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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
2
Customer seeks items including veils and silk accessories at Mr. Walsh’s Drapery Mart. The listing mentions flowers feathers and decorative pieces likely for fashion and millinery.
Nominations for the First Hack Race due by Dec 17 with fees. Weights declared and acceptances set for Dec 24, all races subject to club rules. Only club members may enter. penalties apply for multi-race entries. secretary Miss FE. Miss and Walsh noted as officials.
Notice states Holden intends to take over the goods and stock formerly carried by W E Gregory and others at the Premise Spencer Street. The transfer aims to ensure proper handling of all details and to merit continued trust.
In the Babinda case the North’s cane farmers and local leaders voice frustration over unclear government actions. Dr Gibson’s statements to the Treasurer are questioned, while farmers insist they will invest and persevere if a definite plan for the mill is provided.
Messrs Bennett and Bennetts announce their removal to Abbott Street opposite Cairns Pictures Ltd. A Pengrot motorcar is for sale with a cheap price and other goods advertised at Melbourne House. Cairns water supply reports five weeks ending 18th, 650000 gallons used for concrete piles. Marine Superintendent notes goods removed from sheds while some consignments await notification. Barron River flows freely Mareeba Beer available on tap. Local agent Mr Boyle promoted for Mareeba industry and products.
Mr H Chattell of Merberton received a shipment from Toowoomba via Brisbane including 100 Shropshire and Romany Marsh sheep and 30 head of Jerseys. The livestock arrived amid unsettled arbitration disputes and will bolster local farming herds in the district.
Lt Col Weatherte with Capt Willie led an inspection of E Company and Kennedy battalion in Cairns during the week. The Cairns carpenters strike persists with about 50 workers affected. Local job opportunities arise as many men seek arrangements despite the unrest.
The notice lists Thomist Sunday service times in Cairns and Freshwater with a noted change in the dentist A W M Manis relocating his Dental Surgery to new premises opposite the Common on Chambers in Abbott Street. It remarks how Perthshire immigrants spent money in Cairns, benefiting small refreshment shops.
Police Court report clarifies that a captain may place an unruly immigrant in irons upon arrival rather than order flogging. The piece also records weekly production at the Momman Central Mill, detailing cane crushed, sugar yield, and hours worked.
At a Cairns Harbour Board meeting, Reed reported he had been told the Chairman J. P. Hartigan would allow facilities for oversea cargoes entering the wharves, while seeking equal access for cargo from vessels at anchorage. The chairman indicated this would be done but hoped there would be no more lighters.
At a Cairns Harbour Board meeting Mr Belson gave notice of motion for the next meeting regarding timber dues on a Site Heel from Sd to.
Lisha's Shop News promotes a selection of men's summer shirts in varied fabrics like cambric, Mercerised Cotton, Tussore Silk, and Jap Silk. The ad highlights features such as soft cuffs and matching collars, laundered styles, and pleated or plain fronts with affordable, sale prices. Cairns retailer G. Lisha invites window shoppers to compare fabrics and savings.
Market reports show a marked uptick in hat trade as T. and W. brands offer greater value for money. Advertisements claim higher quality hats at Abbott Street, boosting customer interest and sales.
A vivid notice extols a fine range of shirts including cape and zephyr fabrics at KeliYYs. The piece celebrates pride in a selection that promises breeze and comfort, while reminiscing on the shop’s Perce tradition and style.
At Cairne Harbour Board proceedings Mr W H Mayers praised chairmen and harbour workers for moving overs aboard the wharf. The chairman replied that thanks were due to the Harbour Master Captain Rhodes and his team for their energy and leadership.
The steamer Hamm of the Gem line arrived at the anchorage and moved to the wharf for direct discharge. Pilot Rhodes oversaw arrival and berthing, saving double cargo handling time. Captain J Inschow, welcomed by local officials, supervised cement and cargo discharge as the week’s activity at the port reached a high level.
A Brisbane Supreme Court criminal sittings session heard a witness struggle to speak clearly amid courtroom noise. The Chief Justice warned the witness and threatened to remove her to “cool your heels” if voices remained inaudible, urging clearer speech and better attention to testimony.
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