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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
4
Nestle's Milk and Nut Milk Chocolate is specially recommended to footballers and athletes for its marvellous sustaining qualities. Burns Philp & Co. Ltd., Cairns.
Brisbane June 15. W R Paddle, returning from visits to the Johnstone River and Liverpool Creek districts, says land within the Sugar Works Act benefited areas is favorable for sugar. He notes good rainfall, temperate climate, and soils suited to cane varieties like Badilla and Gorou, with tramways planned across the district.
Governor declares King's College an official open as Bishop Brisbane faces criticism. Master Bev Se-Plewrher apologises for the lapse after Dr Dionetdson, the bishop, condemns the failed reception of a letter. The incident sparks scandal over the Post Office Department.
The remains of explorer William Lansborough were reinterred at Tombeng Cemetery this afternoon after being moved from Alowndra where they lay since 1880.
Brisbane June 14. After no Executive Council meeting today the Premier announced the Governor had approved the nomination of three gentlemen to seats in the Legislative Council. Hon FE B Forrest Brisbane, T R Cribb Ipswich, RO Mo Collies Townsville.
A Tangier report notes a government debate over funding a proposed compromise. A crowd of 6000 gathers as tensions rise with protests and guards deployed to protect consulate buildings and residents in the aftermath of earlier violence.
The Baer Canal report for 1912 records United Kingdom at 5,905,415 tons, with 15 percent, Holland at 6 percent, and the Americas including Amatrin and France at 1 percent.
A letter to the editor condemns the Harbor Board for advertising urgent cement deliveries, accusing Board members of anti Australian bias and misrepresentation. The writer calls for replacing misleaders with pro native industry advocates and urges unity with Britain in times of danger.
A reader contests a previous letter on ambulance care after a fatal accident. He praises the ambulance crew for transporting the patient to town for treatment and urges responders to focus on first aid while noting Ancre district hospital emergency access.
June 1 report from Capetown notes Ambersion or embassy leaders discuss a Native Land Bill amid tensions surrounding the Setives' Teed Balt. Officials weigh proposed land ownership policies while international observers watch closely for outcomes and reactions.
From a serviceable everyday line our cutlery offers a feed knife built for hard use. The illustration shows a best double shear steel blade forged by hand and tempered with care by skilled workmen. Fitted with refined handles, ideal for a well suited wedding gift. Prices quoted aim to beat southern markets for the same quality goods. Tables priced up to one dollar per dozen.
The Bishop of North Queensland traveled through Mareeba to Herberton on his first visit to the new diocese. On Tuesday the 17th he will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Georges Church in the evening, followed by an afternoon tea in the church grounds to welcome him. The report notes clear but frosty weather, farm hardships on Emerald Creek, a new house in Walsh Street, and local social highlights including the sixth annual Oddfellows ball with ornate attire descriptions for the ladies.
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A crowded Datardas AQ 240 scene saw four visitors and 38 players active at once with shifts among skips to balance play. Saturday yields Bennett Overstand and Har rigan leading wins 427 to 27 on various lines, while Sunday saw Philips Hartigan Miller and Gotten teams posting strong scores. Also noted are an influenza scare, six minor Isinghes championship modinations, and a testimonial ad for Doane Ointment highlighting skin cures.
A London mother describes severe dry eczema on her baby’s head face and body. After weeks of discomfort the child improved after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as advertised, with the family noting the change in skin condition and relief from itching.
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