parcels offered with flexible terms.
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