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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
4
Townsville reports a May oral reception tempered for Alderman Didcdames mayoral candidate at the Town Hall. Citizens attended as Alderman Didcdames prepared to test for Charters Towers tonight.
A new agreement will be reached between wharf laborers and employers at Port Adelaide as a fresh dispute resolution plan is set to take effect soon. The move aims to reduce industrial tensions and stabilize operations at the docks.
The readable text contains disjointed phrases about a fight or confrontation at an unidentified location with scattered names and a reference to a forwarded case. No clear date, participants, or outcome emerge from the legible portion.
In Melbourne the House discusses November expenditures totaling £67 3/6 per day for 27 days. Mr Hughes cites wharf workers’ strike as contrary to the Arbitration Act. Mr O Malley notes Queensland gains a tenth seat in the House. Debates address the Industrial Act definition and penalties to deter employers from dismissing officers for union membership. amendments are proposed and then withdrawn.
Sydney reports a continued wharf strike delaying Tasmanian apples and Victoria produce. Howard Smith Line crews were paid off on two ships, 27 on one and 30 on another, with Cycle scheduled for payroll today.
In the Legislative Assembly tonight Mr Vermes moved to set and read the Cairns Harbour Board bill. The measure aims to govern the board and promote Cairns and hinterland development. Opposition support was tentative with calls for a comprehensive state Harbour Boards act for uniformity.
An advertisement touts a rapid heater Reznna as a modern science shortcut for cuts, wounds, sores, and skin irritations. It claims a quick remedy with irregular pots sold at 1/6 seed units and claims wide availability.
Cadets face four full day drills under Section 127 of the Act to enable attendance by all cadets and seniors. Voluntary details will be issued, allowing one quarter of the usual statutory and voluntary requirements to be fulfilled. Arrangements consider climate, with Northern Queensland summer and Tasmania winter noted as unsuitable. Parades will be fixed in timing, with evening sessions possible in mining districts.
Parliament considers questions on the sugar commission and its purpose. If endorsed, each branch of the sugar industry could gain full opportunity to vindicate its rights and secure just and equitable treatment. no further action is deemed necessary.
In Brisbane Tuesday a Commonwealth case concerns William Keilett from The statement of claim alleges the plaintiff was charged with a tax or direct duty from Moreton. Mr Weedon, State Census Supervisor, represented Commonwealth. The defense contends the work was performed and the matter continues.
A Brisbane public life tribute notes Mr Wilson’s life devoted to public duties and reports the Lands Court bench seat will soon require a replacement. It remains too early to guess who will succeed him.
The column records lunar phases with last quarter on November 13 and new moon on November 21 alongside sunrise and sunset times for Cairns. It notes Mr M J Bogan returning as Ambulance Superintendent, and reports an adjourned QaTBH meeting at the School of Arts with £45 subscribed after canvassing the town.
Brisbane reports focus on Teerlay following as the scene centers on Saturday events in Queensland. Unclear text references potential matches or results with limited readable names and placements.
A fragment shows figures and names around Calran Water. The lines mention Fuad Calran, Bax and a series of rates or measurements, with unreadable context. The item seems to sketch a financial or pricing note tied to a water issue, but details are unclear.
Pedigree tested White Leghorn hens Wangerelin Pen laid well over 11 months and won the June prize of 11 Sss in the Gatton Agricultural College Laying Competition 1910 1911 under government supervision. The pen, bred from Fanglish strain Imi 1402 and mated to a rooster from Padmam’s World Record line, reflects the full sister Pen lineage continuing in the Gatton competition.
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