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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1914
Page
2
In a coastal region, surgeons including C. F. Scott, F. E. Christiansen, and B. D. Logan are highlighted for their roles in hinterland and coast town health care. The passage notes the regional medical network and the importance of specialist surgeons in connected communities.
Fragmentary weather like note records a lunar phase and a time reference. Item appears as a dated entry mentioning March 2 and a 2 am mark with unclear context.
The U S P A pressed for white labor in the sugar industry at a Thursday conference where delegates urged protection for white workers. The discussion questioned government exemptions for aliens and urged clear limits on new certificates while defending the industry’s need to remain white. The debate highlighted tensions between supporters and opponents over race and economic policy in the sector.
Davies and Stopp report London prices for copper including Jet to Ledge and forward deals, with electro lytic copper quoted at £87. Tin prices range from £174/1 to £176/18, with lead at £19. The terse note records bid amounts and forward terms for copper, tin, and lead.
The text notes two Supreme Court holidays on March 2 and March 17. It mentions Charles G. T. Murray offering daily dental services at his office in AMP Building, with contact details. It also references a conference in Brie and local processing, plus a defense benefit event featuring a Cairns theatre program and a rescue display, with unrelated dramatic content.
A presentation at Cairns Bowling Green honored J C Carlile as he departs for the south. Vice-President J J O Leary presented a silver mounted pipe on behalf of the club amid expressions of regret for the long serving photographer. Walter Gregory is noted as deceased.
A special general meeting was held at the registered office with Mr L Draper presiding. Over 640 holders of one share attended, each equal to half the appropriation, to enable larger bidders to bid. The first half was drawn, with draw number 100 won by Mr B M Geendeen of Cairns. The holder is entitled to 19 pounds 200 shillings interest for 1 year. A large gathering attended to discuss the Palace Theatre program shown Saturday night.
A list of topics for discussion at a Premiers Conference includes representation at the Fascic Exposition transferred properties interest comparisons between States and Commonwealth loans interstate imperial timber bureau in London railway passes for Commonwealth ministers and related privileges.
The plan sets aside 9753 acres for agricultural selection and 14133 acres for grazing selection under the control of the respective council arm. The text notes the areas belong to specific jurisdictions and emphasizes administrative oversight.
The Sydney wharf laborers ballot on overtime results shows 1668 in favor and 645 against. The Melbourne Wharf Laborer reports 629 for and 290 against, giving a majority in favor of overtime.
Fragmentary ad copy claims Molcrave Headache Cure relieves severe headaches with a promised effect. Mentions a price of 2/¢ and a supplier name Frou RB. Cusig, with garbled marketing phrasing and misspelled terms.
The February rainfall in Cairns reached 17 inches 42 points, bringing the year to a total of 29 inches 1 point. The record notes ongoing wet conditions through the early months.
Melbourne reports prompt on major and minority findings by the Northern Territory Railways and Ports Commission. The majority favors rail links north and south and surveys of Victoria East Arnhem and Roper Rivers with river entrances, marking for Darwin port, and notes the harbour potential as a main coastal route and strategic port to avoid isolation of a naval base.
Reports say Great Fitzroy Mines will suspend operations for an indeterminate period. The entire workforce has been told five months’ severance packages, with many carpenters and furnace hands already discharged. Directors have not yet set a resume date while negotiations continue over granting the Lekcki property in Popus for sale.
Detective Mergent Mame takes custody of an assailant identified by Mrs. Theres te Celemhe. The arrest follows Ceplen arrival at the mall where the suspect was apprehended by Advices to Jeschke 86.
Wasuinoron Corroumce declined to provide Mr. Deven with information about Benton's death, citing Bestos as a British object. Carvassa agreed.
Fragmentary wartime note argues that Britain’s defenses depend on more than the navy and criticizes overreliance on maritime power. The author warns that without broader political and industrial backing, bulwarks may fail to hold against threats.
Tribute to the services of the Australian National Defence Force. Mentions Britain Australia New Zealand and allied efforts in maintaining security and defense. Reflects wartime sentiment and gratitude for military cooperation and sacrifice.
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