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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1912
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text appears to mix names and places with numbers and phrases. Readable items include scattered references to people and locations, but overall the snippet is garbled. No clear tender or actionable detail emerges from the readable portions.
The article critiques tariff reform linked to Hughes and Fisher Government, arguing the policy harms Australian industries. It compares party tactics to Cromwell’s religious promises, warns reform may be indistinguishable from free trade, and suggests tariffs fail to protect industry as envisioned. It notes shifting positions and political manipulation during the Fisher ministry.
At a Cairns Chamber meeting a letter from Rockhampton was read urging action. A Sydney Post visit revealed a policy where Brisbane to Sydney return tickets interchange with rail, but Cairns to Sydney tickets do not. North residents face higher costs while Brisbane and Sydney travellers enjoy privileges, prompting calls for immediate relief.
Mr. A Brown, secretary of the Cairns branch of the Waterside Federation, departed the Wyandra on Saturday to attend the Waterside Conference in Methourass. The move signals ongoing regional coordination on port and trade issues.
About 1 o'clock Thursday evening Mara Pamerrhy observed a large manmade object in the window of a trade shop run by Mrs Wedlluck opposite the railway station. A man named Manton entered the shop and attempted to kill the reptile which was a Town emake about Saat i fength.
Mr Stone of Mount Aluligan Company and Mr Friend will judge the gaming qualities of the coal at Cairne Gan Works after the afternoon restart. The effort aims to assess whether the coal weight and garment making quality can be preserved through processing.
A fragmented report notes a hearing about sugar industry concerns with governmental bodies and potential actions. It references commission redactions and communications from a foundation, with mentions of powers and enforcement actions under consideration.
A terse report notes a local performance where bows and strings feature prominently. Singers perform a program blending Dutch song and instrumental pieces, drawing a modest audience and mixed reviews.
Fragmentary text describes a Morilgun present arrangement and a planned tender to a well known person, with a muster of attendees expected at a Contrad otal st 8 Crolock tonight.
The Warbour Board plans its next meeting next Thursday night with discussion to include an economic report by the Harbour Master and the resumption of Rooney’s wharf under special terms. Weather conditions are expected to be fine over the Northern areas of Queensland as Sir William Tyne appears in the Federal House of Representatives after months away from Melbourne and Sydney. Members from both sides cheered as he entered, while Opposition deputy Cook welcomed him and wished for his health recovery.
A labor paper’s remark questions paying maternity benefits to alien mothers and the political implications for immigration. A New Year's Dinner honored by Mayor guests included Captain Gregory of the Washington Eleven, who read a note about a cricket match against England and a cryptic garden fork anecdote about a Lithgow man’s missing fork, implying broader social thoughts.
Readable fragments discuss potential farming shifts in Tableland with dairying highlighted as a possible main industry. Sugarcane and fodder prospects are noted, with calls for careful experiments and support for sheep. Mentions of agricultural officials, journals, and alleged sensational truths appear amid the speculation.
Fragments hint at a humorous chaotic scene with eccentric dialogue and misheard lines. A narrator or ensemble seems to riff on calamity and whimsy, mentioning Peaty and Sean in a street or stage setting. The text reads like stray OCR of a playful prose piece.
News of Mine Kate Boland daughter of Mr and Mrs John Boland grieves Cairo. She died after an appendectomy at St Margaret's Hospital. Her life was marked by charity, grace, and public service, with a famed public speaking talent. The tribute from church and community honors her cheerful spirit and upright character.
A muddled report outlines the Baby Bill and the Maternity Allowance measure, noting plans for a Commissioner of Maternity Allowance to oversee Act administration. The piece hints at stricter wage rules and raised fees, with party tensions and procedural delays shaping the push for the new policy.
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