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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
2
The report notes the Federal Government’s claim that additional powers would bring industrial peace, while the public grows weary of disturbances and fears a trade off of Home Rule to end strikes. It comments on the Labor Industrial policy’s failures and broad public reaction.
The narrative describes government inquiries into law administration, a 400-strong ironworkers idle period in Sydney, and a Darwin strike amid Amalgamated Assn demands for £4 weekly and 44 hour weeks with union preference. Federal officials opposed, arbitration rejected, and strikebreakers deployed, with officials including the Chief Protector of Aborigines involved and wage details noted.
Copper prices ranged around 68 pounds 7 shillings to 8 pounds 10 shillings per ward, with tin quoted from 918 pounds 10 shillings to 219 forward. The note cites weakness due to general selling pressure and mentions lending charges.
Domestic notices announce prepaid advertising and a cargo steamer schedule. The steamer Changsha of A Line will depart Caitna for Hong Kong via Thursday Island and Port War win, Friday evening this week. Burns Thilp and Co. reported the vessel would leave Townsville at 1 pm, aiming to arrive about 5 am this morning.
At Cairns Sumimana Court on Wednesday Francis Lake was fined 1a and 4 6 costs for being knocked off the road loss of control. Peter Lawton faced charges for unlawfully being on licensed premises at the Tramway Hotel and received a £1 fine with 3/6 costs, or default seven days.
The Northern Herald is presented as fully treated in a combined effort to produce the best of its kind published and circulated in the Far North region. The article emphasizes comprehensive handling and aims for superior quality and reach.
The Commonwealth Electoral Act allows electors to vote at a prescribed division polling place or as absent voters at any Commonwealth polling bank. The chief electoral officer advised vendors to vote wherever convenient within their subdivision. The process is simple with voter name checks, though questions may arise for the presiding officer.
The mission closes in Werberton next Sunday morning after a second mass and opens at Irvinebank the same evening May 2 at 1 38. To night the weather favors outdoor sport. Lofty Anderson leads the arrangements for a likely successful revival. The rink opens on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday. The club plans an amateur boxing tournament on Thursday June 1.
At a Temers wedding breakfast Mr A D Neos of the Tenote Star condemned the practice of publishing wedding presentation lists. He said it wastes space and serves no public interest. Rev Anson Smith backed the remarks calling it an infliction on printers editors and readers.
Capital audiences greet a new programme headlined by Remyeyan see long. The Voice of Warning dazzles with a beautiful setting. The Curates J Bristle offers good comedy. Trout Farming in Surrey educates, with St Gothen scenery. Mr Syd Johnson sings Love Me. Repeat show tonight expected to draw a full house.
The annual ball organized by the Ladies Guild at Hibernian Hall attracted about 300 attendees. M C Henriques and Headrick oversaw arrangements while the supper teams, stage backdrops, and music received praise. The Road to Ruin won the first prize in the vote of the night with dancing continuing into Thursday morning.
Mayers Shoes advertises a special exhibition of ladies, children, and gents footwear. The attractive store highlights an extensive table display with goods selling rapidly as part of an annual sale event.
Obituary note honors the late J. W. Mulligan who gave his name to Mt Mulligan. The article laments the lack of a proper headstone and memorial for a respected figure once asked to face grave duty.
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