26 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1912
Page
1
The notice warns that grasshoppers are returning in numbers and recommends a home made spray from last year. It details timing for application at dawn and dusk, burning swarms when possible, and provides a recipe: boil soap and water, add kerosene, then mix with water before use. Bernard R. Eqey Hambledon Mill.
Vessels Arrive and depart on weekly cycles with Cairns Townsville Bowen Mackay and Alma routes. Ships reach Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Singapore with schedules showing departures on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays and returns across the southern ports. December dates mention New Guinea Cairns Melbourne and Melbourne return legs.
Howard Smith Co limited schedules show steamers from Townsville to Melbourne Sydney and Port Pirie with several departures from Adelaide on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Additional sailings include Townsville to Brisbane to Hamburg via Hong Kong and Cairns with arrivals noted for December 15 and December 19 1902.
Auctioneer firm Cairns invites correspondence for weekly sales of farmers produce and furniture. Principal Lars O Byrne, opposite Queen's Hotel, offers careful attestation and prompt settlements. Business extends to estate, insurance, and private houses with consideration for illness and reasonable terms.
Correspondence blasts a rival view on the Cairns carpenters strike. The writer accuses opponents of ignoring worker hardship, blames “scab” labels, and urges property owners to withhold small jobs to avoid prolonging the dispute. The piece stresses high living costs for strikers and the impact on ordinary families seeking homes.
A Cairns reader urges the Chamber of Commerce and Harbor Board to press shipowners and managing agents of lines including E and A, TLP Singapore, A.O. lines, and others to berth vessels at Cairns wharves whenever possible. The letter cites prior triumphs with Perthshire and Hamm and calls for direct coordination to avoid telegraph delays and save time and expense for authorities and captains.
The Mayers competition third shoot at Mulgrave Rifle Club occurred Sunday. Conditions were fair though light fluctuated, challenging shooters to adapt. Horton led with seven off the rifle at distance, Gordon earned top rifle honours for the day, while McAlicon struggled at the longer yards.
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