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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
2
A skeptical voice accuses the Labor Party of widespread misconduct at Liberal meetings. The writer cites events from Port Pirie to Townsville and Fremantle, claiming a pattern of disgraceful behavior and alleging the Labor press avoids the topic.
Suited text advertises stylish mens trousers with English and Australian tweeds, fine finish, strong pockets and Crom style. Includes sizing lines 8 4/9 5/4 6/11 and prices, plus up to date ladies clothing such as costumes skirts and corsets, urging inspection for bargains.
The Harbor Board declines to act on levy matters, following solicitor guidance. A columnist mocks readers while a cosmetic ad promotes Nyal's Peroxide Face Cream. Shipping details note a 90ft by 27m structure on Wharf No. 5 and two temporary sheds behind Wharf No. 1 are due for completion within two weeks.
Shipping timetable notes the Matunge will arrive at daylight Monday for Papuan Ports with passengers from Cooktown. Cairns Tarbor Board rejects the Cecil Rhodes tug tender and delays a wooden tug contract. Cairns Theatre announces future prepaid notices for marriages births and deaths and plans more daily rink sessions this season with an afternoon session today.
Local notice describes a viewing event at the Strand Hotel drawing room from 10.4 to 4. Mrs Carson of American White Goody House presents daring gowns skirts blouses robes and evening frocks for Northerners and others.
The piece attacks Ferricks for posing as a purist while supporters display disorder at meetings. It accuses Labor Party leaders of tolerating a rabble and criticizes Mr Hughes for press attacks and indifference to public decency. The writer believes electors will judge the Laborites by this behavior.
An escort of mounted troopers led by Sergeant Murphy attended the Governor in Cairns. The inspector praised the horses as among the finest seen in North Queensland and noted they were selected from the North Queensland land district.
Members of the Cairns natives branch of the Australian Natives Association protest a Cairns Telephon Board decision that favored foreigners. They threaten a public indignation meeting and plan to invite prominent residents to speak. The branch president says the matter will be addressed at the next association meeting.
Palace Theatre screens a star subject Lace Maker's Romance by Greater J. D. Williams International Picture Co. plus The Blackmailers and When Youth Married Youth. Mama's Bay offers a touching 1000 foot drama while Cneeds and Hiplomer Out of Work provide strong comic relief. Venomous Snakes educates with illustrated glides. Cairns Brass Rant closes the program.
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