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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
2
Commercial note from Brisbane dated September 4 reports Fenwick Isne Co selling skins including red and grey kangaroos. A dozen skins were sold and a special enquiry is under consideration. Descriptions of skins were advanced and strong recommendations issued for forwarding these descriptions.
Brisbane stock market items show Penwick ad Co salesmen with Bris Sheep and lamb figures. Wethers noted among the sale entries with prices and conditions implied by the fragmentary report.
The London metal quotations for September 3 were published with price movements across copper zinc and lead markets. Reports indicate modest gains in copper and zinc while lead held steady amid trading in London.
September report from Melbourne notes August activity at Mt Elliott where the smelting operation faced downtime as the furnace remained idle for several days due to railway track unavailability hampering ore transport. The document references Tin and spot prices, with figures in pounds and dates in September.
A lengthy critique denounces AW U and allied groups for breaking industrial peace and pressuring growers with new demands. It questions the legality of the arbitration system, urges enforcement of rulings, and contrasts domestic labor dispute handling with the Hague Tribunal.
A lengthy critique condemns the Government’s Assembly conduct as pitiable and calls Premier Ryan’s stance weak. It accuses Lennon's crocodile tears and notes no practical measures to aid growers while parties quibble over striking and court actions.
Correspondent letter about disclosure of name and address for insertion. Mentions Mining Plant for sale by G Battersby for Berham Consols G M Georgetown invites tenders for mining machinery assets. Land Court to meet in Cairns September 27. Land Agent collections for August total 268 pounds 9 shillings 9 pence with timber revenue 132 pounds 7 shillings. Silkworms work progresses.
The Carns Licensing Magistrate Mr FT A Ferry on Wednesday granted the transfer of the license of the Court House Hotel from Sydney L Ramage to Mary Agnes Coveney. The inquiry into the burning fatality of Mary Gregory, who died from burns received while cooking at Mrs Margaret O Connell’s house, adjourned with police magistrate A Ferry presiding.
ML C Boots touts high grade materials and precise manufacture for dependable hitting boots. Penny Savings Bank directors Burrows and Flatchard oversee deposits totaling a large sum. withdrawals noted with attendance and secretary Rooney. Townsville logs buyers offer ample freight and unlimited log purchases. Stannary Hills mine strike ends as ASWU approves pay parity with Wolfram and workers return. Cairns Small Debts Court entries include judgments for Draper, Johnston, and Murray with costs. Hortherm accounts reform centralizes northern agencies under Cairns office. Edward Manning conducts inspections at Cairns branch.
H pear ad R e Riley manager of the ermar ley mill in Hambledon lodged an application with Cairns licensing magistrate Mr T A Ferry for a prohibition order against Knight an employee for 13 months. Knight alleged to have left mill tramway work impaired by drink. the magistrate granted the order.
A Cairns Citizens' Band meeting Wednesday night, presided by Mr. R. Medlock, attracted strong attendance. The main business was appointing a bandmaster with several applicants including Messrs. Fenwick Charters Tow.
Lord Forrest born in 1847 in West Australia. He served in the survey department shaping exploration and became first premier and treasurer under responsible government. He oversaw Fremantle harbour, water pumping to Coolgardie 350 miles, and held multiple Commonwealth roles including prime minister brief. He championed the Western Australian railway project.
Queensland tributes in Brisbane mark the death of Lord Forrest with regret and respect for his service to Australia in politics and social and material development. Mr Voules endorsed the remarks, calling him a striking figure and saying his death was a national loss.
Melbourne reports Lord Forrest died at sea on Tuesday September 5. Prime Minister Hughes and Premier Letroy were informed. Messages of sympathy were sent from Mr Watt and the Admiralty to Lady Forrest and formal regret was expressed by Mr Tudor.
The Cairns Shire Council Chambers hosted a meeting presided by Mayor Ald A J Draper to discuss the Seventh Wark Loan. The committee reported three secretary applications, voted to appoint a subcommittee for secretary selection, and planned canvassing blocks allocation. They considered public addresses to back the loan and urged societies to appoint five members to assist.
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