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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
2
Direct from English and Continental manufacturers. Armstrong LeDlie Stillman offers a wide enamelled ware selection with no middleman profit and fair prices. The ad promises variety to ease selection and ensure satisfaction with reliable quality.
Queensland Parliament in Brisbane sat on November 18 as le Ars Bills were read a first time with the Fish and Oysters Bill amendment. The Assembly moved the amendment length to a Tuesday next for further consideration.
In the Legislative Assembly the Railways Minister announced tomorrow's motion to approve several new lines including Glopenrry to Mount Cuth bert and Enoggera to Terrors Creek. The Elections Act Amendment Bill faced committee scrutiny with an amendment on enrolment rejected 36 to 2. discussions also covered transfers and soldiers' vote recovery with a guillotine motion deployed to finish the bill.
Dr Gibson presents Anasa report in the Assembly noting manager plans for Central Sugar Mills and Bayipos mill to operate in 1915 and 1416 respectively. He foresees good cultivation and harvested crops across Mount area, Proserpine, Nerang and other districts with large areas planned for 1015.
In Melbourne on November 15 the Senate debated Captain Hughes Onslow who was viewed as unfairly treated in Australia and his appointment to a wartime comment sparked interjections before the matter dropped. Senators questioned Brisbane’s cruiser launch timing and defence staffing moves included temporary commissions and pensions for fallen troops.
The House discussed the absent Budget speech by the Minister and the Attorney-General's justification of military raids and departmental investigations into several companies and individuals. Queensland bushmen regiments for wartime service were deemed unsuitable. Debate on arbitration reform continued with views on dismissal for wearing badges and simplifying court procedures.
A new combined train and steamer service will begin December 4 linking Bingera to Towneville via Porta with stops at Bacm Gladstone Hort Alma Flat Top Bowen and Townsville. The Bingera will operate weekly on Fridays and Mondays to connect produce and perishables to Port Alma Townsville and Charters Towers.
Melbourne dispatch reports Sir George Reid may be appointed High Commissioner in London by the Federal Government. The term is not known, but it is probable he will be asked to remain in London for at least another twelve months.
Fenwick and Co. report mixed livestock values with hides and skins in demand but uneven selling. Hides sold 124d per Th for best lines, calves and yearlings strong, merino wool goods firm, sheep numbers above demand with dull sales for medium quality, lambs cleared at strong local demand, cattle and calves sold well though prices eased late.
The executive committee met at the Club rooms on Wednesday night and approved the next series of J Lycar trophy races to be sailed at Bustley on November 93 at 2 pm. The annual picnic to Second Beach is set for Sunday November 29 with foot races swimming events and prizes. Motor boats have signaled their intent to attend and floats will be available. Members plan an Arbor Day event planting trees alongside boats.
An island tour report from Melrocrse dated November 13 summarizes official activities led by Murray the Administrator. The brief notes events, sites visited, and administrative actions during the visit.
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