Duty and Protection Debate in Australia Over Colonial Goods
The article surveys the tariff dispute in Australia arguing against reducing protective duties. It cites local fears that imported goods undercut colonial products, but notes public support for tariffs to shield young industries. It warns that lowering duties could stifle Australian manufacturing and threaten national development.
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Mo Wness
Poe
Australia
Artiggns
Globe
Sydney
Wetal Market London Prices May 97
London market report lists copper ranging from 63 pounds 16 shillings 3 pence to 66 pounds 1 shilling 3 pence per ton. Tin is quoted 100 to 108 pounds per ton. Lead trades at about 10 pounds 15 shillings per ton.
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London
Small Debts Court Sees Tender Withdrawal and Shipping News
The Small Debts Court on Wednesday heard the withdrawal of a tender from Bundaberg Foundry Co for Cape Tracts supply, totaling 7/10. Adelaide Co reports no passenger steamer to Cairns next week while Camira ships cargo and returns to the south, with Junno and Willowra shipments arriving from the south carrying coal and cattle.
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Ome Caer
Bundaberg Foundry Co., Ltd
Adelaide Co
Cairns
Mest Wees
Caves
Junse
Swiney
Romma
Garden
Purcell
Mulgrave Mill Events and Dances Tonight
Mulgrave Central Mill reports workers should present at the hall 2 30 PM and a Cajma Band dance is planned at Hibernian Hall tonight. The Cairns Tennis Club hosts its first Cinderella dance, with good weather expected and strong attendance anticipated.
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Mulgrave
Hibernian Hall
Oddfellows
Cairns
Lingely
Pest
Rescue crews from Vulturno honored for gallantry
Officers and men of 11 veanels rescuing passengers and crew of the burning Vulturno receive the King's silver medal. The Board of Trade also awards plate and cash to captains and crew members of the rescuing ships Asian Carmania Crar Devonian Grosser Kurfurst Kroosland La Torraine Migneepoliz Narragansett Rapps Serditta class. Cairns residents will note with interest in this item.
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Board of Trade
Carmania
Crar
Devonian
Grosser Kurfurst
Kroosland
la Torraine
Migneepoliz
Narragansett
Rapps
Serditta
Cairns
Kuranda Steamer Kurends Delayed Northward
The steamer Kurends sailed from Cairns to Weedmeday for the stranded Waipars om Hannibal Reef and will call at Cooktown Girat for further instructions. A Chinaman in custody attempting escape from a Cairns escort earlier is reported.
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Cairns
Cooktown Girat
Kurends
Tewes
Jeter
Dag
Local Court Deals With Minor Rail Breach Charge
A Cairns Police Court hearing on Wednesday morning processed charges against Michael Brenan for a rail breach with a ten shillings fine. Townsville reports from the Supreme Court note Judge sentencing Charles Gray and Gertrude Nelson to seven days each for an offense related to attending a marriage ceremony in Michmond, reflecting ongoing local legal matters.
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P. G. Grant
Cairns
Michael Brenan
Townsville
Supreme Court
Charles Gray
Gertrude “Elison
Michmond
Mar
Interied train service alteration and local sales noted
West Monday will see changes on the Moolate line. A Levis protection sale is set for next Saturday at Memers R Sturt and Co Abbott Street Cairns. A cream suppliers meeting at Malagde discussed increasing attendance and forming a committee for a larger Sunday meeting. The local Cal band may continue after a resignation. disruption would harm town music.
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Levis's
Memers, R. Sturt and Co
Abbottstreet
Cairns
Malagde
Mareba
W.A. Times
Brown
The Arcadians at the Hibernian Theatre
A Bow audience enjoys Bow occupancy and the Hibernian Theatre plans stage the opera The Arcadians with scenes set in Arcady. The production promises lively musical comedy and a moral arc featuring truth and reform amid social concerns.
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Arcady
Winnie
Great Gorton Mystery Leads Palace Theatre Night
London May 2 The Palace Theatre announces a new two feature programme headlined by The Great Gorton Mystery a thrilling detective tale praised for its battle of wits The bill also includes Mountain Girl's Sacrifice a drama of a brave young girl and Dad's Girls a film about a child in a laneway and a Cunard ship note Ambitions and praise mark the night’s lineup and showings aboard Agalesia and other ships are not detailed
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London
Windsor Castle
Petticoat Lane
Napoli Company
Naples
Paustralian Gazette
Dramig
Wiffles
Cinderella
Rooking
Whitties
Oler
Nestor
Am Best
Eclair Gazette
Secret Service
Sherlock Holwes
the Reygate Squires
Palace Theatre
Gauton
Uch
Auctions at Hoare Mart Offer Cullery and Tableware
Mr J G Hoare conducts an auction at his mart at 3 p m offering a blue assortment of cullery and table silver items. The sale is timed for tomorrow afternoon with bidders invited to attend.
Special invitation at Craig's Pure Drug Pharmacy
Ladies are invited to visit Craig's Pure Drug Pharmacy to receive free handkerchief perfume and a perfumed cord, while they inspect a line of powders, toiletries, and imported fragrances from Frame.
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Craig's
Pure Drug
Cratig's
ViceRegal Chemiat
Cairns
Vivid Campaign Tangles With Unseen Turmoil
A brief election report describes a lively political contest where candidates face intimidation and public clashes. It notes supporters using force in some areas, with prominent figures forced to flee when encountered, reflecting a tense, Dickensian atmosphere in the campaign city.
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Ipewich
Dickens
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