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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
2
A chaotic editorial piece recounts cane growers facing pressure from wage talks under Judge Macnaughton’s commission. It critiques the movement as industrial distress, notes proposed wages, and argues workers must bear costs even as prices and productivity shift, highlighting tensions between unions and employers.
Local ad item notes Robinson's Patent Marley tins and Grockerns at bargain prices. Limited details available due to damaged text but indicates low price offers and in-store promotions.
Nomination lists for the Amateur Boxing Tournament are reported for the skating rink venue tomorrow and Monday night. Aegis of Limmett and Tal land's firm notes strong demand while auctioneer Mr. 16. loare aids post tea service arrangements as Loyal Trinity Hodge members chart plans. A hospital patient shows some improvement after treatment.
A terse dental notice lists AML building contact details and a phone number Mo. 188 and P.O. Box 198, seeking information on an oft-arrested individual. The fragmentary item implies a public notice, with limited readable data.
The report notes a draft of mixed cattle from Springvale Station, led by Mr WC Antotte, departing around 1 June and arriving to duty. MP J F Mines will auction the consignment at Achietom saleyante Tate, with fattening stock suitable for various purposes.
Fragmented OCR text lists cosmetics, footwear, and a theatre section with many show titles. It mentions Peroxide Crocke beauty claims, Linck hide lines of long white kid shoes, and a Convent Building Fund note. The piece shifts to shopping copy and theatre listings with multiple show names and venue notes.
A chaotic OCR style report details a band and dance event at Tivoli with members in uniforms, Miss Worthage and Vickie Aller performing, and a Merry Wits concert. It notes a May date, a large audience, and planned activities including a late show with various acts and a revised program.
Fragmented notices advise Davies and Stopp as seral storekeepers and commission agents serving Aloomma and Babixda. The steamer Bristase of the G A thee will arrive at Calran from German ports on June 12. Canacutters arrive for Cordourale. a court hearing mentions a guilty plea and a fine. The Adelaide Company notes no passenger service. Camira cargo arrives next Tuesday with southbound trains. War advertisements, Cairns southbound, and Wallowra arrivals are listed with June dates.
Weekly sale highlights low prices on beige satin cloth garments and a range of men’s and children’s wear. Includes striped and plain grey tweed, long lisle gloves, cotton crepe, towels, and assorted accessories with emphasis on durable fabrics and color variety.
Official notice dated May 10 lists the acting secretary M. Anderson and details quarter dates May 1 and May 1 for first and second terms. Mentions tides and times with nautical references and a notation of 125 pages.
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