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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1916
Page
1
An old newspaper segment lists dental offices in Cairns and Brisbane and mentions a renovated property offering superior accommodation with boarders. The notices include addresses for Miller Dentist and Shields Street, plus Tolga and Newmarket references, ending with Mrs M Lennon as proprietor.
The item lists donors and proceeds from Anglican, Presbyterian, and social events, with scattered figures and incomplete names. It mentions Sugar Cabinet policy discussion by Tom Daree and notes a Gordonvale to Cairns motor service schedule with fares and pickup points.
Fragmented report details a tensed motor cycle and sidecar competition with entries from Maltese and Australian makers. It covers rule enforcement, mechanical faults, and expected costs while noting government aims to curb fuel use and raise taxes to fund public works.
A note reads that due to severe trouble there is a complete stop to milling and harvesting in the district. Mackay Ampust 51 is referenced in the text as part of the situation. The record records the official cessation affecting local industry and workers.
In Trades Hall circles Brisbane hears a minister for rail Adamson announce a prominent appointment to the executive of the Universal Service Langa PST FOR The discussion hints at long simmering tensions and concerns over health and policy while advertisements note Digestive Tables by Shot ten and Sheridan’s Os westre Tablets priced 16s 2d per tin with local outlets Colleen and Jack.
Queensland assembly session notes debate on the cane award signed by Judge Dickson, and questions to the Treasurer about delays. Government support for abolishing the Legislative Council meets opposition calling taxes and land policy harmful, with farmers urged to oust the government. Debated marks adjournment by Mr Hartley.
The article reports rising tension in the railroad industry as unions push for an eight hour day for railway workers while managers seek higher freight rates. Congress may act. trades unions prepare to press authorities amid potential strike actions, with uncertainty over a temporary avert.
A reported government purchase may include a large stock in Weede Vale Station located between Hugheades and Charters Towers in North Queensland. The holding spans 77 square miles and carries a substantial head of cattle, with the total stock involved expected to rise after the purchase.
Brisbane reports revenue for August and September with totals detailed by tax, railway, and other receipts. Expenditures for the month and two months show a deficit or excess figures, noting overall revenue minus expenditure. Principal items include taxation and railway receipts, with totals compared to the previous year.
London reports that Chillagoe debenture holders have accepted Mr Ryan’s cash offer to purchase the Chillagoe railway. The decision follows a formal meeting and signals the transfer of ownership and asset control.
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