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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 21, 1912

Page

2

Northern line debate yields Labor abstention and broad approval

The Assembly weighs the Mt. Mulligan line amid opposition yet factions indicate the project remains viable. Labor criticism appears dropped as local Labor members Theodore MCormack and Gil lie endorse the plan, seen as benefiting the North and mining interests, while critics credit broad-minded statecraft over party labels.

Mt. Mulligan Grant Messrs. Theodore M‘cormack Gillies Labor

Cairns Port Opens New Era as Perthshire Berths Here

The Cairns port marks a new era with the berthing of the Perthshire and Hamm vessels. The community shows rare unity on the port’s future, urging stronger advertisement, dredging expansion, and broader recognition by naval authorities and commerce. Local industry and hinterland development rise in tandem with port growth.

Perthshire Hamm Cairns Australia Torres Straits

Immigrants greet Cairns arrivals amid Balkan war notes

The notice records Cairns harbor welcoming Perthshire immigrants ashore from a vessel named Rosen Abbottezet opposite Cairns I Pictures, Lad. It notes the swift Balkan war progress with English papers warning of possible Ottoman gates at Constantinople and the rapid pace of the conflict.

Momrs. Bennett & Bennetts Cairns Rosen Abbottezet Cairns I Pictures Lad Constantinople

Visitor from London Reflects on Perthshire Trade Progress

A London visitor discusses the Prose Meet trade, noting its two editions and Mer Critchell's remarks on his voyage to Perthshire. He praises Cairm's growth since the expedition ten years ago and hopes Perth progress will continue, with mentions of Townevi'ly and the Perthshire port.

Critchell Perthabire Port Progress Perthshire

Removal of Abbott Street Dentist Premises Notices

Removal notice for Mr A W MManis dentist announcing move to modern Denial Surgery opposite the Council Chambers Abbott Street. Royal Pantomime Company to perform at Lyric Theatre Saturday night with Tina Webster as Sinbad Lanphier as The Dame Rogers in dances. Cinderella listed for Monday night.

Denti Spence-Street Counci Chambers Tie Mart Sheridan-street Cairna Smellie & Co A. W. M'Manis Council Chambers Abbott-street The Royal Pantomine Company Lyric Theatre Tina Webster

Cairns District Hospital Committee Meeting Highlights

Monthly Cairns District Hospital committee meeting presided by E Henriques. Attendees included A Tavier M Millar FP Allan W W Friend and others. Ward statistics were discussed with Fieden Hill Hospital unable to supply data due to staff limits. Donations totals and the surgeon and secretary reports were noted.

Cairns District Hospital Tusmdarnett E. Henriques Mewrs A. Tavier Millir FP Allan W. W. Friend WH. W. Hansam P. G. Grant Aerwon Knowles Secrtory FE. S. Mann Fiedken Hill Hospital staTte Bg Limited A.W.A Cairne Pictures CSR. Co C. A. Reamer Osbtsinigg

The Hide Market

Allen and Sons advise that hides are firm and unchanged after a telegram from Winchcombe Carson and Co. Bovine traders note stable demand and prices amid market steadiness.

Blacksmith and Wheel Wright Takes Over Local Trade

Advertiser Mr. R. Holden has taken over the business formerly run by W. E. Gregory, Blacksmith, Wheelwright, and Carriage Builder, Cairne. He assures the public that entrusted orders will receive his careful attention.

Holden Te Cairns W. EB. Gregory Blackensh Spenceshet Spence-street R. Holden Gelling Bros Cairne W. E. Gregory

Board Merwer Resigns From Cairns Harbour Board

Mr Wallace acting as Cairns Harbour Board representative has forwarded his resignation due to business matters preventing attendance at future meetings. He states his decision was reluctantly made to sever his connection with the board.

Wallace Cairns

Postmaster Advises Sunday Mail Run Shift From Brisbane

Acting Postmaster informs Chamber of Commerce that Sunday mails will now depart Brisbane for Cairns District via Adelakle and Company’s steamer, with departures on Thursday, reflecting postal efficiency considerations for distant routes.

Chamber of Commerce Cairoa Brissane Cairns Abe Adelakle Com Pany Tursdaye

Shipboard Tale Reveals Tragic Family Loss

Fragmentary OCR recalls a Perthshire lifeboat or passenger tale. A youth, a lifeblood of juvenile activity, rushes ashore at Cairns while the vessel lies at Use wharf seeking a brief rest from a long voyage. A girl learns her father lies seriously ill in South Queensland as crowd members aid her through grief.

Perthshire Cairns South Quemsland Pam Gre

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