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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 29, 1917

Page

4

Cairns Timber Case Concludes In Timely Trial

His Honour delivered judgment in Cairns Timber Limited versus Fins Timber Limited, finding breach of an alleged timber purchase agreement. Cairns Timber Limited awarded costs. Fins Timber Limited to pay a judge’s fee. The case centered on payment terms and the alleged conversion of timber rights.

Saari Ee Meat Timber Gts Serenert Ser Loy Tearm Seimare Cairns Timber Limited Grata Faery Fins Timber Limited Jarre Coumter-Climy Eye

Governor in Towowaville Honors Local School Event

A governor visited Towowaville as local students staged a ceremony. The event honored the school and its players, with remarks praising community support and the pursuit of excellence amid national attention.

Overseas Voting Turmoil Ties Australian Election Efforts

Melbourne reports mixed overseas ballots amid wartime election rules. Batch counts show narrow leads for candidates Sinclair and Finlayson in Moreton and Brisbanes close races. Final overseas votes expected from London may shift several decisive seats.

Melbourne London Bris- Re Finlayson Ministeriaine Col. Cane Col Plane Macquarie S.W Carr

Referenda Results Return Slow Amid Military Enlistment

The article notes referenda are delayed due to ongoing military enlistment and partial vote returns from the Legislative Council. Latest counts show Asainer abatigon with 160,043 votes in the revised totals, with further updates expected in coming weeks.

Legislative Council

Remedies Advertised Pain Balm Treats Injuries

An old ad promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a antiseptic liniment to heal cuts bruises and muscle soreness quickly. It claims to prevent maturation of wounds and offers relief for rheumatic pains. Sold everywhere.

Chamberlain

Cairns Jockey Club Meeting Draws Notable Trials

The Cairns Jockey Club hosts a tardics romimg meeting with 14 miles of action. Participants include Towammy Sevateh Signal 5 helio and Warrior with margins listed as behind scores. Hive Spe Greywing Land lock Grenecho Harold appear in the field with varying distances.

Furr Cairns Chub Eaneed Towammy Sevateh Helio Warrior Hive Spee Greywing Landlock Grenecho Harold

Wellington considers live proposals on permit reductions

Wellington reports the New Zealand Carrier has decided to seek government input after proposals to reduce permits by one third and one half across the major conferences. The move aims to streamline control and oversight of cainer activities.

Wellington New Zealand

Pur Before Union Pull And Wirs Place for Soldiers

Melbourne dispatch reports a policy change by the Minister for Works. Future hiring will be via union secretaries listing number and class of workers, with adverts inviting applications. Preference to returned soldiers, then other veterans, then union-approved applicants. supervisors will select from advertised eligible workers. Mr Watt plans to visit Canberra after leaving Melbourne.

Melbourne Minster For Works Labour Waet Watt Commonwealth Want Canberra

Peg o the Ring thrills Cairns crowd despite crowding

Australas pictures present fourth episode of Peg o the Ring with a circus plot involving escapes from crooks and a dramatic finale. The Golden Chance and Power of Evil are also featured with Mary Seeret and Steve Danby in a bustling Cairns theatre packed to capacity.

Austral Pictures Eloyen Peg Geala Huge Tnnding Pee Kyla la Belle Shi Hugo Feralco Cairns Reesey Golden Chance Jeanie Macpherson Eal de Mille Steve Denby New York Mary Seerett Mii Alitary Manning Irs Hillary Mary Steve Danby Bian Hillarys Steve Denby Fox Corp of Engineers

Merry Mascape Company Performs With Noted Local Cast

A Cairns scene features the Merry Mascape Company in a varied program. Bennett Meckenzie on piano accompanies the singers with responsive support. Miss Koby Guest and Warie Tady showcase versatile talents and the ensemble delivers lively humor and shared stage charm throughout.

Cairn Bennett Meckenzie Geo, Livingston Ruby Ernest Gollmick Maine Bell Alice Walton Whittick’s Howe Gori Bennett Meckenzie Keote Fred Koby Warle Tady Geo Livingstone Che

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