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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 11, 1918

Page

4

Town council probes election of Acting Town Clerk

Debate centers on appointing an Acting Town Clerk during absence of the Town Clerk. Ald Hodel moves council into committee as the report favors inviting the current clerk to duties while absent. Remarks accuse delays and waste time as debate touches protest, sewer concerns, and local authorities.

Aires Des Bacup Salem St Stok Sa Aldwits Gnu Sean Ie Cate Wwe Ald Hodel Ald Onley Amd Sevier Baer At Calne Iployers Wat

Water arrears and enforcement discussed at council meeting

The mayor reported on water arrears and a finance committee review. Some ratepayers would not disclose totals, while Alderman Hoare urged action against wastage and inspectors to monitor water use. The discussion aimed to balance timely payments with fairness.

Talsas al Hoare Mail Hoare Faye Tery

War Loan Committee Discusses Council Aid for Campaign

A War Loan Committee meeting reviewed funding to support the campaign. The Kairns Shire Council offered to contribute 20 pounds for two weeks and asked Carns Town to provide additional support. The committee noted expenses for a secretary and advertising costs, with district leaders expressing a wish for broader district cooperation. Alderman Hoare moved for a 10 pound contribution, seconded by Alderman Alkiaison, and the motion carried.

Counseil Fumie Hs Espesbe SU Catiing Eter War Loan Committee Wold Savane Res Girma Hs Admyer Pepases de Topor Markowner Rton Saad Ald. Hoare Ald Alkiaison Tao

Cairns Water and Power Scheme Proposal Debate

Debate over a hydroelectric and water supply plan for Cairns. Proponents argue a larger scheme linked to Falls power plants could meet future needs, with electrical pipes and a public authority test. Critics warn cost and water supply impacts, urging competent oversight and timely decisions while noting existing water and tramway works.

St Tater Am Hart Cairns Sid Bose En Sroe Shancit toLtim Sis Carey Ite Newman

Resignation Accepted as Chief Mechanical Engineer

September 10 report from Deputy Commissioner Brisbane notes Minister for Railways accepted the resignation of Mr. Pemberton from April 1916 after seven years as Chief Mechanical Engineer. He will take up duties as Chief Mechanical Engineer at the railway workshops North Ipswich. Mr. Fihelly questioned the change but said there was no special significance to the new arrangement.

Brisbane Ata Estire Council Pemberton Edeed Rad Hem North Ipswich Fihelly Renig

Reid Cancels All Plans in London

George Reid, in London, has cancelled all remaining engagements as of September 20. Details were not disclosed, and officials say further announcements may follow.

London George Reid

Barbara Prietchie and The Great Manchards at the Cine

A mixed review notes Barbara Prietchie and The Great Manchards starring Barbara Prietchie, Mitch Lewis, and Victor Sunderland in a dramatic program. It highlights a love tragedy tied to civil war themes and praises stage and screen adaptations, with future showings anticipated.

Avaral Pictures Barbara Prietchie Metro Cistle Barbara Feietchie Post Barbara Stonewall Iyekwon Cairns

Foley's Big Circus Features Mixed Acts and Humor

Foley's Big Circus showcased jiempieg horsemanship and humorous sidelights to a receptive audience. A colored lad attempted a local feat but won laughs. The manager announced plans to aid an outlaw on Wednesday and preparations for a new program to outdo prior shows. The troupe will soon move to Redlyoch Atherton and other towns.

Foley Foley Big Pravestoca Redlyoch Atherton

Fragmented notes on names and duties in local report

A garbled OCR fragment lists misread names Mass Learday Mise Scarden Welling and Aadeen, with stray phrases about freestanding goods and duties. It references Senior Sergeant Brome and a supposed inquiry into a meat at a local scene, but the text is unreadable and incomplete.

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