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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
4
Cairns Harbour Board executive meeting concerns disposal of old material with ballot for first auctioneer. A proposed manager syllabus is debated, outlining duties from asset care to contract oversight and daily progress reports.
At the meeting the board discussed appointing a secretary on a salary not exceeding £12 10s monthly. The secretary's duties were aligned with the Works and Executive Committee report syllabus. Debate over appointing a general manager and engineer followed with a proposed salary of £490 for the manager and £2109 for an engineer, but the secretary’s duties were retained with the existing salary of £378. The motion to assign extra duties to the secretary carried after opposition from several members.
A July London march drew about 100000 spectators as women in wartime attire demonstrated for munition work. Speakers including Lloyd George praised female labor while banners urged “Decca, not Words” and “Votes for Women” amid mixed public reaction to the suffrage cause.
Readers report dissatisfaction among service members and families at Herfield Park and in London over wartime conditions. A Australian journalist cites hospital fare and care for overseas troops, while Commonwealth Office officials push for quicker reforms and improved support for the wounded.
In Melbourne on September 1 the House passed a financial resolution to supply 509,008 to finance imported sugar purchases. The Attorney General said the plan covers the shortage until the Queensland crop becomes available, with loans from the Common Fund.
In Brisbane on September Feewictoni Co. sales, agents reported ewe and ram prices with crossbred wethers at 33/3 and wether pigs at 32/6. Ramulls and crow bred lambs sold around 26/3, cattle yarded about 100, market described as lower while best quality lambs fetched about 6 per 100. Total sales reached 155 head.
An article discusses using magnesia citrate to aid indigestion and dyspepsia. It notes cautious use of drugs for digestive forms and mentions resuming normal function through appropriate remedies.
The Brisbane parliament discusses unemployment and fiscal policy as Mr. Hosnam moves to introduce a bill in committee. Opponents attack government policy, citing social inequities and indifference to dairy farmers and British subjects from India. The session approves an Appropriation Bill of £1,350,000 and adjourns after a late-night committee stage.
A brief Australia Day executive gathering presided by Mr R C F Going recorded cash on hand of £1908 1s 2d and £312 to come. Minutes were read and confirmed. Slogan of Austral Pictures sent a £30 13s donation as the benefit result, with hopes subscriptions would reach £3008. Other items discussed included accounts totaling £1 1s 3d and horse donation income of £17 1s 8d, with modest sums collected.
A local gathering led by Lionel Sharper approves next Saturday’s park sale free of charge and sets plans for raffles and a wounded soldiers fund. A sub committee will present views to the Patriotic Executive and arrangements for entertainments and donations are discussed.
A short note explains neck stiffness caused by muscle tension and rheumatic strain. It advises Chambrslain’s Pain Balm for quick relief and suggests the best results come from applying it to the affected area.
Sporadic garbled notes from Cairns and Hobart reference racing events and attendance figures. Melbourne Cup context appears but specifics are unreadable.
An old advertisement notes billiards and pool available at the Phos Ra Central Hotel on Spence Street with references to Epsom and Metropolitan Caulfield Melbourne Up-to-Date information on Southern events and a billiard room feature.
A dense catalog of allotments and properties offered by A. J. Draper Ltd. with prices ranging from £40 to £2,000. Locations include Lake, Sachrstrest, Puriness, Sheridan street, McLeod street, and Victoria Street with multiple allotments and corner sites. Some dwellings described as good investments or cottage homes with terms and rental details.
Signy meets 41 Hile ue of Re Sub 1 of Bub 3 for M5 1 chain by chains with double frontage to railway and main Roe reload opposite railway station. Stores and residences exist in this township. Trice nso Sh teeter 1 gpeesiia Meteat M2 frontage.
Fragment reads property notes for Gordonvale improvement listing. Mentions a £150 item, measurements, quarter terms, half an acre and a four roomed house with marly sew notation. unclear owners and dates.
Kuranda boarding house project listed with two storey building and freehold allotment in section Kuranda.
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