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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1912
Page
2
A prose critique contrasts a columnist’s devotion to the North with party bias and media snobbery. It praises steadfast regional loyalty to Melbourne and Brisbane while condemning partyFiltering and vanity. The piece opines a reviewer’s drift from Shakespeare to Job and Browning as tastes waver.
Classified ads announce wool frocks and crepe costumes at Victoria House on Lake Street with prices 12/6 to 15/8, plus deliveries. A political column cites Gladstone on Turkish rule, noting Bulgarian and Servian advances toward Constantinople and questions what comes next if the Balkans seize the moment.
Classified note offers photographic equipment and film gear. Lists Ensign Box Form Film Cam-5, 10, 12/6, folding film and magazine plate cameras with prices and postage details. Includes folding plates and related items with assorted costs.
Charles Beate expanded a serialized Dickena tale into a landmark historical novel praised by critics and readers alike. The work, hailed for illuminating its era, ranks among the greatest fiction, offering vast value to literary students and general readers.
Mr Magub representing Rothwell Ltd plans a Tuesday arrival to showcase a new range of samples in Hides rooms. A smoke in the Ambulance Brigade board room tonight will present Carnival and art union statements to the Carnival Committee with Colonel Hulbert Harris, QA LT BLE secretary, in attendance. Cairns Branch Savings Bank October 1912 returns show deposits 5083/5/9 and withdrawals 8737/10/11, new accounts 92 1, with deposits up 128 from October 1911 amid property transaction withdrawals. A civic reception for Colonel Harris is noted following a telephone message to the Post.
Atherton Chamber of Commerce telegram to the Minister for Railways reports receipt of the governor's reply. The message indicates a definite reply date and expectations for action, noting urgency in the Tubieland Examiner copy.
A brief note recalls Alderman Tyrie calling for an intake discussion with the Cairns Water Authority. The record mentions a potential meeting at No. 93 Bal and references a possible date or seating arrangement.
Fragmentary Glasgow era maritime note describes passenger complaints aboard the Cairne coastal fleet. Captain F Rhodes reports on the port according to a dated log, highlighting lodging and accommodation issues for travelers and the master’s provided details.
At Cairn Shire Council on Friday Treht the Superintendent of works I. O. Leary requested a few weeks leave due to ill health. Councillors carried the motion granting the leave and hope he returns to Cairns much benefited by a holiday.
A Saturday morning meeting of representatives chaired by Mayor Wald Mehwurie discussed the Moon Mulligan railway project finances. The Chamber of Commerce and district authorities were urged to donate £30 and other firms £43, with funds to be managed through the Chamber.
A very quiet wedding occurred at the Presbyterian Manse in Atherton with Rev H Corbett officiating. Ada Tate of Woollongong N S W married John Lawrence of Kureen late of Richmond River. The bride wore Swiss muslin with embroidery and orange blossoms, accompanied by white satin straw hat and veil. The couple left for Mareeba en route to Cairns.
The Rev. John Oliver Felnhem was elected bishop of North Queensland after a long clerical career in England. He trained at Cambridge, served in London and Bethnal Green, and later joined church work in Australia with the Bush Brotherhood. His recognition and future work as bishop are expected to advance the church's mission in the diocese.
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