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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
2
The Palace Theatre presents a lively bill headlined by The Horse Race at Morse Ranch with Laughing Hit of the Month and a bright comedy lineup. Featured acts include Jivelvieg Howerd Missimer Lily Bronscombe and Mason along with scenic racing and dramatic screen interludes.
The piece denounces the Fisher Government as a patched together minority Labor administration facing impending electoral defeat. It argues the party claimed a nonexistent mandate, governs without elector consent, and cites the baby bonus and Press Gag Act as examples of stealthy measures pushed despite lack of public backing.
A caustic critique argues the Labor government’s anti policy efforts failed, catalyzing upheaval as ministers cling to power. It condemns Milli gan’s Senate bid and Labor’s use of a Referenda plan, painting a picture of opposition campaigns and political infighting.
The Wetal Market London reports copper prices with forward opportunities. Copper at £66 12s 6d per cwt to con 1 tse and Tim at £290 15s 16d C221/5 forward. Load trading noted at £18 15s.
The column blends medical ads, local notices, and commentary on public works and community affairs. Includes early 20th century medicinal mentions, a hearing adjournment in the Valuation Court, and notices about water shutoffs, prepaid marriage births and deaths listings, and upcoming auctions and meetings. It references the Harbour Board, the Australian Natives Association in Tolga, and a public discourse by Dr. Reed at Cairns.
A Cairns division report urges electors to vote for John Mann on the first ballot and the three Liberal Senators Chataway Bi Ledger and Sayers on the second ballot with emphasis on avoiding apathy. It also previews the film program at the cinema, praising The Long Barike and A Japanese Tea Garden as featured features with dramatic plot details.
The Wandilla, a new steamer built for the Pen by Wo Deertinore, leaves Melbourne on Leh for Cairns on her first visit. Length 416 feet, beam and depth noted, Marconi wireless equipped. Refrigerated cargo space and stores space described. West Australian routes cited. Local agent E F Lyon sent a postcard about the ship as advertising for the venture.
The Palace Theatre announces a full program for tonight featuring The Clown's Revenge and A Mother's Love among other acts. A Western feature The Horse Pace at Hawley Ranch plays alongside The Scheme and several dramas and comedies. Tickets are selling quickly as audiences anticipate a hours long program with song numbers and scenic views. Local patrons are reminded of upcoming showtimes and the manager promises a varied and entertaining lineup.
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