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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 06, 1912

Page

2

Labor Party Ethics Under Fire in South Australia

A South Australian Labor Opposition motion in the Legislative Assembly targets Mr. P. Callary who left the Railway Department to seek Parliament. The Premier opposes, noting Callary could not stand for office without resigning. Callary, once in state service at £150, later secured a federal appointment at about £300, amid claims of impropriety and political favoritism. Critics label Labor as Pecksniffs of Politics for pressuring compensation while benefiting from appointed positions.

Meagher Labor South Australia South Australian Legislative Assembly P. Callary Railway Department Department Callary Fate Labor Party

Spinal Smart Superior White Muslin Frock Display

Classified notice describes a white muslin one piece frock with full panel Swiss embroidery, high square neckline, trim and self colored crepon options in black and white strappings. It lists sizes 12 0, 18 8, 15 6 with dainty trim and Famey But tons accessories.

Famey

Death notice for infant son in Dutton Street

Cairns Hospital records a death on November 5 for Sydney Robert M Grath aged 1 month son of Mr and Mrs F M Grath of Dutton Street.

Cairns Hospital Sydney Robert M-Grath F. M'Grath Dutton-street

Silent Labor on Tariff Defenses Stir No Reply

In Australia the Labor Party faces sharp charges over tariff policy with little response from leaders. The piece mocks their supposed lack of credible counterarguments and notes the absence of a convincing defense, while critiquing their communication style and insistence on blame.

Hair Tonic Claims Hair Growth and Glossy Shine

A tonic marketed to promote hair growth also claims to add gloss and prevent dandruff. A note mentions the Burrumbeet sailing near Innamincka during overhaul in Sydney with reports of pleasant voyage weather, calm seas, and variable winds.

Burrumbeet Sydney

Lecture on North Australian agricultural products urged

A motion at the Cairns branch of the Australian Natives Association seeks to invite Mr HL ty Newport, Instructor in Tropical Agriculture, to Cairns to lecture on North Australian agricultural products. In Nelson last Sunday a 10 year old girl, Carey's daughter Twinnie, was badly scalded. Progress reports indicate recovery. A fine specimen of thin fruit is on view at Mr Newport’s Abbott Street office for public viewing.

S. Durtiam Robert Craig Abbott Street Cairns Australian Natives' Association Department of Agriculture HL Ty Newport North Nelson Cairne Michel Wananga Mr. HW

Senator Givens in political row over labor remark

In a Senate scene Senator Givens sparked uproar with a charge about employing colored labor to nurse his family. Senator Chataway pressed the accusation as colleagues restrained Givens, while others warned he lacks proportion on public issue judgment.

Givens Senate Senator Sayers Sand Senator Givens Senator Chataway Chataway

Wide Bay Dolls Exhibit Impresses With Superior Display

The Mayers firm again dominates the Wide Bay exhibition scene with an outstanding display of dolls. The Bundabon Mail notes Lilley and Fisher as notable contributors in a broad showing of goods and fashion.

P. P.L Lilley My. Fisher Ile Bundabon

Amalgamated Friendly Societies Meeting Recap

The committee, led by M. W. Sexton, prepared a programme for the next Tasmiay meeting. The evening featured piper performances, a sword dance by Miss Reston and Mr. Paul, and a Highland fling by Miss Patterson, with Miles Cahill noted for a dance crush. Proceedings continued late.

Momic Gnaeus Creda Miles Cahill Jenersant Gardiner Potts Rental Wade

Women Expected to Apply for Bonus Precedent

A quotation notes that several women intend to apply for a bonus in a similar manner and expresses hope that many will follow their example.

Cairns Coast Survey Seals Sailor Vessel Departures Report

The Sealark left Cairns yesterday in compliance with survey work on the Barrier Reef off the North Queensland coast. In Cairns Court two drunks had bail set, Andrew Kanake pleaded guilty and fined. News notes include Carnival proceedures, mail closures, and Charles A. Locke preparing for a voyage to New Guinea with oil exploration experience.

Cairns Charles A. Locke Thomas Offield Vailala River Papua Melbourne Locke Russia Persia Sumatra Tera West Africa Nigeria Viniala River

Attraction of Police Courts Draws Curious Crowds

The Cairns Police Court attracts onlookers beyond those with business before the court. Yesterday the proceedings drew spectators who watched the routine charges with interest, as a youth leaned through a window to glimpse the scene.

Cairns Winfou

Opposition Leaders Prepare For Future Party Roles

The piece notes the Opposition Leader and Theo dore as a capable second in command with aptitude for new policy. It hints at internal tensions and anticipates retirements affecting party dynamics. It also mentions an upcoming auction and mentions Starr-Bowkett.

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