Opposition From Labour And Southern Rifts on Mt Mulligan Project
The report warns of opposition from the Labor Party and an unexpected quarter over the Mt Mulligan project. Telegraphic news hints at unanimous support for a prohibition on certain work, while a political clash emerges between central and southern districts over railway spending and centralised control. The piece condemns the southern double dealing and calls for unity among districts to avoid stalling progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Mulligan
Labor
Mulligan Forscoth
Port hopes rise as Oversea steamers sought for Cairns
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce reports steady effort to berth Oversea steamers at Cairns wharves. Messages from British-India Steamers Sea and German-Australian line discuss berthing and water depth at Cairns Harbor. If captains accept, the Perthshire signals willingness to berth, boosting port prospects and pressuring authorities to secure a fair deal for the inlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Sea
Thursday Island
Townsville
Cairmms
Cairns
Thompson
Perthshire
Harbor Board
Chamber of Commerce
Carina
Premier Rejects Wowser Word Inflation
A local reflection on language notes that the term wowser has faded through overuse and becomes a dull refuge for dull listeners. The piece compares words to coins, bright when minted but worn with heavy use, urging careful speech and noting a tangent about a linen tally at two places near Waihi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wowner
Jlike “Seab
Kuranda Farewell Public Social at Kuranda School
A representative wake at Kuranda School of Arts held on Setarésy night planned as the only public farewell for Mr. Preter who is promoted to a position in Rockhampton. The event featured attendees from the district while roads near the venue remained busy with traffic and celebratory sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakerdam Setar
Kuranda School of Arts
Rockhampton
Preter
Medical officer position open at Etheridge District Hospital
The Etheridge District Hospital invites applications for a medical officer role in Georgetown. Other notes mention harbour channel soundings by the Harbour Master, a Cairns Channel depth report, and upcoming Starr-Bowketty Society events with accounts totaling £17 11s 7d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etheridge District Hospital
George Town
Cairns
tCept
Rhodes
N.t
Banana export totals from Cairn in October exceed prior year
The export of bananas from Cairn in October last year reached 13,409 bunches, slightly above the 13,069 bunches shipped in the same month of the previous year, indicating a marginal rise in export activity. The figures reflect monthly export performance for the fruit trade.
Penny Savings Bank Directors Meet at Cairns Bank
At Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank on Saturday afternoon last the Directors in attendance were Mewers HV Hanmam and the Secretary. Deposits totaled 34 18 9 and withdrawals paid 19 11 10. Directors for attendance on Saturday afternoon next are W J EB Stillman and D Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Penny Savings Bank
Mewers
Hanmam
W. J. EB. Stillman
D. Miller
The Carpenters Strike Reaches Prolonged Talks
The carpenters report secret ballots show near unanimous demand approval. Masters offer no reply as negotiations stall. Captain Rhodes notes incoming vessel Peghehire due Cairns anchorage today at 4 pm with 27 inches draft. soundings taken in the channel earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veutertay
Rhodes
Thompson
Peghehire
Cairns
Wattle introduction prompts ministerial planning in Natal
The article notes wattle from Australia gaining esteem in Natal and hints at government consideration to plant wattle trees along a transectional line. It mentions Australian importers and requests for communication to the Home Affairs Department. A district court session reports Mr Abi Murray acting for Mr W Houstoun and a prisoner granted approval to stay. a goshawk tale of a night shift worker and witness names appears among proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Natal
O'Malley
Lighthouse Disaster Shatters Port Adelaide Lightkeepers
A collision shattered the Port Adelaide lighthouse killing two lightkeepers. Captain Jones reported the vessel Dimstale struck the lighthouse at 9 30 am, the lantern and tower were destroyed, and divers recovered the keepers near the galley. The Marine Board planned an inquiry likely Tuesday, with witnesses Routenay and Fraser unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Mark Routenay
Seldon
Marine Board
Dimsdale
Rootenay
Arthur Searcy
J. Thurby
Port Adelaide
Midelio Bank
Capt. P. Richardson
Aches
Captrin Jones
Flo
Henry W. Fraser
Sena
Bend Imeener
H-tses
Ant
Meat workers and extract maker in New South Wales
Fragment shows a list of workers in New South Wales related to meat works and export firms. Mentions Remorsh, Bevtrark Popeting Works, Clewee TVitd, and roles such as meat preserver. Details are garbled and names are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remorsh
New South Wales
Oeminad Mea Export Co
Bevtrark Popeting Works
Charmer
Clewee
Canmd Meat Preservera
E Tc
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J. W. Reed
Upper
Abbott Street
Mammoth Copper Mine, Ltd
Cardross
Mungane
Py Harte & Sutherland
Irvine Bank
Manger
Palmervike
Apply Royal Hotel
J., Hoare
Abbott-street
Aumuller
Fk" Sale
GoCert
Eood Orster
I G Hoare
Spencestreet
Walsh
MFE
Walah Drapery Mart
Mbr
al S Rouse
LYONS
Lis Bos
Sheridan Streets
Ofies
Alo& F
Elizabeth Mdg
Buynda-street
Cairne
Cairns Rand
Alf. Franks
Ltt
Thomas
F. Cattle
Hambledon
Junction
Mulgrave Central Mill
Graper
Mulgrave Central
Nelson
Davits
Conetmal
Tewterius _ HOBBS, WILSON & RYAN
A. J. Draper
Cathcart
Mortyngren
Bis Mart
Sheridan-street
Smeilie & Co
Tts
Bennett's
Bennett & Bennetts Pds
Abrbott-Steret
Edward Frederick Simpson
Bowen
Alice
Eqa
BIC
Mir
J. & P. Pease
Merchart Grocers
Lake Street
Cairns Pictures Limited
Cairns Theatre
OPEF
Dupin
Sim
PATHE
English Gazette
Lilly
the God of the Sun
General Booth
Lyric Theatre Pictures
Hanco
Robert Craig
Owen Whittick
London Dee
London Jpn
P.O. Box N. — Ee
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Post
Io Advance
the Post
T. P. Kelly
Quiemist
Ofpictan
Carlton Beer
North Queensland
Carlton & United Breweries
Carlton
Tweed
Abdott-Streat
Catrns
Professiong! Caras
Kerchman & Waneem
Papua
The
Commonwealth and
Newess
Kelly
Etheridge Hospital
Chillagor Sports
Chillagor
Civil Jurors
Starr-Bowkety Society
Ings
Moewara
Carpenters’ Strike
District Court Opel
Abi Murray
Oscar
Jemeson
W. Hous
Howthom
Ipewich
Edward Tingh
Bert Ross
Bert Bom
Petoed
Allars
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