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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
2
The Kuranda ship sails from Townsville every Tuesday morning toward Cooktown and returns Wednesday night. The voyage times are poorly legible with several dates and times garbled. The record lists dates around March including full moons and tides, with a high water note for Tuesday March 15 1995 and an irregular timeslot.
Snaps describe a River Flat area near Russell River with 60 acres under piers and canal access, 6o acres on Plant Cane, balance scrub. Tramline passes through Barinda Mill area. Asking price 1m per acre with terms a 5000 deposit and balance over 6 years at 6 percent interest. Further particulars from the seller.
The piece argues that Koebieman claims Bolshevism will provoke a European reaction, predicting a Paris revival of German influence and discrediting Bolshevism. It cautions that admiration for radical change often fuels a counter movement toward moderation and social security, warning that parading Bolshevik ideals fuels backlash.
The Insurance Office of Australia presented its annual report at the Chamber of Commerce Rooms Sydney. The balance shows a large rise in premiums and a profit boost with a dividend declared and reserves increased. Growth spans fifteen branch offices across the Commonwealth with international representations including London Cape Town San Francisco and Shanghai highlighting rapid expansion.
In Mount Garnet Mining news, the Coolgarra battery nears completion with the boiler delivered to Movet Garret for installation. Once the bowler is set, operations will commence, and a crushing mill will boost activity. MecAuhkey Wilcox hit a high-grade patch, Nettles Creek savers jubilant as dirt piles rise.
The Cairns Harbor Board agendas show morning committee meetings and an evening full board session. Attendance is expected from directors Aton, som, and S. Miller this Friday. Anzac Day celebrations in Edmonton include a grand dance at Tris's Hall after a recent Friday night meeting chaired by Dr. mutter. The sports programme will be announced later.
Fragmentary OCR lists prices and production terms with names like Tien ant Seewin Son and Molybeente. The text suggests commodity pricing details, but readable facts are limited and unclear due to damaged wording.
J A Stopp, recently committed for trial on a drifter theft, appeared Monday charged with stealing a heifer belonging to Mr W C Griffin. The court remitted him for trial at the next Circuit Court setting in April, with bail extended. The article also notes weather advisories and various local notices and advertisements.
Mr Pole Neate led a concert party Sunday afternoon at the Palace Theatre for Carns Hospital inmates. Newbury, with Miss Wright, delivered a fine programme including I Hear You Calling We and Songs at Araby. George Trad sang well, and the Palace Orchestra played several pieces. Naoree Taylor and Miss Hara also performed with accompaniments.
At a Barron Shire Council gathering on Monday morning the repatriation committee was approved to contribute TR per week toward the secretary’s salary. The chairman and speakers argued the government should cover the secretary’s pay, while the Harter Board and districts with repatriation committees urged continued support without further contributions to the Cancas Committee.
At the Monday meeting the Barron Shire Council decided to devote a Repagiation Liepart grant of 4374 to improve the Double Island road and other schemes including Port Douglas and a tourist road from Freshwater to Cairns. A four-division commuter group will oversee the project, and steps include placing a lock on peatlands to deter travelers. Mareeba Chamber backs rail and road extensions to boost pastoral and mining districts, pushing for Cairns railway link to Croydon and harbor board coordination.
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