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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary text suggests an observation that the blame for inefficiencies or delays is often placed on state and Commonwealth legislatures in Australia. The passage references steps and advocacy but is incomplete and unclear.
The passage notes Fr Clarse preparing an illustrated handbook on Australian industries to aid farmers and overseas districts. It mentions government schemes to inform about opportunities in Untaria, with careful advertising to avoid exaggeration and calls for regional cooperation to boost efforts.
Local notices report Mr D Hoolihkas advertising a lost black coat with a packet book inside. Caledocian Quadrille Assembly announces shore practices tonight in Hidfellows Hall at 8. The Perthshire timetable lists arrivals from London to Cairns and Teemeville with June dates. The Waipara is expected to depart for London on Saturday after Perthshire.
Adelaide Stommenhip Hydmey foreman Hughes returns south tonight after a raid trip. W Jones of Bank of NSW Richmond arrives after a visit to Cairns Falls with Mrs. June. Mrs. Hodge from Brisbane plans Thursday Island trip. W Sable of Oaks Rush reports improved mining. cyanide plant to be expanded costing over £2000. D Maxwell Reid leads cyanide operations. J McPaul and J Pollard of Harvey Creek visiting Cairns. Theodore Tudor from Brisbane travels to Hillagoe then Stannery Hills and nearby counties. Inspector Malone leaves for Mareeba. Kuranda sails to Townsville Yongala at 8 pm for welbourts. G J Boulter returns from Atherton. Mareeba Show draws large attendance.
Disjointed text shows a ship, the turbine steamer Bingers bes, marked by Mourilyan and due to reenter Townsville soon. Mentions Mr Bowman leader of the Unbor Party visiting Cloncum and a cold cough remedy with a cryptic date.
The convention finished its sittings at Towns Villa on Saturday night after 49 weeks. The platform was discussed in detail and slightly amended by Mr Wm Lempom the member for Ler. Various visits include Gerald and Cairns while Cairns and Townsville residents, such as Captain J Mackay and Mr Kellock AM, are noted in attendance.
Dee department of Public Works calls for tenders by June 10 for building a state school at Upper Marion Carrington via Cairns. Submissions by Mesara Bell and Co. at Wekeford Aves. include 86 head of heavy draft horses and other plant for railway construction at Doo Hver junction.
An incident at Martin Place during Empire Day saw a Socialist youth contesting a bluejacket over a red tie. The confrontation escalated as blows were exchanged before police intervened and the crowd dispersed. The onlookers reported the affair without identifying any prosecutions or outcomes.
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