Cairns Chamber Debates Weekly Mail Service Tugging on Coast
A Cairns Chamber of Commerce meeting considers a proposed weekly mail service to Papua, weighing the Royal Mail and Commonwealth subsidies. Financial figures show rising postal revenues and port traffic, with calls to protect imports and maintain connections via Morresby and Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Chamber of Commetts
Pepe
Etticee
Cairns
Vrur
Tee
Chamber of Commerce
Abe
Iit
Royal Detch Packet Steam Navigeon Company
Port Morasny
Commonwealth
Papua
Singapore
Lastralia
Papas
Proposals for Australian Interest in Papua Developments
The passage notes governmental offices opening near Papua and Australian firms showing keen interest in the territory. It cites a committee pushing for official authority to examine Cairns and inland areas, implying informed observers foresee a concrete strategic role for external involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papua
Osimest
Peccrnimetvihes
Local Weights and Measures Court Session
Before Mr P G Grant Inspector of Weights and Measures, G Burton prosecuted Ling Ser alins Fishy for using a spring balance not properly weighed. The defendant pleaded guilty to a second charge accusing unlawful possession of an un stamped spring balance after six months from the Government Gazette notice. MacDonnell commented on the November inspection and interview of the defendant.
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K. Machonnell
Tim
MacDomnell
PML
Steele
Rarneem
P. G. Grant
G. Burton
HK. K. N. MacDonnell
E. B. Stecke
Maine
Imspector Beato
In Court Officials Grant Fish Refund After Dispute
Mr Steele argued identical facts and timing for two offences while the PM claimed a separate offence with small penalties. Mr MacDonnell sought a refund of 1/5 paid by the inspector for the fish. the court approved an order for a refund after noting the inspector found rotten fish.
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Steele
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Paris
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