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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
2
The Post argues Liberals should vote rather than argue with opponents in the final federal drive. It condemns the Labour movement, notes leaders seek personal gain, and urges individuals to weigh issues and cast their ballots to end minority rule. The piece warns against trusting Liberal slogans and critiques party self interest.
In Losdon on May 26 copper prices showed varied figures with 468/15/- to £69 for forward copper and 72/11/6 to £281/10/-, Electrolytic copper at £22 and £20 to Ł14/10/-.
A collage of items notes delays and omissions in Rugby Union reporting. It mentions Matunga for Papua shipping and a harbor board meeting. Local council meetings are scheduled with cadets urged to attend a guard of honor for the Governor. A correspondent praises the Northern Herald and Cairns journalism.
Serious complaints surfaced at a Tuesday Veen Council meeting about a disorderly site in Norman York. Alderman Draper condemned the condition as disgraceful and urged action while Alderman Law offered cautious support. residents warned of a petition if ignored. The debate centered on morality in the park area and a plan to lock the premises and notify authorities.
Mayers announces its annual boot bargain event with sensational price reductions. Also Cairns hosts Mrs. Carson from American White Flousehoods Ltd presenting affordable frocks skirts and blouses at the Strand Hotel from Thursday May 25 to attract Northern shoppers. An illustrated issue features Mount Mulligan ceremony and wide coverage of mining, sport, agriculture, and cable news.
His Excellency the Governor returned to Kuranda on Tuesday from Hemperion and will attend the Hospital Ball in Cairns tonight. He proceeds to Rebinda on Thursday, returns Friday for an excursion to the Barrier Reef aboard the Cecil Rhodes at 1.30 pm, and officially opens the Cairns bowling-green at 6 o’clock on Saturday before departing on the Wyandra for Brisbane.
A fragment from a town clerk note discusses public recreation ground use at Cass and urges cooperation on proposals. The message cites public property concerns and references a previous citizen action while signed by HE L. Cochrane Town Clerk.
A letter from Mr. Lennay claims over valuation by the Town Council on Line Valuation. Councillors debate delaying action, with a Supreme Court injunction possible. The mayor notes awaiting court results and delays, while one member says this case was already disposed of.
The Palace stages a new programme headlined by Plot and Counter Plot a long drama about Lord Ronald entertaining guests in Italy. Intrigue follows as Estelle is found lame and a guest abducted by brigands though detectives Ingram and Graf ton pursue the case through a tangled counterplot.
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