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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
3
Six hundred adults and sixteen hundred children gathered for a long awaited district school picnic on Freshwater Creek. The event featured races and games, a large adult and children turnout, Red Cross and civic helpers, and a feast whose proceeds benefited the district hospital.
Melbourne reports that under the Aliens Restriction Act an Italian resident lacking exemption from compulsory service may be deported. Italian Consul or competent authority must certify status, with naval or military authorities empowered to enforce the measure.
The notice indicates a commission in Holland opens new entries for two derby and metropolitan items with contact details including a P O Box and phone line.
In Kalgoorlie Ort oncoming reports say the engine drivers union will defer settlement and send a message to the union secretary. Drivers pledged to run food and water trains to supply people and could operate troop trains if necessary as resolutions emerge.
In Brisbane October the Local Authorities Association presented resolutions to the Home Secretary from the recent conference. Alderman Burston opposed adult franchise in local government while Alderman Diddams urged a Main Roads Board. Mr Huxham noted Cabinet support and a committee, including Theodore and peers, will pursue prompt action on improved details.
A meeting of about thirty business men considered forming an Aerial Mail Co to operate between Australia and England. Horne presided Reginald Lloyd spoke and a plan to service Europe was outlined. The aim is to raise 300000 capital with Commonwealth investor support to cover initial expenses.
Queensland Red Cross reports subscriptions increased to date in the recent drive. Mr Longley Simmons notes more large sums are expected and that the target will be surpassed by several thousands.
At the last meeting the Powell Town Council discussed appointing a salaried officer for overtime work. The town’s small water system requires regular staffing, but variability in work makes fixed schedules difficult.
The brief notes describe the performer Mcely taking the lead early in their first race with focus on pace and stance. A minor mention hints at an improvised motion or tempo change affecting the result.
Palace Theatre presents Francia X Bushman and Reverie Bayne in The Great Secret tomorrow night. A disjointed plot follows Jackie as she encounters danger and a treacherous “green horn” helper. The rough sequence includes peril and a tense attempt to escape a restrictive situation.
Jackie and Bill Blount pursue a captured professor but are outwitted by natives who imprison them in the undergrowth. Jackie discovers the captain suspended over a snake pit and uses fire to create explosions, scattering the natives and enabling the rescue. On a later ship voyage, Captain Crowne learns the true identity of the rescuer and Jackie learns more about the captain’s life. The adventure ends with Jackie breaking Crowne’s reserve and a happier outlook for both.
Farmers report poor results from cane crops due to drought and soil acidity. The 1900 Seedling performs best among varieties like Dit Mack Jawa Jooo Seedling and Doras. Lime supply from Degilbo Limeing Co assists fields near Childers. irrigation and clean cultivation help deter grubs while some districts suffer frost and need rain.
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