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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1912
Page
2
The piece argues the Fisher Government’s Protection stance is proved right, accusing supporters of ignoring economic realities and suggesting policy harms Australian industries and workers. It critiques the party’s self-image and hints at factional shifts toward cheaper goods and white Australia implications.
The Cairns Hospital marks a key fundraising day to maintain and improve facilities. The old hospital history shows periods of challenge and progress, with the current Upper Esplanade building embodying the town’s progress and hopes for continued service. Townspeople are urged to give freely to support hospital work and future improvements.
Senators discussed how to publish a report condensed by staff while protecting writers' names and addresses. M'Gregor urged management to decide who signs reports and how to draft legal wording for suburban and country correspondence. Chatstaways questions remained unanswered amid broader press agency concerns and party critiques. The Labor party and Christian references surfaced as political contention. The Lands Office move to the CP Office was noted, with Commissioner Boulter possibly renting the Cairns Hills court area, and criticism of departmental work as a public scandal drawing protests.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mulligan Railway and a tease directed at a comedian amid threat notes. No clear event date or full context available.
Report notes ships departing for home on a periodical visit, with 65,229 tons aggregated and average 795.43 tons. January to October totals show 525,216 tons and 547 vessels entering port, while others depart for the land of the Biking Sun.
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