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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
1
Todd conveyed no satisfaction to the Minister while Mr Barnes accused leaders of mischief as Tene defended the men. The Minister refused to hear further questions, warning of consequences for a man trying to lead workers into trouble and noting the struggle over low wages.
A fragment from LOSDOS dated March 11 lists copper forward at 65 pounds to 65 pounds 5 shillings, with electrolytic quality mentioned. References to Tim cash 212 pounds to SMale and to Woltrau, ny appear as obscure items in the market note.
A Newcastle Chronicle letter critiques the Australian immigration stance, mocking the idea of 2000 immigrants weekly at the Quayside. The writer, echoing Labour rhetoric from the Worker, suggests contrasting views between Tyneside and empty Australia and highlights a misapplied logic across nations.
A Craven Reed comments that Liberal talk on Britain’s Voluntary System is flawed at heart. He cites Manchester Liberal Whip P Alingsworth warning that abolishing voluntarism could trigger aggression and wider armament by European powers. He calls conscription a crime against mankind and questions Britons who dodge it.
An advertisement page lists Novem Hair Restorer claiming scalp cleansing and natural color restoration with a 5/6 bottle price. It also reports Ace oiler Company steamers sailing from Newcastle to Urila and Clan Ross on a scheduled date, plus a railway death inquiry led by W. S. Prewitt and Stanley, with conclusions to be sent to the Commissioner for Railways.
A bicycle sport meet is scheduled in Norway Verk after noon on Easter Saturday. The Band will travel to attend.
In Cairns Small Debts Court before Mr. P G Grant M, verdicts were given for pay Lifla for full amount claimed plus costs in five undefended cases. Burns Poilo and Co v Joseph Franks goods supplied £5 1 1 plus £1 1 costs. Lee Vang Go Yun money due £15 4 0 plus £2 2 costs. Mrs Kay John Barr money due for kyared and lodging £4. Mrs Hey to Edward Collins money due for board and lodging £4. Leary case saw defense offered with leave to defend.
The Palace Theatre offered a full evening of entertainment with New York Hat and Prodigal Wife as star films, plus Apathe Renegade and In Peril of Their Lives. Gothic numbers Montser rat and Manfredonia, comic items Divores and She jac Pippin, and an Olme act Rideni Troumers delighted. A feature song Ogallalia by Syd Johnson impressed. Show repeats tonight and tomorrow with Gill bus service for patrons.
A correspondent signing as full Speed criticizes lending the tug Cecil Rhodes and hiring the remel ship for cargo handling. He argues ratepayers oppose unnecessary lighterage and urges the Harbour Board to obtain vessels to the wharf when berths exist, hoping for decisive future action for Cairns port welfare.
A reader letter argues the Australian Native Association is a dubious national body. The writer contends the association excludes a large portion of the white population, alleging the group’s claim to represent natives is unwarranted and degenerating the movement.
Arrival lists Mrs Roberts and three children, Mr L. Derget, UW Kortem, the Sisters of Mercy, Mrs Shires, V. Rowathel, G. R. Roberts, and others in the steerage aboard the vessel sent by Philp and Co Limited agents.
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