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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
2
Numerous reasons to buy enamelled wake items at Armstrong Ledlie Stillman’s. The ad promises variety and nationwide turnover, claiming no middleman profit and guaranteed satisfaction with right prices.
Asland Woollen Manufacturing Company Limited advertises genuine tube wool goods including flannel serges worsteds blankets and rugs. Shirts branded Ipswich over two yards. monogrammed company name on shirts. Address Queensland Woollen Factory courtesy Mast Street Ipswich.
Brisbane October 7 A Government Party meeting held this afternoon reported a generally successful gathering despite some dissent. A few members proposed extending the present Parliament, but the Premier refused. Discussions focused on the financial position and maturing loans with an anticipated announcement linked to the Budget Speech next Tuesday. The adjourned House heard the Prime Minister indicate the Act Amendment bill would be ready in a few days.
Townsville October 7 District Court proceedings include John Mar Tale charged with assaulting John Headrices and other offenses. A jury found Tale guilty with a mercy recommendation and he received six months. Town Fiery wrefeted eer received two years hard labour for theft. Michael Stephens and John Campbell got two years ten months. William Condon got two years.
Melbourne reports the federal session opens tomorrow after meetings of both parties. Mr. Fisher says the House will sit on Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays. The first business will be the Supply Bill. Mr. Con reiterates Liberal leadership and party whips in the presentatives.
The executive committee and many members attended a meeting discussing season events. The first race for Mr W Collins trophy is slated for next Sunday at 24 p.m with a long course of 108 feet plus 53 and 15 for completion.
Carters and merchants held a meeting with Inspector White and officials to discuss delays at the Cairns goods shed. They cited congestion on busy days, improper checking practices, and the need for a larger shed and better yard access. Chambers of Commerce and railway officials discussed coordinating shipments and future shed plans.
A cryptic OCR fragment references a fee related to the Worthe Parristle Fund. Details are unreadable, with incomplete words and symbols. no clear date, amount, or action is discernible from the fragment.
The piece reports boisterous rainfall amid a downturn in hot weather and notes a successful social and dance at the School of Ariace on Thursday evening, raising funds for the institution. It mentions goods supplies by Mackay, a parade of local males seeking work, and a critique from a writer signing as Justice about rubbish deposits and nuisance inspectors.
Ravenshoe notes discuss continuous rain making roads muddy and rail terminus transport difficult. Part of the community planning mentions housing, public balls, and the need for more residences near the railway. Mr Jennings reportedly approved tree felling along the railway track to clear the way for construction.
The Northern Herald runs a weekly serial story feature continuing its ongoing narrative. Readers follow a developing plot with chapter style installments and cliffhanger endings.
The article reports on local work at mining sites with a four million target to finish by Christmas amid slow progress. It notes a cricket club meeting and a fundraising ball for Herberton, a well attended School of Arte and Mat dance, Tumujoulin dance competition, and a visit by Mr. Fraser Croey Land Ranger to Tully Falls. Temperature is cool and comfortable indoors.
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