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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
2
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On the wharf awaiting shipment to European markets a wire reports a 20 percent lode strike at the Prince Alfred mine behind Seaman's workings in the Cloncurry district. W H Corbould of Elliott Ltd Cloncurry will visit London for talks with the company directors as English, French and German buyers show keen interest in Australian metal stocks. The Sydney Morning Herald notes Port copper mine activity and expected development behind Port Moresby, with venture favorable opinions from company representatives.
The Board of Directors has decided to crush off for the public at the company. Deip to date ice tons of canoe bars and many thousands more will start on Monday 16th met. It is probable that two months' rent will be given on public stone. After which it is expected the company will require these of the battery for a considerable period to treat their own cre.
An editorial criticizes the cost and value of Hansard noting about £6000 spent in 1911 on printing and publishing records. The piece laments wasted time and advocates abolishing Hansard to reduce bureaucratic loquacity, citing the press and public as harmed by its productions.
The Secretary of the Champ of Commerce reports ballot papers returned and voting results. an excursion train will depart next Sunday for Harvest Work and Behind, promoted by the Federated Wet Workers' Union. The event is expected to draw many members and others who seek a day in the scrub.
A P Greenfield and the well known Opticians of George Street Brisbane announce plans to visit Cairns and surrounding towns again. The timetable lists towns and contact dates. the agent is current at Norman and will reach Cairns on Tuesday the 6th and depart for the south on Saturday the 13th of October.
A Cairns supplier promotes a large sew shipment featuring boys summer tunics and outfits, summer suits, alpaca trousers in khaki, white smocks, and ladies muslin gowns. The ad urges customers to visit Abbott Street showroom to inspect goods and seize bargain prices from G. Lishs.
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