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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
2
The piece critiques Labor and Tory stances on parliamentary tradition and the use of invariable practice. It argues Labor should support reform while lampooning Tory claims of tradition. It questions Labor’s commitment to the Address in Reply and other long-standing customs.
The Metal Market in London notes copper at 15 to 87, forward tin at 179 to 8d, prices shown with forward positions and loads. Trade activity and quoted figures for November 3 reflect market conditions and price ranges.
Notes and news items describe remedies for bilious attacks, a police escort for two detainees to a mission settlement, Salvation Army event, a dentist's return, hospital sister applications due December 3, and school entrance exams on December 5. Also mentions paint agent appointments and a paint product claim with price details.
A midweek Cairns Theatre audience enjoyed a varied show with The Misting Winmess as the main feature. The program also included Pict Berry and Good Old Days, while the Hick Commissioner praised the lineup before tonight’s renewal.
Charles G T Murray announces daily consultations on all branches of dental protension at this stagery, A M P Building, Al Hot T. Telephone Ko. Im PIl Box 125.
The Morinda due at Cairns from Papuan ports on November 2 and the Matunga bound for Papua leaves Cairns in December. Royle, assistant postmaster, left by the Woriléa for Brisbane, to which he is transferred. Olsen from Halifax fills his Cairns post. The Woy Woy at Cairns for weeks girding a tidal gauge will likely depart for Townsville today. Captain Homer, Townsville Harbour Master, arrived by the Kuranda to take the Woy Woy back to Townsville.
The Australian flagship Australia draws public interest as the main war engine in the fleet. An unrelated note mentions Max maid Coffee and Milk with five parts coffee to milk, ready to mix with hot water. The steamer Perthshire is recalled as the first vessel of its line into port, while Mr W Buchesas reports from Port Douglas about a tramway proposal to Daintree and preliminary inspection by Dapuy.
Holiday closure announced for Mesery Bennett and Hennetts dental practice on Abbott Street Cairns from December 1914 to January 1915. Also reports court verdicts in Trail and Winstone vs Scott, and notes on deliveries, sugar mill visits, and a home hair tonic remedy using Ceremines Granules for scalp care.
In Cootamundra a new political group emerges amid Catholic warnings over a confidential Labor circular. Father O'Reilly denounces sectarian influence while Mr. Holman defends Labor independence and vows to resist denominational domination, as Catholics debate party allegiance and the circular's authenticity.
Mr W Abbott of the Golden Grove Dairy Atherton promotes the Kenowna 18 high bred stock in Queensland. Twelve heifers and six purebred Jerseys bulls from Victoria and Maitland studs form the lot. Competent judges praise the Victoria bull as superior to any in the state. Local sale at Golden Grove Dairy Young, North Queensland. illustration references include Dr Koch's monument Cairns and other local attractions.
Report on Cairns telecommunication strain as staff work throughout the day to restore service. Attendants handle a rush of callers with high demand for lines and swift restoration amid heavy demand.
melbourne november 25 Charles Edward Frazer ex Postmaster General dies in De Hare's private hospital after short illness from pneumonia. House of Representatives meets to mourn. Prime Minister and Fisher praise his public services. Funeral set for Melbourne with Canon Hughes leading service. large crowds gather outside Parliament House.
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