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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
2
A. J. Draper is referenced with Victoria Street off Draper Street in a note about property worth and inspection. The fragment notes property value assessment and inspection context without further details.
Classified notes describe subdivided allotments and cottages for sale or rent near Draper Street and Scott Streets. Details include valuations from £150 to £500, multiple allotments in Suburban Sections 0 to 37, and descriptions of rooms kitchens and outhouses.
Amid government criticism of labor policy, milling at Oriental Timber Company in North Geelong resumes briefly before a permanent shutdown and plant move to Siberia. Overseas timber prices threaten Queensland jobs while local millers face high costs, challenging Australian industry.
From Brisbane comes the news that a deputation led by Mulligan has won the Premier's promise to introduce this session a bill related to a new railway line. The government will not build it, but an arrangement is to be authorized. The Wootha Shire council earns praise for its foresight and concerted effort drawing interest and visitors to potential sites.
The text criticizes the Fisher Government for mishandling crises and breaking promises affecting hundreds of supporters. It accuses leaders of trickery and indifference, promising to cite incidents in the next issue showing Labor politicians ignoring appeals.
Notices announce closing on 1 November for cattle dip construction at Kairi State Farm. The report also notes that the Maternity Bonus Bill came into force on November 1 though Registrar says it should have been October 10. A Small Debts Court verdict of £2 1s 1d plus 5s costs is recorded.
Rain aids cane planting as large areas receive moisture and farmers report progress in multiple parishes. Weather helps germination and early growth while ongoing harvesting schedules adapt to wet field conditions. Local planters remain cautiously optimistic about the season ahead.
The report describes widespread showers and a thunderstorm Friday afternoon across the Tableland region. It mentions rain totals and impacts in districts including Kairi Tolga Carrington and stations along the line to Maleem, with emphasis on rainfall benefiting the long-awaited relief and localized effects.
The Merrie England ran aground off the Barrier Gulf near Port Moresby with Judge Murray and others aboard. The vessel lay on its starboard side after missing the beacon and grounding near Giamnel. An offer of assistance from Van Waerwijck was declined as Wakefield stood by offshore. A separate court report notes John Brown charged with indecent exposure. case details unclear.
Port records show the Aramac IPUE from southern ports due at 7 AM. The Adelaide Company’s steamer Berrier arrived from Newcastle with coke cargo. St Albans from China and Japan docked with 65 tons onboard. South Wells resumed service. A. J. Draper notes a shipment of green painted bound-edged blinds and natural colored blinds at 16d per foot.
Mulgrave Central Mill reports week ending October 26 with 2981-287 tons of cane crushed and sugar extraction at 7.98 per stage. Sugar in cane measured 14.61 percent, long to ton of sugar 8.13, and total season crushed 90 692.029 tons.
On Tuesday evening items praised Empire Currys sold at a very low price per tin. Packaged by Robt Harper & Co and detailed by Anmetrong Ledhe & Stirlmag, the curry is described as a pure Indian condiment with quality matching other well known brands.
The Chicago Examiner calls Sir George Reid the Lord High Commissioner for the Commonwealth. Sir George and Mr J A Forgan entertain guests with a two verse performance of Auld Lang Syne and a second verse sung together with fervor. The piece notes Scots origin and that the gathering was notably lively after a long lull.
Fragmentary text lists names and places such as St Albana and Captain Piggott with scattered terms like China Japan and Adelaide Co Ltd. Content is incomplete and lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize.
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