Timber industry livelihoods and tariff promises in Geelong case
The text critiques the Fisher Government and Ay pems for promising protectionist policies yet failing to address timber workers with livelihoods at stake. It notes the Geelong case as evidence and reports only a careful consideration pledged during tariff revision, with no action to reopen the tariff. It blasts officials and others who claimed concern but did not act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Osce
Geelong
Port of Cairns Faces Delays and Criticism Over Anchorage Operations
The article condemns Cairns harbor practices highlighting slow lighter service for 60 tons of cargo, reliance on the Cecil Rhodes for towing, and delays that tarnish the port’s reputation. It urges reform by directing ships to Cairns and improving harbor readiness ahead of the Mt Mulligan railway development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caires
Cairns
Cecil Rhodes
St. Albans
Anchorage
Cairns Channel
Cairne
Mt. Mulligan
Port gains from oversea vessels berth plan
The article argues ratepayers would press the G A Company for freight reductions. Benefits to the port depend on bringing oversea steamers to the wharves, requiring a tug for lighterage and dredging to depths that allow oversea vessels to navigate the channel safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A. Company
Raul
North Queensland Rail Service Criticized For Route Change
Residents along the Cairns to Lucinda Point line lament the switch from Mourilyan to Meeinderry and Mekin Ahem. The public complains of reduced sea freight access, rough treatment by the company, and fears a broader rearrangement once the Aramac takes Suva’s route, hoping Kuranda is restored to Hinchinbrook soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecinderry
Mourilyan
North Queensland
Aease Smith
In Cairns Lands Department Understaffing Sparks Outcry
A Cairns Lands Department note highlights daily tasks tied to the government transfer and criticizes the overstocked CPS office and overworked staff. A prominent resident urged a meeting of indignation to address the disgraceful state of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lands Department
Cairns
CPS
Noted items from Atheriem Police Court and shipping notices
Atheriem Police Court fined Jane Channan ten pounds plus costs for illegal possession of opium. Shipping notices advise that Avamec will be dispatched to southern ports tomorrow night at 9 o'clock. Mails to the south depart tomorrow, with Aramar close for park. jets and newspapers at 6.15 pm, ordinary letters at 6.45 pm and late letters at 7 pm. A surveying team remains on the coast portion around mid month, with departure for Sydney to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atheriem
Ada Last
Jane Channan
Costa
Burns, Fhilp and Co., Ltd
Aramar
Accident at Koren Sawmills Injures Daykin Poherby
Mr Daykin Poherby sustained a severe foot injury Monday at Kureen sawmills when timber slipped and rolled on his foot. First aid was given, then hospital transport by ambulance. A note found at Mt Lyell mine mentions a farewell to a wife and child, and a companion’s body later found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daykin Poherby
Kureen
Saya
Atherton
FE. Morgan
Toles
Mt. Lyel
North Lyell
Agnes
Laura
Lou Bourke
Dows
Rverthy
Harboring a Gun Case Heard in Police Court
A colored man named Charlie Ma appeared before Police Court Judge Mr PGrent with unlawfully permitting an aboriginal firearm on premises. Hannam for the defense pleaded guilty. Witnesses cited prior complaints. sentence fixed at five pounds or one month in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ma
Nanerattan
Pgrent
H. V. Hannam
Gergeast Lawrence
Hambledam
Caires
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Ani
Mogher
Middie Skee
Ofice
Pally
Queens Hotel
Waser
Chillagoe
Alayan
Crawford
Spence Street
JWR
Tong
Meerawa
J. Niven
Calran
Alston
Wee
Lense
W. Lennon
A. J. Draper
LYONS
Sheridat
Sorthages
Duke
Northage
Spence ST
Cairns Painters’ Association
B. EK
Bowbray, B.A
Bowerd Saith
Abbott Street
C. G. T. Murray
LDQ
G. G. Haines
Thes
Edward B. Steale
AUP. Building
Stet Been
Cae
Teweerike Ageets
Connolly & Suthers
Baxter-Tyrie
Chemie
Harvey G. Draper
F.w.a.la
School OF Aerts, Camrnss
Mutual
Life and Citizens
Aste
Ios
Me. C. S. Whale
Scarboro College
England
Piateed Stores
Bae de Ee “Preseenten
Llenechente
Nelson and
Hambledon
Aerott-Street
Olympia Eine
Alf. Franks
J. & P. Pease
Merchant Grocers
Lake Street
Wllectors
Oor— Eulabra
Boar Pocket
Ss. M. Hayes
Cairns Theatre
MSBAY
Pictures
Lyric Theatre
Durham
Laedies
Bathing U.dron
Robert Craig
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Ae Street
Magazina
Vieror
TP. Kelly
Post
the Post
Nee le
Steedat
Haver
Abbott-Street
Beckennell
Seeam
A. J. P. MeeDossell
BH. J. Gachuen
OF. Y. i K
MacDonnell
W. Pmentigomery
H. L. Kelly
Owen Whittick
Robott Street
Cainrs
G.B.D
Civic
Telephone
Abramac
Pioneer Mill
THE
Southern Mail
Sealark
Koren
Cairoy
J. Lavis Wee
Mec
B. Y. Newman
Messrs
MacDonnel
Merrie
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