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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
2
Retail auction announces clearance sale as shop goes South with very low prices. Customers invited to inspect the marvels of women and men’s wear including costumes, blouses, underclothing, shirts, hosiery, and linen goods.
Australian Labour papers fail to defend Waihi Syndicalists while labeling opponents as free labourers. The piece accuses the press of misrepresentation, warns of Labour reforms to the media, and condemns industrial unionism’s tactics as violent. It asserts restart of the mine shows better unionism.
A critical reflection on the Fisher Government alleging it harms wage earners and mothers, accuses ministers of exploiting postal vote issues to deny electoral rights, and condemns the Press Gag Act as a tool to shield a minority government from scrutiny. The piece cites Melbourne's Age newspaper criticizing tariff policies.
Promises a Christmas toy ticket with every goods purchase paid in cash at the store between now and December. The program ties purchases to toy rewards as a seasonal incentive.
An Australian reader laments how government pressure threatens small country papers and asks who will bear responsibility for limiting coverage of electoral meetings. The piece cites fear of revealing names and argues readers deserve reports despite risks to reporters and publishers.
A telegram and wire indicate the Harbour Board loan for Cairns will be recommended by the Treasurer and endorsed by the Cabinet. The decision is praised as a positive step for Cairns port development and may alleviate previous port constraints. Brisbane authorities are expected to back the move, seen as timely for future vessel access and harbour growth.
Local notices report a man discharged from police court after mental observation. Dr Tyrie notes the patient fit for release. A Hindoo crowd disrupts court proceedings until police restore order. Townsville dentist Mr Rogers dies in a cocaine overdose at 43, leaving a young child. Cairns Methodist Church hosts a fine programme featuring Dig bey Ford Anderson and Miss Matthews with Miss Campbell as accompanist.
Excursion tickets will be available for return after the next day Tuesday with uncertain dates in the coming weekend. By order of the Commissioner for Railways Arthur J. Crowther Secretary.
Mr RO Holden of Spencer Street and Theis McVeigh faced Cairns Police Court before Mr T' 0 Grane PM. McVeigh was charged with tofeoent exposite on Lake street. The defendant claimed no recollection. A £2 fine in default a fortnight imprisonment was imposed. a first offender received the usual ad ere Teeny.
The Harbor Engineer reports the carpenters strike requires suspending Gill loan work from last night. Without this, he would hire 0 men now, rising to 40 and 150 after Christmas. The public pew section will be eropped, and the sugar season faces lack of provision unless a quick fix is found.
Executive Committee approved Sunday afternoon races for the Mackay and Whisk T T Trophies and planned the annual Second Road picnic on December 1. Motor-boats to be used and a program including swimming, greasy polo, and diving will be conducted.
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